Trench dresses with Altiplano

Inspired by Andean weaves, Altiplano embodies the material and poetic research of the American artist, who through colour, structure and matter transformed the language of textiles, bringing fibre art to international recognition. Combined with Trench, an armchair with essential and ancestral aesthetics, the Altiplano textile finds a new contemporary dimension, enhancing the sculptural strength of the forms while revealing the tactile depth of the weave.

Mediating this encounter is PIN-UP magazine, which brings together two languages that appear distant: textile heritage and avant-garde design. The decision to combine the historicity of Altiplano with the innovative aesthetics of the Trench collection stems from the desire to explore the Altiplano’s potential beyond its original context, testing its ability to engage with radical design. The profile of Trench, with its complex angles and upholstered legs, further highlights the versatility of the textile, capable of adapting to intricate forms.

As Felix Burrichter, founder of PIN-UP, explains: “I wanted to see what would happen when this historic fabric met an ultra-contemporary form, and whether it could hold its own outside the Knoll canon.” Framing this encounter is Mount Etna, in Sicily: a primordial landscape where the dark tones of volcanic rock converse with the vivid hues of the Altiplano textile, enhancing its materiality and detail. The partnership between Acerbis and Knoll Textiles merges tradition and experimentation, revealing a shared vision of design as a field of ongoing research and creative cross-pollination.