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Designer Caroline Price’s collection for Vervain, The Montespan Collection, is imbued with both history and modern flair. The fabrics, wallcoverings and trimmings tell the story of Caroline’s vivacious muse, Madame de Montespan, long term mistress of King Louis XIV of France and mother of seven of his children.

Passion, wit — and above all — style, exude from this curated collection of sensuous textures and remarkably unique patterns interpreted through prints, embroideries, wovens and appliques. The textiles burst with color, elegance and fun, bringing together an unmistakably contemporary look with design concepts that are centuries old.

Caroline Price’s signature blend effortlessly strikes a balance that can be used in both laid back and formal interiors. The collection’s unexpected high-low pairings juxtapose luxury with casual for rooms that delight.

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Flirty Tassel Tape - Marine

FLIRTY TASSEL TAPE

MARINE

Porcelain Trianon - Blue & White

PORCELAIN TRIANON

BLUE & WHITE

Madames Moire Wp - Sapphire

MADAME'S MOIRE-WP

SAPPHIRE

Panthers Gardenii-WP _ Black

PANTHER'S GARDEN II-WP

BLACK

La Chasse - Les Plumes

LA CHASSE

LES PLUMES

Royal Coach - Night & Day

ROYAL COACH

NIGHT & DAY

Rocky Road - Onyx

ROCKY ROAD

ONYX

La Montespan - Bleu

LA MONTESPAN

BLEU

Sexy Bath - Ecru

SEXY BATH

ECRU

Moves Like Jagged - Coral & Gray

MOVES LIKE JAGGED

CORAL & GRAY

Hurluberlu - Night & Day

HURLUBERLU

NIGHT & DAY

Haute Stuff - Red Shoes

HAUTE STUFF

RED SHOES

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While reading about the historical evolution of interior design, Caroline discovered Madame de Montespan. The longterm mistress of Louis XIV of France and mother of most of his children, Athénaïs was alongside the King at the time when the structure, interiors and gardens of Versailles were being built, and had significant influence with him.

A woman famous in her century for her wit, conversation and beauty, Athénaïs was at the forefront of style and captured the King’ s heart. Having installed many gardens to please her at Versailles, Louis XIV built the Château de Clagny and the Porcelain Trianon for her, and created the infamous pink marble bathtub for just the two of them. The King also gave Athénaïs the Hope Diamond.

Caroline created this highly textural and luxurious line of fabric, wallpaper and trim with each item telling the story of this romance, both the ups and the downs. The Montespan collection gives a decidedly modern point of view of design with its unique take on the historical, while reflecting the wit and style of her muse, Athénaïs de Montespan.

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