Coraggio and Thomas Lavin Announce Exclusive Licensed Collaboration
Union, NJ — Coraggio, the luxury wallcovering and textile brand renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, announces an upcoming collaboration with celebrated tastemaker and Los Angeles showroom entrepreneur Thomas Lavin. Together, they have created a collection of luxury textiles that capture the romance, optimism, and enduring glamour of Los Angeles through a distinctly modern lens.
A third-generation Angeleno whose family worked in the film industry, Lavin grew up immersed in Hollywood’s cinematic spirit. The elegance of the silver screen, particularly the films of the 1930s and 1940s where beautifully composed interiors, luminous color, and an unwavering sense of possibility transformed everyday moments into something extraordinary left a lasting impression on him. That appreciation for atmosphere remains woven into his work today.
Coraggio x Thomas Lavin is the meeting of two creative visions united by an appreciation for artistry, craftsmanship, and timeless luxury. Developed over the past year, it’s more than a collection of textiles, it is an expression of place, mood, and storytelling; qualities that have long defined Lavin’s approach to design.
Inspired by the ever-changing light of Los Angeles, the ritual of evening cocktails, and the city’s effortless sophistication, the collection unfolds as two distinct color stories. One evokes the clarity and warmth of California daylight; the other embraces the rich, cinematic mood of dusk, when vibrant colors deepen, shadows lengthen, and the city begins to glow. Together, they create a collection that moves seamlessly from day to evening, balancing understated elegance with expressive depth.
Over 60 exclusive styles and colorways, layered textures, nuanced color, and luxurious materials create fabrics that feel collected rather than decorated, designed to bring warmth, sophistication, and quiet drama to contemporary interiors.
” We knew Thomas was the perfect partner for Coraggio; from our first meeting, he had such a passionate perspective on the story he wanted to tell,” said Rick Kilmer, CEO of Thibaut. “ We wanted to be bold but thoughtful with this first collaboration, and once Thomas began working with the development team, his curated approach to a sophisticated lifestyle became clear and quite essential. It’s a Los Angeles love story.”
“For me, this collection is about creating atmosphere – the ethos of sunrise and sunset over Los Angeles – a special light only available in Southern Californnia,” said Lavin. “My inspiration comes from years of immersion in the luxury design market, where timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship are paramount, as well as from the beauty, character, and rich history of Los Angeles. In particular, I drew from the Pacific Palisades, the neighborhood where I grew up, whose coastal landscape, architectural heritage, and relaxed yet refined spirit have always stayed with me. I am honored to be Coraggio’s first-ever design partner, and working alongside the talented creatives at Coraggio made this collection especially meaningful. Together, we’ve created something that reflects both my design philosophy and the brand’s unwavering commitment to beauty, craftsmanship, and enduring style.”
The assortment includes drapery fabrics, wide-width sheers, and upholstery textiles crafted from premium materials like silk, raffia tape, bouclé, wool, and velvet. Additional details surrounding the collection will be announced in the coming month. The collection will be available exclusively to the trade beginning September 14.
About Coraggio
Redefining luxury takes passion, appreciation of exceptional design, and an understanding of true craftsmanship. Most of all, Dene Coraggio — it takes courage. From this mindset, Coraggio was born more than 40 years ago. Renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and exacting standards, Coraggio creates refined wallcovering and textiles exclusively for the design trade. Inventory is maintained in their North Carolina distribution center, where each piece is carefully inspected and shipped. Coraggio remains committed to what the brand has dedicated itself to for decades —product excellence, Italian craftsmanship, and the courage to innovate and bring a vision of beauty to life. To learn more, visit www.coraggio.com.
About Thomas Lavin
Thomas Lavin’s eponymous showrooms in Los Angelse and Laguna Niguel are must-shop destinations for the very best in curated international design. The luxurious to-the-trade galleries offer an exclusive range of high-end home furnishings, textiles, wall coverings, lighting, accessories, and art for the SoCal market. Regarded widely as a style maker, Lavin himself is an avid traveler, reader, and connoisseur of art, antiques and fine furnishings. A natural host, he regularly welcomes the design community into the showrooms and his home for a myriad of must-attend gatherings. Lavin, his home and his showroom offerings have been published in numerous outlets around the world. To learn more, visit www.thomaslavin.com.
