giulio iacchetti: ghost for skitsch

a pillow with the ‘ghost’ pattern fabric designed by giulio iacchetti

‘ghost’ is a new textile pattern designed by italian industrial designer giulio iacchetti for skitsch.

the ‘ghost’ pattern is used on duvet covers and pillows

the design plays on the ‘pied de poule’ pattern, reworking the lines slightly to turn each tiny block of colour into a smiling ghost. iacchetti is interested in the way that ghosts, traditionally associated with fear and terror, have become ‘softened’ in modern culture, as a result of their comic portrayal in movies like ‘ghostbusters’ and ‘casper.’

the ghosts are slight alterations on the ‘pied du poule’ textile pattern

detail diagram of the pattern

in the collection for skitsch, the black and white fabric is used for pillows and duvet covers, preserving the association between ghosts and the night.

because of the association between ghosts and night, the fabric is used on pillows and duvet covers like this double