CARPET + RUGS ROCKIN' THE RUNWAY Floor coverings aren't just afterthoughts. Artistic patterns, artisanal textures and a wave of new production techniques are making them fashion stars in their own right. See what's in vogue. BY CHRISTINA GREEN EGE ege.us Designer Adrien Alexander drew inspiration from aerial views of the African landscape as seen from a hot air balloon when designing the Montgolfier Collection. The tufted, broadloom carpet (shown as the garment here) features colors matched to samples acquired from nature during a trip to the continent. Consists of 100 percent regenerated Econyl yarns. 62 boutiquedesign.com JUNE 2015http://www.ege.us http://www.boutiquedesign.com