The Finnish and Japanese design houses join forces on a 30-piece homeware collection which brings harmony back to the home. You don't need to examine the seasons of fashion for long before noticing the recurrent cycle of trends. With some brands, however, the classic nature of their designs serve to endure the test of time.

Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake has defined itself through innovative clothes which go a step beyond fashion and cyclical trends. In 1993 the brand launched its Pleats Please range, which perfectly epitomises their approach. The fabrication of the line involves a post-pleating treatment whereby vertical, knife edge pleats are permanently heated into the clothing.


A philosophy of functionality and timeless design is shared by the Finnish design brand Iittala. Founded in 1881 as a glassworks, the company still handcrafts all of its glass items in-house, yet its traditional approach to craftsmanship does little to hold the brand back in terms of forward thinking. After a five year ongoing process, both brands have proudly released a collaboration that perfectly embodies their shared values.

The 30-piece homeware collection employs a tactile use of textiles, inviting the user to take pleasure in the moment and pause for harmony, an intention which is increasingly prevalent as both big business and consumers shift their gaze towards a slower pace of living.

The fabrication of the "soft" products in the range utilise the signature pleating and folding techniques of Miyake, while the colour palette embraces spring-like shades of pink, green and grey, a far cry from the traditional minimalism of Scandinavian design. Harri Koskinen, design director of Iitala, oversaw the collaboration to ensure the aesthetics of both style houses were maintained. It's a process that shan't be rushed, because as they say, good things come to those who wait.

Each piece is available now, and you can pick them up from direct from the Iitala webstore.