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Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend

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Moulin Rouge I couldn't count the amount of times I've seen Moulin Rouge if you asked. It would have to be at least 50 times in the past decade. The very first time I watched the film I was mesmerised by all the colours, the dancing, and the music. It's been my favourite ever since. I will be using Moulin Rouge as inspiration to create two interior spaces using New Zealand supplied textiles and furniture. ________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS BOARD ________________________________________________________________ LIVING ROOM Couch fabric: NAME/CODE: Flamingo – 12250-103 SUPPLIER: James Dunlop BRAND: Catherine Martin Mokum COLOUR: Red Coral 184 COMPOSITION: 100% Solution Dyed PATTERN REPEAT: 68cm (Horizontal Weft), 135cm (Vertical Warp) WIDTH: 138cm USAGE: Heavy Duty Upholstery, Accessory ABRASION: 30,000 Wyzenbeek Double Rubs Moulin Rouge is known for its red colour

The New Zealand European Culture

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The Beach Aesthetic Ever since I was a little girl I can remember spending a week every year at Waihi Beach. From playful child, to awkward adolescent and moody teen, and finally to kind of adult - the beach has been a constant throughout my young life.  Using New Zealand textiles I have designed a space which represents the beach where I spent so much time growing up. These textiles used together should create a cohesive space that clearly showcases a relaxed and beautiful space. __________________________________________________________________ Couch fabric: NAME/CODE: Bilbao V3147 - 53207-127 SUPPLIER: James Dunlop BRAND: Villa Nova COLOUR: Breeze/27 COMPOSITION: 100% cotton WIDTH: 138cm USAGE: Drapery, Heavy Duty Upholstery ABRASION: 50,000 Martindale Cycles I chose a very light colour textile for the couch as it is  reminiscent of the beach and the feeling of calm when  you'