Maison & Objet Paris 2011
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Editor's Notes
- #3 Parisian fashion, and it’s reputation as the Capital of Design, has given this city worldwide exposure that has influenced design trends for over and hundred years—
- #4 Maison Objet is a natural venue to link fashion with interior design. As major fashion labels such as Ralph Lauren, Kenzo, Fendi, and Ungaro continue to put their names on interior products, this show provides a haute couture vision of decoration.
- #5 So to set the theme—let’s take a quick peek at the fashion windows of Paris!
- #6 – continued
- #7 But now to the show–
- #8 This year Maison Objet touted an assemblage of trends and countertrends. The show conveyed a solid message of optimism with economic recovery continuing at the forefront with over 2,800 exhibitors.
- #9 The Masion Objet Observatory offers a 360* vision of the newest trends. This is a group composed of the top trend researchers and together, they work to understand, analyze and decode the emerging trends. Styles, materials, forms, colors and decoration are screened and translated in the “Observatory”.The theme of this year’s trend show was Intensite (Intensity). It took on three personalities, each of which was showcased in its own exhibit: Unplugged, Haute Tension and Hypnotic. Here are a few pictures and videos to give you the flavor of each theme.
- #10 UnpluggedThe key--- “let go”---in order to escape the pressures of our culture of speed and standardization. People are unplugging, slowing down, and cultivating a more frugal life of past times. The new luxury looks to simplified creature comforts.
- #11 Haute TensionWe are repositioning all of the senses in order to experience---Moments of intensityDesign is modulating between heavy and light, varying the intensity of light and colors, increasing the tactile effects of surprising materials.
- #12 Hypnoticenter a time of transformation where motion, light, and 3-D effects are revitalizing spaces, and revealing new perspectives.This vision of the interiors landscape, forecaster Nelly Rodi, ties together electronics, sound, image and even automobiles with accessories and furniture. Complex, fragmented forms are mixing it up. Techno-sensitive engineering creates a magical narrative that is rekindles emotions and intensifies everyday life
- #13 One of the most distinctive trends a the show was that of analogous color schemes or those located adjacent on the color wheel (closely related on the color wheel)
- #14 Greens in of shades of mint, citrine and mid value olive.
- #15 Blue with a hint of green combined with cyan and turquoise.
- #16 Blues both red and yellow cast were seen in combinations in several booths.
- #17 Rust seen less often than previous years, but really like this combination where it was offset by the cool grey background.
- #18 Yellows were used as a lemon-citron accent.
- #19 Oranges faded-maybe a sign they are on the decline.
- #20 Black and white combinations.
- #22 Grays still strong and shared the neutral stage with Beiges as they continued to grow from last year.
- #23 A wide variety of Warm greys were mixed with taupe in combinations.
- #24 Blues surged yet again, with natural Indigo shades making a statement.
- #25 Denim shades appeared in many products. photo:2011-118, 119
- #26 Periwinkle was seen as a saturated mid-tone in accessories and accents.
- #27 Sapphire was intense and bright.
- #28 The freshest of the abundant Greens was a mid range, slightly yellow cast shade, but Olive also strengthened.
- #29 Reds were poised to grow.
- #30 Hot Pink popped up repeatedly. Pinks moved bluer and away from the coral tones of the past 2 years.
- #31 The "Mauveing" of Purple was in evident.
- #32 Color lifecycles are thought to hold a three year position—from the first time it is seen at a show to the last time it has a major position in the retail market.
- #33 A side bar on color—the upcoming Alexander McQueen show at the Met is forecasted to influence the importance of aquatic blues and algae greens—as well as the influence of water and marbling designs.
- #35 Linen remained key, however…in accessories, it gave up share to burlap textures.
- #36 Velvet went way beyond plain.
- #37 Denim looks raced ahead. Denim/jean may not be good enough to use!
- #38 “Felt” grew dramatically.
- #39 Bling declined in favor of pearl, iridescence and luster accents. Pearl luster,pieced rugs used metallic leather accents.
- #41 Wall textures
- #42 Wall treatmentrough edged fabric swatches layered to cover the wall.
- #43 Frettwork and open weavesseen in various products such as porcelain ceramics and upholstery fabrics
- #45 It was impossible to ignore zigzag patterns. Flame stitch and chevron designs were the feature trend at Missoni.
- #46 Stripes looked fresh in unpredictable rhythms and layouts.Shirting stripes to large scale awning stripes.
- #47 Tiling and patchwork elements seemed to replace layering in pattern design.
- #48 40's inspiration was an emerging theme and seen in this metal furniture…reminds me of those airstream trailers from the 40’s &50’s..
- #49 Contemporary style went cubist.
- #50 Vintage style continues to show it’s longevity due to it’s casualness, authentic natural textures and it’s tribute to the trend of reuse.
- #51 Kilim rugs served as upholstery and furniture coverings in many showrooms
- #52 continued interest in birds and butterflies with florals declining and replaced by photo-real designs
- #53 postage stamps and post marks continued interest.
- #54 Applied fabric designs were detailed with simple contrasting stitching and unfinished edges.
- #55 Refined lines of prior years were replaced with looser weaves like burlap and frayed, raw edges of tissue linen.
- #56 Toile (scenic designs printed in one color), traditionally printed on linen, continued the vintage style but was found on courser fabrics with less refined patterns softer, washed contrasts ie., grey on white.
- #57 Surface designs that looked smeared and out of register created a hand drawn, crafted look.
- #58 Abstract geometrics with a 40’s twist.
- #59 Scratched, intaligo and stencil designs.
- #61 Featured DesignersDaphna Isaacs and Laurens Manders are two young designers and graduates of the Eindhoven Design Academy. They received the prestigious DMY Award in Berlin in 2010 for their “Taflestukken” series of lamps. The inspiration came from daily life and the reinterpretation of simple, traditional materials. Limited edition of 15. Materials: porcelain and oak.www.galeriegosserez.com
- #62 Designers Guildshowed several new collections inspired by the Gustavian era and Scandinavian gardens and forests.
- #63 A new Christian Lacroix collection for Designers Guild.
- #64 Finally, the launch of a new DG Unlimited brand in a younger and more graphic spirit with tropical colours and retro styles for the Miami prints collection.
- #65 Lighting we always see leading edge examples at this show
- #66 Missonifeatured their distinctive and recognizable flamestitch looks but branched into these stylized patterns in vivid colors
- #67 MissPrint is a company in the UK that produces beautifully designed wall-coverings, fabrics and interior accessories originating from hand drawn illustrations.
- #68 Arxe.info in Barcelona-whose mission is to liberate our industrial heritage and discover the hidden beauty in each salvaged material.