6 "common" trends shared by fashion and décor to inspire you

The relationship between fashion and décor goes far beyond aesthetic coincidences. Throughout history, fabrics, patterns, colors, and even creative concepts have migrated from the runway to interiors — and vice versa — creating a constant dialogue between what we wear and where we live. Today, this exchange is even more evident: designers put their names to furniture, luxury brands launch home collections, and trends are born simultaneously in both worlds.

More than chasing fads, understanding this connection helps build spaces with more personality and visual coherence. After all, the home is also an extension of personal style. Below, we explore six trends that emerged in fashion — often in iconic ways — and gained strength in décor, translating the same spirit into fabrics, finishes, and objects.

1. Pleats: from the movement of clothing to texture in interiors

Coleção Pleats Please de Issey Miyake. (Issey Miyake/Divulgação)

Popularized in fashion by innovative creations such as Issey Miyake’s Pleats Please line, pleats revolutionized how fabric behaves on the body. Light, dynamic, and full of movement, they brought a new tactile dimension to clothing.

Paola Ribeiro - Casa Coral Lugar de Afeto. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (MCA Estúdio/Divulgação)

In décor, this aesthetic has been reinterpreted in surfaces and volumes. Curtains with pronounced pleats, accordion-effect light fixtures, and even furniture with pleated fronts create plays of light and shadow that refer directly to fashion pieces. The result is more sophisticated and sensorial projects, where texture takes center stage.

2. Matelassé: from utilitarian wear to decorative comfort

Bolsas em matelassê da Chanel. (Divulgação/Divulgação)

Matelassé has functional origins, being widely used in quilted garments for thermal protection. In fashion, it gained notoriety with Coco Chanel’s iconic pieces, which incorporated the quilted pattern into handbags that became symbols of timeless elegance.

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In interiors, matelassé conveys comfort and coziness. It appears on bedspreads, upholstered headboards, pillows, and even wall coverings, creating a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. Its signature geometric pattern adds visual depth without heaviness, making it ideal for bedrooms and living rooms that call for a soft touch.

3. Animal print: from fashion boldness to standout features in projects

Coleção Roberto Cavalli da FW14. (Roberto Cavalli/Facebook/Divulgação)

Animal-inspired prints have long been a symbol of boldness in fashion, gaining strength in different eras — especially with designers like Roberto Cavalli, known for exploring maximalism and sensuality.

Luiz Otávio Debeus - Pied-à-Terre São Paulo. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023 (Romulo Fialdini/Divulgação)

In décor, animal print appears as a focal point. Whether on rugs, pillows, or armchairs, it brings personality and breaks the monotony of neutral palettes. When used judiciously, it works as a sophisticated element, able to add visual texture and a contemporary touch to spaces.

4. Logomania: visual identity that goes beyond dressing

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Logomania has dominated fashion at different times, especially in recent decades, with brands turning their logos into coveted prints. Names like Louis Vuitton and Gucci helped reframe this concept, bringing a more conceptual and urban approach.

Luiz Otávio Debeus - Pied-à-Terre São Paulo. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. (Romulo Fialdini/Divulgação)

In décor, this trend appears more subtly yet just as strikingly. Monograms on wallpapers, signature objects, and pieces with a strong visual identity reflect the desire for belonging and recognition. More than displaying brands, it is about incorporating specific narratives and styles into the project.

5. Transparencies: lightness that crosses fabrics and materials

Desfile Primavera/Verão 2023 da Prada. (Prada/Divulgação)

In fashion, translucent fabrics such as organza and tulle create light, ethereal layers, exploring the concept of “revealing without fully showing.” This aesthetic has been widely explored by contemporary designers, like Miuccia Prada, who play with overlays and contrasts.

Alf Arquitetura - Alma em Três Tons. Projeto da CASACOR Brasília 2025. (Edgard Cesar/Divulgação)

In interiors, transparency manifests in materials such as glass, acrylic, and polycarbonate. Translucent tables, chairs, and partitions help visually enlarge spaces and create a sense of fluidity. Sheer curtains also join this trend, filtering natural light in a delicate, sophisticated way.

6. Metallics: from runway shine to a futuristic touch in décor

Coleção Resort 2023 de Paco Rabanne. (Tom Lorenzo/Divulgação)

Metallic fabrics have made their mark in numerous fashion collections, especially in futuristic and experimental proposals. Designers like Paco Rabanne were pioneers in incorporating unusual materials, such as metal plates, into their creations.

Alf Arquitetura (André Alf e Marina Lage) - Lounge Dux BRB. Com cerca de 106,75 m², o projeto da Alf Arquitetura contempla áreas aconchegantes e harmônicas para receber o cliente. Novos conceitos de arquitetura e sustentabilidade foram implementados, com 100% dos materiais certificados e uso de matéria-prima brasileira. Entre as tendências do espaço, estão o mobiliário curvo e o piso geométrico. Conta com forro de madeira frisado, piso orgânico de granito, cortina de corrente com a logo do banco impressa e pintura de Sabrina das Pintoras com tons azul nas paredes. (Edgard Cesar/Divulgação)

In décor, metallic shine appears in details that elevate the project. Finishes in gold, silver, and copper show up in light fixtures, moldings, pulls, and surface treatments, adding sophistication and a contemporary touch. When balanced with natural materials, they create elegant compositions full of contrast.

CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content-creation agent, developed by the CASACOR Technology team from the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Yeska Coelho.