Autumn is the season when the skin feels nice. It’s not cold enough to wear a down coat, and I’m already wearing linen. Now is the time to romanticize the crisp cool air and reach for items that will make you look warm and rich before the weather turns from “balmy” to “oh, help me.” Call it cosplay or call it cozy, and suede bridges the gap. With the softness of luxurious cashmere, it creates a gap for fall 2024.
Suede is a timeless classic, but it’s also a major trend in interior design this season. With Chloé, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and more on the F/W 24 runways, this is the most fun fashion and interiors crossover ever, offering form, function and next opportunities . Match the coat with the sofa.
Suede + autumn = luxury, for example 2 + 2 = 4. Whichever you use, suede looks both expensive and autumnal at the same time. “Quiet luxury” may seem like an exaggeration these days, but if ever there was a time to whisper it, it’s now. Here are six of my favorite suede decorative items this season.
pieced suede pillow cover
Price: $59.90
Real suede is clearly a luxury item, and pillow prices typically start around $150 and go up from there. Thank you Quince. We bypass intermediaries and offer great quality at low prices. I love this chocolate brown pillow with its 4-piece stitched construction. Adds a rustic, tailored feel to your sofa or armchair.
Price: $149
If, like me, you’re a magazine collector, you’re going to want this mid-century style magazine holder. Featuring a sleek metal frame and intricately woven suede strips, it’s perfect for your office or cozy reading nook.
long suede window curtain panels
Price: $33.99
Real suede is too heavy for curtains, but this soft faux suede fabric looks just like the real thing. Add warmth and cozy texture to any room, perfect for replacing airy summer curtains while preparing for fall. It comes in several colors and I’m torn between this tan shade and the dusty pink.
Toro Lounge Chair Venice Vegan Suede
Price: $879
I’m totally obsessed with this soft-shaped accent chair from Rove Concepts. Inspired by snowy mountain peaks, this design has a clean, organic look and a very calming feel. Suede often leans towards the southwest, and I love that vibe, but this design reverses that trend and gives it a fresh, contemporary twist. If you choose to add pillows, choose spherical ones to keep with the round theme.
Venus et Fleur Petit Square Suede Box with Pure Blush Rose
Price: $173
Venus et Fleur is one of my all-time favorites. They claim the roses will last a year, but in my experience they last much longer. I have had some for over 5 years and will continue to do so after that. Therefore, its long life justifies the price. It’s already sold, but what happened when you saw this small arrangement in a suede box? destiny. It makes the already gorgeous rose look even richer. Keep one in your bathroom, on your desk, and in your living room. These beauties are everywhere.
Price: $169
It may have seemed silly to gather firewood a month ago (save the s’mores), but cold weather is here and fireside nights are upon us. This suede firewood carrier will make your hearth care look chic. The smooth horizontal lines remind us of luxury handbags, which are as stylish as they are practical. My apartment doesn’t have a fireplace, but I still want one. Also available in brown.
