Black Edition

Launched in 2013 as part of The Romo Group, Black Edition represents the experimental, couture side of British textile design. Whilst Romo offers contemporary and classic sophistication, Black Edition pushes boundaries with bold creativity, pioneering techniques, and a progressive personality that transforms fabrics and wallcoverings into true works of art. This is luxury design for those who seek individuality, drama, and uncompromising quality.

Black Edition creates unique collections infused with rich, contemporary elegance—blending sophisticated textures, innovative weaving and printing techniques, and artisan effects with visionary colour palettes that romantically rewrite the rules. Drawing inspiration from fine art, 20th century fashion, folk embroidery, Indian ikat patterns, and Byzantine glass mosaics, each collection tells its own story with distinctive confidence and desirable individuality.

Led by Visionary Design Excellence

Black Edition is led by Emily Mould, Director of Design and Excellence for The Romo Group and great-great granddaughter of Romo founder Robert Mould. Surrounded by exquisite fabrics from a young age, Emily has carved her own distinguished career as an experienced designer, leader, and visionary with a wealth of textile knowledge and an unwavering belief that every home should be a haven.

Under Emily's direction, Black Edition's talented design team creates collections where every element is carefully considered, each design serves a purpose, and nothing is without intention. The studio combines innovative weaving and printing techniques with sophisticated textures and artisan effects, encompassing the essence of Black Edition and offering the sophisticated luxury synonymous with the brand.

This heritage of expertise combined with experimental creativity positions Black Edition alongside Europe's most prestigious design houses at the forefront of contemporary textile innovation. Since launching in 2013, Black Edition has forged its own distinctive identity, establishing itself as a trendsetting brand in the world of high-end interiors.

Opulent Textures and Pioneering Techniques

Black Edition is renowned for pushing the boundaries of textile production through innovative weaving, digital printing, and finishing techniques. The collections feature indulgent velvets with rich pile and saturated colours, sumptuous chenilles with tactile appeal, embroidered linens showcasing intricate detailing, lustrous silks that catch and reflect light, wide-width sheers perfect for dramatic drapery, and complex jacquard weaves with dimensional patterns.

The brand's experimental approach allows for extraordinary effects hand-painted appearances, shadow effects achieved through layering, spray-dyed techniques creating atmospheric gradients, metallic yarns adding subtle glamour, and digital prints enabling oversized florals and abstract artistry. These pioneering techniques transform functional fabrics into statement pieces that command attention and elevate interiors.

Collections Inspired by Global Artistry

Black Edition draws inspiration from diverse cultural and artistic sources, creating collections that are both worldly and deeply personal. The Herbaria collection redefines fine art through decadent velvets intertwining layers of past and present artistry historic Baroque damasks combined with Moroccan antiquities, modernised in invigorating hues, alongside atmospheric florals reminiscent of 17th century Dutch still life paintings rendered in contemporary tones.

The Mizumi collection emerged from a harmonious collaboration with Japanese artist Katsutoshi Yuasa, exploring time-honoured Japanese printmaking practices where traditional and contemporary techniques intertwine. Using digital images from his own photography, Katsutoshi created intricate woodcut prints methodically crafted with small carving tools and manual printing methods. These abstract stories and landscapes are reimagined as colourful contemporary designs on opulent velvets, sophisticated linens, and indulgent jacquard weaves.

The dynamic Astratto collection stimulates the senses like a global journey opulent damasks complemented by paisleys in jewel-like hues, shimmering metallic fabrics juxtaposed against kilim-inspired damasks. Other notable collections include Zkara, Kaleido, Kuboa, Istoria, Tsauri, and Isoku—each offering unique perspectives on luxury textile design.

Part of The Romo Group Legacy

As part of The Romo Group, a family-run British company since 1902, Black Edition benefits from over a century of textile manufacturing expertise whilst maintaining complete creative freedom to experiment and innovate. The Romo Group comprises six distinct brands: Romo, Black Edition, Kirkby Design, Mark Alexander, Villa Nova, and Zinc Textile, each with unique character and positioning.

This family connection ensures Black Edition fabrics are manufactured to exacting standards with rigorous quality control, fast delivery through established distribution networks, and support from experienced customer service teams. The combination of boutique brand creativity with established company infrastructure creates the ideal partnership for delivering luxury products with reliable service.

A Celebration of Creativity and Craftsmanship

What distinguishes Black Edition within The Romo Group family is its uncompromising commitment to creativity and experimental design. Whilst Romo balances contemporary and classic, Villa Nova focuses on accessible trends, and other sister brands serve specific markets, Black Edition occupies the luxury, avant-garde space creating collections for those who view their homes as canvases for artistic expression.

The brand celebrates individuality and confidence, offering designs that make bold statements rather than blending quietly into backgrounds. This progressive personality appeals to sophisticated clients who appreciate quality, understand design, and aren't afraid to embrace drama and elegance in their interiors. Black Edition fabrics and wallcoverings become conversation pieces art you can live with, touch, and experience daily.

Why Choose Black Edition at Kessels Ottawa

Black Edition represents the pinnacle of contemporary British textile design. The brand offers unique collections where textiles become objects of art, opulent velvets and innovative weaves that command attention, and visionary colour palettes that rewrite conventional rules.

Led by Emily Mould's design excellence within The Romo Group heritage, Black Edition provides pioneering techniques from digital printing to artisan effects, global artistic inspiration from Japanese printmaking to Baroque damasks, and coordinating fabrics and wallcoverings for complete luxury interiors. The distinctive edgy style appeals to design-savvy clients, whilst the progressive personality ensures collections that feel current and forward-thinking.

As an authorized Black Edition dealer in Ottawa, Kessels Upholstery provides access to the complete range of luxury collections, expert guidance on incorporating dramatic designs into your interior, and professional upholstery services that honour the exceptional quality of these British textiles.

Visit Our Ottawa Showroom

Experience Black Edition's extraordinary collections in person at Kessels Upholstery and Furniture. Our showroom at 107 Colonnade Road South features current season fabrics and wallcoverings showcasing Black Edition's artistic vision and technical innovation. Our knowledgeable team can help you explore how these luxurious British textiles can transform your space, order samples to experience the quality firsthand, and create custom upholstery pieces that become true focal points in your Ottawa home.

Whether you're drawn to opulent velvets, intricate embroideries, dramatic prints, or sophisticated weaves, Black Edition offers the perfect combination of artistic creativity, innovative craftsmanship, and contemporary elegance for clients who refuse to compromise on luxury and individuality.