Since their first collaboration in 2014, KVADRAT/RAF SIMONS has explored the inherent limits of textiles by combining Raf Simons’ distinctive visual aesthetic with Kvadrat’s extraordinary technical know-how. Simons’ vision is defined by his encyclopedic knowledge and understanding of the universes of fashion, art, music, architecture and design and the way he uses them in the making of his works with textiles. The results are innovative and sophisticated.
As inspiration for 2020, Simons returns to his love of fashion and, in particular, the refined world of haute couture. Turning her attention to fur and luxury knitwear, she interprets the textures and techniques used in this top-notch craftsmanship by translating them into woven fabrics. With a light touch and know-how, Raf Simons and Kvadrat transform natural materials such as wool, linen and viscose into fabrics that capture the shine of fur or the sumptuous matte look of a structured wool sweater.
Two new fabrics, Helia and Silas, were introduced, and Sunniva 3 underwent a color update. Offered in rich and sophisticated yet surprising color palettes, the fabrics integrate perfectly with existing textures and more graphic fabrics. Three cushions in Silas fabric have also been added to the accessories collection, which serve as refined decorative elements for sofas or chairs.
Inspired by Persian lamb fur and astrakhan in particular, Helia is a bouclé fabric with a heavy, organic texture. It is offered in a range of discreet neutral colours and more intense shades of garnet red, blue and yellow, with the yarn-dyed fibres creating a rich mélange effect in some of the shades.
Voluminous in structure and soft to the touch, the Silas fabric, on the other hand, has a particular matte surface that evokes the luxurious look of haute couture knitwear. Made like velvet, the fabric undergoes a complex finishing process that gives it a particularly full and tactile quality. In addition, the variation in the height of the pile gives the fabric an almost iridescent expression, which changes depending on the point from which it is observed. The color palette includes neutral tones, rich golden hues, and a selection of typical Raf Simons hues.
Finally, Sunniva 3, a fabric present from the beginning in the Kvadrat/Raf Simons collection, and which is now available in a new color palette with a more mature look, with a greater emphasis on neutral tones. Warm shades of soft brown, clay and brick were introduced in contrast to cooler grays and a group of greens, ranging from dark green to teal. Finally, a range of dark reds brings an almost masculine sophistication to an offer that is elegant and refined.
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