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The project
Exteta is proud to announce the latest joint pro-
ject with the French label Jacquemus. The two
brands partnered to launch a special re-edition
of Gae Aulenti’s renowned Locus Solus collec-
tion. The series hails from Gae Aulenti’s 1960s
pop production and combines strong lines with
vintage charm, enhancing harmony and versa-
tility in space.
Gaetana Emilia Aulenti, commonly known
as Gae Aulenti, has been a trailblazing Italian
designer, paving the way for international de-
sign innovations. She is now remembered for
her large-scale projects and the layout in plac-
es such as Gare d’Orsay in Paris and Palazzo
Grassi in Venice, not to mention the countless
awards received.
Design, architecture, and arts have always
been a source of inspiration for Simon Porte
Jacquemus. With this collaboration, Jacque-
mus is exploring a broader interior design cap-
sule collection. The full Locus Solus collection
is available in an off-white structure, including
cushioned pieces with two different textile
finishes: yellow stripes and off-white fabric
with contrasting brown hand-sewn stitching.
A hymn to the Italian art of slow living,
Exteta prides itself in crafting beautiful and
inventive designs with an emphasis on the
highest standards of craftsmanship. The brand,
founded in the greenery of Brianza on the
outskirts of Milan, is an ensemble of unique
know-how and innovation, to create high-per-
forming design furniture seamlessly flowing
from outdoor to indoor, allowing for continu-
ity between environments that aligns with the
contemporary perspective.
“This collaboration with Exteta came naturally
and spontaneously. I have always dreamed of developing
a furniture line… I’m a great fan of designer chairs and
I have collected Gae Aulenti vintage chairs for many years,
ever since I saw them in the movie La Piscine by Jacques
Deray. I wanted to add a Jacquemus touch to the chair,
with a yellow striped fabric inspired by 80’s beach
mattresses and umbrellas.”
- Simon Porte Jacquemus
