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VIRTUAL WESTWEEK
Silver
LININGS IN 2021 MARCH 23-25
Every cloud has a silver lining as the optimistic saying goes. Throughout the year, our design community has pursued innovative and sustainable solutions, while executing them seamlessly, though not always at first. Our businesses have struggled only to flourish, as we have reacted with a creative mind and resilient spirit, reinventing the way we design and live. Join us for a WESTWEEK unlike any other, where we explore a collection of thoughts and ideas with a refreshed view at how—through design—we can always find the silver lining. RSVP for virtual conversations: bit.ly/WESTWEEK21
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER & CIRCAPHILES PRESENT:
Westweek 2021
OPENING NIGHT
KICK-OFF CELEBRATION TUESDAY, MARCH 23 5-6PM PST
Cheers with us on the eve of virtual WESTWEEK 2021, as the Pacific Design Center and Circaphiles co-host a fabulous soireè to kick off WESTWEEK. The evening’s virtual affair will feature special guest editors and top designers giving performances, playing interactive games, mixing cocktails and musing over the 2021 lineup. The virtual event will be a fast-paced flurry of fun and excitement as guests are whisked from the main stage in view-only mode into breakout rooms where smaller, intimate groups are able to chat, mix and mingle. Following our theme of “Silver Linings”, the event will recognize the beauty around us, unknown talents, and unsung heroes. Join us in the celebration of creativity and an optimistic outlook of the future! Register here: bit.ly/SILVERLININGS21
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WESTWEEK 2021 • MARCH 23-25 Keynotes will be available on demand for your viewing pleasure March 24-25. Register here bit.ly/WESTWEEK21 beginning March 10.
VIRTUAL KEYNOTES Secondary Homes: The New Refuge Secondary residences are used as a place of refuge and tranquility away from the day-to-day, and increasingly serve as an escape from crowded urban centers in this COVID-era. But how do you make those houses feel like home? What comforts are necessary for a seamless transition from one home to another? Join Chris Gialanella, Group Publisher, Modern Luxury SoCal, Josh Flagg, star of Million Dollar Listing on BRAVO TV, Wade Weissmann, Founder & Principal, Wade Weissmann Architecture and Mark Weaver, Founder, Mark Weaver & Associates, as they discuss how to design a second home that is not only beautiful, but also comfortable, functional and purposeful.
Josh Flagg
Chris Gialanella
Mark Weaver
Wade Weissmann
Laurie Haefele
Erika Heet
Richard Landry
James Magni
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Moving Design Forward: What Clients Need Now Three icons of design—Architect Richard Landry, Designer James Magni, and Kitchen Designer Laurie Haefele—join Interiors Magazine Editor-in-Chief Erika Heet for a lively discussion on what clients are asking for now, and ways in which design professionals can deliver in innovative and meaningful ways.
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WESTWEEK 2021 • MARCH 23-25 Keynotes will be available on demand for your viewing pleasure March 24-25. Register here bit.ly/WESTWEEK21 beginning March 10.
Healthy Homes Inside & Out Never has the need for healthy, safe and flexible spaces—indoors and outdoors—been more front of mind. This year has made that abundantly clear—from wildfires and home protection, to combatting a virus and shifting around our home spaces for multiple people and purposes. ‘New’ ideas of how to make spaces healthier are (surprise!) actually longtime basics of green building. Join Ben Stapleton, Executive Director; US Green Building Council-LA (USGBC-LA), Cassy Aoyagi, President; FormLA Landscaping, and USGBC-LA Board Member, Paul McClean, Founder; McClean Design and Robin Wilson, CEO/ Founder; Robin Wilson Home, Lifestyle Brand to learn how more sustainable and smart choices in how and where we build, what we use to build, and how we consider and plan our exterior spaces, all tie together in creating a more safe, healthful, and yes, beautiful, home, office, and even community.
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Cassy Aoyagi
Paul McClean
Ben Stapleton
Robin Wilson
Pamela Burton
David Dalton
Sally Finder
Wade Weissmann
The New American House & Garden Architecture across the United States features a richly diverse set of styles. Yet, the new American home often maintains a historical feeling and style, blending a traditional architectural vocabulary with a sensitivity for contemporary living. Given our new set of circumstances, homeowners are asking for different luxuries such as outdoor entertaining spaces, vacation homes within driving distance from their primary residences, exquisite gardens and guest homes with which to safely host family and friends. Join Traditional Home’s Sally Finder as she leads a discussion with Architect Wade Weissmann, Landscape Architect Pamela Burton, and Designer David Dalton as they discuss how to incorporate these new luxuries while maintaining the classical architectural history of the home.
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WESTWEEK 2021 • MARCH 23-25 Keynotes will be available on demand for your viewing pleasure March 24-25. Register here bit.ly/WESTWEEK21 beginning March 10.
Hospitality: The Future is Now Luxury design for Luxury hotels and resorts is booming even while most of the world was shut down with travel restrictions. How? Our two-award winning design/architect panelists Gulla Jonsdottir of Gulla Jonsdottir Design and Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture will share their own work experience and why they have never stopped working because of the demand. In fact, they’ve never been busier designing and building new projects this past year and currently. They’ll share how they each had very different modes to get the work done while living through the pandemic. We will delve into their process for inspired bespoke luxury spaces and explore how luxury may change but will always be in demand. Join Women in Luxury Design Director, Jennifer Convy, and our esteemed panel as we take a look at the optimistic forecast for the future of luxury hospitality.
Jennifer Convy
Gulla Jonsdottir
Erik Peterson
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A Well-Designed Life with Breegan Jane Having it all doesn’t mean there won’t be compromises. Women in Luxury Design’s motto is: empowered women empower women, and leading by example is empowered woman: Breegan Jane. Join Breegan in conversation with Women in Luxury Design Director Jennifer Convy, as she shares the secrets and tools she implemented to set and achieve her goals and some of the secrets to her success as an interior designer, TV personality, author, philanthropist, serial entrepreneur, blogger, and mom to two young boys.
Jennifer Convy
Breegan Jane
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15 Minutes with Dakota Jackson Join California Home+Design Editorial Director Lindsey Shook for a virtual, one-on-one discussion with globally renowned design icon, Dakota Jackson, uncovering more about his wildly creative past, his expansive career in craftsmanship, What’s next from House of DJ and his thoughts on the future of design.
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Dakota Jackson Lindsey Shook
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LIVE SHOWROOM EVENTS
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MARCH 24 9:00 – 10:00 AM David Sutherland, Suite B-182
Coffee Talk: Creating a Design Book Many designers look to publishing a book as a way to beautifully showcase and extend the life of their projects and exponentially grow their business and following. But is it the right next step for your business? Join celebrated designers, and Rizzoli authors, Kate Hume, Corey Damen Jenkins and Christopher Spitzmiller as they talk about how they got their books deals and the lessons they learned along the way. Moderated by Jackie Terrebonne, Editor-in-Chief of Galerie Magazine, the discussion will explore the process and stories behind these designers and their coffee table books. Register here: https://bit.ly/3qHpQZY
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Kneedler Fauchere, Suite B-600
Glass Blowing Studio Tour with Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert Live From Paris Join Kneedler Fauchère LIVE from Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert’s glass blowing studio in the heart of Paris. Elegant, sensual, often colorful, and always luminous, Jeremy’s creations combine tradition with modernity. Each piece is freehand blown, without a mold. There is nothing quite like watching Jeremy and his team at work. This is the next best thing to being in Paris! Please RSVP to RSVP@kneedlerfauchere.com.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Quintus, Suite B-519
RUBELLI Live from Venice Italy! On the 24th of March, RUBELLI celebrates the 1600th anniversary of the foundation of Venice presenting a special edition of “San Marco” - it’s pure silk iconic damask which has been part of the Rubelli collection for over 100 years, and which has decorated the most prestigious interiors worldwide. This is the opportunity for a journey which starts from Ca’ Pisani Rubelli in Venice to the weaving mill in Como, together with Nicolò Favaretto Rubelli. Nicolò will accompany the audience through: the history of silk in Venice, the experience of a five generation old company, the approach to a “contemporary Venetian glamour.” This event will include: A conversation in Venice at ca’ Pisani Rubelli: Nicolò Favaretto Rubelli and Filippo Silvestri, a tour of the Rubelli mill in Cucciago, and the art of weaving: Nicolò and Filippo with the velvet hand weaver Lorita, and the manager of the Rubelli mill. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to tour the world-famous Rubelli Mill and learn the history of one of the most historic textile patterns in our industry. Register here: https://info.luxesource.com/westweek2021 6 www.pacificdesigncenter.com
Kate Hume
Corey Damen Jenkins
Christopher Spitzmiller
Jackie Terrebonne
12:00 – 12:15PM PINDLER, SUITE B-433
Showroom Tour: a celebration of Fabrics Join Pindler for a 10-minute Showroom Tour and Product presentation with Pindler’s Showroom Manager, Guillermo Bass. He will share the ins and outs of the showroom, all our Performance Fabric options and the benefits of working with Pindler, a California based company. Please RSVP to PR@Pindlercorp.com
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Baker Showroom Tour, Suite B525
Heritage Furniture Brands Baker and McGuire Unveil Dynamic New Collections Join Baker Interiors Group for an inside look into the latest introductions by Baker and McGuire, from the bold Baker Luxe collection to McGuire’s first collection with renowned designer, Kara Mann. Virtual viewers will discover an array of inspired furniture designs that tell distinct stories in materiality, style, and form, and honor each brand’s signature quality, craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic. Register here: https://bit.ly/38uEUUB
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
StyleRow: Understanding the Millenial Designer & their Digital-First Client In the age of speed of information, digital readiness in business takes on a whole new meaning. But how did we get here? More importantly, where are we going now that the workplace and pace of work has changed? Join Erinn Valencich, CEO of StyleRow, founder of Erinn V Design Group and ERINN V. furniture as she discusses how businesses can be more effective and profitable, especially when targeting the millennial mindset. The ability to operate your business digitally at a high-level is vital in today’s environment. StyleRow’s work flow tools are the answer for designers by offering more control, more easily over the multi-faceted design process. Powerful sourcing tools, client sharing, presentations, and one-click approvals make getting more product in front of clients and into projects a breeze. Now is the time to harness the full potential of your business. StyleRow is empowering designers and brands to dramatically impact their bottom line in 2021 All attendees will be entered in a raffle! - The prize ‘A Month of Inspiration’ course and a one-on-one coaching session with Ginna Christensen, Leadership and Business Coach, and founder of GC Collaborative. Register here: https://bit.ly/2OOc76A
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
The Soul of Design: Finding Healing Through Color & Pattern The pandemic has shined a light on the importance of mental health and how much our home environments can impact it, even heal. During the last year, we have found that design can make clients feel good, even better. Join author of Ode to Color and product designer Lori Weitzner and interior designer Lisa Staprans for a compelling presentation that illustrates how understanding the neuroscience of design and color can help elevate mood, promote optimism and inspire creativity. Prior to the event we encourage all attendees to take Lori’s online Ode to Color quiz https://www.loriweitzner.com/odetocolor/ Register here: https://bit.ly/3qB6R3m
Lisa Staprans Lori Weitzner
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LIVE SHOWROOM EVENTS
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MARCH 25
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Scalamandre, Suite B-617
Virtual Line Showing from Scalamandré Scalamandré Senior Design Director, Sumitra Mattai, will present the latest fabric, trimming and wallcovering collections from Scalamandré. The Pacifica Fabric and Trim Collection is a stunning assortment inspired by the textile traditions of Indonesia and Japan. The Soiree Embellished Wallcoverings Collection offers a new take on luxury for the wall. This virtual line showing will highlight the details and inspiration behind these new designs - a rich and colorful journey sure to inspire. Register here: https://bit.ly/2On7nVx
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Kneedler Fauchère, Suite B-600
Studio Tour with Dougall Paulson Join Kneedler Fauchère LIVE for an intimate tour of Sean Dougall and Andrew Paulson’s studio, including an up-close look at their five looms. Dougall Paulson seeks beauty through new forms of weaving, furniture, lighting, and objects. Using narrative as the thread that binds ideas together, their unique take on visual storytelling is the starting point for the creation of objects that straddle fine and decorative arts. Meet the creators behind this new and exciting addition to Kneedler Fauchère. Please RSVP to RSVP@kneedlerfauchere.com
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thomas Lavin, Suite B-309/310
Global Optimism: Designing for The Future Join Fredericke Winkler, Design Director of Hodsoll McKenzie, and Thomas Lavin for a far-ranging chat about designing for different cultures, the inspired use of color, and transforming a legacy textile brand into a company focused on sustainability. Illustrated with imagery from the current 1851 collection with a peak at the Utopia line to come. Register here: https://bit.ly/3bAgfQr
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Celebrating
JEFF SAMPSON Please join us to celebrate the life of Jeff Sampson. Most recently the Vice President of Marketing at the Pacific Design Center, Jeff was a passionate fan of and advocate for design, travel, fashion, and the arts. He is dearly missed by all. Grab a glass of something cold and refreshing, and join us for a toast to Jeff and his wonderful life, as well as an announcement about how we will keep his memory alive in the years to come.
MARCH 25 3:00-4:00 PM Register here:
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PRE-PRODUCED
SHOWROOM EVENTS JANUS et Cie, SUITE B-193
Outdoor Dining: The New Cultural Experience
VIRTUAL SHOWROOM EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ON-DEMAND VIEWING MARCH 24-25 GO TO: bit.ly/WESTWEEK21
Given the necessity to take dining to the great outdoors, selecting a refined experience that involves all the senses is of more importance than ever. It takes a carefully curated dining ambiance, including safe and exceptional service and notable cuisine, to make an outdoor restaurant environment far more appealing, comfortable and inspiring. How much creativity will restaurateurs be drawing upon to engage and entertain in the future? Take a journey with moderator Janice O’Leary, Editor-in-Chief of the Robb Report, leading interior designer of hospitality design, Kay Lang, restaurateur Larry Nadeau of Stone Edge Farm, restaurant interior designer Alexis Readinger, and architect-turned-artist Sandra Vlock, to redefine luxurious and culturally inspiring outdoor dining experiences like never before.
Schumacher, Suite B-523
Ahead of the Curve Interior Designers David Netto and Brigette Romanek are the last word on style. Join Dara Caponigro, Schumacher’s Creative Director, as she dishes with them about what’s most important in design, what’s coming next and why her new magazine, Frederic, is a must-read.
Dara Caponigro
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David Netto
Brigette Romanek
Kay Lang
Larry Nadeau
Alexis Readinger
Sandra Vlock
Janice O’Leary
VONDOM, Suite B-114
The Dream Home of Tomorrow: Visionary Multifamily Housing in LA Los Angeles is home to some of the most iconic residential architecture in the world. From Spanish Revival homes to the case study program and the freeform works of John Lautner or Frank Gehry, LA, without question, has it all. Now Frances Anderton and panelists Lorcan O’Herlihy, Richard Loring and Justin Riegler talk about what is next for housing in LA. Speakers will look back at iconic residences such as the Stahl house, which truly was once the dream for modern living—and forward to new models for multifamily living. Join us for an important discussion on the LA living experience for tomorrow.
Thibaut, Suite B-684
Two New Collections on View Join Karin Klein, Thibaut territory sales representative, as she previews two new collections with natural influence. Sierra, a collection of wovens that blend modern mountain lifestyle with worry-free Inside Out Performance Fabrics®. With nubby Karin Klein wool styles, soft chenilles and a faux leather, these fabrics add a sophisticated touch to lakeside lodges and tucked-away chalets. Then be surrounded by the beauty of nature with Natural Resource Volume 3, a collection of specialty wallcoverings made of natural materials that are exceptionally unique and tactile.
Frances Anderton
11 Ravens, Suite B-117
Transformational Design for Entertaining Richard Loring
Lorcan O’Herlihy
Justin Riegler
Fabricut, Suite B-639
Unexpected Outcomes
Join S.Harris Creative Director, Jodi Finer and Shakoor Interiors Principal, Erin Shakoor as they talk about unexpected outcomes and the art of using materials that don’t, at first glance, appear to work together but somehow create interior magic.
CinemaTech, Suite M26
Jodi Finer
11 Ravens, specializing in custom game tables, furniture, and more, presents the perfect entertainment experience. View a unique transformation of their most sought-after Stealth Table, a smart convertible furnishing that evolves from billiards to ping pong to dining with a simple switch. Explore 11Ravens high customization capabilities and luxury California made designs. In addition, visit the showroom by appointment from March 22-26 for a tequila and chocolate tasting. Appointments at https://calendly.com/11ravens.
Osborne & Little, Suite B-643 Erin Shakoor
CEU Presentation: Home Theatres & Beyond Join CinemaTech for a general CEU class covering acoustical treatments, sound isolation and designing a home theater. In this course you will learn: What acoustical treatments are and why they are a must-have in high-end theater rooms, current theater trends, what sound isolation is and when it is needed for a home theater, room sizing and why it matters along with proper spacing of seating and sizing of room for ideal performance.
Explore Designers Guild Designers Guild’s Minakari fabric and wallpaper collections are inspired by the spirit of Indian decorative arts. Dazzling colors of cobalt, emerald, ruby and sapphire are tempered with softer, neutral shades of cinnamon, rosewood and dove grey while designs range from expansive inky renderings of exotic blooms and foliage to stylized and embellished ribbon stripes and more graphic shapes. View the collections virtually as they pair beautifully with three new plain/textured Designer Guild Essentials fabric collections. WESTWEEK • MARCH 2021
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The Latest Collection from William Yeoward
THE WEST COAST DESTINATION FOR GLOBAL DESIGN
William Yeoward was an avid collector. He collected things that amused, intrigued or inspired him. A lifetime of collecting, whether a scrap of antique fabric, a piece of Georgian glass, a dilapidated chair for its shape, form and detail or vintage pieces from a flea market for their patterns and colors, have left us with a rich archive to draw upon. The result is the new Palenque collection of beautiful, printed patterns, rich artisan embroideries, woven stripes and geometrics. View the collection virtually and see for yourself!
Mimi London, Suite B-396
Virtual Tour
The Mimi London philosophy has, and continues to be, to create, curate and offer some of the most unique and beautiful collections in the design industry. Style, form, beauty and comfort join our founding mission of responsibly sourcing our materials and methods to protect our environment and planet. Their focus is on organicallyinspired luxury - in their own collection and of those artisans that they represent. Bespoke, made-to-order products, all with a soulful touch, paired with highly-personalized service are the hallmarks of the company. Take a few minutes and tour our showroom – we hope to see you soon!
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Holly Hunt, Suite B-377/B-619
On Being Fearless: A Conversation with Exceptional Women in Design Holly Hunt hosts design-world entrepreneurs Joan Behnke, Brigette Romanek, and Lori Weitzner in a virtual roundtable with design journalist Margaret Russell to discuss the creativity, business savvy, grit, determination—and joy—that drives their success.
Joan Behnke
Holly Hunt
Brigette Romanek
Holland & Sherry | Suite B-305
The Secret Life of Color: Understanding the Transformational Power of Color Join Gillian Rose and David Dalton in the Ultimate Color Conversation. Color is a phenomenon! Our responses to color vibrations are both universal and personal to each of us. We are all longing for tranquility and excitement – and perhaps not in that order. Any journey or experience is possible, solely by understanding how and why color makes you feel. Let’s Color!
David Dalton
Gillian Rose
Margaret Russell
Lori Weitzner
Scott Group Studio, Suite B-613
CEU Presentation: Designing a Custom Rug with Jennifer Kirchgessner As more and more of our world becomes automated, digital and mass produced, people’s lust and appreciation for the exclusivity and self-expression of custom design is surging. Designing a Custom Rug, provides an in-depth exploration about the craftsmanship and care using only high-quality, sustainable materials—something to be valued for decades. Furthermore you will gain a deeper appreciation for the advantages of custom rug design, understand how a custom rug design actually goes into production, and how to productively navigate the custom rug design process so you can become confident in your availability to incorporate these custom works of arts into your future projects. Jennifer Kirchgessner
Silver Linings: Pivot to Video WILD ON DESIGN! Webcast Series Out of necessity comes great creativity and staying connected to your industry clients. Video is king as far as content goes... It’s the best way to promote and share your story or brand. Women in luxury Design founder, Jennifer Convy, sits down with industry leader Meghan Reilly, founder of WestEdge Design Fair as she discusses her newest video venture with an added layer you’ll want to hear about.
Jennifer Convy
Meghan Reilly
Jasper Showroom, Suite B-542
New at Jasper
The Jasper Showroom will be highlighting a few of your favorite vendors you have come to know and love as well as shining the spotlight on a few new vendors recently added to our lineup. Hartmann & Forbes will be launching new window and wallcoverings for Spring from Michael S. Smith. Keith Fritz will be teaching a quick class on how to specify the perfect dining table and will also be highlighting his specialized finishes. David Copello, new to the Jasper showroom, will be giving an exclusive tour of his San Francisco Guild. Sanderson Design Group will be giving a presentation on Palladio for Zoffany. LA locals, Schuyler Samperton and Aesthetic Décor, will be talking to us about their lines designed and produced right here in Los Angeles.
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SHOWROOM NEWS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM
OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH KOHRO TEXTILES
PINDLER Suite B-433 • 310.289.0200 www.pindler.com
QUINTUS Suite B-519 • 323.634.192 www.quintushome.com
Visit Pindler showroom on the 4th floor when you are in the building next! Pindler has a huge array of new fabrics and trims on display. The showroom was designed to facilitate a user-friendly fabric shopping experience with the easy-to-use self-service memo program. Additionally, the showroom includes a large work area for designers to spread out and collaborate with their clients. Hope to see you soon!
Quintus is honored to announce our new partnership with Kohro Textiles. Kohro collections leverage their Italian cultural heritage—combining nature, art, design, craftsmanship and technology. Their advanced looms weave all double-width fabrics; making Kohro the only collection that is only double-width. This makes Kohro perfect for drapery, bedding, wall upholstery, upholstery and other textile uses.
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THE HOUSE OF LE MANACH
FORTRESS THEATER SEATING
KNEEDLER FAUCHERE Suite B-600 • 310.855.1313 www.kneedlerfauchere.com
MIMI LONDON Suite B-396 • 310.855.2567 www.mimilondon.com
The House of Le Manach is the very essence of French style, a subtle mix of French tradition and exoticism. Originally founded in 1829, the brand takes inspiration from the silks of the Far East and Central Asia, but also from the Art Deco period and ethnic motifs. Managed by the same family for five generations, the House of Pierre Frey acquired the heritage collection, lovingly bringing it back to life in textiles, wallcoverings and rugs. Kneedler Fauchère proudly invites you to experience the magic of Le Manach, now available in its Los Angeles showroom.
Mimi London’s expanded Fortress Theater Seating boutique features the industry’s best, locally made, custom Media Room seating. With over 14 models displayed within our own “screening room”, it offers designers and their clients the perfect environment to pick and choose from a wide variety of shapes, sizes and wonderful accessories. We offer the finest of custom home theatre seating at your fingertips. Come kick back and grab the remote!
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INTRODUCING KGBL DAVID SUTHERLAND Suite B-182 • 310.360.1777 www.davidsutherland.com
VISIT DEDON DEDON Suite B-188 • 310.388.4721 www.dedon.de
David Sutherland Showroom is proud to represent KGBL, a Brooklyn-based furniture company that is unapologetically modern, delivering craftsmanship and impeccable design.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW ASSOCIATES THIBAUT Suite B-684 • 310.652.0425 www.thibautdesign.com DEDON was founded on innovation, beginning with its groundbreaking fiber, luxurious yet weatherproof. What followed was a revolution in outdoor living. DEDON engaged world-renowned designers. Built zero waste furniture production facilities in Cebu, Philippines. Created icons of modern design. Added new materials to the mix. Garnered the most prestigious awards. And extended its reach to more than 100 countries. The point was never to meet the old standards—it was to create new ones. 30 years and more than 800 employees later, not much has changed. DEDON is a company of innovators and trend-setters, passionate about good design and curious by nature. The journey of exploration and discovery never ends.
Thibaut proudly introduces a new Showroom Manager, Annie Soga, and Showroom Sales Assistant, Philip Paul, who are available to help with all design needs. Shop the newest wallcoverings, prints, performance fabrics—and don’t miss the self-serve sample wall featuring Thibaut Tapes & Trims. The showroom provides one-stop shopping for any style interior and is a must-visit hub for creative activity and project development. Annie Soga: annie.soga@thibautdesign.com Philip Paul: philip.paul@thibautdesign.com 16 www.pacificdesigncenter.com
PRODUCT NEWS Scalamandré, Suite B-617 Scalamandré proudly presents The Soirée Collection, an exclusive assortment of embellished wallcoverings. Like any memorable soirée, the group is full of unique characters. Catwalk Embellished Grasscloth and Valentina Embellished Sisal feature a stunning combination of laborious hand beading and machine embroidery. Katsura Embroidered Toile reimagines an archival Scalamandré print as a distinctive embroidery. Techniques typically used in fabric take on a new dimension when applied to textured grasscloth. Visit www.scalamandre.com for more information.
Quintus, Suite B-519 Quintus is pleased to announce the new Ovalo Chain by Boyd Lighting. Square tubes of hand-finished brass form obround loops, connected in a chain-link which illuminates from within satin white diffusers. A thin profile brings airiness to this elegant design. Made-to-order by hand in Colorado.
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PRODUCT NEWS MIMI London, Suite B-396 Mimi London is pleased to introduce our “Ella” Chaise. Fabricated locally by our in-house artisans of reclaimed spruce, it’s at once both organic and sleek. Clean lines and comfort define this versatile design. Featured here in an Isabela Rose cobalt mohair, the chaise is completely customizable in any finish, size or fabric of your choice. We welcome you to see what else is new in our flagship showroom.
Thomas Lavin, Suite B-309/310 Thomas Lavin welcomes the boutique design studio Aux Abris, purveyor of fine wallcoverings with distinctive surfaces that push the boundaries of texture and color. The company prints on metallic grasscloth wallpaper, silk wallpaper, and Japanese woven wallpaper, as well as other innovative grounds. The singular collection of patterns and murals are often inspired by early twentieth century art movements like the Bauhaus, French Modernism or Art Nouveau. Shown here: the Garden of Eden mural.
11 Ravens, Suite B-117 11 Ravens, the latest addition to the PDC showrooms, brings the new Theseus table with curved acrylic base. The Theseus can be made for air hockey, billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard, poker, dining and more. The transparent acrylic adds a spaciousness to the design as well as a contemporary element. Customize this table and all of our collections with our hundreds of finish options. All designs are made to order locally in Los Angeles.
Pindler, Suite B-433 The New Exclusive Bold Designs groupings include beautiful fabrics designed to pair together to add a bold and beautiful touch to any setting. Though these fabrics feature traditional designs, the use of bold, bright colors makes them feel sophisticated and fresh.
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PRODUCT NEWS Thibaut, Suite B-684 Thibaut introduces Sierra, a collection of modern woven designs that blend luxury with worry-free Inside Out Performance Fabrics®. With nubby wool styles, soft chenilles and a faux leather, these fabrics add that sophisticated touch to lakeside lodges, tucked-away chalets—or wherever one’s retreat might be. Be surrounded by the beauty of nature with Natural Resource Volume 3, Thibaut’s newest collection of specialty wallcoverings, made of natural materials that are exceptionally unique and tactile.
David Sutherland, Suite B-182 Perennials Fabrics and Rugs is thrilled to present the Villa del Sol collection for Spring 2021. Bringing resort-living into the home, Villa del Sol is filled with breezy prints and serene hues. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, Villa del Sol textiles invite clients to live fearlessly with stain, mildew, and UV resistant fibers.
Scott Group Studio, Suite B-613 Creative. Custom. Cool. There’s something compelling about being unrestricted by boundaries ---like the gratification of coloring outside the lines, or the efficacy of thinking outside the box. The Boundless collection allows you to imagine endless possibilities when it comes customizing any shape or size you want it to be. To view the full collection, visit our showroom or www.scottgroupstudio.com/ boundless-collection.
Osborne & Little, Suite B-643 Osborne & Little’s new Kanoko Fabrics and Wallpapers pay homage to the Japanese culture of craftsmanship, time-honored techniques and the beauty of natural materials.
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PRODUCT NEWS Samuel & Sons, Suite B-609 Oceania is a collection of dimensional embroidered linen borders inspired by the tranquility of the Pacific Ocean. The patterns in this lifestyle collection of passementerie are graphic in their rendering and come from studying sea life around the Hawaiian Islands. Oceania’s color stories capture the warm white sands, vivid corals, and clear blue waters of the Pacific. The Oceania collection is composed of six distinct patterns which differ in scale and color sensibility.
Arte, Suite B-684 Icons by Arte reinterprets traditional interior design elements such as shagreen leather, boucle fabric, metal accents and rattan, as fresh inspiration for wallcoverings. Versatile materials and carefully considered scale and pattern infuse these classic motifs with a modern spirit. Featuring a warm mix of materials, lush finishes and luxurious surface dimension, Icons brings a timeless look to any design scheme. Available in 7 patterns and 45 colorways.
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Armani Casa, Suite G-196 PRETTY Dormeuse: Dedicated to cinema actresses from the Twenties and the Thirties, this new dormeuse called Pretty was conceived as a hero piece to be placed centrally in a room, thanks to its curved lines that can be admired from all perspectives; the rounded shapes, emphasized by the platinum-lacquered base, are made lighter by the wide empty space below the seat. The off-centered backrest – available both in right and left option – makes this charming piece of furniture suitable for being used also as a small sofa. Available in all Armani/Casa fabrics and Soft Touch Leathers in collection; covers are not removable.
Kravet Inc., Suite B-690 Kravet introduces its first collection with artist and interior designer Barry Lantz of Lantz Collective. Inspired by the loose hand of an artist’s brushstroke, Canvas to Cloth is an on-trend collection of prints and complementary solid wovens to suit a myriad of casually elegant interiors. A selection of 21 pieces of framed artwork by Lantz exhibiting his true expression of color and texture, are also available for purchase from CuratedKravet.
PRODUCT NEWS Baker, Suite B-525 Introducing the Baker Luxe Collection. The Luxe Collection for Baker is an authentic, fashion-forward assortment imbued with an eclectic mix of 1970s modern. Infused with unique jewelry-like silhouettes and informed by an era of icons such as Yves Saint Laurent, Halston and Warhol, the collection represents a ready-to-wear approach to attainable luxury. Bold sculptural profiles pair effortlessly with modern forms, incorporating semi-precious materials that showcase Baker’s attention to detail. The Baker Luxe Collection captures the essence of today’s trend-savvy lifestyles.
Michael Taylor, Suite B-504 Michael Taylor Designs Inc. is proud to announce the representation of RENG Lighting at the Los Angeles showroom. RENG Lighting was created to bring craft and the story of making back into the lighting world. RENG positions itself a world away from mass production and impersonal industrial management. The brand seeks to celebrate the authentic, the imperfect and all the attributes of artisanal hand production. Stop by the showroom to view the RENG Lighting collection.
DEDON, Suite B-188
Fabricut, Suite B-639
With KIDA, Stephen Burks has designed a hanging lounge chair as delightful to look at as to use. The first collection to be wrapped rather than woven in 834 meters of DEDON special Fiber Touch it features a cradle-like organic form that’s open, airy, light and inviting. Once inside, users can luxuriate in KIDA’s comfy cushion, which covers the entire seating area, and feel, in Burks’ own words, “as free as the breeze” when swinging.
New Italian Leather from Fabricut! Introducing Fabricut’s newest addition, Italian leather. With a wide variety of high-quality leathers and a simple and straightforward buying process, Fabricut makes it easy to find the perfect shade and finish for your design. Experience our expansive range of Italian leather in the Fabricut showroom! Visit www.fabricut.com/leather.
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PRODUCT NEWS d’Escoto West, Inc., Suite B-M34
Janus et Cie, Suite B-146
d’Escoto West, Inc. was established in 1995 (California License No. 706408) with a commitment to provide quality tenant improvements on time and at a fair price. Operating from their centrally located office at the Pacific Design Center, d’Escoto West, Inc. is able to provide clients with the best products available for office and retail spaces of the 21st Century.
JANUS et Cie introduces the unique Chopstix collection, designed by prolific architect and designer Paola Navone. Balancing Navone’s signature avantgarde vision and effortless Italian style, the collection mixes color, texture, and materials to create a unified yet adventurous look. The handwoven olefin rope armchair and side chair offer a tactile, enveloping seat and come in three colors: Aubergine, Peacock, and Pepper. The unusual and arresting configuration of legs of the two tables inspires the Chopstix collection’s name.
Martin Patrick Evan, Ltd., Suite B-457
Holly Hunt, Suite B-377/B-619
Soft, textural, and luxurious are words that come to mind with Martin Patrick Evan, Ltd.’s new Paradise Collection of hand-knotted designs. Loop and cut pile techniques used by MPE’s skilled artisanal weavers in Nepal achieve unique designs and characteristics. Available in a variety of refined fibers and knot-counts, these beauties are available in any custom sizes, shapes, and coloration. Pictured: Roaming Design
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Precious Metals is a capsule collection of textiles, leather, and rugs inspired by the spirit, heritage, and exceptional craftsmanship of the world’s most renowned jewelers: modern interpretations of timeless techniques and designs that exemplify effortless luxury. Offering a host of performance options, and a multi-faceted palette that’s the hallmark of our collections, Precious Metals is designed to inspire. Explore the new collection at www.hollyhunt.com.
PRODUCT NEWS DEDON, Suite B-188
Kneedler Fauchère, Suite B-600
DALA takes inspiration from the artisanship and improvised seating arrangements of the developing world. Surface and structure merge in this versatile collection by Stephen Burks, each piece starting as a powder-coated frame of aluminum mesh through which DEDON´s master weavers thread colorful strands of our revolutionary fiber.
Clarence House is recognized for its distinctive point of view, pure color and paramount textiles with Kazumi Yoshida’s sophisticated, enchanting artwork as the cornerstone of the brand. In their latest collection of artful Kazumi Yoshida designs, re-imagined iconic patterns and modernized archival fabrics, pivotal patterns are creatively balanced with a selection of complementary textiles. Kneedler Fauchère invites you to immerse yourself in the allure of Clarence House Spring 2021.
Cooper Pacific Kitchens, Suite G-273
Summit Furniture, Suite B-135
La Cornue ranges have always represented a celebration of all that is glorious about France and the French culinary tradition. They exhibit timeless style and summon an expression of truly refined taste. La Cornue ranges are as unique as each owner, and therefore, we believe, something quite extraordinary. Cooper Pacific Kitchens is the preeminent source throughout North America for La Cornue. We provide highly customized solutions for your project whether it be custom colors and metals, or an entire integrated solution including matching storage cabinets in La Cornue style. Our experience with the brand comes from 30 years of installing this exquisite product in the finest estate homes throughout North America.
Introducing the latest addition to the Arc Collection, a large rectangular dining table which seats 10-12 people. The Arc Collection is a collaboration between Summit and Winch Design, one of the most renowned superyacht designers in the world. Inspired by the sea and nature, the top of the dining table has an intricate, asymmetrical design which reflects the shape of leaves. Like all Summit furniture, it is made from the highest quality sustainably grown teak.
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