Handel and Westwood in Hannover
The music theatre performance “Semele Walk” opened the Kunstfestspiele in Hannover’s Herrenhausen palace: to the music of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio, silent models strutted up and down a “catwalk of feelings” wearing extravagant costumes designed by Vivienne Westwood and made from Jakob Schlaepfer haute couture fabrics. Watch here: YouTube
New Showroom in Jeddah
Jakob Schlaepfer is proud to announce the opening of its new showroom, “First for Decoration”, in the Saudi city of Jeddah, where the entire Décor collection is sumptuously presented – and which also features a specially made wall installation. For more information:
First for Decoration
Madinah Road, Ashi Building,
PO Box 7119, Jeddah 21462, Saudi Arabia
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Spring in the “Neue Werkstätten”
Jakob Schlaepfer’s new collections of fabrics and wall coverings as well as a selection of accessories are featured in a special exhibition at Munich’s “Neue Werkstätten” running from 1 April to 15 May.
Grace Jones wears Jakob Schlaepfer
On her current concert tour Grace Jones wears a head dress designed by Philip Treacy London – made from a Jakob Schlaepfer fabric.
www.philiptreacy.co.uk
Jakob Schlaepfer at the Milan Furniture Fair
During the recent Milan Furniture Fair, the Milan-based Nilufar Gallery hosted an exhibition at the Palazzo Durini which included a picture in double-sided printed sequins created by Jakob Schlaepfer from a design by Patricia Urquiola.
www.nilufar.com | www.patriciaurquiola.com
Accessories line by Jakob Schlaepfer
A selection of new fashion and jewellery accessories can now be seen at the following outlets: “Schweizer Heimatwerk” in Zürich, Zürich Airport, Basel and Geneva, “Además” in Winterthur, “Die Handlung” in Lucerne, “Anthracite” in Meilen, “Carré” in Bern, “Helvetisch” in Aarau, “Lieblings” in Schaffhausen and “Bambola” in Zürich and St Gallen.
Louis Vuitton features Jakob Schlaepfer
Marc Jacobs’ sumptuous autumn/winter collection for Louis Vuitton includes – it almost goes without saying – Jakob Schlaepfer creations.