Looking Ahead: New Collections from Duralee

Duralee is not slouching these days, having just released an impressive fourteen new fabric collections. Of course, so far, our favorite is the wonderful Thomas Paul II Collection, which will vye for new collection of the year in our year end awards- but these new collections are certainly going to provide some new looks going forward.

The Highlights:

* Alfred Shaheen Surf & Sand Outdoor/Indoor Prints - book # 2766

Suburban Home's third outdoor series features a Hawaiian flair thanks to a collaboration with Alfred Shaheen. Shaheen was a giant in the garment industry, being one of the main forces behind the tropical design movement of the 1940s and 1950s. His innovative textile prints were ahead of their time and are still fashionable to this day.

Suburban Home's Alfred Shaheen Surf & Sand Outdoor Collection blends nostalgic tropical motifs with state of the art 100% spun polyster fabrics for outdoor use. It looks like the third time is the charm for Suburban Home, their outdoor collections get better and better.

Price Point: $30 per yard.

* Bridgeport - All Purpose - book # 2760


Duralee's Bridgeport Collection features warm and neutral contemporary colors with a variety of textures, including our favorites: 36106, a small scale diamond matelasse, and 36103, an octagonal geometric. The 100% polyester construction provides a soft hand, while providing durability (50,000 double rubs) and ease of cleaning.

Price Point: $60 per yard

* Denmark Solids - All Purpose - book # 2759


Now, this is how you make a solid collection. These faux linen texture solids (60% cotton / 40% polyester) are sophisticated and very chic. Most solids come off as monochromatic- but these provide depth of color and lots of detail in the construction. There are so many can't miss colors to choose from, we like Laguna, Raspberry, and Charcoal for the fall.

Price Point: $42 per yard

* Sunderland Collections - book # 2762


Duralee updates the lodge look with the Sunderland Collection. This print and woven coordinate collection features stags, birds, paisleys, and a great flax floral print. Inky colors make the various prints come to life, especially 42107 & 42108.

Price Point: $40+ per yard

Well, there you have it. A taste of things to come from Duralee. They've really outdone themselves in 2010 and each new collection makes me look forward to what's coming next!