Photos – courtesy of Kiki de Montparnasse ©
Today, KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE, the luxury brand synonymous with intimacy and sensuality, unveils a daring 22-piece collection in collaboration with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation and Artestar. This exclusive line blends KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE’s provocative designs with Robert Mapplethorpe’s iconic photographs, marking a groundbreaking fusion of art and fashion.
Crafted in KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE’s New York atelier and available exclusively on KIKIDM.com, the collection features bondage-inspired leather lingerie, luxurious silk loungewear, and bespoke pleasure items adorned with Mapplethorpe’s celebrated images of bodies, flowers, and other iconic subjects. From a Polaroid Match Set priced at $35 to a decadent Boudoir Chaise embroidered with the quote “Beauty and the devil are the same thing,” priced at $35,000, each piece embodies the essence of artistic allure and sensual sophistication.
“This collaboration bridges two legendary legacies for the first time. Our muse, Mademoiselle Kiki de Montparnasse, embodied sexual liberation in the 1920s, while Robert Mapplethorpe’s photography challenged conventions of sexuality and identity in the 1980s,” shares Alexa Cahill, Global President of KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE. “Through meticulous design and deep artistic exploration, we’ve curated a collection that resonates with art and fashion enthusiasts alike, honouring Mapplethorpe’s enduring influence and Kiki’s pioneering spirit.”
“The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation is thrilled to partner with KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE on this innovative collection of luxury lingerie and boudoir essentials,” states The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.
KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE x Robert Mapplethorpe Femme Forte Silk Top featuring Lisa Lyon, 1981 © Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation and Pictures Silk Bottoms featuring Pictures / Self Portrait, 1977 © Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.
“Robert Mapplethorpe’s work celebrates eroticism and personal expression at the intersection of intimacy,” adds David Stark, Founder and CEO of Artestar. “Coupled with Kiki de Montparnasse’s visionary design, this collaboration amplifies Mapplethorpe’s artistic legacy, bringing his provocative vision to new audiences.”
Explore the intersection of art, fashion, and sensuality with the KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE x Robert Mapplethorpe collection, a testament to beauty, desire, and the enduring power of creative expression. Discover more and embrace the allure of this exclusive collaboration.
