7.22.2011

5 Fabulous Fabric Ideas

We LOVE fabric! Everything about it. Few materials provide a more versatile & cost effective solution for transforming an event space than fabric. Take a look at some of our favorite ways to play with fabric…

1. Cut it!

This seamless piece of muslin was hand-cut to create an enormous, web-like chandelier...


Hanging over a bar at Aria Resort.


Providing an stunning treatment above a model at a fashion show at Bellagio Las Vegas.


The addition of contra leaves and crystal beads help fill in the cavernous ceiling for a concert in the MGM Grand Garden Arena.


A violinist performs inside of a gilded cage, underneath a fabric chandelier during a VIP luncheon in the Marquee Ballroom of the MGM Grand.

2. Create Canopies!

Lounge environments under flowing fabrics are a great way to add an intimate atmosphere to large or outdoor event spaces...



























Thematic Moroccan canopies complete with daybeds, pillows, and gorgeous entertainers at Haze Nightclub.


The complete transformation of a meeting room at MGM Grand features a canopied area with patchwork ottomans.


The Patio at Haze Nightclub was transformed into an extension of the club by the addition of small, canopied environments.

3. Swag it!


Swagged fabrics from the ceiling add dimension and dramatic color to this hand-crafted chandelier of glass bubbles at The Mirage.



Simple swags of gold and red provide an elegant stage backdrop for a Bellagio hosted corporate dinner.


Dramatic tones of eggplant and silver fabrics offset the tangerine-colored linens providing a sumptuous setting for this dinner party at Bellagio.

4. Shred it!

No scraps go unused! Even shredded scrap fabrics can be used to create an edgy, contemporary, ethereal look...



This lounge area in the promenade of Bellagio is accented by dancers encased in ice, and crystal beads & fabric shreds dangling from the ceiling.


The shredded fabric and crystal bead design continues inside the event space suspended from icy chandeliers.


Utilizing a similar concept, the backdrop to the band in this cocktail reception is created with shredded fabrics and swags.

5. Print on it!

With the variety of technologies available in wide-format printing, many fabrics can be printed with graphic designs and incorporated into the event design...





Buddha heads and other designs printed fabric, then suspended over cabanas and backlit from inside, create a tranquil feeling at a poolside event at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel.


A playful graphic pattern is printed on fabric, stretched on aluminum frames, and turned into columns at this event at Mandalay Bay.

…And then again, sometimes it’s just nice to use sheer fabric to soften a room and simply illuminate the drape from behind...





A 12’ wide fan crafted from organic materials is placed behind sheer gauze and illuminated to a soft shimmer inside the ballroom at The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas.



At the Mirage Las Vegas, paper lanterns dangle overhead as guests dined within fabric-draped canopies of sheer muslin. Candlelight and a soft wash of amber provided a romantic glow.


Photography by Curtis Dahl and Kelly McKeon