10.29.14 | New York, NY | For their latest collaboration, Robert Allen and design luminary Larry Laslo have launched Chameleon, a first of its kind showroom only collection that draws from the worlds of art, fashion, history, and nature. Laslo’s penchant for clean, saturated colors found in nature is evident throughout this collection, which is as refreshingly bold as it is livable.

Robert Allen Vice President of Design Christy Almond comments, “Chameleon speaks with vivid colors and offers unique transitional and modern fabrics. The designs and textures work together to create a complex look that is reminiscent of the wild, natural beauty of a jungle.”

Chameleon’s vibrant jewel tone palette is visually saturated with colors, such as Amazon, Butterfly, and Molten, while maintaining a balance with classic hues such as Gold Leaf, Saffron, Lapis, and Zinc. The designs offer an array of exotic motifs, including scarabs in their statement piece (Tropic Storm), an understated two-tone snakeskin (Hidden World), iridescent abstracts resembling water (Crystal River), and dynamic geometric patterns (Ancient Angle, Energy Shift, Mirror Pyramid). Chameleon deftly weaves the designs with eye-catching materials including embroidered metallic yarns and shimmering textured velvets for a collection that encourages designers to layer and play with different combinations.

Fabrics of note include:

Ancient Angle- A versatile and subtly glamorous linen made in India that shimmers with an exquisite diamond-shaped pattern embroidered with metallic yarn. Ancient Angle is available in four brilliant hues: Gold Leaf, Lapis, Mica, Saffron.

Crystal River- A lustrous, Italian-made cotton sateen digitally printed with a mesmerizing ombré pattern of blues and greens that mimics water’s iridescence. The dramatic scale of this focal fabric makes it an ideal starting point for any project and is available in two bold colors: Amazon, Molten.

Energy Shift- A dynamic, large-scale geometric patterns formed by intersecting bands of lattice embroidery and strié in boldly invigorating hues. This lively fabric lends a modern edge to drapery or upholstery. Energy Shift is available in two colors: Amazon, Zinc.

Hidden World- A refined velvet produced in Turkey that brings luminosity and a touch of the wild to an interior with its shimmery texture and twotoned snakeskin motif. Hidden World is available in two key colors: Gold Leaf, Zinc.

Jungle Road- Brings intense color into soft focus with a cotton-linen blend digitally printed in Italy. This vibrant fabric flaunts brightly hued painterly stripes that have a charming imperfect artisanal quality, and is available in two colors: Amazon, Zinc.

Mirror Pyramid- Offers impressive scale in an unforgettable pattern. Made in India, the silk and cotton jacquard brings a global perspective to any space. Mirror Pyramid is available in three hues: Amazon, Lunar, Molten.

Tropic Storm- Elevates the humble beetle to a stunning creature with this homage to the scarab presented in vibrant jewel tones set against a jet black backdrop. Made in Italy, this digitally printed cotton and linen blend is the collection’s statement piece, and is available in two colors: Butterfly, Molten.

For more information, please visit www.robertallendesign.com or call 800-333- 3777 to make a private appointment at one of the company’s showrooms or New York City studio.

About The Robert Allen Group 

The Robert Allen Group is one of the world’s largest designers of fine fabrics for the interior design trade and is recognized as a brand leader in its field. Based in the USA, the company sells its products under the Robert Allen, Beacon Hill, Robert Allen Contract, and Robert Allen @ Home brands, and is renowned for the Robert Allen Color Library, recognized as the first fine fabric collection to be designed by color. The Robert Allen Group has showroom locations throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and an extensive worldwide agent showroom network.