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Raoul Textiles Celebrates 45 Years with Vibrant Spring 2026 Collection
The family-owned California studio honors its legacy with bold new designs.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:33pm
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Raoul Textiles' bold, vibrant new textile designs celebrate the brand's legacy of California-inspired color and pattern.Santa Barbara TodayRaoul Textiles, the renowned California-based textiles company known for its artful and colorful approach, is launching its first collection since the passing of co-founder Sally McQuillan in 2024. Led by her children Madeleine and Gene, the new Spring 2026 line features iconic Raoul patterns reimagined with fresh, uplifting color palettes, as well as brand-new designs that capture the brand's forward-looking spirit.
Why it matters
As a family-owned business that has remained true to its mission of creating vibrant, hand-printed textiles for over four decades, Raoul Textiles' new collection represents a meaningful transition as the next generation takes the helm. The designs pay homage to the brand's legacy while also showcasing the McQuillan siblings' own creative vision, cementing Raoul's reputation as a trailblazer in the world of interior textiles.
The details
For the Spring 2026 collection, Madeleine and Gene McQuillan sifted through old sketches and archival documents, drawing inspiration from their mother Sally's bold, signature color pairings. Many of Raoul's most iconic patterns, like Eve and Miranda, have been reimagined with new, cheerful hues. The siblings also incorporated some woven textiles, like the charming dot pattern 'Fiona,' to round out the collection. Getting the colors just right was a meticulous process, with the team doing 'countless strike-offs of the prints' to achieve the perfect balance of Sally's vibrant palette and their own modern sensibilities.
- Raoul Textiles was founded in 1981 by Sally and Tim McQuillan.
- Sally McQuillan passed away in July 2024.
- Madeleine and Gene McQuillan are now leading the company and launching their first collection since their mother's passing.
The players
Sally McQuillan
Co-founder of Raoul Textiles who passed away in 2024.
Tim McQuillan
Co-founder of Raoul Textiles and Sally's husband.
Madeleine McQuillan
Sally and Tim's daughter, now leading Raoul Textiles with her brother Gene.
Gene McQuillan
Sally and Tim's son, now leading Raoul Textiles with his sister Madeleine.
Raoul Textiles
A California-based textiles company known for its artful and colorful approach, founded in 1981.
What they’re saying
“We did countless strike-offs of the prints. We wanted to stay true to Sally's bright, bold palette while also playing with ideas of our own; she always encouraged experimentation. The colors developed from the same feeling as the artwork—we were interested in shades that were cheerful and sophisticated.”
— Madeleine and Gene McQuillan, Owners, Raoul Textiles
“For this first collection, we really wanted to stay in Sally's spirit. Our design sensibilities are very aligned with hers; we love what she loved. We're looking forward to experimenting with new ideas in the future; however, we are confident that she taught us well.”
— Madeleine and Gene McQuillan, Owners, Raoul Textiles
What’s next
Raoul Textiles plans to continue expanding its product offerings, exploring new design directions while staying true to the brand's legacy under the leadership of Madeleine and Gene McQuillan.
The takeaway
Raoul Textiles' new Spring 2026 collection honors the brand's 45-year history of creating vibrant, hand-printed textiles while also showcasing the next generation's vision. As a family-owned business that has remained committed to its mission and community, Raoul's evolution represents the enduring power of design rooted in California's creative spirit.
