The whimsical shift from the lazy, hazy days of summer to the crisp, golden aura of autumn comes with a wardrobe rule as old as time: stow away your whites as Labor Day bids us adieu. But who says the fun ends with the fading tan lines? Certainly not us! We’ve traded in the white linens for a palette that speaks in hues of autumns past, present, and future. Let’s dive into the delectably rich selection of fabrics our team has picked, each one thumbing its nose at the “no white after Labor Day” dictum with a cheeky grin.
Olivea in Brown by Ottoline
"I was one of those raised with 'no white after Labor Day'. The white sandals went away and the wardrobe changed.... literally overnight! Here's to you mom, I still cannot wear white after Labor Day.."
- Becky LaRoche, Textile Director
Milo in Olive by Allem Studio
"I chose Allem Studio's Milo in Olive for its earthy fall tones and playful florals. Proof that even as the season changes, color and bloom are always in style!”
- Jordan Hoffman, Custom Sales
Tulip of Belgravia in Gold by Ottoline
"I love Ottoline’s Tulip of Belgravia in Gold because it feels like the perfect bridge between seasons- the playful floral keeps it light and versatile year-round, while the golden tones bring in a warmth that feels especially right for fall.”
- Grace Adams, Project Manager, FP Design Services
Fig in Cypress by Fanny Shorter
"Fig trees bring me back to the end of the summer where I grew up at the Jersey Shore. My Poppy had a fig tree in our yard and it would hit its peak at the end of summer right around Labor Day. We would wait for it to bloom all summer with excitement and anticipation."
- Julia Costantino, Showroom Assistant
Golden Wattle in Navy by Utopia Goods
"I liked this one because it reminds me of all the beautiful shapes and forms of summer flowers and shrubs as they wane - many of which are still usable with their fall colors in arrangements.
I thought the name was worth looking into and turns out ... the golden wattle, is the national emblem of Australia and has been a culturally important plant for Aboriginal people for far longer. Their seeds were collected and ground into a flour to be eaten as a paste or cooked on hot ash as a damper. The Golden Wattle tree is a favorite and formal emblem of Australia with its bright yellow puff ball blooms. It is commonly located in southeastern Australia."
- Meg Manuel, Procurement Manager
