The Bauhaus movement celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019 and as a result, brands and designers alike are paying tribute to the event through specially curated and modern launches — from Bauhaus libraries on wheels to dormitory blanket revivals.
Wallace Sewell — a London-based design studio, was commissioned by Jörg Klambt — the founder of Designshop Bauhaus Dessau, to reimagine a famous object by Bauhaus's head of weaving Gunta Stölzl. Exuding the stylistic principles of the school, Wallace Sewell sought out to recreate the Bauhaus dormitory blanket that was first created in 1926. The studio preserved the original pattern of the cloth but added two new colorways nonetheless. All three palettes are characteristic of the modernist styles of the movement.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Bauhaus Dormitory Blanket Revivals
- Designers are reimagining and recreating iconic Bauhaus dormitory blankets, paying tribute to the 100th anniversary of the movement.
- Bauhaus-inspired Modern Launches
- Brands and designers are creating specially curated products that celebrate the stylistic principles of the Bauhaus movement.
- Preserving Original Patterns with New Colorways
- Design studios are keeping the original patterns of Bauhaus dormitory blankets while introducing updated color variations.
Where This Applies
- Design and Architecture
- The design and architecture industry can explore opportunities to incorporate Bauhaus-inspired patterns and products into their projects.
- Textile and Fashion
- The textile and fashion industry can capitalize on the revival of Bauhaus dormitory blankets by integrating the iconic designs into their collections.
- Home Decor and Interior Design
- The home decor and interior design industry can tap into the demand for Bauhaus-inspired products, such as blankets, to offer customers unique and stylish options.
