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This issue of Cultured Lifestyle takes you on a delightful go-round of the industry today. After all, we’ll be driving with Geoffrey Bradfield and Roric Tobin, two renowned, high-end interior designers...refined, luxurious and exquisite in style. And when they come to town, they come to work their creations. Tim Clarke, Interior Designer from Santa Monica, California, is well known for creating sophisticated, unique spaces inspired by modern classicism. In this issue, Dunagan Diverio Design Group’s project was originally a fivebedroom layout that was reconstructed into a three-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath unit, a home office, an open living room, kitchen, and dining room. And Interior Designer, Linda London, LTD., impresses on us the concept that ‘closet interiors’ are designed to provide a lovely, living backdrop for your wardrobe as well as filling the extraordinary need for today’s lifestyle. Not to be left out, each month L’OBJET shows the world's new products from the industry's smartest, talented companies and artisans. Cultured Lifestyle features interiors and products that are at once modern and timelessly elegant. Have fun with this issue and we'll see you on the Internet. James Barra

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Fashion and Versailles By Laurence Benaïm

Sketch by Christian Lacroix, c.1990

THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES—a hub of power and seduction, and the most legendary Sartorial style at Versailles remains a vast royal residence of all—is undisputedly the source of inspiration for fashion designers, birthplace of fashion, for both men and photographers, interior decorators and film women. The world’s first dress codes were directors today. From haute couture’s Sun established at Versailles under Louis XIV. King, Karl Lagerfeld, to cinema princess, Ent wined with the whims and humors Sofia Coppela, to the golden hues of of queens and royal mistresses — from Dior’s perfume campaigns, Versailles takes Madame de Montespan’s innocent dress center stage. A rich selection of images that was adept at concealing pregnancies, from historical documents, fashion house to Marie Antoinette’s extravagant wigs, to archives, and the latest runway shows bejeweled courtesan slippers—the world’s and fashion exhibitions accompany an enlightened text from esteemed st yle eyes stayed riveted on fashion trends as authority, Laurence Benaïm. they evolved at the French château. 16

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Gleb Derujinsky A delicate confection of pale gray lace and pale pink roses cascading from waistto floor, by Pierre Balmain, 1953.

Detail from Marie Antoinette’s Belvedere Pavilion at Versailles. Built between 1778 and 1781, the Belvedere Pavilion was a music room by the queen—accordingly its decorations were “the height of perfection, taste, and craftsmanship.”

FASHION AND VERSAILLES illustrates how the spirit of Versailles continues to thrive in contemporary fashion inspiring passions and vocations in a new generation. “Versailles is where fashion finds new beginnings, always, etched as it is in the footsteps of the lovely ghosts that kindle the dreams of couturiers,” says Catherine Pégard in her introduction. This stunning volume brings together a magical blend of cultural and social history and fashion at its best all set against the dramatic background of the most spectacular palace in the world. n FLAMMARION FLAMMARION.COM

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Eclipse Cocktail Table, inspired by watch movements, this dual-surface table reveals its construction through the elegant assembly of its joints and fastenings. The round, smoked-glass tops are placed in a fixed composition, overlapping at the inner edges. The frame is finished in a light bronze. Holly Hunt hollyhunt.com

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A casual look of Glyph Dream—charming and hand-screened—the wallcovering has the same attributes, woodcarving motif, as its dressier sibling. Crisp, clean, and dynamic—the perfect design for sun-filled rooms. modra 22

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Fin Cocktail Table, crafted of hand-forged metal with a floating beveled edge Carina granite top, on a metal base finished in Florid Gold. Chai Ming Studios chaimingstudios.com

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Faceted Lamp with Shade, 24K gold plate, hand repoussé. Copper base 11.5” diameter x 20” height. Robert Kuo robertkuo.com 24

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Limestone Horses, American, c. 1920. Originally gateposts installed at the entrance of a large equestrian farm and stables in Barrington, IL. Bearing all the hallmarks of famed Chicago sculptor, Laredo Taft. The large scale figures emerge from rusticated carved stone with baroque movement throughout. Architectural Artifacts architecturalartifacts.com CULTURED LIFESTYLE

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The Ada Sconce gets its inspiration from Charlotte Perriand’s archetypal CP-1. Solid sheet metal construction and modern LED technology make this update both classic and contemporary. Ada can be mounted either vertically or horizontally. Brendan Ravenhill Studio brendanravenhill.com 26 26

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Tobia Scarpa, Bastiano Settee

Lucia Mercer Tables, Calactta Natural (white) marble and Nero Marquina (black)

Knoll Home Design Shop, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, showcases Knoll designs available in the U.S. for the first time. To celebrate, Knoll introduced a new palette of fabrics and metallic finishes including rose gold, new marbles, rich upholsteries, cavallini hair hide leather and curly shearling.Â knoll.com CULTURED LIFESTYLE

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Hervé Van Der Straeten. Legends Pad Geneva, 2018. Clockwise,from upper left: LAMPE ELANCÉE, Black patina and bronze. White fabric lamp shade; LUSTRE GALATÉE, Edition of 60. Patinated bronze and alabaster; GUERIDON VOLUBILE. Burnt orange lacquered wood top, patinated bronze black, and gilded legs—available in stone. hervévanderstraeten 28

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Jiun Ho Textiles. Top, clockwise, Culpeo Amber. The yellow and charcoal texture inspired by the colored grasses. Named for the Andean fox, this hefty wool boucle has a luxe dimensional quality thanks to its ottoman weave structure and heavy yarns; Culpeo Volcano sports a color family of blue, red and volcano; Mirage Twilight, is hand dyed in Italy over lush chenille ground.

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PullCast, born from deeply digging into nature by a jeweler and a designer. Both adore collecting objects from outdoor experiences. By crossing the worlds of jewelry and new functional aesthetic design, shifts architectural and gifted artistic influences and expands styles of collectable sculptural hardware, spreading a sense of rarity grounded by venerable forms of craft. pullcraft CULTURED LIFESTYLE

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We all know how wonderful we feel when we are dressed to the nines; our homes should feel the same TEXT BY LINDA LONDON & DESIGNSENSE way. How we hope to appear to the world, how we “THE 2018 TREND IN LUXURY ORGANIZATION AND wish to present ourselves—our closets are vessels storage solutions parallels fashion trends; luxurious for these aspirations. Ultimately, there's a place in fabrics and lots of colors. Women’s silk shoe stuffers our wardrobes and our homes for pieces that are and custom handbag inserts in everything from silk to beautiful, functional, timeless and personal. Ultrasuede. Color is everywhere from custom hangers Fashion and interior design have a complex, to purple drawer dividers. And as in all 2018 interior symbiotic relationship. Both reflect the zeitgeist of designs the “shine” is back. Gold and silver, trims and the time during which they originated. Fashion is in a cabinets even ceilings—everyone wants to listen,” says constant state of flux; the ‘hobble skirts’ designed by Linda London. Paul Poiret at the turn of the century were usurped Styling your person and designing your home by the mini skirts popularized in 1960s London. Mini, really aren't so different in essence. Both are deeply midi and full-length hemlines (and every length personal, have creative and visual qualities, yet require in between) vacillate with the decades. Therefore, functionality. Comfort and individual taste matter closet rods must be adjustable and easily moved to as much as practicality; both are opportunities for accommodate changing fashions (and the cabinetry individual expression, and endless creativity. must be spacious enough to accommodate alterations).

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Likewise, space is priceless when it comes to shoes. In the words of Brian Atwood, ‘Life is short, your heels shouldn’t be.’ From the sky-high platform heels punctuating the lavish looks of the 70s, to Chanel’s translucent plastic thigh-grazing boots worn on the runway for their Spring/Summer collection of 2018, shoes are essential accessories. It is a travesty when your Louboutin's or Jimmy Choo’s are relegated to the floor of your closet. Shoe shelves now hold a prominent position— present your stilettos, espadrilles, pumps and heels in stunning, full-height glass and mirror cabinets with great lighting. Creating elegance, style, grace, and taste is our ultimate goal. Says London, "I design homes to place all possessions away in style."

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COMPOSITION IS KEY. Whether it is on a body or in a room, the shape, detail and size of things matters. For example, a petite person may feel like she can't pull off a floor length duster confidently because she feels like she's drowning in it. Similarly, a canopy bed in a tiny room just doesn't make sense, or a dressing room that is bigger than the bedroom. Not having enough space for a client’s entire inventory is often common at the outset, so you need to be creative and discuss hidden spaces with the architect and contractor. You need to find hidden space in walls—go high (ladders are quite stylish in today’s design world), go deep, go low. Perhaps eliminate an unnecessary door or window, a superfluous decorative display or collection, move assemblages around to find new space for shoes, handbags, accessories and clothing. For example, handbags are no longer mere utilitarian objects but style statements. We follow the lead of fashion icon Grace Kelly —a handbag is not to be thrown over your shoulder but draped on your arm, like a lady. Many evening bags are bejeweled and precious; they should be protected, preserved, covered in a drawer. Yet, presentation plays an enormous role in closet design today; therefore, closed glass and locked cabinets are the solution and a big change in design. With some handbags now up to 20" high and 18" deep closet shelving must be thought out; we must accommodate a coterie of accessories large and small. Finally, color is very important. The trend this year is far from scaled back; everyone from Tom Ford to Carolina Herrera seems to be saturated in color. NYFW was replete with brilliant hues with shades running the gamut from highlighter yellow to neon pink to atomic tangerine. Closet interiors are designed to provide a lovely backdrop for your wardrobe in all of its magnificent color, texture and splendor. For this neutrals work best. Today the backdrop of a closet is great wood tones, dark chocolates and pure whites. We tie it all together with fabulous lighting, mirrors and glass. Counters and surfaces are lighted as well. Lots of marble! In many ways, our closets and ours homes are a reflection of who we are. One of my favorite designers once said "I don't do fashion. I am fashion." Like identity and fashion, our closets and our personal style are inextricably entwined. n LINDA LONDON, LTD DESIGNSENSE,INC. DESIGNSENSEPR.COM

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Long beaches, warm winters, multicultural vibes and glorious Art Deco architecture. Miami Beach—an appeal that needs no justification—where a sophisticated side to the Magic City Is sprouting.

While it’s still possible to spend days on the beach, new establishments—many imported from cities known for their cosmopolitanism—are on the rise. There is the Miami Ballet at Arsht Center, the new Perez Art Museum, and the Miami Design District filled with acclaimed European designer shops. So it is logical cosmopolitans migrate to Miami Beach for a second home or to live a relaxed lifestyle.

This New York couple relocated for all of the above reasons, including a desire to be near their family. They purchased a 4,000 square-foot penthouse on Collins Avenue, equipped with awe-inspiring 270-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. This tropical home had to be comforting and relaxing; to create this sumptuous environment the Dunagan Diverio Design Group was asked to create a ‘tropical modern’ style with a genuine respect for the more traditional and antique pieces. Entering the penthouse from the elevator, you are greeted by a large-scale, pop art triptych portrait by Deborah Krass, featuring the wife projecting a Jerome Robinson-esque pose. Dunagan and Diverio utilized the long-paneled hallway wall to show the couple’s art in a gallery-inspired arrangement illuminated by recessed architectural lighting.

“The clients had a vision of a condo that looked like a highend hotel but felt like a home,” says Dunagan. Features like the rectangle dark oak paneled walls provide movement within the unit, merging city-life with a tropical, relaxed attitude. To maximize the penthouse’s potential, Dunagan and Diverio started with a gut renovation. They replaced the walls 42

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surrounding the master suite and home office with glass, resulting in a floating complement to the breezy environment of Miami’s coast. The removal of the installed walls allowed an abundance of light which suited the atmosphere of a tropical home. “With a hallway spanning the entire home, it created a long, dark corridor and felt disconnected,” says Dunagan. “It was cold and flashy with no flow.” Once the walls were demolished the client “was blown away by the amount of natural light.” The original five-bedroom layout was reconstructed into a three-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath unit, a home office and an open living room, kitchen, and dining room. The private bedrooms are located on one side of the home; on the other, an open plan with glass walls perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Dunagan explains they furnished the living room with modern pieces which “easily integrated with the owners’ antiques.” The living room consists of customized oak colored wood floors which even out the darker millwork of the walls. This is complemented by a tencel rug in a neutral color. There is also a white leather sectional sofa providing a “modern flair,” paired with antique French-period linen upholstered chairs. Dunagan and Diverio emphasized a sense of relaxation by tying into the aesthetic appeal of Miami Beach while preserving the couple’s collection of pre-loved items. For example, the dining table from their New York home was stripped and reworked to merge with the tropical scene of their home. The table is crowned by a celestial chandelier designed by Marcel Wanders. The delicacy of this piece adds a touch of elegance to the whimsical atmosphere that undulates throughout the home.

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“The kitchen takes on a cube-like element,” Dunagan says. “The wood panels open up for storage and hide utilities and electrical panels.” When approaching the living room and kitchen area, sliding glass doors framed in dark steel reveal the home office. The office consists of floor-to-ceiling windows to expose the white sandy shore merging into clear waters of perfect aqua and teal hues. With this design, Dunagan and Diverio created a glass-cube-in-thesky effect. On the glass wall facing the desk in the home office hangs a photograph of a framed window, taken by Isaac Julien. The photo serves as an artistic representation of the real-life scenery and complements the room’s design. Additionally, the office consists of an area rug with a dark border, which emphasizes the modernization of the room with sharp lines. Dunagan and Diverio add softness and playfulness to the office by including antique French chairs, contrasting with the rest of the rooms a asymmetrical design with gray velvet upholstery around the arms. “They are so specific and fun,” says Dunagan.

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The design team continued th another glass wall dividing t within the master suite. “Ever says Dunagan. The glass pro creating an illusion of more light to flood in through th The blend of the modern dé antique pieces is applied in pair of Pai low-slung, upholst complement the bedroom’s o

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The master suite leads to his and her closets, wh ich p rese nte d a co nf lict ; th ey we re challenged to create a space for the television which wouldn’ t obstruct the view. As a result, they installed a recessed screen to be used with an adjustable high definition projector, provided by Marc Lewin of Visual Acoustics. The enjoyment derived from their new home can b est b e su m m e d u p an d exp ressed by this gratitude—“every day when I wake up, I can’ t believe I live here.” n

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Very few people get the chance to ask the question: what thought process goes into a ground-up project. Perhaps better answered by clients—but what if grounds and fences could talk—I imagine they would liken the experience to a long distance romance.

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I liken it to buying your first Lamborghini. Putting all your faith in just that one mechanic/ engineer, as he assembles each Lamborghini engine by hand. Each mould is used once and destroyed. Every aspect of the entire project is worked and decided on closely with the client. Choosing an architect and a designer is just that process: where best suited transformative thinkers handle projects from start to finish, where the clients feel safe and are thrilled at its completion. For this endeavor, Erik Evens of Evens Architects was chosen. Evens says, their original design philosophy is a deep, meaningful connection between the home and the land. “Southern California is blessed with a nurturing environment that provides extraordinary opportunities for true indoor-outdoor living. The homes we design fulfill that promise with beauty and joy.” Part II—the interior designer. Tim Clarke is an interior designer based in Santa Monica, California. He established Tim Clarke Design in 1996, which now shares its home with Tower 20, his home furnishings boutique that offers Clarke’s casually elegant style to the public. CULTURED LIFESTYLE

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Even's appreciation of traditional architecture was nurtured during extensive travels throughout the United States and Europe. He joined KAA Design in 1998 and became a partner in the firm in 2005, overseeing a broad range of custom residential, commercial and institutional projects. In 2013, he established an independent design studio operating under the aegis of KAA and focused exclusively on traditional residential design. To gain some perspective on design philosophy a 2016 interview makes his point: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see the modern as addressing the current affairs in human life. We're surrounded by new technologies, new social structures, new fashions, the current zeitgeist.â&#x20AC;?

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“It really talks about how we're different than the generations that preceded us," says Evens. "On the other hand, the classical, I think, focuses on the eternal, on the constant human nature that we all share, on things that endure, how we are the same as our ancestors. I think in all human endeavors, and certainly when we're designing things for human beings, we need to carefully balance both modernity and the classical. I think we need to develop a point of view that says something thoughtful about that balance.” n INTERIOR DESIGN: TIM CLARKE ARCHITECT: ERIK EVENS

CL RESOURCES LIVING ROOM: Chairs are Tim Clarke design, custom line.Solid walnut frame with a woven Kravet back fabric. Seat and back are Romo linen stripe fabric. Sofa is custom sofa, Tim Clarke design. Walnut base. Castel Linen fabric. cravet.com, Castel.com. Artwork is from the clients collection. Rug is antique wool rug from Mansour Modern. DINING ROOM: Rug is antique wool rug from Mansour.com. Chairs are Tim Clarke design, custom dining chairs. Solid walnut frame, white leather back and seat, polished nickel nail head. The dining table is collaboration between Tim Clark and Elizabeth Paige Smith. Custom made polished resin top table with a brush steel custom base. EPSDESIGN. COM. The wooden fixture is Michael Wilson tsunami credenza JFCHAN.COM. ENTRANCE: Artwork and furniture from clients collection. Light fixture from SatoriDesign.net. Custom Cazan Pendent. Pale Bamboo root paper with a brushed steel canopy. BREAKFAST AREA: Chairs are Palecek Rattan Armchair. Breakfast table is a

Liveedge walnut custom table, with a custom peuter steel base. Samuel Moyer Furniture – designer for the breakfast table. Custom built in banquet in kravet vinyl fabric. Window coverings are custom roman shades, white linen fabric. FAMILY ROOM: Custom Tim Clarke Design sectional sofa, made in a corragio linen fabric. Holly Hunt leather. Coffee table Tim Clarke design custom in solid walnut, white marble inset top. Rug is a custom wool stripe rug by Decorative Carpets. STAIRWAY: Custom Stair runner, wool carpet by Decorative Carpets. Artwork is client collecton. RETREAT: The day beds are Isola lounge by Vioski, Castel natural linen fabric. Light fixtures, above bookshelf are Palmer Hargrave sconces, peuter bronze finish with linen shade BEDROOM: Bedding Is John Robshaw bedding. Veranda: Sofas are Sutherland Peninsula collection, two seater sofa and the lounge chairs are peninsula collection. Light fixture, Teka lighting large beacon stemmount pendant.

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MAGNIFICENT IN BOTH SCALE AND LOCATION, this apartment occupies an entire floor in the tower of the Sherry Netherland Hotel and offers extraordinary views of the city from virtually every room. The serious collector who lives here has made 20th century masters the focal point, including Avery, Leger, Bourgeois, Dubuffet, Survage, Diebenkorn, Calder, Metzinger, Moore and Archipenko. Geoffrey Bradfield skillfully played down his design in this apartment, yielding a quiet sophistication that complements the remarkable collection. In so doing, Bradfield has allowed the exuberance of the art its full voice.

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This apartment was once the home of the legendary Claire Boothe Luce during the period when she was the American Ambassador to Italy. The client, however, did not require the vast proportions of the voluminous ballroom. The designers converted this sixty-foot space into two rooms, utilizing approximately two-thirds for the space for the living room and devoting the remaining one-third to the library. The living room walls are papered in an ivory-striae silk. A bold custom designed rug by Bradfield in shades of grey on an ivory field ground the space. The company has a fondness for texture contrasts, rich exotic woods, burnished metal and lush textiles. They exploit these contrasts as a foil, highlighting the elements of 96

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fine design from many centuries. The library is warm and intimate, paneled in oak veneer. A pair of custom designed bronze wall sconces display Ming roof tiles. A scarab vase by Lalique, a Ruhlmann supper table, a set of Russian chairs and a complementing custom carpet complete the picture. In the master bedroom, the walls are upholstered in an ivory woven suede. The bed throw and draperies are in a rose motif quilted silk. Of particular interest in the room is a signed, gilded writing table by Rateau, a pair of 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crystal sconces by Baccarat, formerly in the collection of Cole Porter, and a fine oil painting by Marie Laurencin.n CULTURED LIFESTYLE

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Beautiful Rug. Beautiful Story. Like thousands of girls in Afghanistan, six-yearold Sharafat seemed destined to weave alongside her mother, never opening a book or stepping inside a classroom.

Then in 2012, GoodWeave established a preschool in her village, known as the “Burgh of the Weavers.” Sharafat was one of the first enrolled. Two years later, she is a happy second grader with a fondness for poetry. Meanwhile, her mother Kamela has earned more income because she no longer has to choose between spending time at the loom or caring for her girls. GoodWeave certifies rugs as child-labor-free.

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