Maharam has consistently found its way to the top of our list of favorite exhibitors at NeoCons past. This year was no exception with introductions from Paul Smith and a prototype from Hella Jongerius, which should be ready for production by next year’s show. It gives us something to look forward to!
Tag Archives: Hella Jongerius
Behind the Scenes: Layers by Hella Jongerius for Maharam
March 10, 2010 – 4:49 pm
With the intention to create textiles that yield varying effects when viewed from different perspectives, Hella Jongerius’ second collaboration with Maharam, Layers, initial trials focused on embossed industrial felt, needle-punch, lamination and laser-cut stenciling. Ultimately, this research was the basis of the needle-punched felt panels she created as guest curator at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design [...]
3 Questions: Hella Jongerius
February 22, 2010 – 4:00 pm
One of today’s most exciting and recognizable designers, and with a roster of work including collaborations with Maharam, Camper, Ikea and Vitra, Hella Jongerius needs no introduction. What is your favorite example of great design? A product that conveys a combination newness and freshness, but also resounds with comfortable memories. Layers and Repeat, the two [...]
Maharam and Paul Smith; Michael Maharam Talks Collaboration
July 21, 2009 – 4:04 pm
British fashion designer Paul Smith approached Maharam in 2002 after seeing I Morosi alla Finestra (The Lovers at the Window), a 1930 Gio Ponti designed silk, at a Ponti retrospective at the Design Museum in London. Smith proposed I Morosi for use as a lining in his men’s jackets, eventually incorporating Maharam textiles in his [...]
