Ozwald Boateng X Poltrona Frau
At the London Design Festival 2023, Ozwald Boateng and Poltrona Frau presented their collaborative project, 'Culture and Craft.' This venture is characterized by the House’s unique interpretations of Poltrona Frau's timeless furniture classics.
This unveiling offers a preview of an extensive collaboration set to evolve in the future. The showcased pieces are exhibited at the Ozwald Boateng Savile Row showroom, as well as Poltrona Frau's Fulham Road and Harrods locations. Among the featured items are the 'Chester' sofa, a 1912 design inspired by Edwardian Chesterfields, and the 'Vanity Fair' chair from 1984.
The creative influence extends far beyond chairs 'The Beautilities Collection' encompasses rugs, wallpaper, cushions, scented candles, and a Mancala board game, reflecting Ozwald Boateng's artistic ethos across a diverse range of lifestyle elements.
CHESTER ACROSS CULTURES
A timeless symbol of Edwardian style and an icon of design, the Chester family of products are brought to life through the creative vision of Ozwald Boateng and the know-how of Poltrona Frau.
VANITY FAIR, A VIBRANT ICON
The Tribal pattern, with a colour palette rich in depth and contrast, elevates the 1930s armchair to a contemporary masterpiece, enhancing its unique design.
CULTURE & CRAFT
British haute couture inspired by the joyous aesthetic of African culture meets Italian craftmanship.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
The freedom of creative expression takes shape in a journey of discovery and research, and the fusion of bespoke tailoring with the world of craftsmanship and materials innovation.
COLOURS EMBRACED AS AN UNSPOKEN LANGUAGE
Symbolic of Ozwald Boateng's haute couture revolution and Poltrona Frau's contemporary vision of living, colour takes centre stage. The textures, colours and patterns embody a rich heritage of culture that transcends time and geography.
PELLE FRAU. A PALETTE OF INNOVATION
A new perspective in nubuck leather processing: the complex hand-embossing results in a highly textured and three-dimensional effect, enhanced by Boateng's choice of vibrant colours, specifically developed with Poltrona Frau to express the joy and energy of African culture with a contemporary twist.
THE JOYOUS AND EXPRESSIVE AESTHETIC OF AFRICAN CULTURE
Each pattern designed by Boateng pays homage to his Ashanti roots and tribal aesthetic telling a powerful story. Kente, an iconic element of his creations, is a modern interpretation of centuries-old traditional fabrics native to the Akan tribe from present-day Ghana.
ACCESSORIES & COMPLEMENTS FOR WELL BEING
Beautilities represent the essence of beauty and functionality in Poltrona Frau’s accessories and complements offerings. The Ozwald Boateng x Poltrona Frau collection includes wool rugs, Tribal pillows, wallpapers adorned with the Kente motif, African-inspired scented candles, and a reimagining of the classic African Mancala game bring together craftsmanship, sartorial precision, and product innovation.
