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Jean Paul Gaultier’s Haute Couture for Roche Bobois

Last night, Roche Bobois celebrated their 50th anniversary within a glamorous event hosted at their Madison Avenue Showroom. The happening also marked the threshold of a unique and eccentric cooperation between Roche Bobois and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Two French iconic leaders in design crossed paths and developed an exclusive mixture of ingenuity, refinement, distinctive vision and long lasting expertise, thus transiting the edge between couture and modern decoration. The exquisite result – an ultra glamorous collection of upholstered accessories and furniture that speaks for itself – “Jean Paul Gaultier pour Roche Bobois Paris.”

This exclusive tie-up complements the consequent relationship developed over the years between the company and some of the world’s most creative designers, celebrating Gaultier’s and Roche Bobois‘s shared devotion to artistry and excellence.

Gaultier once again proved his distinctive vision within this progressive collection comprised of new designs as well as reinterpreted classics featuring the R.B. trademarks. The visually stunning array of items embodies the designer’s unique fashion ID (marine prints and tattoos) as a modern and high fashion approach to iconic concepts, such as the Mah Jong modular sofa.

Hopfer’s Mah Jong modular design

Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, this unique piece of furniture still represents one of the most distinctive and most wanted exponents of Roche Bobois portfolio. Gaultier paid tribute to the Mah Jong’s designer by keeping its modular seating shape while creatively updating the look with upholsteries featuring typical prints: marine stripes, calligraphy, tattoo patterns, glamorous celluloid kissing, pop culture iconography and red pom-poms.

Gaultier’s Mah Jong modular sofa – couture version

Gaultier’s Mah Jong modular sofa – matelot version

The highlights of the collection also included the Paravent Bed, a distinctive furnishing featuring avant-garde upholstered headboard, chic silver and chromed finish and a pink silk bedding complemented with a fold-out paravent wardrobe.

Paravent Bed with satin bed linen

Paravent Wardrobe “tattoo pattern” – fold out

Paravent Wardrobe “tattoo pattern” – fold in

The chic variety of furniture pieces and accessories embodies amazing patterns, refined details and luxurious fabrics, showing off a genuine fashion line of sofas, armchairs, cushions, blinds, mirrors and rugs.