Outfits to match your couch? Luxury furniture chain Restoration Hardware to debut 'artisan' clothing collection

Luxury home furnishings brand Restoration Hardware is set to launch a fashion line called RH Atelier.



The California-headquartered company, which was founded in 1979 and specializes in antique-inspired goods, announced that the 'artisan crafted' collection will include apparel, accessories, footwear, and jewelry.

Gary Friedman has been re-appointed as chairman and co-CEO to oversee the venture. He quit the role last October after it was reported he was having an affair with a female employee half his age.

New venture: Luxury home furnishings brand Restoration Hardware is set to launch a fashion line

Commenting on the fashion project, a first for the furniture retailer, Mr Friedman, 55, said in a press release: 'RH Atelier will be a curated, artisan crafted luxury apparel and accessories brand that will launch with its own distinct catalog.



'[It] demonstrates our belief that we can curate a lifestyle well beyond the four walls of the home.'



A spokesperson told MailOnline that it is not known when the products will be available for purchase or what kind of price points customers can expect.

Currently Restoration Hardware, which has a stock-market value of about $2.7 billion, sells a small range of own-brand fashion items for baby and child.

Classic look: Currently Restoration Hardware stocks a small range of own-brand fashion items for baby and child, including these faux fur vests priced at $39

Those featured on its website include faux fur vests for children up to the age of two priced at $39 and 'plush booties' for $24.

The chain also carries a selection of leather jewelry for men and women by New York-based designer Catherine M. Zadeh, which ranges from $95 to $225.

RH Atelier will have a flagship store in Manhattan but designers at the Corte Madera, California, headquarters will be responsible for its development.

Leading the way: Gary Friedman has been re-appointed as chairman and co-CEO to oversee the venture

With retail brand leader Mr Friedman back on board, Restoration Hardware is also set to expand into other markets.



It plans to start 'RH Kitchen and Tableware' and 'RH Antiquities' in 2014.

