Tiffany & Co. has tapped Reed Krakoff to collaborate on gifts, home and accessories, such as leather goods, eyewear and tabletop, for 2017.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven Tiffany\u2019s rich creative history, I very much look forward to infusing my own passion for design with the timeless sophistication and quality of the brand,\u201d Krakoff said.<\/p>\n
Reed Krakoff is one of the most successful American accessory designers, who transformed Coach in the early 2000s, then launched his eponymous collection which caught the attention of First Lady Michelle Obama, among others. Most recently, Krakoff partnered with Kohl\u2019s for a leather goods line.<\/p>\n
He joins an impressive list of talent both past and present to have collaborated with Tiffany in various forms, among them Sao Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso, as well as Frank Gehry, Richard Lambertson and John Truex, Grace Coddington, and Tiffany design director Francesca Amfitheatrof, who will continue to oversee jewellery.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrawing on the world\u2019s most exciting creative talent is quintessential Tiffany,\u201d said Frederic Cumenal, chief executive officer of Tiffany & Co. \u201cReed has a unique and celebrated vision for iconic American design, which perfectly complements our brand. Reed\u2019s expertise and creativity will serve to re-invigorate these important collections for our portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\n