Louis Vuitton debuts with Les Petits Nomades Project
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Contributing to the Les Petits Nomades collection are Atelier Oi, Humberto & Fernando Campana, Marcel Wanders and Patricia Urquiola.
The collection was launched alongside four additions to the French fashion house’s travel-inspired furniture and lighting collection, Objets Nomades. The pieces were all presented at an exhibition within the Baroque interiors of Milan’s 19th-century Palazzo Bocconi.
Displays included a room with pink balloons covering the ceiling, a dark corridor of mirrors lined with glowing lamps, and a grand hallway strung with hundreds of leather flowers.
Objects include a vase crafted from 176 two-tone, leather-covered metal petals, created by Humberto & Fernando Campana, while Swiss design studio Atelier Oi contributed 15 leather origami flowers.
Making his debut with Louis Vuitton, Andre Fu has introduced a two-person “conversation” chair with swooping leather-wrapped wooden arms. The chair’s curved shape is inspired by the movements of traditional Asian ribbon dances.
Louis Vuitton also showcases artworks inspired by vintage travel posters, each featuring a designer’s objects and home city.
First created in 2012, the Objets Nomades collection is a series featuring travel-inspired furniture and lighting. Objects range from hammocks to deckchairs and portable lamps.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of items are featured in the Les Petits Nomades collection?
What kind of items are featured in the Les Petits Nomades collection?
The collection comprises decorative leather objects designed for the home. Examples include a vase made from leather-covered metal petals and leather origami flowers, created by various designers contributing to the project.
Q.Which existing Louis Vuitton collection was also showed at the Milan event?
Which existing Louis Vuitton collection was also showed at the Milan event?
Four new additions to the Objets Nomades collection were launched alongside Les Petits Nomades. This is Louis Vuitton's travel-inspired furniture and lighting series, first introduced in 2012, featuring items such as hammocks and portable lamps.
Q.Who is Andre Fu and what did he contribute to the collection?
Who is Andre Fu and what did he contribute to the collection?
Andre Fu is a designer making his debut with Louis Vuitton. He introduced a two-person 'conversation' chair with leather-wrapped wooden arms, inspired by the movements of traditional Asian ribbon dances.
Q.Where was the collection displayed during Milan Design Week?
Where was the collection displayed during Milan Design Week?
The collection was presented at an exhibition within the Baroque interiors of Milan’s 19th-century Palazzo Bocconi. Displays included various themed rooms, such as one with pink balloons and a dark corridor of mirrors.
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