Florian Hecker’s Immersive Sonic Installation
Louise Trotter continues to merge art with fashion at Bottega Veneta, having commissioned German visual and sound artist Florian Hecker for a groundbreaking installation at the S/S 2027 show, featuring a captivating auditory composition. Held on 26 September 2026 at Milan Fashion Week, the installation titled Scintillations 20 (2026) incorporated 20 loudspeakers to create an atmospheric sound environment. Each speaker, equipped with a stainless steel reflector, produced a unique audio experience that enveloped the audience in a fleeting auditory moment. Upon the installation’s conclusion, one loudspeaker was added to Bottega Veneta’s archive, ensuring the piece cannot be replicated.
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The Creative Process Behind the Soundscape
In his exclusive interview with Wallpaper*, Hecker explained his fascination with engaging spaces not initially intended for sound. “The ambiguity of soundscapes adds depth,” he noted, “interacting with mental and acoustic spaces that extend beyond architectural confines.” Hecker’s piece, described as a “cloud-like structure,” utilized computer-generated audio featuring synthesis techniques drawing from decades of innovation. The audio work danced on the brink of familiarity while remaining unique and ethereal.
A Fashion Show Like No Other
British artist Mark Leckey provided the soundtrack for the runway, marking another collaboration with Hecker that emphasizes mood and nostalgia without relying on direct samples. Trotter’s collection mirrored this, inspired by the transition from spring to summer, symbolizing both physical and mental liberation. The show featured a leather flower on each seat, handcrafted by Bottega Veneta’s leather atelier, set atop resin-coated cardboard boxes by artist Illya Goldman Gubin. Together, these elements encapsulated a light, airy atmosphere, evoking the promise of summer. This fashion week collaboration, featuring the Bottega Veneta art soundscape, was a testament to the seamless integration of fashion and sound.
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Frequently asked questions
Who collaborated with Bottega Veneta for their Milan Fashion Week show?
Bottega Veneta collaborated with Florian Hecker, a German visual and sound artist, for their S/S 2027 show at Milan Fashion Week.
What was unique about the sound installation at the show?
The installation titled Scintillations 20 (2026) used 20 loudspeakers equipped with stainless steel reflectors to create a unique audio experience, enveloping the audience in an immersive soundscape.
How does Florian Hecker describe his work’s interaction with spaces?
Hecker explained his fascination with engaging spaces not initially intended for sound, noting that soundscapes add depth by interacting with mental and acoustic spaces beyond architectural confines.