Virgil Abloh's New Home Collection For Ikea Is Functional—And Funny

will be available in stores on November 1. Called MARKERAD , it displays Abloh’s distinctive style of minimalism—simple colors and clean lines, doused in ironic and intentional design interruptions.

Think classic Windsor chairs, but with built in door stops on the bottom. Or a white, numberless clock with a face that says “TEMPORARY.” A doormat, made of green turf, reads “WET GRASS,” and a toolbox reads “HOMEWORK” . A mirror looks like a mirror, until you notice a small, intentional crack in the corner.

His wall art, a light-up Mona Lisa, plays with the idea of accessibility and art: while Da Vinci’s version is shielded behind glass at the Louvre, priceless, you can get Abloh’s for $99. Abloh also riffs on the behemoth Swedish furniture-maker itself. His rug, designed to look like an IKEA receipt, makes the once-throwaway item one of permanence. There’s also a little Easter Egg in the nylon fine print: the postcode listed is that of the firstOther items include a glass door cabinet, a daybed, and a wooden table. Many have Abloh’s signature poppy tag—also seen in his

It’s excellent.

TravelerOfArda

Now I just need a cvs receipt hallway runner to match!

virgilabloh IKEAUSA cutie I also have a Nike sneakers. You can play with socks.

Con esas medias parece un yogurt.

That boot and sock combo tho 💕💕💕

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