Designers of luxury brands: living everyday art into art

More and more young people who like clothing, art and music, begin to pay attention to everyday details and care about the once neglected lifestyle. Not long ago, the Barcelona interior design magazine "Apartamento" met with the theme of "lifestyle". Wu He, the lead singer and guitarist from the Korean indie band Hyukoh, interviewed the house of the big musician and his few publicly available. "Living".

Of course, among the many designers and musicians, there are many “fetishes” who have tasted the taste. They not only have achieved a unique public image in their own fields, but also played the role of lifer in their lives. . If you want to thoroughly interpret the works of this group of creatives, simply knowing the "pre-stage" glamorous established people and reading the rendered reports on the entertainment media is far less than finding out where they are going. Talking about the little fun hidden in life is really real. Because, to enjoy the daily life slowly, the secret space with personal objects is the way they cut off the outside world, seek inspiration, and retain the true self. Next, let's walk into the following "life" and feel it...

Raf Simons: "Modernism"

Long before the determination to become a true fashion designer, Raf Simons of the university era studied industrial design and transferred to architecture after graduation. It was only after the live observation of the Maison Margiela 1990 Spring/Summer collection that I was encouraged to change the style of the house. A creative genius like his identity, which is almost vaguely defined, must not be slack in dealing with his private apartment in Antwerp.

This open-plan apartment, built in 1968, is imprinted with the traces of modernism in the mid-19th century. It is also a great addition to the master's love and deepening of art and furniture. Next to the attached hall is the stairway of the yadou tree. At the top of the carpet, there is a Noguchi Yongda coffee table with five asymmetric legs. The improved strip "Conoid" Windsor chair leans against the window. The old-fashioned design of these things, with its sculptural sharp structure and bright lines, inherits the ideology of Raf Simons's preferred function and form.

On the side of the hall is a large floor-to-ceiling window, lying on the wooden foot sofa of French furniture master Pierre Jeanneret, to see the green and green onions around the apartment. Picasso's porcelain in his later years, the bottle of the graceful woman, but a little dull brown long wooden cabinet. On top of the eight-faced Mike Kelley's hand-painted flags (devil masks, head lice, etc.), the most influential figure in the 20th century concept art movement, Simons sees the creative source of the early personal brand.

Climbing up the steps to the upper level, there is a large portrait of Brian Calvin. Bright eyes and delicate lips, the woman has no "beauty", but has a fresh memory. In the design of the Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Raf Simons used it. The case of the work used for printing. The closest thing to Simons is the non-good friend Sterling Ruby. Two of his porcelain sculptures stand alone in exclusive space, and the marble flower plaques on the ground echo it. At the corner, Evan Holloway's hanging ceiling device and Ron Arad's semi-arc steel chair "watch" each other, and Holloway is his first collection of large art collections.

“Every once in a while, I will try to adjust the furnishings to create a sense of freshness.” Raf Simons talks about his home tip. “I really appreciate Nakajima Shousho, as well as the design of Gio Ponti and Finn Juhl. As time goes by, their collections are more and more enriched by these beautiful things, allowing me to take away from fashion and appreciate a world that I have never participated in."

Jonathan Anderson: Ceramic addicts like fake replacement

Jonathan Anderson, a name that means a lot in the fashion world. At a young age, he is the creative director of LOEWE and JW Anderson, and even if he is transferred to the art world, many people know that he is a collector and even a curator. This big boy who is busy with fashion design every quarter, in life, is a person who loves to play the ancient player.

Regarding his little sorrow, it was from the childhood that his grandfather was obsessed with the porcelain of various countries, and he could not do without the work experience of Prada window decoration in the future. “Look at the large and small ceramics under the table, whether it's a pot or a flower, I am like an old maid, always looking for Lucie Rie and John Ward's work.” Jonathan Anderson has a different look for a home. Obsession, "collection of the subject, from early British textiles, to black and white photography, especially Lionel Wendt, to abstract painting and sculpture, I like to confuse the 'past' and 'now' together."

This Victorian-style house is filled with Jonathan Anderson's British sentiments and is full of aesthetics and character that are different from his designer's identity. On the left side of the living room is a black and white print from William Morris. There is no special work in the distance, but it is a history-level art that can be included in the printing milestone.

Turning into the living room, a pair of V-necked John Ward black and white vessels sits on the yellowed fireplace. The male student's image in a beige coat and a black towel, taken from the designer's personal name JW Anderson's promotional blockbuster, was designed by Benjamin Bruno and Jamie Hawkesworth. Close to the bookshelf is the single-back wooden chair of the British architectural name Baillie Scott, which is typically promoted to simplify the modernist design. On top of it is a Vanessa Bell print with abstract and geometrical textures, pieced together in dark orange and blue-green blocks. On the coffee table in the distance, I can see Jonathan Anderson's pioneering art magazine CIRCLE from the second-hand market in the 1930s.

Life and work are inextricably linked, and even if you are busy at home, Anderson will use private time and furniture to wear together. “The environment around me always reflects who you are. My house is like a life journey without a full stop, and it’s still to be continued.”

Christophe Lemaire: Life is the way to express yourself

Since the creation of personal brand, Christophe Lemaire has always adhered to the anti-fashion design principle for ten years. It seems to be simple but not simple, to dilute gender without chasing the season, just because it feels good clothes, it must be People-oriented, in order to adhere to the realm of "timeless".

If you try to peek into the lifestyle of Christophe Lemaire and his wife and work partner Sarah-Linh Tran from the tailoring clothes, then the life of the singer returning to the field is just like the basic white blouse under the needlework. It’s fine to focus on the details. “We aim to design clothing for women who understand their style and are ideal for an elegant life.” Tran's explanation is clear, and it is also the spiritual satisfaction that the designer wants to beg in every day.

Pastoral, sunshine, shade, atmosphere... "I like collections that are not easily defined. In a very intimate place, in a beautiful and peculiar environment, living like poetry." There is no choice of gorgeous mansions in the heart of Paris. The Lemaire couple moved to the nearby towns and towns for a holiday. Even if the fashion industry loses its proper appearance, life should not be deprived of its true meaning. It was narrow to a white wooden door that was just enough for one person to enter and exit, and the forehead was covered by a low-pressure green leaf. From the outside, you can't guess, living here is a fashion designer who has been the creative director of Hermès women's wear.

The room was not as spacious as it was supposed to be, not only with the retro tonality of Morocco, but also with a hint of bohemian randomness. The Lemaire couple's domestic kittens stick to the burgundy hand-woven blankets. Inside the hall is a short-legged walnut table, which has been worn with a moist luster. What is so bright is the giant Edison-type bulb on the countertop. The pillows scattered on the sofa have their own patterns and fabrics. They are matched with the tiger's skin in the blue and white celadon on the side, the date palm in the tan kiln, and the Meiyang on the floor. So free to be alone in the village of Nanfa.

The office area has abandoned the use of precious art costumes, and the face of the literati has a book-like atmosphere, which is reflected in the oil-green scattered tails and slightly old furniture. The floor-mounted slim wooden cabinets contain a set of antique silverware. There are also couples who like to drink red wine, and the plain day hides the freedom of the world. When you see Christophe Lemaire reclining on the couch and looking through the books of the Italian photographer Luigi Ghirri, you can find that they find a common sense of perseverance between creation and life – poetry.

Pharrell Williams: Never want to grow up

Pharrell Williams, who just won the 61st Annual Grammy Annual Producer Award, must have no doubt about his position in European and American music and pop culture. Admittedly, Fei Dong did not think about stopping the expansion of territory in various fields, focusing on brands, hip-hop creation, and art cross-border... His resume may need to make more lines to fill it up. Oh, don't forget, he is still a home designer who has repeatedly appeared in the design media layout.

A group of people with a variety of titles, and ultimately want to find out the life of Pharrell Williams. In the tiered villa of Feidong Linhai, the walls are covered with Venetian plaster, which is a spectacular 9-meter-high arc top. From the perforated floor in Italy, it comes with the top kitchenware from Snaidero. Surrounded by transparent floor-to-ceiling windows with no dead ends, the natural light and the infinite expanse of the fascinating landscape make people feel uncomfortable.

“I hope that every day I look at the sea and look at the sea, life should be like a fish tank, colorful and colorful.” Asked to choose a term to describe himself, Pharrell Williams unthinked and threw out the description of “kidult”, “I noticed myself It’s hard to grow up.” He wore a simple white T-shirt, casual BBC denim shorts, crossed the living room’s arcade, and placed a favorite of his French naturalist designer Christian Liaigre’s armrests. The Pac-Man Pac-Man game console, even the home theater is also built for the Mario car.

If you want to include this set of private houses, you can imagine that the most accurate word might be "Contemporary Art". From time to time, we will flash the works of contemporary artists with strong logos. On both sides of the spiral staircase, the New York street artist KAWS is hanged, and a collection of giant KAWS CHUM (Michelin-based) toy fixtures leans against the glass wall off the Atlantic coast. In addition, classic images such as SpongeBob, Simpson, and Smurfs are all cartoon characters fascinated by Philippine, and they all appear in every corner of the house. On the other side, a Murakami Sphere that is made up of thousands of gorgeous sunflowers rests on the hall.

In the bedroom on the second floor, the UFO paintings of Pop Art Master Keith Haring are embedded in the center. Hanging along the corridor is a poster of the CHANEL NO. 5 perfume series that has been tampered with by KAWS. MEDICOM TOY and SILLY THING The “Can't Buy My Love” 1000% rare set dolls, based on the legendary Beatles, are summarized in the Williams collection list. At the corner of the recreation area, in addition to the books that are available for leisure, and the large red Verner Panton heart-shaped chair, there is also the “Perspective” human-leg seat designed by Finn Dong and Domeau & Pérès.

Wu He: Boys who regard antique clothing such as treasures

With a bald head, trimming half of the eyebrows, and upper and lower lip nails, from the beginning of his debut in 2014, Wu He made a singular voice and dressing blush. As the soul of South Korea's popular indie band Hyukoh, the popularity of the explosion seems to be quite different from his age, but it has not slowed him down to become the idol of the new generation of young people.

Invited by the interior design magazine "Apartamento", Wu He first exposed his private home. Just like his unique insights in music creation, this young talent who graduated from the art department of Hongik University seems to have a personal love for the family.

"My visual aesthetics greatly affects my identity. It constantly shapes my personality." Wu He tends to be attracted to different things. "The stagnant water will be rancid, and I will remain open to any new gadgets." Attitude. "This is why Wu He always goes to a place where he always collects his favorite small objects and packs them back to Korea. They are like a water cycle, renewing his knowledge of art, music and life.

Wu He’s residence near Seoul did not follow the decoration patterns of most artists’ homes, nor did he involve too many famous artists. On the contrary, some small pieces of small ornaments and classic European homes became his favorite objects. The walls are cleaned with clean white, and even the wardrobes, bookcases, dining tables and other furniture are adjusted to include the Verner Panton tables and chairs, which are famous for their bold innovations, and the Danish lamps that are used throughout the space. Brand Louis Poulsen. At the table, there are two lines of works by Korean artist Park Gwang-soo. He also helped Hyukoh to produce "Tomboy" music videos.

The small space isolated from the upper floor is a function room for the band members to come to Wu He's home to create music. There are professional equipment such as microphone, guitar, electronic drum, and amplifier. In addition to working hours, Wu He is usually more willing to stay with his dog Oye in the upstairs bedroom, and occasionally go downstairs to the sofa, sit and watch the movie and listen to music.

Wu He’s bedroom wall is inlaid with a faulty counter, with a pile of furnishings on it, the wooden COMPANION station by New York street artists KAWS and KARIMOKU stands in the upper right corner, and next to it is UNDERCOVER's GILAPPLE. Apple light. Below is a collection of deconstructed fashion master Maison Margiela's early "Replica" sneakers and "Tabi" flat boots. “In the past few years, I have been addicted to the collection of vintage Margiela, Helmut Lang and Raf Simons. They are things I would never want to lose in the house.” Referring to his favorite items, Wu He clearly sees clothes more than anything else. important.

My best work is my life - Duchamp

Designers such as Raf Simons, Jonathan Anderson, and Christophe Lemaire, who are well-known in the industry, are often immersed in the world's brightest fashion capital, but still eager to stay in that world. In the small world of "home", even if it is far from the bustling. "In such a field, I know that I will work in other places one day, but whether in Paris or New York, no matter how busy I am, I will always keep Antwerp's home." Even though Raf Simons does not have it today. So much time can now live in Antwerp. "The home has all the elements of romance and is my shelter."

Whether it's a designer or a musician, you can label “life” as the most complete piece of work in their entire artistic career, the longest time. It is not only the daily life that exists in the space of solitude to satisfy personal interests, but it is also important that the façade of life reflects the fact that this group of people regards it as creative. Only in that private world, life can be submerged and pure, in order to truly represent itself - "artwork."