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Act II - The personality of a fabric
Inspired by the story of Carmen
The fabric of a character
Carmen is one of opera’s most recognisable works, vivid, immediate and alive with the force of character. It is a story of instinct and intensity, where emotion is never far from the surface.
For Act II of The Making, we looked to fabric - its colour, texture and form - as a way of expressing that energy. Inspired by the story of Carmen, this one-of-a-kind sofa uses fabric to do more than dress a familiar form. It gives the piece character.
“The fabric is essentially the voice of the piece.”
Hannah Edwards, Costume Designer
Colour, texture and detail are not simply decorative choices. They shape mood, presence and character.
“A good costume informs how you move, how your body moves, and how the audience understands who that person is.”
Christine Rice, Mezzo-Soprano, The Royal Opera
When red performs
For the one-of-a-kind sofa inspired by the story of Carmen, red is more than a colour. It brings emotional heat, richness and presence, giving the piece its first expression of character.
Led by colour, fabric and detail transform an understated sofa form into something more expressive. Deep red velvet sets the tone, while taffeta ruffles, fan-like pleated scatter cushions and a tarot-inspired motif bring theatrical energy, flourish and a darker thread.
A choice that changes everything.
“The fabric that a sofa is dressed in defines the energy of the piece.”
Ricky Partner, Chief Marketing Officer, Sofas & Stuff
Fabric is personal. It gives a sofa its character, changing the energy of a piece, the feeling of a room and how it reflects the person who chose it.
Four Acts of The Making
Follow our partnership with the Royal Ballet and Opera as it comes to life across four Acts, revealing the skill, imagination and human endeavour behind exceptional work.
Act II
The fabric of a character
Inspired by the story of Carmen.
Act III
Through the artist's lens
Inspired by the story of La traviata.
Coming soonAct IV
The Bravo
Inspired by the story of The Sleeping Beauty.
Coming soon
Moments from The Making
We are releasing a run of limited edition postcards in celebration of our partnership. Request yours...