The fashion and lifestyle department store Breuninger has commissioned KPM Berlin to create a contemporary design piece. We’ll tell you more...
Connected by a passion for design and luxury
UNITED BY A PASSION FOR DESIGN AND LUXURY
KPM Berlin , and the luxury department store Breuninger share a long-standing friendship: As early as 2016, the partners developed the concept of a boutique space for all those who appreciate established brands, thoughtful design, and handmade luxury products. Now, Breuninger itself has become a client of the luxury boutique KPM Berlin and commissioned a special version of its iconic mascot.
The Breuni bear has been part of the department store family since 1952. For this year's Christmas, the multimedia artist Michel Comte, who has been associated with Breuninger through various projects, was inspired by the figure on behalf of the store. He created a contemporary design object that represents a personal version.
Based on the Breuni bear, the Berlin design team led by head designer Thomas Wenzel produced a luxurious and detailed 1:1 porcelain version of the 25 cm tall bear.
To give the porcelain bear that luxurious finishing touch, it was ultimately adorned with a gleaming coat of 24-karat gold at the master painting workshop of the " KPM Berlin ."
Michel Comte, who was one of the first to see the Berlin porcelain version, is delighted: "The bear has always played an important role in Breuninger's history, traditionally making children's eyes light up. For Christmas, I wanted to design my contemporary version of the bear, which radiates the same warmth, makes people happy and makes eyes light up - I want one myself," says Comte.
The gold-plated porcelain Breuni bear is available in all Breuninger Department Stores in a first edition exclusively limited to 100 pieces and signed by Michel Comte.
Photos: Jens Remes and KPM Berlin
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