Carlos Mota: Purple Fever - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Celebrate purple in all its manifestations--in nature, art, interiors, and design

"Carlos Mota's G: Forever Green is a scrapbook-like compilation dedicated to the universally loved color. . . . No subject too humble or shade too bright is off-limits for this well-traveled style guru. . . . Prepare for a jolt of serotonin with each turn of the page."--Luxe Interiors + Design

Purple: the color of royalty, creativity, luxury, magic, and peace. It is seen in nature--lavender, plum, amethyst--and in fashion, jewelry, art, interiors, and architecture. Now, interior designer Carlos Mota follows his acclaimed book G: Forever Green with this new look at purple, a color that inspires creativity and mystery in cultures around the globe.

From the sublime, varied hues of orchids, pansies, and hydrangea to Georgia O'Keeffe's Purple Petunia and Monet's paintings of water lilies in his garden at Giverny; from the brilliant feathers of purple hummingbirds and doves to stained-glass windows, royal robes, and velvet upholstery; from the palest lilac to the deepest violet, the variety of purple is astonishing.

Illustrated with Mota's own photographs, taken as he has traveled the world, as well as images by renowned photographers, Purple Fever even features purple rooms by notable designers. This stunning volume is a testament to the power of purple to inspire, excite, and fascinate.

Sustainability is integral to Vendome's publishing process. All materials used in our books are 100% FSC-certified and we are proud to be a brand partner of Trees for the Future (https: //trees.org), supporting global communities through sustainable land use. By planting trees, we help create thriving regional economies, robust food systems, and a healthier planet.

Review Quotes

"Carlos Mota has devoted his second book to his love of purple, focusing on the beauty of the color through interiors and inspiring photos."

--Bebe Howorth "ELLE Decor" (9/21/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"From plum-hued feathers and violet blossoms to jewel-toned interiors and high-drama fashion moments, these pages pulse with sensuality, mystery, and theatrical flair. . . . A maximalist's ode to a color that refuses to whisper."

-- "Indulge Magazine" (11/12/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"Mota assembles a vivid assortment of purple-hued images from the worlds of fashion, jewelry, interiors, travel and everything in between, from lilac to violet, from lavender to aubergine. Purple reigns supreme."

--Blue Carreon "Forbes" (11/27/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Carlos Mota is a creative consultant with extensive experience in styling, interior design, and product design. He has created environments for catalogs and advertising campaigns for numerous companies and brands. Formerly the international style editor for Architectural Digest and editor at large for Elle Decor, he has been named to the prestigious 2024 AD100 list. The author of Beige Is Not a Color and G: Forever Green, Mota lives in New York.