Let's give it up for Gretchen Bellinger's incredible LIMOUSINE CLOTH (TM).
Where she's been: It started in 1976.
Gretchen Bellinger: distinguished for her gorgeous yet understated palette, launched her first introduction with the smashing success of LIMOUSINE CLOTH (TM), a natural-fiber textile in thirteen post modern color stories.
As we revisit the 1980's and 1990's, Gretchen Bellinger received a plethora of awards and peer recognition.
- Limousine Cloth (R) is selected by British Airways for the concorde.
- Isadora(R) and Applause(R) are chosen as part of the permanent collection for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
"Lest we forget"; Gretchen Bellinger received numerous Roscoe (TM) Awards for Design Excellence.
How about the years 2000-2013?
With a focus on exceptional quality, classic yet sophisticated design, and a welcoming palette, Gretchen Bellinger was awarded:
- Best of the Year from Interior Design for It's Cricket (TM) in 2008 and in 2009.
- Gretchen Bellinger's Swing Time(TM) was recognized by Interior Design's Best of the Year awards in 2013.
- BOY Award honorees for Lindy Hop (TM), Big Band (TM) and Ragtime (TM) textured in 2013.
Photo credit to: @Bill Kontzias. Pictured: Big Band (TM), Ragtime Band (TM), Square Peg in a Round Hole(TM), Tweedle Dee (TM), Lindy Hop (TM)
WHERE IS SHE GOING?
2016-2017:
Gretchen Bellinger introduced over 30 new fabrics. She continues to raise the design bar, using innovative synthetics, bamboo, and woven materials. To name a few:
- Twinkle Crinkle (TM), a pleated sheer.
- On The Plush Side, a Silk and Bamboo pile.
- Cultured Swirl, a Ribbon and Pearl embroidery.
In 2018:
New fabric introductions:
- Tweedle Dee, Textured Weave
- Come Grain or Come Shine, Viscose Velvet
- and many more.
WITHOUT QUESTION, WITHOUT RESERVATION, GRETCHEN BELLINGER REMAINS IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS.
Photo credit @Peter Aaron/OTTO / Elle Magazine