LIMITARIANISM

Aesthetic dress codes are changing and designers are putting comfort at the forefront to aim for only one thing: to delight the body as much as the mind. In this quest for well-being through clothing, materials soften and shapes open up to greater freedom of movement, like a second skin. Comfort goes beyond aesthetic through the use of mood-enhancing colors and soft, organic, tactile materials that characterize the organics that are king at Halo Labels and RUS, whose design is inspired by the concept of Comfort zones.

These aesthetic codes can also be found inside the House. Designers seek protection through materials but also through lines with one goal: to avoid discomfort. The latest example, the sChair is a bouncy seat that induces a naturally healthy posture, adaptable to all body types. A bodily experience that is similar to that of the Ekstrem intelligent seat or the Pepino cylindrical chair.

To cope with the anxiety-inducing climate, color plays an important role. Beige is a soft color associated with nature and is the embodiment of optimism. It gives a feeling of security and can be skillfully deployed as an all-over color in all its shades.

Born in a strange world, the new designers respond to the need for reassurance with a minimalist and unique state of mind. The ultimate opportunity for them to create a balance between craftsmanship and industry by coupling ancestral techniques with innovative solutions. Nature inspires, artisanal themes are reinvented and the unique becomes the only factor of desirability.

Minimalism in all its forms. Designers’ priorities are shifting towards timelessness and durability. With Stéphane Parmentier, Victoria Yakusha or Elisa Ossino, artifice is erased to sublimate the material and the beauty of details.

Charlotte Taylor, Benjamin Guedj, Stefano Giacomello… 3D designers satisfy the desire for visual escape with imaginary landscapes. Comforting virtual worlds that almost make you forget the reality of the real world.