The Slate Phuket announces a one-of-a-kind fusion of creativity and bold luxury with The Artisan Edit label, a collection of fashion and home décor which draws inspiration from the resort’s avant-garde design. Blending the creative genius of British designer Frederick Morrison – whose This is Fred collections have been shown at Paris and Berlin Fashion Weeks – with the bold brushstrokes of international visual artist Trey Hurst, the collection articulates places and memory, architecture, and nature.
It perfectly fuses Fred’s renowned sense of style and innovation with Trey’s bold and architectural brushwork in a range of bespoke streetwear and artisanal décor pieces including pillows, table wear, and sculptural furniture pieces.
“I am always inspired by creatives and artists, and bringing both Fred and Trey together to create an exclusive collection of fashion and homewares is very much in keeping with our philosophy at The Slate,” said Krystal Prakaikaew Na-Ranong owner of the resort. “We’re excited to bring our guests a truly beautiful collection, while supporting the creativity of these two incredible artists.”
The resort has previously partnered with Fred for the Slate x Fred Collection, which is still available for sale. Based on Bill Bensley’s aesthetic vision of monochrome accents and the convergence of hard and soft silhouettes, each hand-stitched item features black and white stripes that appear almost magically when the cloth is in movement. The unisex collection comprises trousers, tops, ponchos, jackets, and more.
Born in Louisiana and now based in Bangkok, Trey Hurst’s abstract work is an exercise in pattern and form building, using simple and repetitive brush strokes. He draws inspiration from patterns in the built environment and the ways in which man-made structures interact with nature. Hurst has collaborated with the resort on multiple occasions. Most recently, he moved his brushwork from the canvas to the body, painting two models in motion on the lawns of The Slate.
Each piece in the collection tells its own story through textiles, patterns, and form. The Slate’s Stockroom will exclusively sell the capsule collection of gender-fluid urban streetwear and homewares.
