Designers Are Bringing the Comforts of Home to the Runway With Actual Pillows and Blankets
In troubled times, the greatest luxury might just be staying home. Between the fraught political climate, a string of natural disasters, and the nonstop terrible news around the world, having a warm, cozy sanctuary to return to is as comforting as it gets. Perhaps it explains why everyone is so into hygge, and why furniture stores are selling out of Mongolian lamb pillows and sheepskin rugs (all the better to binge-watch Netflix). I also recently saw an advertisement on Instagram for a 20-pound blanket that costs almost $300 and is designed to “reduce stress and anxiety by mimicking the sensation of being hugged or embraced.” That sounds sort of like wearing your dog’s ThunderShirt, but then, who isn’t feeling anxious these days? Now, the allure of surrounding yourself with fluff and warmth at home is trickling up to the runways. Last season, it started with duvet-like puffer coats, upholstery fabrics, and, most curiously, actual blankets folded over models’ arms at Céline. This s