Karl Lagerfeld & Faber-castell Launch Limited Edition “KARLBOX” Collection of Artist Tools

Dubai, UAE, September 3, 2016:  KARL LAGERFELD and Faber-Castell are pleased to announce the launch of KARLBOX, a limited-edition collection of high-end drawing tools and artists’ supplies. Established in 1761, the family-owned company is one of the world’s most renowned manufacturer of fine art and graphic products, and the KARLBOX celebrates this heritage fused with Karl Lagerfeld’s modern and innovative spirit. Only 2,500 of the KARLBOX have been made and will be launched exclusively at Faber-Castell stores, KARL LAGERFELD boutiques worldwide and Harrods, London, on September 1, 2016, and in select department stores and specialty stores from September 19, 2016.

Anchored in simple elegance, the KARLBOX contains 350 fine quality art tools for drawing and painting, all in a sleek black box that has been designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Produced with exemplary craftsmanship, its wooden frame resembles a Chinese wedding cabinet; inside, drawers store the art supplies, sorted by colour shades, all of which have been personally selected by Karl Lagerfeld and symbolise the synergy between fashion, art and design. The individual drawers are removable in order to set them up for creative work. Every one-of-a-kind box has a serial number and certificate of authenticity, making each completely unique and unmistakeable. The KARLBOX will be available for approximately €2,500 (depending on the markets).

“Since I was a child in Germany, Faber-Castell has been the most famous brand, known for its especially good quality,” said Karl Lagerfeld. “That reputation remains just as true today, particularly for artist pencils.”

Over the course of his illustrious career, the designer has used Faber-Castell products to create countless works of art. From fashion and design to writing and penmanship, Karl Lagerfeld most often turns to pen and paper to bring his ideas to life, with each brush of a pencil or pastel expressing a new vision from within his creative mind.

“What amuses me while drawing is the fact to draw,” added Karl Lagerfeld. “To me, drawing is like breathing and writing. These are things that almost relax me.”
The KARLBOX collection features a varied selection of premium artists’ tools including ALBRECHT DÜRER and POLYCHROMOS colour pencils, highly pigmented PITT Artist ink pens, Castell 9000 graphite pencils and PITT crayons and -pastels, watercolour brushes and accessories like a foldable water cup, an eraser and sharpeners. Crafted with the highest degree of quality, shades are sorted by primary and secondary colours, ranging from soft pastels to vibrant and intense pigmentations. Karl Lagerfeld’s own favourite product line is the ALBRECHT DÜRER artist range of watersoluble colour pencils, and all 120 shades are included in the KARLBOX.

LIMITED EDITION “KARLBOX”
Content:
120 Albrecht Dürer Artists’ Watercolour Pencils – 60 Polychromos Artists’ Colour Pencils – 60 Polychromos Artists’ Pastels – 60 PITT Artist Pens Brush – 13 PITT Artist Pens Fineliner – 3 PITT Artist Pens Metallic – 12 Castell 9000 Pencils – 5 Castell 9000 Jumbo Pencils – 5 Graphite Aquarelle Pencils – 4 PITT Graphite Crayons – 1 Watercolour Brush – 1 Dual Sharpening Box Castell 9000 – 1 Dual Metal Sharpener – 1 Sharpening Knife – 1 Sandpaper Block – 1 Clic & Go Watercup

Wooden Case: Beech wood, black lacquered
Weight: 16 kg
Dimensions: Width 29,5 cm; Height 38 cm; Depth 39 cm
Limitation: 2.500 Pieces
RRP: 2.500 EUR
Availability: September 2016