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On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, Maruni comes round circle – in more ways than one. We speak with the brand’s key visionaries, president Takeshi Yamanaka, art director Naoto Fukasawa, and long-time collaborator Jasper Morrison.
Naoto Fukasawa outfits a traditional michiya into Issey Miyake’s first standalone store in Kyoto, offering a tranquil backdrop for the brand’s graphic and colourful clothing.
The evolution of the Papilio Collection from B&B Italia has been an organic one, in the tradition of its namesake, the butterfly.
From a finely honed Japanese armchair through to a carefully executed Italian lamp, there’s always a consideration for detail, balance and refinement in Fukasawa’s work. Alice Blackwood has the story.
The Papilio family continues to grow and its creator, Naoto Fukasawa, has now conceived a small sofa, recreating and expanding the design of Grande Papilio armchair.
The Japanese designer’s re-edited Pizza Table and Cosino shelf system both offer a brand of design that is less precious and more accessible. Rachel Lee-Leong tells us more.
