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The Designers Guild Story
Established in 1970 by Tricia Guild, Designers Guild designs and wholesales furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and bed and bath collections worldwide.
The business philosophy is to combine creativity and innovation with the highest levels of quality: quality of design, product, service and people.
“We believe in quality of design, product and service combined with a committed and motivated team”
Timeline
- 1970
- Robin and Tricia Guild acquire David Bishop, a London interiors company specialising in imported Indian block-printed cottons. Design of the Village collection begins.
- 1971
- The Designers Guild store at 277 King’s Road opens in November.
- 1976
- The first Kaffe Fassett collection.
- 1984
- An in-house design studio is established.
- 1986
- Tricia’s brother Simon Jeffreys joins as Chief Executive.
- 1989
- The first overseas office opens in Munich, and the first Designers Guild Kids collection launches. Tricia Guild is awarded the Textile Institute Gold Medal.
- 1991
- The Queen’s Award for Export Achievement, and the first trimmings collection.
- 1992
- The first upholstery collection launches.
- 1995
- The Bed & Bath division launches.
- 1998
- The William Yeoward brand joins the portfolio.
- 1999
- Designers Guild becomes exclusive licensee for Ralph Lauren fabric and wallpaper across Europe and the Middle East.