Earlier this month I used to be invited to affix Danish model &Custom in Antwerp for the introduction of six daring new finishes to their iconic Flowerpot vary: 5 new and thrilling hues, alongside an unique, black and white wave-pattern.
It was an incredible alternative to to see the Antwerp showroom, the place we met Els Van Hoorebeeck, head of Design at &Custom and Carin Panton, daughter of Verner Panton. We loved an incredible lunch collectively, had a take a look at the numerous lovely styled rooms and received a primary glimpse of the brand new colors. FOr extra photographs take a look at my Antwerpen Instagram spotlight
In shut collaboration with the Panton household, &Custom launched the 5 vibrant colors to their 2023 vary: Cobalt Blue, Swim Blue, Vermilion Crimson, Tangy Pink, Darkish Plum. Alongside the brand new and glossy colors, additionally a re-issue of a Panton unique, black and white wave-pattern design impressed by the 70s was fantastically offered on the Antwerp showroom.
New Colors for the long-lasting Flowerpot lamp
With a playful set up on the higher flooring of the showroom, totally different fashions and the brand new colors of the Flowerpot have been proven. Each color holds a reminiscence or second out of Verner Panton’s profession. On the left and pictured under from left to proper:
The daring Vermilion Crimson, the color that knowledgeable by the Panton archives was present in an invite for Panton’s sixtieth celebration in 1986. Within the center Darkish Plum which we will simply name the New Black, A deep and highly effective tone which will be recognized in different Panton classics just like the Ring Lamp, a modular lighting aspect designed in 1969 for the Visiona II set up. On the far proper, the eye-catching hue, Tangy Pink.
Cobalt Blue was additionally an unique and well-liked alternative for Panton in his early works, Swim Blue serves a freshness and gives a cool, aquatic nuance to the Flowerpot vary.
Black and White Sample
In an thrilling reissue of a Verner Panton unique, this retro, hypnotic-style sample was first used within the 70s. Assured to spark scintillating dialog underneath its glow, this design is a small piece of historical past plucked straight from the Panton household’s archives.
Residing with Color
Later that afternoon we joined ‘Residing with Color’, a Design discuss at Momu Vogue Museum which introduced collectively practitioners and curators from throughout totally different design disciplines, to replicate on the function of color inside design. The compelling panel, consisting of Sabine Marcelis, Dr Lucia Savi, and Els Van Hoorebeeck, was moderated by Oli Stratford. A wonderful speech was given by Carin Panton who confirmed us a collection of photographs from her private household archive and gave us a tremendous look into the house she develop up at.
After the discuss we loved dinner at restaurant Fiera. Along with &Custom, Carin Panton and her son and several other members of the worldwide press earlier than heading to one of the vital lovely inns I ever stayed.
Thanks &Custom for an exquisite 24 hours in Antwerp!
