If you have ever been to England, you might have come across – or better yet, taken a ride on – this whimsical train that looks straight out of an Alice in Wonderland tale.
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It is clearly not the Underground Metro that you are familiar with; instead, the creation was one of the exhibited works on display at the London Design Festival’s 100% Design exhibition. The cabin itself is reminiscent of the design from a 1967 London Underground cabin, with the interiors re-outfitted in a tapestry of dreamy candy colours, whisking you back to the olden days.
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Founded in 2009, London fabrics brand Kirkby Design specialises in modern and high-performance designs that are both trendy yet classic. Among its newest collections, the Underground Vol.11, have been specifically shone the spotlight aboard this 60s-style train.
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"All the graphics were redesigned in our colours and carefully installed to protect the original posters and maps underneath," says Jordan Mould, director of Kirkby Design.
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To achieve a stunning kaleidoscopic effect with the vibrant upholstery and finishings, the studio specifically decked the entire cabin out in the most popular hues of the season: mint greens and faded pink. Curtains and lamps are also decorated in contrasting fabric patterns, making you feel like you’re in the midst of fantasyland.
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Old and new meets in these reinterpreted patterns that are inspired by the database of the London Transport Museum, which are infused into the creative colours from Kirkby’s logo.
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Great attention to detail was also seen from stylist Hannah Bort who replaced plastic armrests with gold-brass ring handles to inject an understated touch of glamour.
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The finishing touch? A gorgeous layer of velvet added next to the thick curtains, which elevates the overall luxurious atmosphere. The first-class carriage evokes a similar opulence with a deep blue-green and coral colour palette.
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Photography: Luke Hayes
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