25 February 2026  Today, the Viennese glass manufacturer Lobmeyr released press information giving insight into its participation at Matter and Shape, the contemporary design salon taking place in Paris from 6 to 9 March 2026. The presentation is part of the fair's third edition and is shown during Paris Fashion Week, when the city becomes a global meeting point for fashion, design, and cultural production. Matter and Shape takes place in temporary pavilions in the Jardin des Tuileries and is positioned at the intersection of design, craftsmanship, interior culture, and fashion. Since its launch in 2024, the fair has developed rapidly into one of the most closely observed design events running parallel to Paris Fashion Week. This year's edition is titled "Scale", focusing on questions of proportion, spatial relationships, and the interaction between objects, bodies, and architecture. A curated design salon during Paris Fashion WeekUnlike large commercial fairs, Matter and Shape follows a strongly curated approach. For the 2026 edition, the organisers bring together around 70 international exhibitors, ranging from established manufacturers to studios, galleries, and cross-disciplinary projects. The audience includes architects, interior designers, fashion professionals, journalists, and buyers.The exhibitor list reflects the fair's close relationship with the fashion world. Among the participants are names known beyond design, including Ann Demeulemeester (in collaboration with Serax) and Marimekko. Matter and Shape runs alongside Paris Fashion Week, which in early March 2026 features womenswear shows by major houses such as Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Lobmeyr and a continuing dialogue with Luca GuadagninoAt Matter and Shape 2026, Lobmeyr presents a spatial installation developed in collaboration with Italian filmmaker and curator Luca Guadagnino, together with architect Andrea Bonatti. The collaboration continues a dialogue that already took place at Homo Faber in Venice, where Lobmeyr and Guadagnino previously worked together in the context of contemporary craftsmanship.At Matter and Shape, Guadagnino is involved as a creative partner responsible for the conceptual and spatial framing of Lobmeyr's glass objects. According to the press information, the installation understands glass not only as a functional or decorative object, but as a medium shaped by light, time, and perception. Furniture by Italian designer Guglielmo Ulrich from Guadagnino's private collection forms part of the setting, subtly referencing the historical context of Art Deco while remaining open to contemporary interpretation. Glass as medium, not productThe Lobmeyr installation is conceived as a scene rather than a classic exhibition display. It moves between object presentation and spatial staging, aligning with the fair's 2026 theme "Scale". The project examines how glass relates to space, proportion, and human presence, and how perception changes depending on distance, movement, and light.At this stage, the project is presented through drawings, spatial concepts, and mood images. Final photographs of the installation are not yet available, underlining that the work will only fully unfold during the fair itself in Paris. Vienna–Paris: a cultural route during fashion weekMatter and Shape has become a fixed point on the cultural map of Paris Fashion Week. For visitors travelling between Vienna and Paris, the fair offers a focused entry into contemporary design culture beyond the runway shows. Located in the Jardin des Tuileries, it sits between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde and can be visited alongside fashion events, exhibitions, and museum programs taking place across the city during the same week.Images: Concept drawings and spatial mood image for Lobmeyr’s presentation at Matter and Shape Paris 2026, showing furniture elements and glass objects within a minimal interior setting. |