Most people go to Marfa, Texas because they are either Donald Judd devotees, interested in seeing non-Judd related contemporary art, or want to see the quasi "alien" Marfa lights. None of these reasons scream Spring Break, but it was the perfect place to go to escape the cold dreariness of New York in late March.

We love Curbed. LOVE. Curbed New York is our go-to site for real estate and neighborhood happenings in our beloved New York. Curbed National shares our obsession with design, décor and all things interior. So we were delighted to invite them in to our studio to answer the question: what is textile design? Our resident artist and designer (and sartorial maven!) Kay Weiner sat down with Curbed to talk about art, inspiration and textile design.

While pulling together our Spring Collection we wanted to include a versatile piece that would add a layer of texture, color or pattern to the home. The piece would be not too big, but not too small either, something versatile, timeless (with a twist) and a bit unexpected. While looking through pictures from a trip to Morocco it clicked – the Pouf. As with most great ideas it fit so perfectly we wondered why we hadn’t included it before.

Have you seen the latest Lonny Magazine? Entitled “The Kids Issue,” the always-chic magazine features tips for creating a gorgeous family home in addition to their eye-catching spread of abodes. This month Lonny is teeming with inspiration and new designs (like our Martine Settee). We are particularly obsessed with Editor in Chief Michelle Adams’ sky high apartment. Michelle has created a truly unique and personal home by starting with a cohesive palette and then filling it with treasures from her abundant travels. It is so rare find a home that is so expressive and full of personality while maintaining a sense of calm collection - we are so inspired!

What are you up to this weekend? We're looking forward to seeing the new Matisse show - In search of True Painting - at the Met.

This show is a bit different than a normal artist retrospective. The curator placed several variations of Matisse's paintings side by side, so that we - the viewers - can examine the detailed differences ourselves.

Matisse was obsessive about reworking his paintings - he often revised them again and again.

He tested different techniques like painting dark colors over bright ones to create a soft underglow, or playing with varying styles of brushstrokes to produce interesting textures.

About his meticulous nature, Matisse said he wanted to "push further and deeper into true painting."

We love that for Matisse, the process of creation was just as important as the finished canvas.

We're looking forward to letting our eyes linger over each piece and trying to spy all the intricate variations and tonal nuances in his work!

Images via The New York Times and Vogue.

At DwellStudio, we obsess over every detail - from the perfect stitch to the most vibrat color - we believe it's the little things that make our products so special. So when we came across Lauren's beautiful Pinterest board - The Details - which showcases intricate fashion details, we were instantly hooked! We are loving the delightful layers of tulle and lace, delicate appliqué blooms and perfectly pleated fabric.

Who are your favorite pinners? We would LOVE to know!

We must admit, we adore the opulence and glamour of the couture shows in Paris - the extreme attention to detail, layers upon layers of tulle, masterful craftsmanship and inspiring new proportions - it's one of our favorite spectacles. Luckily for those of us remaining state-side during the presentations in Paris this week, Parsons (our creative director Christiane's alma mater) is helping to keep our fashion-obsessed hearts satisfied with a beautiful new exhibition - Sophie Gimbel: Fashioning American Couture.

We can't wait to examine Sophie's elaborate tucks and pleats, impeccable embroidery and whimsical embellishments up close. This ultra attention to quality and construction is so important to remember in a time when so much focus is on instant-gratification of fashion.

In 1929, Sophie took over as the director of Saks' Salon Moderne, an exclusive haute couture boutique inside the department store that introduced brands like Balenciaga, Vionnet, and Schiaparelli to the states.

In the 1940s, Sophie began selling her own couture designs in the salon. She became known for her ultra-feminine clothing with giant skirts, lots of tulle and a romantic silhouette.

Sophie helped dress many notable women including Marlene Dietrich, Rose Kennedy, and Lady Bird Johnson. In addition she coordinated and organized one of the first showings of American fashion in the 1940s, which morphed into our modern-day Fashion Week.

An intimate fashion show in the Saks Salon.

“Gimbel was an outspoken champion of American fashion,” said Beth Dincuff Charleston, who also curates the Parsons Fashion Archives, which houses the school’s collection of Gimbel garments as well as nearly 10,000 other works that represent a range of styles, time periods and countries.

She helped to popularized many wardrobe staples like bolero jackets, culottes, beaded sweaters paired with ball gowns, and sari dresses.

Sophie helped to lead the American Couture movement during her tenure at the Salon Moderne from the 1930s until its closing in 1969.

A wedding dress created for Saks Fifth Avenue by Sophie that was featured in Vogue.

The exhibition features several garments from the Parsons Fashion Archive that were laboriously crafted by highly skilled artisans who worked in the Salon Moderne workroom

These dresses, gowns and suits showcase Sophie's love of employing delicate techniques like cutting, patternmaking, draping, construction and fitting as well as her use of luxury fabrics and rich color palettes.

We can't wait to check out this stunning show. What are you doing this weekend? We would LOVE to know!

(Images via The Unsewn, Lolly Koon, Parsons and Google.)

We asked our design team to tell us a few secrets... well, sort of! We got the down-lo on our team's favorite places to look for style inspiration... from home to fashion to art.

For all things cutting-edge culture Nowness rules.

Our senior designer Jenn is obsessed with Sight Unseen for the coolest studio visits.

To satisfy our thirst for all things French (and those amazing fashion illustrations) we turn to Garance Dore.

For beautiful interiors and on-the-road views from Peggy's travels On Blue Pool Road is endlessly inspiring.

For the most artful interiors, we love For Pilar.

When we're in need of a little masculine haberdashery you'll find our design department browsing Mr. Porter's Journal.

And of course for closet envy we adore The Coveteur.

We love daydreaming about the beautiful spaces captured by The Brick House.

Can't get enough of the aesthetic musings from I'm Revolting.

We turn to Miss Moss for everything from food to fashion to house tours.

We adore the whimsical fashion and home-inspo guides from Penny Weight.

Totally obsessed with the dreamy interviews and house tours on Tales of Endearment.

Who are you loving right now? We would LOVE to know!

Dorothy Draper is absolutely one of the most influential American designers. She is also the muse for many of our current design celebrities. Philippe Stark has riffed off of her Neo-Baroque touches and Kelly Werstler is heavily influenced by her style. We have also paid homage to this great lady and her genius use of stripes with our aptly named Draper Stripe – I have always loved her use of regular stripes as décor.

My favorite Draper space is the floor of the Chrystal Room corridor from the Greenbrier Hotel – a Draper masterpiece.

Love the graphic paint and pops of Kelly Green and Fuchsia here.

Adore the grand lobby of the Quitandinha in Brazil.

Dorothy was modern before all of us. She reinterpreted the classics with bold scale and color. Her interiors were dramatic, cool and not at all what you would expect from a lady who favored a hat with a veil.

All images via Caleton Varney's wonderful book: In the Pink - Dorothy Draper

We found the most amazing Pinterest board this week - it's filled with stunning images of modern architecture from around the world. Like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which it the tallest building in the world, Zaha Hadid's futuristic Roca Gallery in London and the Studio Gang Architects' Solar Carve Tower in New York. We are completely obsessed!

Who are your favorite pinners? We would love to know!

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