A bag folded in geometric pleats that springs to life when picked up; a gently tapered vase in smoky gray glass; and a clutch of light pink, creamy white and dark green ceramics in softly-curved pentagon forms. Hidden among these shapes and textures are clues of an impressive design pedigree ¡ª they are all the result of a collaboration between the ever-innovative Japanese clothing brand Issey Miyake and the famed Finnish design company Iittala.
The Iittala X Issey Miyake Home Collection, titled Pause For Harmony, launched in 2016 with a mix of 30 textiles, glass and ceramic products, offering a perfectly balanced showcase of the two creative powerhouses. This was reflected further in new additions to the collection that were recently unveiled ¡ª a medley of bags, pouches, cushion covers and placemats crafted from textiles with Issey Miyake¡¯s signature pleats in autumnal shades of dark beige and harvest gold.
The idea of collaboration was dreamed up by Harri Koskinen, the award-winning Finnish industrial designer who, at the time, was design director of Iittala. He is now a consultant at the company and continues to work on the collaboration project.
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