In the Mood for… Paradoxes
“I’m drawn to objects that juxtapose seemingly contradictory ideas,” says Alexander Wang, Balenciaga’s creative director. “It’s arresting when something mundane is done in an über-luxurious way. That has become a through line for how I approach design—I love a good surprise.”
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A foosball table from Teckell Collection by Adriano Design for B.lab Italia, 2012. Courtesy of Adriano Design.
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A Balenciaga quilted lamé tunic and fur pants from 1967. Courtesy of Balenciaga Archives Paris.
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Meret Oppenheim’s surrealist teacup set, 1936. Courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art/ Art Resource, NY.
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Balenciaga spring 2015 sunglasses with embroidered Croakie strap. Courtesy of the Balenciaga.
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A Karl Springer console, 1983. Courtesy of Wright.
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A white marble iPhone back plate, 2014. Photograph by Matt Marrocco.
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Mathieu Lehanneur’s Chester Club punching bag for Poltrona Frau, 2009. Photograph by Fabien Thouvenin.
