It is hard to deny the strong influence that fashion and design have on one another and the fascinating relationship that they share. As my husband and I designed our first collection of chairs and ottomans, this was a reoccurring theme. Our inspiration for the Ezra and Ferris Chairs were the large-scale, stylized floral prints and bold jewel tones that have dominated the design scene as well as the runways of fashion. In particular, designers chose orange, red and shades of blue-greens such as teal and peacock. These color combinations are striking and have a dramatic effect whether it be on a dress or a chair.