Runway Collection

The Runway Collection fabrics are made of two luscious, sustainable fibers; Peruvian Alpaca and Egyptian cotton.  Combined, they produce textiles like those used in men’s high-end, haute couture clothing that graces the runways of Milan, Paris and New York.

Alpaca is a creation of nature.  They live on mountains in the Peruvian highlands. They are sheared (this actually protects them and gives them a longer life) and the fibers are hand sorted by experts to give us FIFTEEN undyed, natural shades!  This fiber is rich, soft and luxurious. In Incan history, Alpaca clothing was known as “the robes of the royals.”

Egyptian cotton, of course, gets its name from the place of origin, Egypt.  When grown in the US it is referred to as Pima cotton. It is grown to produce incredibly long, sturdy and staple fibers which, in turn produce a luxurious, soft hand with a beautiful sheen.  Most people are now familiar with Egyptian cotton used in sheets, blankets and towels. 

The Runway Collection has two beautiful patterns, Haute Couture and Haberdashery and a beautiful new finished throw, Lana Throw.   The colors are combined to coordinate with bolder or softer palettes.  Haute Couture is a stripe made of a satin weave and a small herringbone to give it a high-fashion look.  Haberdashery conjures visions of a very high-end men’s hat shop that you would see on the streets of London.  This is a beautiful herringbone pattern with some of the colors forming soft and sophisticated tweed like a fine Fedora.  The glorious and warm Lana Throws are made from 100% Alpaca, sheered cruelty free, and using no dyes.

Haute Couture is comprised of two different, but subtle weaves which culminate into a very sophisticated stripe pattern.  It is a combination of twill and satin weaves which look perfect together and clearly reference fine fabrics used in men’s suiting. Haute Couture is made of Peruvian Alpaca and Egyptian cotton (both sustainable fibers) and is incredibly malleable and soft.  It can easily be used for upholstery, draperies or top of the bed. All five colorways can easily be upholstered on large or small pieces of furniture.  

Haberdashery is a twill weave forming a beautiful, subtle and classic herringbone pattern.  Much like fabrics used to make very high-end, handmade hats, the feel of the Egyptian cotton and Alpaca mix is soft and luxurious. This combination also provides a subtle tweed effect that adds texture to this pattern.   The four colors are all very neutral and range from a quiet pearl color (Fedora) to a very sophisticated charcoal (Top Hat).  This fabric will be suitable for any use including very large upholstered pieces, amazing draperies or small pull up chairs.  They would also make beautiful throws for bedrooms or libraries on those chilly winter nights.  

Lana Throw: Casa Bini’s new Alpaca throw blankets are made from the soft and luxurious hairs of the Alpaca animals, which are produced in a loving and cruelty free environment. The Alpacas roam freely outdoors in a mild climate and enjoy being farmed by small block holders who are passionate about caring for their animals. 

They are shorn every year when the weather warms up in the early summer. The animals are not harmed during shearing and they are free to enjoy the summer without their winter coat. The fiber is processed in a certified organic mill and woven in an energy efficient boutique weaving mill, where textile waste is recycled. The self renewing nature and the longevity of Alpaca fiber contributes to the sustainability of a cleaner, greener environment. 

These throws are the first in a series of “ready to wear” finished goods to offer your clients.  They are warm, beautiful and available in 6 colorways.  They fit into any décor for the second layer designers use to finish a look.