“Excuse My French!” Celebrates French Elegance and Style at Maison et Objet
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The January 2019 edition of Maison et Objet puts the focus on France’s contribution to the international design scene with an interesting theme “Excuse My French!” The theme is inspired by the easy allure, effortless chic and distinctive sense of style“Excuse My French!” Celebrates French Elegance and Style at Maison et Objet
The January 2019 edition of Maison et Objet puts the focus on France’s contribution to the international design scene with an interesting theme “Excuse My French!” The theme is inspired by the easy allure, effortless chic and distinctive sense of style that the French bring to the world of international art and design. The design trade fair is on view through January 22, 2019, at the Trend Forum, a 250 sq. m space at the heart of Paris.This season of Maison et Objet sees a change in the format of this international design trade fair, separating the show into two distinct categories: home interior, objects, and accessories.As reported by Wallpaper, “With over 600 new brands on show, there is much to look forward from international players, including the German designer Sebastian Herkner as guest of honor, and flourishing talents from China, to new offerings beyond the fairground, at Parisian galleries in town.”According to the website of the fair, for each session of Maison et Objet, the Paris-based forecasting agency NellyRodi analyses the latest consumer trends and sociological phenomena and encapsulates them in a theme. NellyRodi chose “Excuse My French!” for the January 2019 edition of the fair, because even though the phrase has a humorous note, it looks very seriously at the re-emergence of France on the international scene. As Vincent Gregoire of NellyRodi says, “There’s a renewed curiosity about the French abroad, a sort of fascination at the moment.”Linking the trend to globalization, Gregoire adds, “In a world where things are becoming standardized, people are looking for something different.” Resonating Gregoire’s words, the January 2019 edition will offer foreign visitors the opportunity to discover new French brands and designers, while others will better understand how to take full advantage of the Made in France’ phenomenon.Reflections of the “nouvelle vague” can be seen in the theatrical decor of the fairground, which is inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. As described by Gregoire, the new season of the fair promises to be “disruptive, dissonant elements and a spirit of contradiction.”The most significant highlight of the January event includes declaring Sebastian Herkner as the Designer of the Year. Based in Frankfurt, Herkner’s work combines craft with a modern eye for color, and his installation at the fair reflects this trait of his design aesthetics. Herkner also celebrates new launches at the fair, including the new “Echino” side table range crafted with blown glass legs for Italian brand Zanotta.Other significant highlights from the January edition include the “Curl” coat rack by Kaschkasch for Blomus; “Monaco” by Uto Soulful lighting; the “Serie 01” exhibition by Pool and Atelier Francois Pouenat at Gallery Joyce; and the works by finest emerging designers of China, like Frank Chou, Chen Furong, Mario Tsai, Hongjie Yang, Ximi Li, and Bentu. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more