Did you guys hear about Alexander Wang’s new furniture collection? He’s teaming up with Italian company Poltrana Frau, known for its luxury leathers, to launch a 4 piece capsule collection that includes, among other things, an $8,800 leather beanbag char and a bar cabinet that costs $18,500. The pieces are all black leather with awesome Milo Baughman-esque brass bases. I’m a huge fan of Wang’s edgy fashion and own several of his pieces but I’m not sure how I feel about his latest venture. As a designer I completely understand the value of handcrafted luxury goods and I also understand furniture is more expensive to produce than clothing but there seems to be a big disconnect with the price points relative to his ready-to-wear and lower priced T by Alexander Wang lines. Nonetheless, the pieces are the perfect reflection of Wang’s edgy, minimal aesthetic. What do you think? Check out a more detailed photo of the beanbag chair and bar cabinet below along with Wang’s office and home interiors…
Wang’s beanbag chairs & bar cabinet. (Photo via)
Wang in his Tribeca loft. (Photo: Maciek Kobiesk for W)
Wang in his showroom (Photo: The Selby)
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Welcome back, girl!! Thought you had taken up residence in the DR for the winter.
I also like Wang (don’t own anything though) but that bean bag chair looks soooo uncomfortable. I can’t imagine trying to sit in it for any length of time. And that “bar” is kind of small for the way my friends drink!! And the price point . . . . I can’t even think of numbers like that for furniture, even though I know Italian furniture is primo.
Very cool! Looks comfortable to me! 🙂
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I absolutely love these. His style shines through these new pieces, and I must say I envy all who own them. The picture of his Tribeca loft really shows his edgy sense of style that we all know and love!
The bean bag definitely has a unique look to it. I do question how comfortable it is due to its shape and if the quality of the material really matches that extreme price range. Even if money wasn’t an issue for me, I just don’t see myself purchasing that.