Bang & Olufsen a/s : & Olufsen and CLOT collaborate to create Limited Edition Beosound A1 2nd Gen speaker

Luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen and fashion brand CLOT collaborate to create a limited-edition Beosound A1 speaker. CLOT is a creative movement that injects life and character into the idea of bridging the East and West. Bang & Olufsen is an iconic brand with a proud heritage of innovative sound, unrivalled craftsmanship and design. Together, they bring a new beat that celebrates the vitality of life, music and Chinese culture.

"Bang & Olufsen and CLOT share a passion for modern craftsmanship and premium materials. CLOT's goal of bridging cultures through experiences and sensations to a new generation resonates with our own mission to design sound that sparks the senses for the ultimate listening experience", says Christoffer Poulsen, SVP of Product Management & Brand Partnering at Bang & Olufsen.

In this exciting partnership, the two brands have drawn creative inspiration from the origin and meaning behind the name CLOT, which was inspired by Jamaican reggae music. CLOT Founder and Creative Director, Edison Chen, was particularly drawn to the life force of blood for this creative concept. CLOT represents a movement that brings together brands, creativity and cultures. From these shared connections, a common culture arises as art, knowledge and music, evolving and radiating outwards like a pulsating heart.

"The rhythm of a heartbeat is like music - it's everyone's beat, everyone's being. Our heart pumps blood, and our blood runs our system. It's like the making of music and the making of art, which is actually human nature. Being able to work with Bang & Olufsen and start a journey on product creation has been fun. This is the first step and hopefully we will have a lot more products to come", says Edison Chen, Founder and Creative Director of CLOT.

To realise this design concept, the aluminium grill surface of the limited-edition Beosound A1 has been tinted in a bright metallic red to represent blood cells carrying the essentials for cultural creation as it channels music to our ears. The colour red also holds significance in traditional Chinese culture and was chosen by CLOT to bring the rich Eastern heritage into the modern era. Referencing the brands signature style, the CLOT logo is printed onto the speaker grill to create a daring and visual impact whilst keeping the essence of Bang & Olufsen's design aesthetic. The black leather strap has a black anthracite aluminium tag with the Bang & Olufsen laser etched on one side, and CLOT's logo on the other.

Beosound A1 is the perfect portable speaker with loud and captivating bass rich sound, designed to be shared by everyone around - for hours on end. Fully dust and waterproof, Beosound A1 is primed for up to 18 hours of non-stop play. True360 omnidirectional sound makes this speaker the natural centre of attention, while the Multipoint feature lets two devices connect and control the tunes. Beosound A1 provides crystal clear voice calls thanks to its speakerphone performance, Bluetooth 5.1 and three internal microphones give the best connection for online meetings and hands-free calls.

To channel the creative concept for the limited edition Beosound A1, a fast-paced and immersive animation video inspired by blood clots incorporates musical frequencies and the colour red to create a visual representation of experiencing music.

The CLOT x Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 is set to launch at JUICE and Bang & Olufsen stores, online at juicestore.com and bang-olufsen.com from December 12th onwards.

Pricing & availability

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The limited edition Beosound A1 2nd Gen CLOT Edition (RRP 299 EUR / 259 GBP/ 2299 DKK / 299 USD / 2388 CNY) is available globally online at bang-olufsen.com and juice.com from 12th December.

Beosound A1 will also be available to purchase at Bang & Olufsen and JUICE stores from 12th December.

For further information

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Bang & Olufsen Contact

Bethan Beckett, Global PR Manager,

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Allan Fatum, Sr. Manager, Head of Global PR

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CLOT Contact

Michelle Ng, Marketing and Communications Director

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Dary Ng, Assistant PR Manager, Marketing

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About Bang & Olufsen

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Bang & Olufsen is a luxury audio brand founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen whose devotion and vision remain the foundation for the company. For nearly a century, Bang & Olufsen has been pushing the boundaries of audio technology and the company continues to sit at the forefront of acoustic innovation.

Today, every Bang & Olufsen product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design, and unrivalled craftsmanship. The company's innovative and progressive products are sold worldwide in Bang & Olufsen stores, on bang-olufsen.com and in select retailers. The company employs approximately 900 people and operates in more than 70 markets. Bang & Olufsen's shares are listed on NASDAQ Copenhagen A/S.

About CLOT®

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CLOT was proudly established in 2003 as a fashion label from Hong Kong with the aim of bridging the East and the West through thoughtfully designed apparel and goods. Founded by Edison Chen and Kevin Poon, the brand takes its Chinese roots to a worldwide stage and has since partnered with the likes of Nike, visvim, fragment design, Coca-Cola, Stüssy, Medicom Toy and many more. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2018, CLOT has solidified its international presence through its core seasonal collections sold through international retailers and our multi-brand retailer JUICE. Expanding past just a fashion label, CLOT launched JUICE as a renowned fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering a range of curated apparel and goods. Located in major cities around the world, JUICE can be found in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Chengdu and Los Angeles.