Khristian A. Howell
50 // Khristian A. Howell was born in New Orleans, but is now based in Chicago. She studied Advertising and French, thinking fashion advertising was going to be her career before she knew textile design was a job people actually got to do for a living! Travel and fashion have always been major influences for Khristian. As she grows, moves around the world and learns more about living in her own skin, her inner voice is influencing her more and more. ‘The inspiration and answers are starting to come from deep within,’ she says. ‘It’s a journey.’ Khristian’s clients have included Blend Fabrics, 3M, Oopsie Daisy and Land of Nod. Going forward, she plans to expand and define the distinct branches of her business: licensing, media and shop. Khristian’s dream brief would be to design for Anthropologie and CB2, but ultimately she is grateful to be able to do what she does for a living and hopes this is evident in everything she creates and shares.
Design Heroes: DVF, Rex Ray, Madeline Weinrib
Studio 54
Khristian has broken up this colourful stripe, each break sliced at a 45º angle, to create a distinctive design.
Nolita Chevrons
Here Khristian has taken the normally quite severe chevron stripe and softened it with lace edges and dots.
Rio
Vibrant colours and painted daubs make this a soft geometric with an exotic, fun feel.
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