# 60s-Inspired Designer Speakers Braun and Virgil Abloh Joined to Release the Wandanlage Stereo By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-03-17 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wandanlage References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/braun-x-virgil-abloh-wandanlage-stereo-system/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ-9S5ODI7U&feature=emb_title) [Braun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-audio-le-series) and Virgil [Abloh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcintosh-x-virgil-abloh) have collaborated on a [stylishly designed speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition) called the Wandanlage that takes its inspiration from a 1965 design of the same name. The joint effort pays homage to the beautiful piece and updates it with an array of new features, making for a "functional art" piece that acts as a statement work in any modern space. A few updates to the design include a SM3 shaver and T1 toaster. Balancing a retro design with a modern appeal, the stereo unit is meant to be installed into the wall, where the all-chrome body appears to float. To promote the collaborative work and highlight the impressive sound qualities offered by the unit, Braun and Abloh released a film that features an 80-minute remix track created by Abloh and The Chopstars, a team of sound designers who are based out of Houston. Image Credit: Braun / Virgil Abloh ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Design:** Opportunity for companies to collaborate and create retro-inspired products for modern consumers. - **Functional Art:** The integration of technology with artistic design opens up the opportunity for companies to create statement pieces that serve a functional purpose. - **Innovative Audio Collaboration:** Opportunity for audio companies to collaborate with designers and artists to create unique and high-quality sound systems for the modern consumer. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies can create innovative and stylish designs for consumer electronics that combine art and technology. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The integration of technology into furniture and home decor presents an opportunity to create functional art pieces for modern living spaces. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaboration between different industries such as audio and fashion/design can lead to the creation of innovative and unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernist Design Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-audio-le-series.md) - [Vibrant Handcrafted Audio Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcintosh-x-virgil-abloh.md) - [Edgy Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker.md) - [Collaborative Industrial Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2.md) - [Minimalist Wireless Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wireless-speaker.md) - [Minimalist Art Piece Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem-rr231.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md) - [Sleek Cubic Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bredaquaranta-totem-by-mario-bellini-for-brionvega.md)