It was happenstance that brought Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet together. Ten years after creating his own agency, Marc decided to stop over in Paris, where a mutual friend introduced him to Nicolas, who was then working for French multinational high fashion house, Lanvin.
Marc, who came from five generations of cabinet makers, and Nicolas, a self-taught fashion fanatic, both share an eerily similar outlook and desire to embellish everyday life. The two artists quickly understood the synergy which existed between them as one of life's gifts. Together, they created design firm Studio MHNA and began developing large-scale projects all around the world. From day one, their goal has been clear and constant: to adorn the functional with poetry and to create a "signature French style, adaptable and recognizable." Scroll through the gallery below (Photography: All courtesy images; Production: Emily Leung) to experience the transformative design: