A Mark of Innovation
Newson’s mind and skill know no limit. Born in Sydney, Australia, he has lived and worked across many continents and numerous disciplines. Approaching everything with an industrial design thinking, Newson has left a mark on furniture and transportation design, fine art, and now fashion. He rose to recognition with the Lockheed Lounge, a sculptural chair he created at just 25 years old. Now a design icon, it holds the record as the most expensive work ever sold by a living designer.
Newson’s approach to design is a fusion of artistic expression and industrial precision. A constant dialogue between art and engineering, intuition and calculation. With a background in jewelry and sculpture, he has a keen eye for detail and proportion. Influenced by both modernist art and aerospace engineering, Newson creates objects that are highly functional and visually striking. His aesthetic is easily recognized: fluid lines, biomorphic shapes, and high-gloss finishes. Fascinated by material exploration, he tests his craft across them all. From aluminum to carbon fiber. And now, leather and denim. This boundary-pushing spirit is what naturally led to our collaboration.
1 de diciembre de 2016
Collaborations
Form
Fashion
Function
A designer fluent in form and material, Marc Newson is our latest collaborator. Known for his futuristic forms and limitless expertise, he continues to challenge the extent of his skill and applies it to fashion. Reviving our iconic designs, reimagining Japanese workwear, and experimenting with new techniques. He blurs the lines of utility and expression.
Aquariva Riva (2010)
First Class Lounge, Sydney Qantas Airways (2007)
The Lockheed Lounge (1988)
Extending Expertise
This partnership began in 2004 with a simple challenge: reinterpret our iconic jeans, the G-STAR Elwood. Working with his friend and long-time collaborator Richard Allan, Newson started out by drawing inspiration from vintage Japanese workwear, incorporating rubber reinforcements at stress points. This design set the tone for what would become a biannual collaboration spanning over a decade, rooted in industrial thinking rather than trends. Defined by utility, innovation, and timelessness. With the idea of creating futuristic workwear, he turned to industrial materials and techniques rarely seen in fashion. From using rubber to seal pocket openings and edges to employing Tyvek — a tear-resistant material commonly used for envelopes and disposable coveralls — for puffer jackets. The limited-edition collection has expanded into a full range, including fine leather items, technical garments, and elevated basics.
This partnership began in 2004 with a simple challenge: reinterpret our iconic jeans, the G-STAR Elwood. Working with his friend and long-time collaborator Richard Allan, Newson started out by drawing inspiration from vintage Japanese workwear, incorporating rubber reinforcements at stress points. This design set the tone for what would become a biannual collaboration spanning over a decade, rooted in industrial thinking rather than trends. Defined by utility, innovation, and timelessness. With the idea of creating futuristic workwear, he turned to industrial materials and techniques rarely seen in fashion. From using rubber to seal pocket openings and edges to employing Tyvek — a tear-resistant material commonly used for envelopes and disposable coveralls — for puffer jackets. The limited-edition collection has expanded into a full range, including fine leather items, technical garments, and elevated basics.
MN Wool Jkt (2016)
The G-STAR Elwood (2004)
MN 10 yr Reversible Tour Jkt (2014) All the artworks from the past decade reunited in one jacket