Dorel Juvenile Group USA (DJG USA), a division of Dorel Industries (TSX:
DII.B, DII.A) and the nation’s largest juvenile products manufacturer,
announced today that its Quinny brand – the leader in innovative and
trendy strollers –
is launching a strictly limited edition
collection by internationally renowned Danish fashion designer, musical
artist and filmmaker Henrik Vibskov. Available in the United States in
January 2009, "Quinny by Henrik Vibskov” combines Quinny’s revolutionary
technology with Vibskov’s distinct and stylish signature.
"Quinny is an admirer of Vibskov’s endless and relaxed creativity in the
world of fashion and musical and fine arts,” said Vinnie D’Alleva,
general manager of DJG USA. "With young children as the focal point of
this collaboration, Vibskov’s strong connection to the Quinny brand is
clearly visible.”
Combining intense prints and bold colors with natural materials and
subtle details, Vibskov’s designs for the collection are based on a
modern-day fairytale he created. He takes us to a large forest far from
civilization, where all kinds of colorful figures who are not accepted
in the city come together. These odd figures start playing music in the
woods and form a band. Their songs eventually become very popular, the
band becomes world famous and through their music, they become accepted
by the outside world.
Vibskov translated this fairytale into three crazy prints (Mad, Rainbow
and Raindrop) that pop up throughout the entire collection. To
counteract the explosions of color, the designer used neutral basic
colours like ecru and black. Leather accents accentuate the pure and
luxurious character of the items. Vibskov’s signature, which is based on
artistry, originality and durability, is unmistakable throughout the
collection.
The "Quinny by Henrik Vibskov” collection consists of four items that
have been reinterpreted by Vibskov. With its eye-catching design and
convenient features, the Quinny Buzz™ stroller is the perfect complement
to the modern parent’s lifestyle. Naturally, Vibskov has also redesigned
the Quinny Dreami™ bassinet so that baby can be transported in style
from day one. The Quinny Zapp™, the smallest folding stroller in the
world that can be used with the Maxi-Cosi® Mico™ infant car seat and
even comes with its own travel bag, has also undergone a Vibskov
metamorphosis. The Quinny Buzz™ footmuff is designed to look like a
penguin, again demonstrating Vibskov’s interest in the magical world of
children’s imagination. All of these products incorporate the same
safety and quality features that parents have come to expect from Quinny.
"It was my pleasure to collaborate with Quinny on this project. I was
given the opportunity to work with shapes and materials not usually seen
in the juvenile market,” said Vibskov. "Designwise it was very much
freestyling with a happy childhood in mind.”
The "Quinny by Henrik Vibskov” collection will be available in January
2009 at a very select number of leading fashion retailers worldwide.
Suggested retail prices vary from $139.99 for the footmuff to $1,159.99
for the Buzz stroller.
For more information about "Quinny by Henrik Vibskov,” visit
quinnydesign.com. For more information about the Quinny brand, visit
quinny.com.
About Dorel Industries
Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a world-class juvenile
products and bicycle company. Established in 1962, Dorel creates style
and excitement in equal measure to safety, quality and value. The
Company’s lifestyle leadership position is pronounced in both its
Juvenile and Bicycle categories with an array of trend-setting
products. Dorel’s powerfully branded products include Safety 1st,
Quinny, Cosco, Maxi-Cosi and Bébé Confort in Juvenile, as well as
Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose and SUGOI in Recreational/Leisure.
Dorel’s Home Furnishings segment markets a wide assortment of furniture
products, both domestically produced and imported. Dorel is a $2 billion
company with 4,600 employees, facilities in seventeen countries, and
sales worldwide.
About Henrik Vibskov
Danish-born designer Henrik Vibskov earned a degree in men's fashion
from Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London. Using his
talents for film, music and fashion, Vibskov made a name for himself in
2000 and 2001 by winning Beck’s Future Prize for his films The Monk
and The Egg. At his graduation show international magazines and
newspapers including The Guardian, Dazed and Confused, i-D, The
Independent, Purple, Self Service, Numéro and Vogue discovered
Vibskov’s flair for fashion. His work has been represented at fashion
shows in London and during the Festival Internationale des Arts de la
Mode in Hyères, France. A remarkable accomplishment is that – as the
only Danish designer – Vibskov also shows at the official Paris Fashion
Week schedule. His unique graphic work has become popular among a broad
range of audiences, thanks to exhibitions at cultural institutions in
Denmark, France, Germany and Japan. Henrik Vibskov’s latest project
finished in April 2008, an art exhibition done in collaboration with
Andreas Emenius at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. His musical talent,
notably as the resident drummer for the band of Anders Trentemoeller,
with whom he did a world tour in 2007, adds yet another interesting
facet to his creative portrait.
