The Karimoku New Standard ASICS Edition updates the Castor sofa and Polar lounge chair through a collaboration that applies sport-inspired materials and colour references to two established furniture designs. Developed by Karimoku New Standard in partnership with ASICS, the limited editions reinterpret the Castor sofa’s modular, low-profile structure and the Polar lounge chair’s relaxed, open form using upholstery informed by athletic performance textiles. Colour selections draw from ASICS brand palettes while maintaining the neutral, architectural tone associated with Karimoku’s furniture collections.
Both seating pieces are constructed using Karimoku’s wood manufacturing expertise, with frames produced in Japan and finished to support durability and long-term use. Cushions are designed for extended comfort, balancing softness with structural support, and branding is applied subtly to avoid disrupting the original silhouettes.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sport-influenced Home Decor
- The infusion of sport-inspired materials and color palettes into home design items reflects a growing trend of athletic aesthetics in residential spaces.
- Sustainable Deadstock Utilization
- Repurposing deadstock materials for high-end furniture highlights an innovative approach to sustainability and waste reduction in production processes.
- Collaborative Limited Edition Collections
- Partnerships between established brands to create exclusive, limited-edition products enable unique market offerings that blend distinct brand identities.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Furniture design is evolving with collaborative efforts that incorporate unconventional materials and cross-industry influences, creating bespoke pieces.
- Athletic Textiles
- The application of athletic performance textiles outside of sportswear opens new avenues for innovation in comfort and durability in various product categories.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Emphasizing the use of sustainable and deadstock resources in manufacturing heralds a shift towards more environmentally responsible production practices.
