Kohler is releasing their latest collaboration with Laura Kim, Co-Creative Director of Monse and Oscar de la Renta, for the brand’s “Design Changes Everything” campaign. The campaign, launched on February 10, highlights the metamorphic influence of design to elevate the everyday look into the unique.
This campaign showcases Kim’s bespoke dress, which draws direct inspiration from Kohler’s Veil Smart Toilet—a gem of design in its own right. Featuring a sleek, minimalist silhouette and Kohler’s signature Honed Black finish, the Veil Smart Toilet symbolizes the blend of elegance, modernity, and functional innovation, themes that Kim translated beautifully into her fashion design.
“Working with Laura was a true pleasure–her ability to blend elegance with edge perfectly reflects the essence of Veil,” said Kanika Ajmera, Senior Director of Marketing at Kohler. “This project harnesses the intersection of art and technology, presenting the limitless potential of design to inspire and elevate our lives.”
Kim’s original dress made its debut during Monse’s Fall/Winter 2025 runway show at New York Fashion Week on February 9, stunning the audience with its combination of simplicity, contrasts, and modern sophistication. The dress—just like the Veil Smart Toilet—was layered in materiality and textural depth, evoking a sense of balance between softness and structure. Black chiffon created graceful movement, embodying femininity, while leather straps and a buckle detail added masculine touches, perfectly mirroring the duality Kim believes is essential in great design. The dress speaks to her philosophy that design must embrace contrasts without losing sight of practicality.
“From what you wear to what you interact with daily, design is a journey,” Kim said. “Chiffon has a certain magic and mystery to it, making it the perfect match for the concept of Veil. With its unique layers and texture, the Honed Black finish exudes luxury and sophistication. Great design, like Veil, has the power to uncover uncommon beauty and transform everyday experiences into something eye-catching.”
Through the partnership with Laura Kim, Kohler celebrates the idea that design is not limited to one’s wardrobe but extends to all aspects of life, from fashion to home furnishings. The “Design Changes Everything” campaign is a call to embrace the power of design to transform, reimagine, and elevate the ordinary. Kohler and Kim have succeeded in their mission to celebrate self-expression, artistic innovation, and the harmonious blend of technology and design that continues to redefine what it means to create beauty in the world around us.
