The Art of Design Issue 56 2022 | Page 28

VICTORIAN by Mary Katrantzou for Villeroy & Boch tiles ( Credit : V & B Fliesen GmbH )

VILLEROY & BOCH TILE COLLECTION BY MARY KATRANTZOU

DESIGNED FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL INTERIORS

Villeroy & Boch tiles , the international ceramics specialist , has unveiled its first designer collaboration in more than 20 years . Created by leading fashion designer Mary Katrantzou , VICTORIAN is a vibrant and colourful tile collection inspired by the art of lepidopterists and the geometry of Victorian tiles . The new partnership also sees Katrantzou make her first foray into ceramic tile design , built on the global success of her eponymous fashion label of over a decade . Designed with both residential and commercial interiors in mind , the VICTORIAN collection offers style , versatility and longevity .
A forward-thinking company with a rich heritage , Villeroy & Boch tiles continue to evolve and innovate – driven by its dedication to establishing a long-standing legacy in ceramic design . Taking inspiration from the centuries-old tile specialist ’ s history of design and manufacturing , Katrantzou was keen to convert her approach to fashion into a spatial context of walls and floors , blurring boundaries between decorative mediums and drawing