Apr 20 2009
Soft Furnishings
As backdrop to an editorial story for July 2009 Wallpaper* magazine, Peter Saville's febrile imagination constructs an imaginary 'Erotic House' of Pop perversity, sexualising an entire post-modern environment and fetishising furniture, fashion and flesh alike.
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Highlight Films
Filmed live on set, these shoot highlights capture every ensemble, interior and sexual scenario staged inside Peter Saville's 'Erotic House'
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The Making of Soft Furnishings
This three-minute 'Making Of' film examines all the action behind the scenes of Peter Saville and Nick Knight's truly unique 'Erotic House'
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Editorial Gallery
Nick Knight's editorial images for the 'Sex issue of Wallpaper*, July 2009
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Interviews and Analysis
A series of video interviews and analytical shorts conducted on-set examine the key inspirations behind 'Soft Furnishings'
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Highlight Films
Filmed and edited live on the set of Soft Furnishings, these unique highlight films document every detail of dress, décor and dungeon staged during this shoot fusing fashion, furniture and fetish to dazzling effect, offering a sneak peek inside the sexual playrooms depicted in Nick Knight's Wallpaper* editorial
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Highlight 12
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Highlight 11
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Highlight 10
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Highlight 9
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Highlight 8
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Highlight 7
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Highlight 5
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Highlight 3
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Highlight 13
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Highlight 1
Interior: Sheepskin rug by ABC Carpet, ‘Karuselli’ chai by Yrjö Kukkapuro, revolving wheel by Fetters.
Fashion: Leather bodysuit by Yves Saint Laurent, stockings by Fogal, leather shoes by Sergio Rossi, rubber shorts by Expectations, silk gown by Tom Ford. -
Highlight 12
Interior: ‘I Am A Coat Hanger’ frame and hangers by Karolina Lagerkvist, ‘1001’ lamp by Mirjam Hüttner & Claude Muller, ‘Pause’ bench by Olle Anderson.
Fashion: Women's shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, lambskin trousers by Jitrois, leather coat (on bench) by Gucci. -
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Interior: Armchair by Jacques Adnet, bondage table by Fetters, latex from The Cloth Shop, vintage stool from Mint.
Fashion: Shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, silver cuff by Hermes. -
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Interior: ‘Touch me short’ rug by Stepevi, ‘Cityscape’ lamp (in reflection) by Paul Evans from Paul Smith, ‘Orgasmo’ machine from Fettered Pleasures, ‘Pools & Pouf!’ sofa by Robert Stadler.
Fashion: Silk dressing gown by Richard James, bustier, bra and knickers all by Lascivious from Bordello, chain, bracelet and 'Minerva' neckpiece all by Betony Vernon, multi-strap shoes by Jimmy Choo, t-bar shoes by Manolo Blahnik. -
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Interior: ‘Phat Knit’ couch by Bauke Knottnerus, shimmer curtain from DZD.
Fashion: Black bodysuit by Paradiso Boudoir, blush bodysuit by Stella McCartney. -
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Fashion: Knickers by Lascivious from Bordello, thigh-boots by Azzedine Alaïa. -
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Interior: ‘Shiraz’ sofa by Philipp Mainzer and Farah Ebrahimi for E15, ‘Traditional Octagonal’ tray (part of tea and coffee set) by Asprey, ‘Diamante Round Chandelier 30’ by Rainbow.
Fashion: Gloves by Cornelia James, dress with collar by Chanel, shoes by Gina, lambskin trousers by Jitrois, knitted dress by Mark Fast, shoes by Jil Sander, silk dressing gown by Tom Ford. On tray: thick collar, thin collar, ring and cuffs all by Betony Vernon. -
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Interior: ‘Merendero’ dining cube by José A Gandia for Gandia Blasco.
Fashion: ‘Patricia’ dress by Paradiso Boudoir, shoes by Jil Sander, top, skirt and sandals all by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. -
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Interior: ‘Velour Palace' curtain by Edmond Petit, ‘Pi Mega’ light, by Jean-Luc le Deun for Le Deunn Luminaires, ‘Organic Pixel’ vase by Jamie Hayón for Bisazza.
Fashion: Leopard-print gloves by Atsuko Kudo, bodysuit by Maison Martin Margiela, platform shoes by John Galliano, dress by Versace, tights by Fogal, shoes by Alexander Wang. -
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Interior: ‘Pi Mega’ light, by Jean-Luc le Deun for Le Deunn Luminaires, shimmer curtain from DZD.
Fashion: Moulded bodysuit and boots by Hussein Chalayan, dress by Christian Dior, shoes by Louis Vuitton, handpiece by Betony Vernon, man's suit, shirt and shoes by Tom Ford, lambskin trousers by Jitrois. -
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Interior: ‘Lei’ chair by Monica Förster, foam sheet from Pentonville Rubber.
Fashion: Leather coat and belt by Prada, knickers with belt by Jean Yu, thigh-boots by Azzedine Alaïa, rubber dress by House of Harlot, ankle boots by Beatrix Ong. -
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Interior: Sheepskin rug by ABC Carpet, ‘EnergyPod’ by MetroNaps.
Fashion: Rubber shorts by Expectations, silk dressing gown by Richard James, catsuit by Pam Hogg, latex leggings by House of Harlot, marabou jacket by Balmain, ponyskin shoes by Jimmy Choo. -
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Interior: ‘Kinesis Personal Vision’ by Antonio Citterio, ‘UP 5 & UP 6’ armchair and ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, revolving wheel and stretching rack, both by Fetters, ‘DalRollo Jais’ rubber flooring from Dalsouple.
Fashion: Leather trousers by Jitois, latex stockings by Atsuko Kudo, stockings by Fogal, platform shoes by Yves Saint Laurent, patent leather boots by Gucci, beige leather shoes by Jil Sander, flesh-coloured underwear, stylist's own.
Making of Soft Furnishings
The making of Soft Furnishings: The Erotic House of Peter Saville
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The Making of Soft Furnishings
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The Making of Soft Furnishings
Editorial Gallery
Nick Knight's editorial images for the 'Sex issue of Wallpaper*, July 2009
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Fashion: Knickers by Lascivious from Bordello, thigh-boots by Azzedine Alaïa. -
Interior: ‘Kinesis Personal Vision’ by Antonio Citterio, ‘UP 5 & UP 6’ armchair and ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, revolving wheel and stretching rack, both by Fetters, ‘DalRollo Jais’ rubber flooring from Dalsouple. -
Interior: Armchair by Jacques Adnet, bondage table by Fetters, latex from The Cloth Shop, vintage stool from Mint. -
Interior: ‘I Am A Coat Hanger’ frame and hangers by Karolina Lagerkvist, ‘1001’ lamp by Mirjam Hüttner & Claude Muller, ‘Pause’ bench by Olle Anderson.
Fashion: Women's shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, lambskin trousers by Jitrois. -
Interior: ‘Shiraz’ sofa by Philipp Mainzer and Farah Ebrahimi for E15, ‘Traditional Octagonal’ tray (part of tea and coffee set) by Asprey, ‘Diamante Round Chandelier 30’ by Rainbow.
Fashion: Gloves by Cornelia James, dress with collar by Chanel, shoes by Gina, lambskin trousers by Jitrois, knitted dress by Mark Fast, shoes by Jil Sander, silk dressing gown by Tom Ford. On tray: thick collar, thin collar, ring and cuffs all by Betony Vernon. -
Interior: ‘Velour Palace' curtain by Edmond Petit, ‘Pi Mega’ light, by Jean-Luc le Deun for Le Deunn Luminaires, ‘Organic Pixel’ vase by Jamie Hayón for Bisazza.
Fashion: Leopard-print gloves by Atsuko Kudo, bodysuit by Maison Martin Margiela, platform shoes by John Galliano, dress by Versace, tights by Fogal, shoes by Alexander Wang. -
Interior: ‘Lei’ chair by Monica Förster, foam sheet from Pentonville Rubber.
Fashion: Leather coat and belt by Prada, knickers with belt by Jean Yu, thigh-boots by Azzedine Alaïa, rubber dress by House of Harlot, ankle boots by Beatrix Ong. -
Interior: Sheepskin rug by ABC Carpet, ‘EnergyPod’ by MetroNaps.
Fashion: Rubber shorts by Expectations, silk dressing gown by Richard James, catsuit by Pam Hogg. -
Interior: ‘Phat Knit’ couch by Bauke Knottnerus, shimmer curtain from DZD.
Fashion: Black bodysuit by Paradiso Boudoir, blush bodysuit by Stella McCartney. -
Interior: Sheepskin rug by ABC Carpet, ‘Karuselli’ chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, revolving wheel by Fetters.
Fashion: Leather bodysuit by Yves Saint Laurent, stockings by Fogal, leather shoes by Sergio Rossi, rubber shorts by Expectations, silk gown by Tom Ford. -
Interior: ‘Merendero’ dining cube by José A Gandia for Gandia Blasco.
Fashion: ‘Patricia’ dress by Paradiso Boudoir, shoes by Jil Sander, top, skirt and sandals all by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci.
Interview Gallery
A series of video interviews conducted on-set examine the motivations and inspirations behind Soft Furnishings: The Erotic House of Peter Saville in the words of the key contributors: stylist Francesca Burns, model Mariacarla Boscono, photographer Nick Knight and of course Peter Saville himself.
Alongside these interviews, SHOWstudio Fashion Director Alexander Fury examines his favourite piece from the shoot - an Autmn/Winter 2009 Marios Schwab 'cracked crystal' cocktail dress.
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Peter Saville
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Nick Knight
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Fran Burns
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Mariacarla Boscono
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Marios Schwab Dress
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Peter Saville
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Nick Knight
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Fran Burns
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Mariacarla Boscono
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Marios Schwab Dress
