Beloved for her iconoclastic style, quirky wit, and eye for design, late actress Diane Keaton was a natural fit for homeware brand Hudson Grace, which tapped the Oscar winner to design a wide-ranging home collection – its first design collaboration – in the summer of 2024. The eclectic line included everything from bedding and decor to dog bowls and kitchenware, and it was so well received that the company asked Keaton to do a follow-up. Throughout 2024 and into early 2025, the Annie Hall star worked with the brand’s founder, Monelle Totah, to dream up 39 new pieces.
Now, three months after the star passed away at age 79, Hudson Grace is unveiling her final collection after closely working with her estate, the Diane Hall Living Trust. “Diane was more than just a collaborator; she was a dear friend and a source of endless inspiration,” Totah said in a statement. “Her warmth, humour, and unmistakable style touched every piece in this collection.”
Reflecting Keaton’s penchant for high-contrast colour combos, the range includes ceramic tableware, such as the Domino platter, which resembles a classic black-and-white cookie, as well as monochromatic plates, bowls, mugs, and a cheeseboard with contrasting trim.
Also among the offerings are a wine chiller, pitcher, carafe, napkin holders and a butter dish – plus throw pillows and personalized hand towels – that adhere to the same colour story.
One particular napkin is emblazoned with a Keaton quote: “I’m a lot of fun on a date.”
Representatives from the Diane Hall Living Trust also commented: “Diane was passionate for her love of design and creating. She adored collaborating with Monelle and the team at Hudson Grace, and through these collection capsules, we will continue to share her vision. Diane was as unique as her design. We hope you will treasure them as much as we do!”
- With files from Geoffrey Montes
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