There seems to be a strong connection between the
fashion industry and Verner Panton, and in recent
years PRADA, Dries van Noten and Danish RAINS
have used his designs in different ways. You yourself
are also involved in fashion - why do you think that
Verner Panton attracts this interest in the industry?
Verner Panton was so ahead of his time. He was brave
and used modern materials like steel and plastic, and on
top of that he was so good with colours and shapes. His
designs are daring but still classic, and you are never
in doubt that he is the one who made them. These are
exactly the values that most fashion designers would
like to be associated with.
Can you put into words how you decorate your home
with and work with colours and composition of
colours?
Colours are life to me. I love looking at colours, and I
think it adds some warmth and personality to my home.
At the moment I am very fascinated by primary colours
like green, red and blue and I mix them with more
douche colours. In our home there are no black things
and no white walls. I have learned over the years that
I should not be afraid to choose furniture or things in
colours. These are always the things I end up being the
happiest with. Such as a coloured Chanel bag or a pink
Welle. A coloured statement item allows you to keep the
rest of the room fairly neutral.
Welle 4 in Vidar by Kvadrat.
Wire Floor Lamp.
Where do you find inspiration for your decor?
I primarily find inspiration in old houses and
hotels in Southern Europe. Villa Magnan is my
dream place. I am not so Scandinavian oriented
although I love a beautiful oak table. I’m more
into the slightly more eclectic that I think Verner
Panton masters (even though he’s Danish). In
addition, I love Pinterest, design books and
Instagram.
Trine is a sponsored partner of Verpan.
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