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This collection is all about heritage mixed with
How did Liberty’s 150th anniversary in昀氀uence your
craftsmanship and innovation. Where did you begin
creative process in designing the collection?
creatively, with the archives, the materials, or the
Liberty has devoted 150 years to championing Arts,
functionality?
Culture, and Design. In honour of this milestone
Liberty’s extensive 60,000-strong archives allowed us to
anniversary, we’re celebrating with a year-long programme
look back into vintage pieces and prints – so we could
of curated exhibitions, immersive installations, and
take inspiration from decades of exquisite, innovative
special collections - including the WOLF x LIBERTY
and avant-garde design. We were particularly inspired
collaboration. This collection pays tribute to the skilled
by the metalwork and jewellery of Archibald Knox, a
artisanship that has defined Liberty since 1875 -
renowned figure in Liberty’s design legacy, as well as
unapologetic in its vision and unwavering in its
by our founder Arthur Lasenby Liberty’s deep-rooted
commitment to exceptional design.
passion for collecting decorative objects, textiles, and
You worked closely with WOLF’s design team to create
curiosities.
the collection, what was that
Liberty’s prints are iconic and instantly recognisable.
process like?
What made you choose the
Both teams were excited to be
speci昀椀c designs for this
part of this partnership. Translating
collaboration?
our designs through technique
We were keen to celebrate some
and material experimentation was
of our most iconic designs,
the biggest challenge, but also
especially as this year marks
the most exciting aspect of the
Liberty’s 150th anniversary.
process. It was equally important
Swirling ornaments and stylised
to curate a collection that honours
placements inspired us to use
both brands and captures a shared
iconic ‘Ianthe’- a Liberty design
spirit of creativity, innovation, and
in the Art Nouveau style from
craftsmanship, celebrating each
the early 20th century. Alongside
brand’s legacy.
it, the 1930s-inspired floral
print ‘Julia’ brings a nostalgic,
The Ianthe collection is extremely
quintessentially Liberty feel to the
tactile with the embossing
collection.
elements, what did you want
people to feel when they touched
What made you choose WOLF as
a partner in this collaboration?
Pere Bruach | Design Manager, Liberty
WOLF and Liberty are all about
these pieces?
Boxes and cases are fascinating
objects - with little compartments,
heritage and craftsmanship. WOLF’s use of premium
hidden drawers, and secret pockets. It’s that element of
materials and handcrafted techniques, allowed us to
surprise and magic as you interact with them that we
translate our designs in an innovative and beautiful way
wanted to embrace and celebrate. The Ianthe collection
to create a collection of exceptional high quality and
invites you to experience Liberty through the sense of
exquisite attention to detail.
touch. The iconic Ianthe design comes to life, carefully
engineered and individually placed on each product in
You’re working with sustainable bio-based materials
the range.
instead of leather for this project, how important was
this for Liberty?
If Arthur Lasenby Liberty were at the launch of this
WOLF and Liberty’s commitment to sustainability runs
collection, what do you think he would say?
parallel to the commitment to craft, and that is at the
Collaborations are a vital part of Liberty, driving
centre of this collaboration. Liberty has been going
inspired curation and directional design. Celebrating
for 150 years, and we want to make sure it remains
this partnership with WOLF continues the legacy of
sustainable for the future. The future of our famous
Arthur Lasenby Liberty - his passion and dedication
fabrics depends on innovation and creativity – not
as a commissioner of craftsmanship and creativity. His
only in their designs, but in the way they use natural
influence lives on, shaping and defining creative culture
resources.
today and into the future.
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