Prêt-à-porter, designed by Annette Lang, is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional valet stand. With its minimalist geometry and essential lines, it is conceived as a practical yet refined furnishing element, ideal for everyday use in the bedroom or dressing area. The structure is crafted from a black-painted tubular steel frame, ensuring strength and lightness, while selected sections are wrapped in natural leather cord to prevent garments from slipping and to enrich the design with tactile contrast.
This piece embodies a balance between simplicity and elegance: functional in purpose, yet visually striking in form. Its discreet presence integrates seamlessly into different interiors, providing a quick and convenient solution for hanging clothes while adding a touch of design sophistication.
Prêt-à-porter reflects the ability of contemporary design to reinterpret classic objects with modern materials and refined details, enhancing both utility and style.
Annette Lang blends passion and creativity in the world of industrial design.
After completing her studies, she worked as a freelance designer for renowned names such as Matteo Thun, Antonio Citterio, and Sottsass Associati in Milan. She later became the assistant to Professor Richard Sapper at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart.
Today, Annette Lang runs her own design studio in Wiesbaden, focusing on the creation of household appliances, tableware, furniture, and medical products. For her, industrial design is first and foremost a mental activity—an ongoing process of challenging our familiar ways of seeing and interacting with the world.
Her work is a constant cycle of observation, analysis, concept development, and form-making. Annette Lang believes that design plays a powerful role in shaping society. It reflects our cultural roots and social values, has the potential to transform habits, and contributes to a better and more sustainable way of life.
For her, excellent design leads the way—setting benchmarks and inspiring the industry to innovate.
A steel and leather clothes rack by Annette Lang that combines functionality with minimalist elegance.
