Inspired by two very different but equally alluring sources, Icon and Charted by Architex offer interesting interpretations of feminine beauty.

Paying homage to Marilyn Monroe, Icon is a decadent velvet with both matte and shimmering sheens "dependent upon the curves and angles of your chosen upholstering piece.

Woven in Italy featuring bio-based content, Icon comes in an array of bold hues, including Hepburn, a rich Bordeaux; Monroe, a vibrant red; and Peron, a stately gray.

Charted is inspired by needlepoint embroidery. The double-beam construction "mimics the look and feel" of the traditional fabric while new weaving techniques, including the incorporation of bio-based and recycled content, provide a strong fabric (it's also stain resistant).

Featuring cabbage roses, Charted is offered in six colors. Red Alizarin and bold Chartreuse are evocative options, bringing the needlework motif into this millennium.

Fine Point is another lovely velvet from Architex. Get more information on Icon and Charted at Architex.