Haute Design in Brooklyn
Isn’t it great when art, fashion and design come together, and something beautiful and memorable become the result, and what’s more, it can all be classified as long-term? Not an easy task, especially when it comes to fashion, I know. However, two of France most darling creative forces, Jean Paul Gaultier and furniture giant Roche Bobois have done just that.
Exactly one week to this day, I was fortunate enough to attend an exciting, and private tour of The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier. At the same time, I was introduced to an exhibition which highlighted beautifully the collaboration between the king of haute couture, and high end furniture maker, Roche Bobois. Of course, their collaboration together can be purchase at any of their retail stores, but this particular exhibition won’t be around after the Brooklyn Museum closes its door on Sunday evening (no snow in the New York City forecast, if you must know).
Dunkerque Indigo Rug with a pair of Ben Hur chairs by Jean Paul Gaulteir
Mah Jong Modular Seating in Couture Fabric
“Jean Paul Gaultier’s popular “Ben Hur”” chairs designed by acclaimed furniture maker, Rocher Bobois. The show “L’Art de Vivre” is at the Brooklyn Museum until Sunday, February 23, 2014″
Maschio lamp by Jean Paul Gaultier (in the background)
Jean Paul-Gaultier: From The Sidewalk to the Catwalk
I understand that Jean Paul Gaultier and Roche Bobois have worked together since 2010 to create a series of furniture which are iconic, in their own rights. The first one that comes to mind is the Mah Jong Modular Seating in couture fabric, and the beloved Ben Hur chair. This global furniture maker continues to seduce its customers by presenting a variety of collections that are in themselves synonymous as luxury.
