KLAUS HAAPANIEMI AT MAISON&OBJET PARIS 4 – 8 SEPTEMBER 2015
PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 2015
The London-based, Finnish, artisanal design and lifestyle brand Klaus Haapaniemi & Co is delighted to be showcasing their products for the first time at the 2015 Maison&Objet Paris, 4 -8 September.
The brand was founded by Klaus Haapaniemi and Mia Wallenius in 2010 – and has since gone from strength to strength with retailers across Europe and Asia, including a London flagship store on Shoreditch’s renowned shopping district, Redchurch Street.
Klaus Haapaniemi & Co produces a luxurious home collection focusing on hand printed textiles, cushions, woven throws and hand made rugs. They will be showcasing their entire product range at Maison&Objet in a display designed by the celebrated Finnish product and interior designer Linda Bergroth.
The brand is continuingly expanding their product selection. They launched their first lighting and furniture collection in Autumn 2014 – and are now launching a brand new fabric lampshade collection at Maison&Objet. The expanding accessories collection carries permanent, timeless silk scarves, silk pyjamas and dressing gowns.
Klaus Haapaniemi & Co’s design approach is influenced by nature, Finnish folklore and traditional decorative arts with a modern twist. The designs always tell a story and possess a touch of fantasy and magic. The inspiration for their prints comes from a rich array of cultural references: the worlds of theatre, ballet, music and storytelling. One of Klaus’ unique strengths as a designer is his considered and harmonious yet imaginative colour palette.
“We are excited to be taking part in Maison&Objet Paris first time this year – and introducing our aesthetics and design approach to a yet wider European audience”, says Mia Wallenius, Creative Director of Klaus Haapaniemi & Co.
Klaus Haapaniemi & Co follows ethical principles in all production stages. Fair and equal collaboration and responsible use of re-sources are part of their design process.
Klaus Haapaniemi & Co is showing 4 – 8 September 2015 at the Elegant Hall 4 Stand B45, Maison&Objet Paris, Parc des Exposi-tions de Paris Nord Villepinte.
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ABOUT KLAUS HAAPANIEMI
Klaus Haapaniemi (b. 1970) has received a lot of attention in recent years in the international media with his unique style. He has designed for and collaborated with Cacharel, Christian Louboutin and Established & Sons among others, as well as the department stores Isetan, Harrods, Selfridges and Le Printemps. In addition, he has acted as the creative director of the Italian fashion house Bantam. The international WSGN trend analysis company named him as one of the most important rising illustrators and designers of our time. In addition to the collaboration projects, Klaus Haapaniemi has his own collection, which is based on luxury textiles. Finnish born Haapaniemi graduated from the Lahti Institute of Design and Fine Arts and lives in London.
KLAUS HAAPANIEMI & CO.
The London-based, Finnish, artisanal design and lifestyle brand Klaus Haapaniemi & Co was founded by Klaus Haapaniemi and Mia Wallenius 2010. Their design approach is influenced by nature, Finnish folklore and traditional decorative arts with a modern twist. The inspiration for their prints comes from a rich selection of cultural references: the worlds of art, ballet, music and storytelling. Klaus Haapaniemi & Co produces a luxurious home collection focusing on hand printed textiles, cushions, woven throws and hand made rugs. The expanding accessories collection carries permanent, timeless silk scarves, silk pajamas and dressing gowns. Klaus Haapaniemi & Co follows ethical principles in all production stages. Fair and equal collaboration and responsible use of resources are part of their design process.The first Klaus Haapaniemi flagship store opened in London in 2013
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