What’s the inspiration behind the new collection?
The collection is inspired by the glamour and eccentricity of Hollywood’s golden era, particularly the 1930s and ’40s, as seen through Ken Fulk’s imaginative lens. There are references to classic menswear, animal motifs and trompe l’oeil, all brought together with a sense of humor and fantasy. It feels transportive and layered, but still incredibly livable.

What was the starting point for this collection?
The starting point was really Ken’s world and the way he tells a story through interiors. Rather than starting with a specific product, we began with a feeling: cinematic, glamorous, collected and a little unexpected. From there, we explored the codes that are so distinctly Ken—tailoring, stripes and plaids, animalia, and other rich and playful illusions—and translated them across fabrics, rugs, wallcoverings and furniture.

How did the collaboration with Ken Fulk come about?
I have always admired Ken’s ability to create complete worlds. His interiors are sophisticated, but never take themselves too seriously. There is always personality, storytelling and a wonderful sense of surprise. That felt incredibly exciting for Perennials & Sutherland. We saw an opportunity to pair his distinctive point of view with our expertise in performance, craftsmanship and material innovation to create something that felt truly unique to both of us.

How do you feel this collection pushes the brand forward?
It allows us to show a bolder, more expressive side. There is color, pattern and humor, but underneath all of that is the quality and performance our clients expect from us. It demonstrates that performance design doesn’t have to be quiet or purely practical; it can be glamorous, theatrical, luxurious and full of personality.

How does the collection build on or complement your other offerings?
Ken introduced strong menswear-inspired patterns, animal motifs, rich velvets and graphic stripes that can be mixed with our solids and textures. The result gives designers even more freedom to layer Perennials & Sutherland throughout an entire project.

What about the collection feels fresh and exciting?
I love the unexpected combinations. A tailored stripe can sit next to a leopard, faux bois, marble or a playful monkey motif, yet somehow it all belongs together. There is a wonderful tension between sophistication and irreverence. It feels nostalgic without being overly referential—a modern interpretation of old-school glamour designed for the way people live today.

What piece are you most excited to unveil?
It is very hard to choose just one, because the true excitement of this collection is in seeing the entire world come together. Monkey Business is certainly a favorite, because it captures Ken’s personality so perfectly: It is whimsical, sophisticated and has animals!  

Tell us about the materials in this collection. Are there certain materials used throughout, and/or a material that is a highlight on a particular piece?
The rugs bring another level of dimension through techniques such as hand-tufting and drop-stitch detailing, while the wallcoverings play with the illusion of materials: faux bois, cane and marbling that create depth and visual interest.

Within the furniture, there is also a beautiful dialogue between materials, including sculptural teak and softly rounded GFRC surfaces. Across every category, the materials reinforce the idea of something collected and layered, while maintaining the performance and durability at the heart of Perennials & Sutherland.

Can the collection be customized?
Absolutely. Customization has always been an important part of what we offer, particularly with our rugs. Rugs can be customized in size and, depending on the construction, color and other specifications, allowing designers to create something individually tailored to their project.

How do you envision designers using this collection?
We designed it to encourage layering. A designer might start with one of the bolder patterns as the hero of a room, then build around it with bold stripes or go completely maximal and mix several patterns together.

What I love is that you don’t have to create a “Ken Fulk room” to use the collection. Each piece has enough personality to stand on its own, and can easily be incorporated into contemporary, traditional or eclectic interiors. It gives designers permission to have a little fun.