Chet Lo Teams Up With Rankin Editions On Futuristic Furnishings

Chet Lo was fresh out of London’s Central Saint Martins when COVID-19 lockdowns began, and he launched his eponymous label for a simple reason: fashion houses weren’t hiring, and he needed to pay the rent. Fast-forward five years, and the Asian-American knitwear designer’s signature barbed garments, worn by the likes of Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, and SZA, continue to garner hype, with a capsule collection for Tinder debuting last year and now, a foray into furniture. Lending a jolt of his tactile futurism to London-based Rankin Editions’ sinuous silhouettes, the collection encompasses the 6-foot-long Spiky Jet Lag chaise longue (available as a singular piece or modular sofa), 15-inch-square Spiky Red-Eye stool/side table, plus a selection of Italian-milled merino wool throw pillows, offered in red, dark navy, and cream. The resulting mashup of androgynous beauty and technorealism packs a punch.