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olorful, detailed and exuberantly pastoral, the
floral designs by England’s Liberty of London,
introduced almost 100 years ago, have become
iconic in fabrics covering everything from crisp
shirts, summery dresses, bedding, furniture, statio-
nery and more. The fabrics’ miniature floral, paisley
and abstract prints, which became known as Liberty
Prints, are still an easily recognizable favorite; in
recent years, the company itself has partnered with a
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Feather Bloom Edlyn Sofa 2 Porcelain Collection in Mabelle 3 Bixby Chair in Strawberry Thief 4 Rivona Chair in Strawberry Thief
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number of labels, from Hermès and Manolo Blahnik to
Nike and Target.
Now, for the first time, its upholstered furniture will
be available in the U.S., thanks to a collaboration with
Anthropologie.
Featuring 18 iconic heritage prints from the British
brand’s archive now reimagined by Anthropologie, the
Liberty for Anthropologie collection debuts online and
in stores Aug. 14. Here, a preview of what’s to come. •
Top and bottom border: The Peacock Orchard design, inspired by an archived Liberty artwork.