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76 S a m u e l & S o n s ' n e w collaboration with London designer Martin Brudnizki places handwork front and center, emphasizing techniques and finishes rarely seen in contemporary passementerie. The Romaunt collection, inspired by the artistry of the Pre- Raphaelites, was designed with Nick Jeanes, co-founder of Brudnizki's product studio, And Objects. The collection spans fringes, cords, gimps, rosettes, tassels, and tiebacks. The materials and construction are unapologetically luxurious: Yarns are twisted into cords with subtle shifts in tone; beads are wrapped and knotted by hand; and embroidered borders are finished with softly scalloped edges. Fringes move from bold, color-blocked compositions to intricately beaded designs, while rosettes and tassel tiebacks are intricately handmade like jewelry. The palette — emerald, terracotta, gold, crimson, blue, and burgundy — draws from the saturated hues of Pre-Raphaelite painting. Brudnizki's attention to detail makes him a natural partner for Samuel & Sons, the 80-year-old New York company widely regarded as the leading source for luxury passementerie. Swedish-born and London-trained, Brudnizki is known for richly layered, immersive spaces such as Annabel's in London, and properties for Rosewood, Belmond and Four Seasons. He's also at work on the forthcoming Knox Hotel, Auberge Collection, in Dallas, slated to open in late 2026. Samuel & Sons, Dallas Design Center, 1025 N. Stemmons Fwy., Suite 800, samuelandsons.com. Rebecca Sherman All in the Details An intricately hand- wrapped and hand-tied tassel from the Samuel & Sons x Martin Brudnizki Romaunt collection