Q&A with Kilee Nickels of Nickel & Suede: The Quilted Collection
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Nickel & Suede and DW/E have teamed up to design the coziest, elevated prints and patterns for your home and your ears. Kilee Nickels, the creative force behind Nickel & Suede, brings her cool style and passion for designing "just the right thing" for any outfit. Felecia Dunn, the visionary of DW/E, combines her love for beautiful environments and custom design work to create exclusive, high-quality wallpaper collections.
We are so excited to launch The Quilted Collection in collaboration with the Nickel & Suede team!
1. Nickel & Suede has been a part of various collaborations. Did you ever imagine your accessory company releasing a line of matching wallpaper?
Yes and no! Because we customize so many prints and colors for our jewelry I’ve had my eye on so many different types of collaborations, but wallpaper wasn’t on my radar until Felecia and I started talking about the possibility. I’ve had it in the back of my mind for about a year, so when our fall collection started to come together and felt like the right time, we were ready! I love how the prints and colors translate so well to jewelry as well as to walls!
2. What makes up the "quilt" of your fall season? (fall essentials)
My fall essentials are: a burgundy manicure, a leather jacket, the Leaves candle by Bath and Body Works, cowgirl boots and then of course a pair of suede earrings. Leather translates so well in the fall that I wear it basically head to toe.
3. We see you put the “Quilted” collection print, Candy Stripe Begonia on your office wall. How does having wallpaper in your office affect the space?
I did! I love it so much. This print and color combo instantly spoke to me and it’s been such a beautiful way to elevate my office. We’ve been in this space for about 5 years and it was time to change it up. It feels much more “grown up” and tasteful. I love that it also inspired me to add a few new plants and change out some furniture. It really does feel like a reflection of the current me.
4. Fall is somehow already here; it always seems to sneak up! What feelings do you think of when you consider the season of fall?
Fall is my favorite season for a lot of reasons. My birthday is in August and back to school season has always been a favorite time of mine. I love fresh school supplies, a new schedule and looking forward to upcoming holidays and traditions. It feels like another fresh start- similar to New Years, but with better weather, smells and fashion. I always feel renewed and motivated when fall arrives. And as an enneagram three, that’s my favorite feeling!
5. It may be hard to choose, but do you have a favorite print from The Quilted Collection?
It is hard! My favorite is the stripes, in all the verities, but a close second is the adorable plaid. I think it’s such a fun addition to the print collection.
