Your design exudes a disarming, almost improvised simplicity. Do you think controlled imperfection is the new expression of luxury? I don’t know if controlled imperfection is the new form of luxury, but it is undoubtedly a very current expression of it. At one time, luxury was defined by visible and demonstrative perfection. Today, we’re more sensitive to things that seem living. A slight irregularity, tension in a line or a perceptible gesture can give heart and soul to an object. As far as we are concerned, imperfection is a conscious freedom. It reveals the creator’s individuality and brings an emotion that pure perfection is no longer always able to provoke on its own. Plume feels as if it is somehow paying tribute to the iconic poufs of the 1960s. How did you bring this Pop Art, relaxed feel up to the standards and expertise of a Maison like Elite? Yes, fashion is eternal repetition. During the 1960s to 1980s, design experienced a freedom of form, a generosity. The difference lies in the control. Each curve, each proportion has been reworked to achieve a more precise, more demanding balance. The volumes are flexible in appearance but constructed with precision. The choice of the materials, quality finishes and attention to detail elevate this relaxed feel to an artisanal standard consistent with the demands of a Maison like Elite.
Two oversized cushions and a wooden box; it is a daring approach. What was the hardest element to pare down to make sure the bed remained a strong piece in its own right and not merely an assembly of parts? Actually, the most demanding aspect was working on the details. We wanted a bed with an assertive, almost imposing presence, while respecting the elegance and balance Maison Elite is renowned for. The inserted mattress, which creates a step towards tranquillity, is part of this feeling of being enveloped. The feet, placed just a few centimetres off the ground, visually lighten the whole. It is precisely these subtle choices that ensure the bed remains sleek, despite its generous volumes. With this project, we wanted to lay claim to a more assertive design. The bed has an almost architectural presence; it structures the space and does not try to be discreet. It is a way of showing that an object can go beyond its mere function to offer a stronger vision of comfort and living. What was the traditional design rule you most enjoyed breaking here? In this project, the traditional design rule we most enjoyed breaking was that of symmetry. Usually, in a bedroom, the headboard is centred, proportionate to the bed and considered a discrete accompanying element. Here, the double headboard instead becomes an assertive element that redefines the balance of the space. By opting for a double
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