CELEBRATE 2012 by Gabbie Bautista

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CELEBRATE 2012 SPONSORS LIST GOLD PATRON HBO Los Angeles Art Collective Mohawk Group Richard Frinier Collection Room & Board SILVER PATRON All Coast Construction Bentley Prince Street Dwell Latitude 33 Olson Visual BRONZE PATRON Billy Lehman & Dana Goodyear CF Stinson City National Bank Davidson Painting Designguide.com Edward Cella Art + Architecture Escalante Architects Fentress Architects Gensler Hathaway Dinwiddie J.H. Minassian Matt Construction Michael P. Johnson Fine Woods Sherri Crichton SILESTONE by Cosentino SPECIAL PATRON Boffi James Perse Furniture Collection Sideshow Collectibles IN-KIND PATRON Bang & Olufsen Pasadena Izze Pama Liquer Room & Board NATIONAL MEDIA PARTNER Dwell REGIONAL MEDIA PARTNER Angeleno MEDIA PARTNER Architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newspaper REGIONAL RADIO SPONSOR KCRW RUNWAY HAIR STYLIST Number Four High Performance Hair Care Sean James for Fred Segal Salon RUNWAY MAKEUP ARTIST Camille Clark Aim Artists PHOTOGRAPHER Harry von Gorkum 3D ARCHITECTURAL VIDEO MAPPING Eder Cetina & Victor Solomon of LAAC

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porcelain

value: $175

JONATHAN ADLER CHARADE DRAPE BOX E a c h d e t a i l i s p a i n st a k i n g ly h a n d - c a r ve d , t h e n c a s t i n t h e h i g h e st q u a l i t y m a t t e p o rce l a i n .

I c o n i c p o t t e r, d e s i g n e r, a u t h o r, a n d p e r s o n a l i t y Jonathan Adler is dedicated to bringing style, craft and positivity to your home. Adler launched h i s f i r s t c e r a m i c c o l l e c t i o n i n 1 9 9 3 a t B a r n e y â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s N e w Yo r k . F i v e y e a r s l a t e r h e e x p a n d e d i n t o h o m e furnishings, opening his first namesake boutique in Manhattan. Adler now has 16 stores worldwide, a thriving e-commerce site, and a wholesale business boasting over 1,000 locations w o r l d w i d e . J o n a t h a n â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s c r e a t i v i t y i s f u e l e d b y various sources of inspiration: Mid-century modern, art and global pop culture commune to create the signature Adler aesthetic. The company prides itself on its ability to combine a serious design philosophy with a colorful sense of optimism. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

fabric

value: $2,000

JOHN BALDESSARI for GELILA COUTURE BELT

D e s i g n e d b y G e l i l a A s s e fa P u c k , t h i s co u t u re b e l t e m b o d i e s w e a ra b le a r t w h i le p a y i n g h o m a g e t o A m e r i c a n co n ce p t u a l a r t i st J o h n B a l d e s s a r i . Fo r t h i s p i e ce , G e l i l a h a d fa b r i c p r i n t e d w i t h a p a t t e r n b o r ro w e d f ro m B a l d e s s a r i ’s “ Tw o B o a t s ” f ro m t h e p r i n t p o r t fo l i o “ H e g e l’s C e l l a r ” ( 1 9 8 6 , p h o t o g ra v u re a n d a q u a t i n t o n p a p e r ) .

Gelila Assefa Puck is an internationally known f a s h i o n d e s i g n e r, a n d a n a w a r d - w i n n i n g international philanthropist who was born and schooled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her life story and business success has been featured on CNN and in major fashion and business publications worldwide. As a young child in Addis Ababa, G e l i l a w a s e x p o s e d i n t h e c i t y ’s o p e n m a r k e t s a n d bazaars to extraordinary cloths and fabrics from all over Africa – and to the extraordinary weavers of Africa who created distinctive, dramatic patterns, each unique to a tribe or nation somewhere on the Continent. That rich heritage of fabric and pattern of the African past is evident i n G e l i l a ’s t h o r o u g h l y c o n t e m p o r a r y c o u t u r e c l o t h i n g d e s i g n s t o d a y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

fabric

value: $17,000

BMW GROUP DESIGNWORKSUSA

YEARNING: CAMOUFLAGED BEAUTY B M W G ro u p D e s i g n w o r k s U S A u s e d a ve r y fa m i l i a r a n d co m m o n p l a ce p a t t e r n t o t h e i r co m p a n y i n a n e x t re m e ly u n e x p e c t e d w a y. T h ey t o o k t h e B M W c a m o u f l a g e p r i n t u s e d o n c a rs t o p ro t e c t , s h i e l d , a n d c re a t e a n t i c i p a t i o n p r i o r t o t h e p ro d u c t u n ve i l a n d l a u n c h a n d d e s i g n e d a o n e o f f w e a ra b le a r t p i e ce . T h e i n s p i ra t i o n fo r “ Ye a r n i n g : C a m o u f l a g e d B e a u t y ” w a s t h e e vo l u t i o n o f a co m m o n , u n e m o t i o n a l p a t t e r n u s e d i n a st a t i c w a y t ra n s fo r m e d t o a h i g h ly emotional state.

BMW DesignworksUSA is a global design consultancy with over 35 years of experience, offering a unique suite of strategic design services. Leading brands around the world, from Microsoft to BMW Group, Starbucks to Zeydon, l o o k t o u s f o r w h a t ’s n e x t .

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silk

value: $2,000

JEAN-CHARLES de CASTELBAJAC BLOC NOTES

Tw o - l a y e re d d re s s i n c re p e a n d s i l k b r i n g s J e a n - C h a r le s d e C a st e l b a j a c â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s p e rs o n a l d e s i g n s k e t c h b o o k t o l i fe . Tra n s l u ce n t ove r l a y co n s i s t s o f d ra w i n g s f ro m J e a n - C h a r le sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; p e rs o n a l d e s i g n s k e t c h b o o k l a y e re d ov e r b o l d ly - p a i n t e d s i l k charmeuse. J e a n - C h a r le s d e C a st e l b a j a c , C o l le c t i o n S p r i n g - S u m m e r 1 9 9 3

S i n g u l a r p e r s o n a l i t y, a r i s t o c r a t a n d r e b e l , sincere to his paradoxes, Jean-Charles de C a s t e l b a j a c i s a f u l l c r e a t o r. Fa s h i o n , d e s i g n , d e co ra t i o n , l i fe st y le , i t s territories of expression are without limit. With the same desire of happiness, he revisits the fashion of course, but also our intimate universe. He has the donation to bring a supplement of souls to the objects of the everyday life and a poetic dimension in the life. The vision which he has of the world joins totally in his time feeds h e r a n d l i g h t s i t o f h u m a n i t y, g e n e r o s i t y. T h e creation is for him one of the means to pass to t r a n s m i t a n d t o s h a r e t h e b e a u t y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

leather, spray paint

value: $4,500

ART OF CHASE A s a n a r t i s t t h a t p a i n t s o n t h e st re e t , I f i n d m y s e l f co n s t a n t ly co n ve y i n g m e s s a g e s a n d m o o d s t o m y a u d i e n ce . T h e i d e a o f t h e s a n d w i c h b o a rd re s o n a t e d w i t h m e i n lo o k i n g fo r a co n ce p t o f w e a ra b le a r t . T h e s a n d w i c h b o a rd w a s a p o p u l a r fo r m o f a d v e r t i s i n g i n t h e 1 9 t h ce n t u r y, w h e n m e rc h a n t s a n d t ra d e s m e n h i re d m e n t o c a r r y t h e p l a c a rd s u p a n d d o w n t h e st re e t s ( s o m e t i m e s o n h o rs e b a c k ) , p ro m o t i n g t h e i r g o o d s a n d s e r v i ce s t o p a s s e rs b y. I n s t e a d o f p ro m o t i n g g o o d s a n d s e r v i ce s , t h e i n t e n t o f m y w o r k i s t o p ro m o t e d i a lo g u e , t o p ro v i d e a f f i r m a t i o n s o r t o c a u s e a s m i le .

Chase is a Belgium born artist/designer who has created more than 200 murals containing uplifting messages throughout the world, including the Los Angeles area where he now resides. His inspirational, soul-searching work spans several disciplines including street art, original paintings, graphic and product design. Named by I ta l i a n Vo g u e a s o n e o f t h e i r fa vo r i te a r t i st s i n the world, Chase has appeared on television and has been featured in more than 40 magazines from over six countries. His clients include We ste r n U n i o n , S o b e , N i c ke lo d e o n , G u e ss , F l i p S k a t e b o a r d s , P u m a , L e v i â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s , S c i o n , A c u r a a n d B l o o m i n g d a l e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .

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diamond, gold, titanium

value: $8,000

WALLACE CHAN TITANIUM RING A f t e r e i g h t y e a rs o f u n ce a s i n g e x p lo ra t i o n s in casting and inlaying techniques, Wa l l a ce C h a n h a s f i n a l ly m a st e re d t h e p h y s i c a l m e t t le o f t i t a n i u m a n d c re a t e d h i s m a g n i f i ce n t n e w f i n e j e w e l r y a r t – w e a ra b le s c u l p t u ra l a r t . I n 2 0 0 7 , h e l a u n c h e d t h e f i rst s e r i e s o f f i n e j e w e l r y co l le c t i o n fe a t u r i n g t i t a n i u m a s a k e y e le m e n t i n a n i n n o va t i ve w a y a t t h e w o r l d re n o w n e d B A S E LW O R L D . T h i s m a d e n e w st r i d e s fo r t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l j e w e l r y i n d u s t r y, a n d e a r n e d h i m co u n t le s s i n t e r n a t i o n a l d e s i g n a cco l a d e s a n d re s p e c t a m o n g s t t o p d e s i g n e rs a n d co l le c t o rs f ro m a ro u n d t h e w o r l d .

Wa l l a ce C h a n i s g lo b a l ly re co g n i z e d a s t h e o n ly fine jewelry artist of Chinese origin, who has mastery of both innovative design and revolutionary technique. A master of Eastern s c u l p t u re a n d t h e We ste r n a r t o f ca m e o a n d intaglio carving, he forged these into a unique ca r v i n g st y le , k n o w n a s t h e “ Wa l l a ce C u t ” . H i s work exploits facet lighting, colors, metallurgy and ergonomics to give form to his Zens t i m u l a t e d m i n d . D e f y i n g g e o m e t r y, h e e l o n g a t e s , distorts and foreshortens shapes in pursuit of f l u i d i t y. Te c h n i c a l w i z a r d r y, l i f e l i k e r e a l i s m , deconstructed design, and simple elegance: W a l l a c e C h a n ’s j e w e l r y a r t i s o n e o f l i m i t l e s s creativity and endless surprises. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

bleach, cotton

value: $100/shirt

NEIL DENARI OFFSET LINE FIELD -1 & OFFSET LINE FIELD -2 T h e b l a c k t - s h i r t s a re a n e u t ra l f i e l d o n w h i c h t o co n s t r u c t d o t t e d l i n e s t h a t describe an abstract pattern that can be re a d a s a i r f lo w d i a g ra m s o f t u r b u le n ce , a t o p o g ra p h y m a p , a c i rc u l a t i o n o r i n f ra s t r u c t u ra l m a p , a c i t y p l a n , e t c . H a n d p a i n t e d w i t h b le a c h o n b l a c k co t t o n t - s h i r t . T h e b le a c h e d l i n e co lo r i s l i g h t b ro w n , t h e re s u l t o f t h e b le a c h e ra d i c a t i n g t h e b l a c k d y e t h a t i n co m b i n a t i o n w i t h t h e h a n d d ra w n l i n e s , g i ve s t h e s h i r t a h y b r i d fe e l b e t w e e n t h e m e c h a n i c a l a n d t h e o rg a n i c .

Neil Denari is principal of NMDA, Neil M. Denari Architects Inc and a Professor of Architecture at UCLA. He received his B Arch from the University of Houston in 1980 and an MArch from Harvard in 1982. He is the recipient of the Los Angeles AIA Gold Medal in 2011 and in 2010, Denari was i n d u c te d i n to t h e I n te r i o r D e s i g n H a l l o f Fa m e honoring him for his contribution to the growth and prominence of the interior design field. In 2009, he was given the California Community Fo u n d a t i o n Fe l low s h i p f ro m t h e U n i te d S ta te s Artists and in 2008 he received an Architecture Award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters.

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stainless steel

value: $1,000

STEVEN EHRLICH HOMAGE TO WORLD TRADE CENTER W h e n a s k e d i n 1 9 7 3 w h y h i s d e s i g n fo r t h e Wo r l d Tra d e C e n t e r c a l le d fo r 1 1 0 st o r i e s , a rc h i t e c t M i n o r u Ya m a s a k i j o k e d , “ I d i d n ’ t w a n t t o lo s e t h e h u m a n s c a le . ” L i t t le d i d h e k n o w t h a t h i s t a l l le a n t w i n t o w e rs , w o u l d co m e t o re p re s e n t a n d s y m b o l i z e t h e h u m a n s c a le fa r b e yo n d t h e p h y s i c a l n a t u re : d u r i n g t h e i r e x i st e n ce a s a ce n t e r fo r g lo b a l b u s i n e s s a n d , i n t h e i r fa l l , a s b o t h t h e t ra g e d y a n d b e a u t y o f t h e h u m a n co n d i t i o n - t h a t w h i c h n o t o n ly i n s p i re d d e s t r u c t i o n b u t a l s o co m p a s s i o n a n d c a m a ra d e r i e i n i t s d e va st a t i n g w a k e . A n h o m a g e t o t h e Tw i n To w e rs , t h i s p i e ce ce le b ra t e s t h e i r e le g a n ce a s a rc h i t e c t u ra l co n t r i b u t i o n & m e a s u re o f h u m a n s c a le . In more than 30 years of practicing architecture with his Los Angeles-based firm, Steven Ehrlich has developed a signature style of modern global design which achieves sustainability through the integration of new technologies with strategies learned from indigenous builders. As D e s i g n P r i n c i p a l o f h i s f i r m , E h r l i c h h a s evo lve d a philosophy called Multicultural Modernism based on his conviction that architecture should be rooted in the specificities of site and infused with local cultural meaning. Ehrlich Architects combines cutting-edge materials and building techniques with ancient passive methods to create environmentally sensitive buildings.

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fabric

value: $1,000

ELECTROLAND ASSEMBLAGE DRESS T h e i d e a i s t o co n f u s e t h e v i e w e r. T h e a s s e m b l a g e d re s s i s a c t u a l ly a co m b i n a t i o n o f t w o g a r m e n t s , s p l i t i n a p ro v o c a t i v e m a n n e r t h a t i s n o t s y m m e t r i c a l . T h e st y le , t e x t u re , f u n c t i o n a n d s i z e o f t h e t w o s i d e s a re d i s s i m i l a r i n a l l re s p e c t s , p re s e n t i n g a ve r y d i f fe re n t i m p re s s i o n w h e n v i e w e d f ro m d i f fe re n t a n g le s . T h i s g a r m e n t m a y n o t b e a b le t o p rev e n t s u r ve i l l a n ce , b u t i n a s u b t le w a y t a k e s a j a b b a c k a t t h e v i e w e r – m a k i n g i t m o re d i f f i c u l t t o f i n d t h e “ g i r l i n t h e b i g g rey s w e a t e r ” w h e n s h e b e co m e s “ t h e g i r l i n t h e l i t t le b l a c k a n d b l u e p a r t y d re s s ” , v i e w e d f ro m a n o t h e r a n g le .

Electroland connects people with their world and each other in new and exciting ways. A p o p s e n s i b i l i t y, e x p r e s s e d t h r o u g h w h i m s y a n d p l a y, h e l p s E l e c t r o l a n d t o a c h i e v e p r o j e c t s that are accessible and that invite visitor p a r t i c i p a t i o n . We e m p loy s p e c ta c le to f u r t h e r increase a sense of wonder and excitement. Electroland projects are capable of engaging both casual and more sophisticated visitors.

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reflective strips

value: $700

ELECTROLAND DISREFLECT GARMENT T h e d e s i g n i s i n d i re c t o p p o s i t i o n t o t h e n o r m a l h o r i z o n t a l a p p l i c a t i o n o f re f le c t i ve st r i p s , w h i c h a re u s u a l ly p l a ce d t o s h o w t h e f u l l w i d t h o f a p e rs o n . A p p l i e d i n t h i s m a n n e r, t h e p e rs o n s i m u l t a n e o u s ly b e co m e s m o re v i s i b le b u t le s s d e f i n a b le . L i g h t i s re f le c t e d f ro m t h e ce n t ra l st r i p , w h i le t h e d a r k co lo r o f t h e re st o f t h e j a c k e t a l lo w s t h e b o d y co n t o u r t o d i s a p p e a r.

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acrylic, LEDs

value: $500

DIANA ENG FOXFIRE NECKLACE I n s p i re d b y b i o l u m i n e s ce n t f u n g i i n g lo w i n g w o o d c a l le d fox f i re , t h i s e le c t ro n i c n e c k l a ce a n d m a t c h i n g e a r r i n g s i l l u m i n a t e t h ro u g h t h e u s e o f t e c h n o lo g y. T h e fox f i re n e c k l a ce a n d e a r r i n g s a re m a d e f ro m t ra n s p a re n t n a v y co lo re d a c r y l i c , h a n d s o l d e re d L E D s ( l i g h t e m i t t i n g d i o d e s ) a n d p o w e re d b y b a t t e r i e s .

Diana Eng is a fashion designer who works with m a t h , s c i e n c e , a n d t e c h n o l o g y. A u t h o r o f t h e b o o k F a s h i o n G e e k : C l o t h e s , A c c e s s o r i e s , Te c h , D i a n a s t a r t e d h e r c a r e e r a s a d e s i g n e r o n B r a v o â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P r o j e c t R u n w a y, S e a s o n 2 . D i a n a w o r k e d a s a n assistant designer at Generra but left the company to pursue a career working with more experimental fashion. She found her niche as an a s s i s t a n t d e s i g n e r i n V i c t o r i a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s S e c r e t r e s e a r c h and development department. In 2009, Eng received a grant from Rhizome and an artist r e s i d e n c y f r o m E y e b e a m A r t a n d Te c h n o l o g y Center to create fashion prototypes using laser cutters, 3-d printers, and electronics.

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chiffon, wool

value: $750

FENTRESS ARCHITECTS MYSTICAL RADIANCE I n s e e k i n g i n s p i ra t i o n t o c re a t e a n u n co n v e n t i o n a l y e t b e a u t i f u l ly - t e x t u re d d re s s , t h e d e s i g n e r u t i l i z e d m a t e r i a l s t h a t w o u l d e m u l a t e t h e s i g n a t u re lo o k o f C u r t i s Fe n t re s s , Fe n t re s s A rc h i t e c t sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; P r i n c i p a l i n - C h a rg e o f D e s i g n . Fe n t re s sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; g o - t o a t t i re i s a s le e k p i n s t r i p e d s u i t , a cco m p a n i e d b y a v i b ra n t re d s c a r f. B y w e a v i n g t o g e t h e r st r i p s o f p i n s t r i p e d w o o l w i t h f lo w i n g re d c h i f fo n , t h e d e s i g n e r w a s a b le t o t ra n s fo r m t ra d i t i o n a l m a s c u l i n e m a t e r i a l s i n t o a d re s s t h a t i s u n i q u e ly fe m i n i n e , d y n a m i c a n d e le g a n t .

Recognized for her artistic talent at a very young age, art and design was natural to Ji Hyun Kim. Born in South Korea and came to U.S. for school. Kim graduated with Merit Scholarship from SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) in Interior Architecture. She worked as an interior designer fo r 9 ye a rs i n C h i ca g o p r i o r to j o i n i n g Fe n t re ss A rc h i te c t s . Fe n t re ss A rc h i te c t s i s a n international design firm that passionately pursues the creation of sustainable and iconic a r c h i t e c t u r e . To g e t h e r w i t h o u r c l i e n t s , w e create inspired design to improve the human environment.

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ink, silk

value: $200

FREDERICK FISHER DIOCLETIAN’S BATH Fre d e r i c k F i s h e r ’s p h o t o s o f R o m a n s c u l p t u re f ro m D i o c le t i a n ’s b a t h .

Frederick Fisher has over 30 years experience as a practicing architect. His approach to architecture comes from a broad cultural and social perspective. He received his BA degree from Oberlin College in Art and Art History and a Master of Architecture from UCLA. He was Chairman of the Environmental Design Department at Otis College of Art & Design for seven years, and is president of their Board of Governors. Fred is also a member of the Board of Counselors for the USC School of Architecture. In addition, he has held numerous visiting instructor posts including Harvard University Graduate School of D e s i g n , C o l u m b i a U n i v e r s i t y, S C I - A r c , U n i v e r s i t y of Southern California and the Department of Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

ceramic, fabric, metal

value: $250

FITZSU SOCIETY GIRL F i t z s u ’s S o c i e t y G i r l i s t h e p l a y f u l vo i ce o f modern entertaining and etiquette. She i n s p i re d u s t o c re a t e a w e a ra b le a r t e n s e m b le t h a t fo c u s e s o n a s i n g le o cc a s i o n w h i c h re p re s e n t s m a n y o f t h e t y p e s o f p ro d u c t s F i t z s u s e l l s . A l t h o u g h t e a t i m e i s a s o c i e t a l r i t u a l t h a t re q u i re s a ce r t a i n a m o u n t o f d e co r u m , i t i s m e a n t t o b e f u l ly e n j oy e d . P l a y i n g o n t h e w o rd s Te a T i m e , S o c i e t y G i r l’s e n s e m b le i n c l u d e s a t e a c u p a n d s a u ce r w a t c h , t e a s p o o n n e c k l a ce a n d M i c h a e l G ra ve s’s k e t t le h a t .

Fitz is co-owner with Su Sazama of Fitzsu S o c i e t y, t h e g o t o m o d e r n d e s i g n h o m e a c c e s s o r y, gift, and wedding registry store in Los Angeles s i n c e 2 0 0 0 . F i t z r e c e i v e d h i s M FA f r o m t h e A r t Institute of Chicago. He created Space Gallery which successfully promoted emerging artists on an international scale before moving to Los Angeles where he opened Fitzsu with Su. Su has her MS in Advertising from Northwestern University and comes from a family of art and design enthusiasts. Fitz and Su do everything t o g e t h e r.

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recycled felt + plastic

value: $1,000

ERIC COREY FREED CLIMATEWEAR™ DAYTIME HELMET H e re i n t h e y e a r 2 0 5 0 , w e c a n n o lo n g e r s i m p ly v e n t u re o u t s i d e t h e w a y o u r a n ce st o rs o n ce t o o k fo r g ra n t e d . O u r u n p re d i c t a b le a n d u n st a b le c l i m a t e m a k e s t h e o n ce ro u t i n e a f t e r n o o n st ro l l a p o t e n t i a l ly h a z a rd o u s a c t i v i t y. T h i s d a y t i m e h e l m e t w i l l p ro t e c t yo u r e ye s a n d s c a l p f ro m t h e h a r m f u l u l t ra v i o le t ra y s p i e rc i n g o u r a t m o s p h e re . T h e a lw a y s - o n 6 G co n n e c t i v i t y d e l i ve rs re a l t i m e w e a t h e r u p d a t e s s o y o u ’ re n o t c a u g h t i n a f l a s h f lo o d o r s u d d e n h u r r i c a n e . D o n ’ t le a ve t h e h o u s e w i t h o u t y o u r C l i m a t e We a r ™ – c lo t h i n g fo r t h e a d ve n t u ro u s e x p lo re r.

Eric Corey Freed, LEED AP, Hon. FIGP, is Principal of organicARCHITECT, an architecture and consulting firm in California, with nearly 20 years of experience in green building. Eric codeveloped the Sustainable Design programs at the Academy of Art University and UC Berkeley Extension. He is on the boards of Architects, Designers & Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR), Green Home Guide and We st C o a st G re e n , a s w e l l a s t h e a d v i s o r y b o a rd s of nearly a dozen other organizations. He was the founding Chair of Architecture for The San Francisco Design Museum and one of the founders of ecoTECTURE: The Online Journal of Ecological Design. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

chiffon, sequins, tulle

not for auction

HEATHER GOLDBERG HABER I t i s a d re s s , a p i e ce o u t o f H e a t h e r G o l d b e rg â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s f i rs t co l le c t i o n c a l le d H a b e r. I t i s m a d e f ro m s i l k t u l le a n d c h i f fo n . Hand printed and hand finished. Gossamer i n s p i re d l i n e s / s e a m s .

Heather Goldberg was born in Miami, Florida. G r a d u a t e d w i t h a B FA f r o m O t i s C o l l e g e o f A r t a n d D e s i g n , w i t h a co n ce n t ra t i o n i n Fa s h i o n D e s i g n a n d A r t H i s t o r y / T h e o r y. S i n c e g r a d u a t i n g in 2009, Heather has gained experience in the f a s h i o n i n d u s t r y f r o m N e w Yo r k t o L o s A n g e l e s , all the while working on her personal collection.

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embroidery, taffeta, velour

value: $475

LOUISE GREEN EDWARDIAN EQUESTRIAN TOP HAT Fo r t h e E d w a rd i a n E q u e st r i a n ! B l a c k ve lo u r o f f fa ce t o p h a t a d o r n e d w i t h h a n d m a d e e m b ro i d e re d ro s e s , st r i p e d t a f fe t a r i b b o n a n d v i n t a g e ve i l i n g .

Louise Green Millinery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; romantic and beautiful, vintage inspired creations that have crowned stylish women, music and movie stars since 1987. Louise has a unique and intuitive ability to combine colors, materials and textures, creating wearable works of art. All hats are handmade and trimmed with the finest ribbons, flowers, feathers and crystals. Utilizing an extensive collection of vintage blocks (hat shapes), the designs mirror current trends through their color and adornment, completing any fashionable ensemble. The patented silkcovered elastic sweatband, ensures that the hat is comfortable to wear while allowing for variation in head sizes. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

plastic bottles

value: $1,000

DAVID HERTZ D re s s i n s p i re d b y re - u s e a n d t ra n s fo r m a t i o n o f re p u r p o s i n g . C h a n n e l i n g n a t u r a l i n s p i ra t i o n a n d u n i q u e i n d u st r i a l fa st e n i n g s , t ra n s p a re n t a n d t ra n s l u ce n t re c yc le d p l a s t i c b o t t le s a re r i ve t e d a n d fo r m e d t o g e t h e r t o c re a t e a n a b st ra c t fa s h i o n fo r m a t i o n .Â

D a v i d H e r t z FA I A , i s a n a r c h i t e c t a n d e d u c a t o r with award winning and internationally published and exhibited work. A recently completed project includes 747 Wing House - a home in Malibu fabricated from the wings of a 747 commercial airplane. David Hertz Architects Studio of Environmental Architecture Dress By Carson Leh & Krista Olafsen

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leather, steel

value: $10,000

GULLA JONSDOTTIR METAMORPHOSIS A m e t a m o r p h o s i s o f o ce a n t o t h e s k y t h ro u g h t h e E a r t h . We a re b o r n f ro m t h i s E a r t h a n d i n d e a t h re t u r n t o i t , b u t w e s h o u l d re s p e c t i t a n d i t s b e a u t y w h i le h e re . U s i n g n a t u re a s o u r m a i n i n s p i ra t i o n a n d t ra n s fo r m i n g i t i n t o a c lo t h o f st e e l a n d va c u u m - fo r m e d le a t h e r. I n co l l a b o ra t i o n w i t h N e w Yo r k b a s e d st y l i s t , E d d a G u d m u n d s d o t t i r

C r i t i c a l l y a c c l a i m e d d e s i g n e r, G u l l a J o n s d o t t i r, a 2 0 0 9 r e c i p i e n t o f H o s p i t a l i t y D e s i g n ’s “ W a v e o f the Future” award, is the creative and visionary force behind some of the most striking hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and spas in the world. Icelandic-born Jonsdottir received her degree in Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and prior to starting her own firm in 2009, Gulla spent eight years as Vice President and Principal Designer of the acclaimed Dodd Mitchell Design (DMD) and four years at Richard Meir and Partners as part of the design teams for projects such as the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

organza, rubber

value: $3,000

ERIC KAHN BLACK EVENING DRESS B l a c k E v e n i n g D re s s e x p lo i t s t h e co n f l a t i o n o f t h e t ra n s l u ce n t m o i re s u r fa ce s o f b l a c k s i l k o rg a n z a , m a d e f ro m t h e co n t i n u o u s f i l a m e n t o f s i l k w o r m s a n d e t h y le n e p ro p y le n e d i e n e m o n o m e r ( E P D M ) s y n t h e t i c r u b b e r co rd . T h e s e t w o d i s p a ra t e m a t e r i a l s p ro d u ce co n f l i c t i n g o n t o lo g i e s ; i n c l u d i n g t h e u n c a n n y. S i l k h a s a t e n s i le st re n g t h g re a t e r t h a n st e e l , t h e e x t e n s i b i l i t y o f r u b b e r, t h e w a t e r absorbency equal to that of wool, and i s b i o d e g ra d a b le ; E P D M s a t i s f i e s a n i n f ra s t r u c t u ra l i m p u l s e . A s a n a s s e m b l a g e , o rg a n z a a n d r u b b e r s u g g e st a s o f t b o d y co n f l a t i o n o f t h e n a t u ra l a n d h i g h ly s y n t h e t i c . IDEA is an architecture office lead by architects Eric A. Kahn and Russell N. Thomsen. IDEA incorporates over twenty-five years of design experience into a new practice; one proper to the dynamic nature of contemporary culture(s). It is a condition characterized by conflicting desires, competing models and contradictory views regarding how to effectively move humanity forward. IDEA develops projects that embody and exemplify a provisional response to this dynamic condition. IDEA practices architecture as if, more t h a n e v e r, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; d e s i g n m a t t e r s â&#x20AC;&#x2122; . I D E A o p e r a t e s a n d conceives of architectural solutions at multiple s ca le s , f ro m i n sta l l a t i o n s a t t h e Wa l t D i s n ey Concert Hall to large scale scenarios for sustainable futures for the city of LA. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

paper

value: $750

KANNER ARCHITECTS BUSINESS CARD ATTIRE T h e i d e a fo r t h e d re s s w a s t o re - u s e o l d b u s i n e s s c a rd s - fo l d e d a n d w o ve n together- as a memory to the late Stephen K a n n e r a s w e l l a s t o t h e m a n y c u r re n t a n d p a st e m p loy e e s o f h i s f i r m . A s i n g le o ra n g e A + D c a rd p l a ce d i n t h e b a c k s e r ve s a s a re m i n d e r o f S t e p h e n K a n n e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s v i s i o n t h a t le d t o t h e c re a t i o n o f t h e A + D M u s e u m . T h e re - p u r p o s i n g o f t h e c a rd s i n t h e fo r m o f a n a b st ra c t d re s s p re s e n t s i t s e l f a s a re c y c le d a r t p i e ce - m e a n t o n ly fo r d i s p l a y.

The design team includes current and past members of Kanner Architects exploring the architectonic translation from building design to fashion. Jay Fukuzawa Jun Bae Danielle Cornwell

designer fabricator project consultant

Special Thanks

Mel de Leon Winston Chappell Cynthia Kanner

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leather

value: $1,000

KARTEN:DESIGN STREET LACE L o s A n g e le s i s i n fa m o u s fo r i t s m a z e o f f re e w a y s a n d u r b a n s p ra w l . I f yo u lo o k a t o u r s t re e t s f ro m a b o ve , t h o u g h , yo u s e e a n i n t r i c a t e s p i d e r ’s w e b w e a v i n g t h e c i t y t o g e t h e r. T h i s i m a g e r y o f co n n e c t i o n w a s t h e i n s p i ra t i o n fo r P ro d u c t i n n o va t i o n co n s u l t a n c y K a r t e n D e s i g n t o c re a t e a n e x p re s s i v e , fa s h i o n - fo r w a rd e n s e m b le . L e a t h e r i s e t c h e d a n d c u t w i t h l a s e rs t o c re a t e a p a t t e r n o f a b st ra c t e d st re e t m a p s , fo r m i n g a n i n t r i c a t e , o rg a n i c “ st re e t l a ce ” o f a ve n u e s a n d i n t e rs e c t i o n s . O u r h a t a n d w ra p b e co m e a n i d e n t i t y st a t e m e n t , t y i n g w h a t y o u w e a r t o w h e re yo u ’ re f ro m .

Karten Design is an award-winning product innovation consultancy that believes in creating positive experiences between people and p ro d u c t s . I n s p i re d b y c o n s u m e r s’ n e e d s a n d desires, Karten Design works with leading companies to create differentiated products that build strong brands. The firm has been Connecting Creativity with Commerce™ for more than 27 years with a collaborative approach to innovation that integrates Design Strategy and Research, Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering.

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aluminum, optical zyl

value: $800

L.A. EYEWORKS MOUSTACHE MONOCLE I n t h e w o r l d o f o p t i c a l d e s i g n , t h e m o n o c le i s t h e o d d b a l l , t h e n o n co n fo r m i st , a n d o cc a s i o n a l ly, t h e co q u e t t e . O n ce k n o w n a s t h e “ q u i z z i n g g l a s s , ” t h e m o n o c le i s perhaps the most peculiar of optical t ra d i t i o n s . We love i t s va r i e d p a st . H a v i n g a d o r n e d t h e fa ce s o f s c h o l a rs , p o e t s , d a n d i e s , p o l i t i c i a n s , ra d i c a l s , a n d s c re e n s i re n s , i t ’s a c h a r m i n g c u r i o s i t y t o u s t h a t t h e m o n o c le h a s n e ve r re a l ly fo u n d i t s p l a ce i n m o d e r n fa s h i o n . S o o u r g o a l w a s t o e x p lo re ( a n d ra t t le ) t h e co n ve n t i o n o f m o n o c le s - t h e i r i m p l i c a t i o n s fo r g e n d e r, t h e i n h e re n t h u m o r o f t h e m , t h e i r function, and yes, their flirtatiousness.

Established in 1979 as the first house of optical d e s i g n i n L o s A n g e le s , l . a . E y e w o r k s’ i m a g i n a t i v e and uniquely crafted frames- designed by co-founders Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi- have changed the way people think a b o u t e y e w e a r. I n a d d i t i o n t o i t s g r o u n d b r e a k i n g i d e a s fo r g l a s s e s , l . a . E y e w o r k s’ p u r s u i t o f “uncensored visions” has redefined perceptions with explosive marketing concepts and its signature advertising campaign with the timel e s s t a g l i n e , “A f a c e i s l i k e a w o r k o f a r t . I t deserves a great frame.” Known to frame lovers worldwide, the outrageous, expressive lexicon of l.a.Eyeworks has infiltrated the pop culture landscape from fashion to publishing to art and film. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

brass, wood

value: $700

MIA LEHRER MY CITY MY RIVER A s e r i e s o f 7 0 b ra ce le t s e x p lo r i n g t h e t o p o g ra p h i c a l n a t u re o f t h e L o s A n g e le s R i ve r. T h e s e c t i o n s a re c u t t h ro u g h t h e heart of downtown LA highlighting the i n t r i c a t e re l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n o u r c i t y â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s u r b a n t y p o lo g i e s . A â&#x20AC;&#x153; r i ve r ly â&#x20AC;? a cce s s o r y t h a t t a l k s a b o u t w h o w e a re a n d w h a t w e c a re a b o u t .

Mia Lehrer + Associates is a full-service landscape architecture design firm based in Los Angeles, California. Mia Lehrer leads a team of talented designers and technically skilled professionals on a diverse range of public and private projects, from inspirational gardens to large urban parks to master plans for highly complex and controversial sites. As a collaborative team, the firm is committed to excellence in design and approaches sustainable design as a tool to achieve higher and healthier levels of integration with natural systems.

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bronze

value: $150

MARMOL RADZINER NATURAL BAR PENDANT T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

L e o M a r m o l , FA I A a n d R o n R a d z i n e r, FA I A t e a m e d up to establish Los Angeles-based design/build firm Marmol Radziner in 1989. They quickly garnered a reputation for their innovative design, understanding of construction, and rigorous a t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l . Ta k i n g o n t h e r o l e o f t h e t r a d i t i o n a l â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; m a s t e r b u i l d e r, â&#x20AC;&#x2122; t h e i r p r a c t i c e h a s since expanded to include architects, interior and landscape designers, metal fabricators, carpenters, furniture and cabinet-makers, and construction crew, allowing them to holistically conceive and meticulously realize their designs. Their love for the process of building and the essence of materials has led to forays i n t o p r e f a b r i c a t e d b u i l d i n g s a n d j e w e l r y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

bronze

value: $110

MARMOL RADZINER DOUBLEWIDE DISTRESSED SOLID RING T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

bronze

value: $65

MARMOL RADZINER STANDARD HEAVYWEIGHT STACKING RING T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

bronze

value: $90

MARMOL RADZINER WIDE SOLID RING T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

bronze

value: $120 (2)

MARMOL RADZINER NATURAL THIN LIGHTWEIGHT STACKING RINGS T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

bronze

value: $200

MARMOL RADZINER STANDARD NATURAL BRASS WOMEN’S CUFF T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

L e o M a r m o l , FA I A a n d R o n R a d z i n e r, FA I A t e a m e d up to establish Los Angeles-based design/build firm Marmol Radziner in 1989. They quickly garnered a reputation for their innovative design, understanding of construction, and rigorous a t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l . Ta k i n g o n t h e r o l e o f t h e t r a d i t i o n a l ‘ m a s t e r b u i l d e r, ’ t h e i r p r a c t i c e h a s since expanded to include architects, interior and landscape designers, metal fabricators, carpenters, furniture and cabinet-makers, and construction crew, allowing them to holistically conceive and meticulously realize their designs. Their love for the process of building and the essence of materials has led to forays i n t o p r e f a b r i c a t e d b u i l d i n g s a n d j e w e l r y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

bronze

value: $200

MARMOL RADZINER STANDARD DARK BRONZE WOMEN’S CUFF T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

L e o M a r m o l , FA I A a n d R o n R a d z i n e r, FA I A t e a m e d up to establish Los Angeles-based design/build firm Marmol Radziner in 1989. They quickly garnered a reputation for their innovative design, understanding of construction, and rigorous a t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l . Ta k i n g o n t h e r o l e o f t h e t r a d i t i o n a l ‘ m a s t e r b u i l d e r, ’ t h e i r p r a c t i c e h a s since expanded to include architects, interior and landscape designers, metal fabricators, carpenters, furniture and cabinet-makers, and construction crew, allowing them to holistically conceive and meticulously realize their designs. Their love for the process of building and the essence of materials has led to forays i n t o p r e f a b r i c a t e d b u i l d i n g s a n d j e w e l r y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

bronze

value: $190

MARMOL RADZINER THIN DARK BRONZE WOMEN’S CUFF T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

L e o M a r m o l , FA I A a n d R o n R a d z i n e r, FA I A t e a m e d up to establish Los Angeles-based design/build firm Marmol Radziner in 1989. They quickly garnered a reputation for their innovative design, understanding of construction, and rigorous a t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l . Ta k i n g o n t h e r o l e o f t h e t r a d i t i o n a l ‘ m a s t e r b u i l d e r, ’ t h e i r p r a c t i c e h a s since expanded to include architects, interior and landscape designers, metal fabricators, carpenters, furniture and cabinet-makers, and construction crew, allowing them to holistically conceive and meticulously realize their designs. Their love for the process of building and the essence of materials has led to forays i n t o p r e f a b r i c a t e d b u i l d i n g s a n d j e w e l r y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

bronze

value: $190

MARMOL RADZINER THIN DISTRESSED BRONZE WOMEN’S CUFF T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

L e o M a r m o l , FA I A a n d R o n R a d z i n e r, FA I A t e a m e d up to establish Los Angeles-based design/build firm Marmol Radziner in 1989. They quickly garnered a reputation for their innovative design, understanding of construction, and rigorous a t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l . Ta k i n g o n t h e r o l e o f t h e t r a d i t i o n a l ‘ m a s t e r b u i l d e r, ’ t h e i r p r a c t i c e h a s since expanded to include architects, interior and landscape designers, metal fabricators, carpenters, furniture and cabinet-makers, and construction crew, allowing them to holistically conceive and meticulously realize their designs. Their love for the process of building and the essence of materials has led to forays i n t o p r e f a b r i c a t e d b u i l d i n g s a n d j e w e l r y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

bronze

value: $210

MARMOL RADZINER WIDE TORCHED BRONZE WOMEN’S CUFF T h e s e s o l i d b ro n z e r i n g s a n d b ra ce le t s t ra n s fo r m i n d u s t r i a l re m n a n t s i n t o p e rs o n a l , p o r t a b le , a rc h i t e c t u ra l f ra g m e n t s . E a c h p i e ce i s h a n d m a d e b y m a st e r c ra f t s m e n i n o u r w o r k s h o p a n d d e s i g n e d t o b e a s i n d i v i d u a l a s t h e p e rs o n w h o w e a rs i t . T h e p a t i n a o f e ve r y p i e ce evo lve s ov e r t i m e i n re s p o n s e t o t h e w e a re r a n d n o t w o f i n i s h e s e ve r st a r t o r st a y t h e s a m e .

L e o M a r m o l , FA I A a n d R o n R a d z i n e r, FA I A t e a m e d up to establish Los Angeles-based design/build firm Marmol Radziner in 1989. They quickly garnered a reputation for their innovative design, understanding of construction, and rigorous a t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l . Ta k i n g o n t h e r o l e o f t h e t r a d i t i o n a l ‘ m a s t e r b u i l d e r, ’ t h e i r p r a c t i c e h a s since expanded to include architects, interior and landscape designers, metal fabricators, carpenters, furniture and cabinet-makers, and construction crew, allowing them to holistically conceive and meticulously realize their designs. Their love for the process of building and the essence of materials has led to forays i n t o p r e f a b r i c a t e d b u i l d i n g s a n d j e w e l r y. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

linen

value: $2,000

RICHARD MEIER I SWEAR R i c h a rd M e i e r c re a t e d t h i s s p e c i a l co l l a g e w h i c h w a s p r i n t e d o n t o t h e l i n i n g fa b r i c o f t h i s l i m i t e d e d i t i o n , s i g n e d l i n e n b l a z e r. R i c h a rd M e i e r s t a t e d : “ I t h o u g h t t h a t i t might make us think about jackets in a n e w w a y. I t s e e m e d t h a t t h e e x t e r i o r o f t h e jacket was not that bad, and no one had g i ve n m u c h t h o u g h t t o t h e i n t e r i o r. ” “ I S W E A R ” p ro d u ce d i n 2 0 0 5 . L i m i t e d edition of 25. This is #19.

Richard Meier received his architectural training at Cornell University and established his p r a c t i c e i n N e w Yo r k C i t y i n 1 9 6 3 . S i n c e t h a t t i m e his international practice has encompassed major civic commissions such as courthouses and city halls in the United States and Europe; museums, corporate headquarters and housing and private r e s i d e n c e s a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d . M r. M e i e r h a s received the highest honors in the field including the Pritzker Prize for Architecture, the Gold Medal from both the American Institute of Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects, as well as the Praemium Imperiale from the Japan Art Association.

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cardstock, plexiglass

value: $1,000

DAN MEIS MONOBRA T h e fe m a le fo r m h a s s e r ve d a s m u s e fo r co u n t le s s a r t i s t s t h ro u g h o u t t h e h i st o r y o f a r t . Fro m t h e e a r l i e st c a ve p a i n t i n g s t o co n t e m p o ra r y a r t , t h e i m p o r t o f t h e fe m a le b o d y i s b ey o n d m e a s u re . T h i s p i e ce i s a whimsical take on a “monument dedicated t o t h e a r t o f t h e fe m a le ” i n a t w i st o f “ a rc h i t e c t u re a s c lo t h i n g / c lo t h i n g a s a rc h i t e c t u re . ” T h e p l a y f u l n a t u re o f t h e p i e ce i s e n h a n ce d b y c h a l le n g i n g t h e p u r i t a n m o d e st y o f cove r i n g t h e fe m a le b re a st . I f co n s i d e re d p u re ly a s a d o r n m e n t a n d fa s h i o n , a “ m o n o - b ra ” b e co m e s fa r m o re i n t e re st i n g a n d p rov o c a t i v e . Most recognized as the Designer of Los A n g e l e s ’ S t a p l e s C e n t e r, D a n M e i s , FA I A , i s a Senior Principal of Populous and leads the LA office with over 25 years of experience. Dan began a very diverse career in large-scale civic and commercial architecture after graduating from the University of Illinois in 1985. As a young designer in the Chicago office of Murphy/Jahn Architects, he worked on award winning office t o w e r s i n C h i c a g o , N e w Yo r k , G e r m a n y, a n d S o u t h Africa. In 1992, Dan became a Design Principal at the LA office of Ellerbe Becket, w h e r e h e d e s i g n e d E u r o p e ’s l a r g e s t i n d o o r a r e n a - N y n e x A r e n a i n M a n c h e s t e r, E n g l a n d . D a n ’s d e s i g n f o r L A’s S t a p l e s C e n t e r h a s b e e n heralded as the “greatest arena ever built.” C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

fabric, rubber, satin, tulle

value: $10,000

MINARC ATMOSPHERIC “ H e k l a ’s re d v o lc a n i c l i g h t l i k e a w a t c h f i re g u i d e d t h e n i g h t , t h e l a m p o f t h e i r o ce a n g ra v e ” – e xce r p t f ro m S o n g o f t h e I ce l a n d i c F i s h e r m a n E ve r y o n e o f u s h a s a co n d i t i o n t o co n s i d e r t h a t a f fe c t s u s a rc h i t e c t u ra l ly. C h i l d re n i n I ce l a n d k n o w t h e i r t o e s t o b e s n u g g le d i n s o c k s a n d cov e re d w i t h r u b b e r b o o t s w h i le c h i l d re n i n A f r i c a f i n d i t d i f f i c u l t t o w a l k i n a n y t h i n g o t h e r t h a n b a re fe e t . E n v i ro n m e n t a l , c u l t u ra l , a n d s o c i a l e le m e n t s a re c l i m a t e co n d i t i o n s t o co n s i d e r w i t h a n y a rc h i t e c t u re . T h e I ce l a n d i c f i s h e r m a n d e p e n d s o n h i s w a t e r p ro o f j a c k e t t o p ro t e c t h i m a g a i n st t h e e le m e n t s t h e s a m e a s h e d e p e n d s o n i t s b r i g h t co lo r t o s a ve h i s l i fe i n t h e d a r k s e a . F o u n d e d b y E r l a D o g g I n g j a l d s d o t t i r, A s s o c . A I A , a n d Tr g g v i T h o r s t e i n s s o n , A s s o c . A I A , M I N A R C ’s projects range from new construction to renovations; residential as well as commercial. MINARC, a play on “minimalism in architecture”, focuses on emphasizing the relationship between architecture and nature and minimizing impact and waste through creative use of innovative materials. mnm|MOD: A revolutionary building system that responds to the market for affordable, high performance, net-zero energy building. MINARC – Products: Minarc has expanded its creative into the living environment with the creation of innovative recycled products including r u b b e r s i n k s , s a lva g e d w o o d ta b le s a n d f i e l d t u r f stools for commercial or household use. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

wool

not for auction

ANDRE MIRIPOLSKY POWER OF DREAMS 1 0 0 % e m b ro i d e re d , o r w o o l , j a c k e t e m b e l l i s h e d w i t h a ra i n b o w d e s i g n , p e a ce s i g n a n d t h e p h ra s e “ Po w e r o f D re a m s ” on the back.

M i r i p o l s k y - n . 1 . Wo r l d re n o w n e d a r t i st w h o pushes the limits in many media, creating his own brand of expression in painting, sculpture, mobiles, graphics, sets and costumes; groundbreaking provocateur who marries idioms of art, music, and film; name translated in Russian means “fields of peace.” 2. The Cole Porter of Pop.

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paper

value: $350

ELSA MORA FRIDA KAHLO NECKLACE T h i s i s a n a r t n e c k l a ce m a d e o u t o f a c i d f re e p a p e r. I c a re f u l ly c u t i t u s i n g a n X - A c t o k n i fe a n d t h e n I s h a p e i t w i t h m y s p e c i a l t o o l s . T h i s p i e ce w a s i n s p i re d b y t h e p a i n t i n g b y Fr i d a K a h lo t h a t yo u s e e i n o n e o f t h e p i c t u re s . I i n c l u d e d a p i c t u re o f m e w e a r i n g i t t o g i ve a n i d e a o f t h e s i z e . T h e n e c k l a ce f i t s o n a re g u l a r le t t e r s i z e fo r m a t ( 8 . 5 ” x 1 1 ” ) . I t h i n k t h a t Fr i d a K a h lo w a s a n e x t ra o rd i n a r y w o m a n a n d a w o n d e r f u l a r t i s t , s h e h a s i n s p i re d m e s i n ce t h e b e g i n n i n g o f m y a r t c a re e r. T h i s p i e ce i s m y m o d e st h o m a g e t o h e r.

My name is Elsa Mora and I was born and raised on the island of Cuba. I come from a big family and from a mother who worked very hard in awful jobs to raise her four children all by herself with a m i n i m u m s a l a r y. S h e d i d n ’ t h a v e a n y e d u c a t i o n but the most important things that I know now a b o u t l i f e I l e a r n e d f r o m h e r. S h e a l w a y s t o l d u s that the number one thing that anybody needs is education. The second thing is to find out as soon as possible what you are good at. And the third thing is to make your dreams come true, not by a miracle or good luck but by hard work and discipline. Havana is such a special place, so full o f c r e a t i v e e n e r g y a n d a g o o d s e n s e o f h u m o r. T h a t ’s t h e c i t y w h e r e I d e v e l o p e d a n i m p o r t a n t part of my career as an artist. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

insulated copper wire, plastic

value: $1,800

REBECCA NIEDERLANDER HOOPS AND LOOPS AND HUMP AND JUMPS. C ro s s Po l l i n a t i o n i s a s u s p e n d e d w o r k t o b e h u n g f ro m a n a rc h i t e c t u ra l e n v i ro n m e n t o r o n t h e b o d y. E a c h e le m e n t i n t h e w o r k e x i st s a s a p l a ce - h o l d e r, c a r r y i n g a l i fe t i m e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s w o r t h o f e x p e r i e n ce a n d i n fo r m a t i o n t o a n d f ro m co n n e c t e d i n st a n ce s . T h e p l a st i c co a t e d co p p e r co n d u i t i t s e l f i s b o t h h i st o r i c a n d m o d e r n , s o m e o f i t h a v i n g b e e n d i s cov e re d h i d i n g i n t h e b a c k o f a n o l d d u s t y h a rd w a re st o re a n d s o m e h a v i n g b e e n w h i s k e d f ro m a d a i ly s h i p m e n t a t H o m e D e p o t . E a c h w i re , t h o u g h , re m e m b e rs t h e k i n k s i t d e ve lo p s f ro m t h e s p o o l i t w a s w o u n d o n a n d f ro m t h e b e n d s a n d m a n i p u l a t i o n s i t h a s e n d u re d .

Rebecca Niederlander is a visual artist and cofounder of BROODWORK: Creative Practice and Fa m i ly L i fe l i v i n g i n L A . Fo r m a n y ye a rs s h e h a s sought to extend and increase everyday vision by inhabiting unusual spaces with her works, looki n g f o r t h e e x q u i s i t e w i t h i n t h e o r d i n a r y. W i t h h e r keen and specific interest in the relationships between architecture, the domestic world, and the individual; her site-specific installations address all of these concerns often utilizing a familiar medium, household electrical wire, in a way that also addresses the micro and macro nature of movement. In BROODWORK Niederlander and Iris Anna Regn curate, write, and design events that explore the interweaving of the creative practices and family life. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

el film, leather, neoprene

value: $2,000

SYUZI PAKHCHYAN FÊTED Fê t e d i s a n i l l u m i n a t e d d re s s m a d e f ro m l a s e r c u t N e o p re n e , le a t h e r a n d e le c t ro l u m i n e s ce n t f i l m ( E L ) . L i g h t i s used in the garment to pull the attention f ro m t h e d a r k , t o u g h e x t e r i o r t o t h e s u b t le g lo w o f t h e i n t e r i o r. S i m u l t a n e o u s ly, t h e st ro n g b l a c k s i l h o u e t t e p ro t e c t s t h e f ra g i l i t y o f t h e l i g h t . Fê t e d i s a p l a y o f o p p o s i t e s , co n t ra st i n g t h e d a r k w i t h l i g h t , e x t e r i o r w i t h t h e i n t e r i o r, a n d b o l d n e s s w i t h f ra g i l i t y.

Syuzi Pakhchyan is fashion technologist and author with a passion for beautiful code and c o n d u c t i v e c l o t h . A f t e r r e c e i v i n g h e r B FA f r o m U C B e r k e l e y i n L i t e r a t u r e a n d h e r M FA f r o m t h e Art Center College of Design, she began a research-based design practice in 2006 focused on next generation wearable technologies. Author o f “ F a s h i o n i n g Te c h n o l o g y ” t h e f i r s t D I Y b o o k o n interactive fashion, Syuzi has also penned numerous articles on the creative practices of interactive fashion. As a leading expert in her f i e l d , s h e c h ro n i c le s t h e co n sta n t ly evo lv i n g developments in wearable technology on her blog, fashioningtech.com, while continuing to develop products that are both fashionable and culturally motivated. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

fabric, lurex

value: $3,150

VALERJ POBEGA BLACK ORCHID DRESS T h i s h a n d - p a i n t e d l u re x d re s s w a s p a r t o f t h e o n e o f a k i n d p i e ce s fo r t h e â&#x20AC;&#x153; B l a c k F lo w e rs B lo s s o m â&#x20AC;? C o l le c t i o n .

Va le r j Po b e g a w a s b o r n i n A l g h e ro , I ta ly f ro m a family of artists and at an age of three, she refused to color inside the lines. This says a lot a b o u t h e r c r e a t i v e p e r s o n a l i t y. S h e s t u d i e d a r t , but fashion has always been her passion. Her mother taught her to sew and when she was very young she started making dresses for her dolls f i r s t a n d f o r h e r s e l f l a t e r. A c o u p l e o f y e a r s a g o , s h e m ove d to L A , C a l i fo r n i a . Fo r a co u p le o f s e a sons, she has started a new collection under her name. This limited high-end collection is entirely d e s i g n e d , c u t , s e w n , a n d d ye d b y Va le r j , m a k i n g every piece special and treating every dress like a piece of art. With this clothing line she aims to bring back that couture attention to the details that could exist just in hand-made garments. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

el wire

value: $500

PREDOCK FRANE EL WIG O u r w e a ra b le a r t d o n a t i o n e x t e n d s o u t o f a l a rg e s c a le u r b a n a r t w o r k t h a t u t i l i z e d g lo w i n g E l W i re a s a m a t e r i a l m a t r i x . T h i s p i e ce w a s a lw a y s i n t e n d e d t o b e re - a p p ro p r i a t e d i n t o o t h e r w o r k s . O u r i n t e n t i o n i s t o fa b r i c a t e a “ w i g ” m a d e o u t o f co n t i n u o u s s t r a n d s o f E l W i re t h a t t a k e s o n a rc h i t e c t u ra l b e h a v i o rs l i k e st r u c t u re , p ro g ra m , g e o m e t r y, l i g h t a n d s p a ce .

Predock_Frane Architects was established by Hadrian Predock and John Frane in the year 2000 as a collaborative research and development design studio. The work of their practice ranges from small scale installations to infrastructure and large public venues. Seeking to open new t e r r i t o r i e s f o r l o c a l i t y a n d s p e c i f i c i t y, t h e i r research driven projects seek to extract and transfer extra-disciplinary logics into architectural terrain, while encouraging site and context to become active and vital agents in shaping material and spatial development. Products of the digital/analog cusp generation, they seek to capitalize on the fertile territory that exists between empirical and computational modes. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

fabric

value: $1,000

WOLFGANG PUCK LIVE LOVE EAT! S i g n e d a n d i n s c r i b e d Wo l f g a n g P u c k c h e f j a c k e t . I n s p i ra t i o n : “ C o o k f ro m t h e h e a r t a n d w i t h lov e . ”

T h e n a m e Wo l f g a n g P u c k i s s y n o n y m o u s w i t h t h e best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts. The famous chef has built an empire that encompasses three s e p a ra te Wo l f g a n g P u c k e n t i t i e s : Wo l f g a n g P u c k F i n e D i n i n g G ro u p , Wo l f g a n g P u c k C a te r i n g , a n d Wo l f g a n g P u c k Wo r l d w i d e , I n c . A s a yo u n g c h e f h e w o r k e d i n s o m e o f F r a n c e ’s g r e a t e s t r e s t a u r a n t s , i n c l u d i n g M a x i m ’s i n P a r i s , t h e Hotel de Paris in Monaco, and the Michelin 3 - s t a r r e d L’ O u s t a u d e B a u m a n i è r e i n P r o v e n c e . Puck came to LA in 1975 and very quickly garnered the attention of the Hollywood elite as chef and eventually part owner of Ma Maison in We st H o l ly w o o d . C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

value: $2,000

KARIM RASHID CYBERCOUTURE R a s h i d co l l a b o ra t e d w i t h P i a M y r vo l d o n a co l le c t i o n c a l le d H y p e r m i x C y b e r m i x fo r C y b e rco u t u re . T h e co l le c t i o n i s co m p r i s e d o f d i g i t a l p o p - d e co ra t e d p r i n t s ( d i g i p o p – i s w h a t R a s h i d re fe rs t o a s a l a n g u a g e o f t e c h n o lo g i c a l d e co ra t i o n t h a t i s i n s p i re d by our digital age) and patterns and cuts t h a t a re c a s u a l b u t i n n o va t i ve . Yo u co u l d o rd e r t h e m o n t h e i n t e r n e t a n d c u st o m i z e t h e c lo t h e s y o u rs e l f b y d ra g g i n g R a s h i d ’s va r i o u s p r i n t s o n t o d i ve rs e s i l h o u e t t e s . W h e n y o u p u rc h a s e a d re s s t h e d a t a i s s e n t t o L o n d o n a n d a u t o m a t i c a l ly p r i n t e d and laser cut without patterns.

Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 3 5 c o u n t r i e s a t t e s t t o K a r i m ’s l e g e n d o f d e s i g n . His award winning designs include democratic objects such as the ubiquitous Garbo waste can and Oh Chair for Umbra, interiors such as the Morimoto restaurant, Philadelphia and S e m i r a m i s h o t e l , A t h e n s . K a r i m ’s w o r k i s featured in 20 permanent collections and he exhibits art in galleries world wide. Karim is a perennial winner of the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review, IDSA Industrial Design Excellence Award. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

fabric

value: $400

IRIS ANNA REGN FAMILY PANTS I n Fa m i ly Pa n t s , i n d i v i d u a l s co m e t o g e t h e r as a unit in which each participant will, at t i m e s , b e a b le t o t a k e t h e le a d . T h i s w e a r a b le f u n c t i o n s w i t h a m i n i m u m o f t w o co l l a b o ra t o rs w i t h t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f i n c l u d i n g m o re . S i m p le d e t a i l s e x p re s s t h e u n d e r ly i n g s t r u c t u re t h a t t i e s t h e p l a ye rs a s w e l l a s t h e g a r m e n t t o g e t h e r. D e s i g n e rs : I r i s A n n a R e g n + J u l i e t t e B e l lo c q P ro j e c t Te a m : H a i l a A d a m o w i t h J e s s i c a F le i s c h m a n + E d i e K a h u l a Pe re i ra

Iris Anna Regn is a designer based in Los Angeles. She is cofounder (with artist Rebecca Niederlander) of BROODWORK, an art, design, and curatorial project centered on creative practice and family life, and collaborator in Tim D u r fe e & I r i s A n n a R e g n . I r i sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; c o l l a b o r a t i v e a n d solo projects include architecture, interiors, exhibitions, objects, and sign systems. She is also a contributing writer for Herman Miller L i fewo r k , a n a d v i s o r fo r T h e B i g C i t y Fo r u m , a n d a b o a rd m e m b e r o f t h e L A Fo r u m fo r A rc h i te c t u re and Urban Design. Juliette Bellocq is a graphic designer collaborating on varied design projects f o r p a p e r, s c r e e n a n d s p a c e . H e r s t u d i o , Handbuilt, specializes in work for cultural, educational and non-profit organizations. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

crystal, silver, yarn

not for auction

SHADOWPLAY MINTER N e c k l a ce m a d e f ro m k n i t a n d c r y st a l s w i t h fa i r t ra d e b l a c k s i lve r c lo s u re .

Ta k i n g i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m o c e a n i c a r a g o n i t e structures, planetary space, crystal formations, spiderwebs, and the concept of making the abstractly invisible visible, Shadowplay embodies the spirit of all things mystical. With the desire to create beautiful, one of a kind, hand-crafted pieces with consciousness to materials and their origin in mind, Heather set out to find the best suited materials for her necklaces. This led to sourcing organic + naturally dyed yarns + C r y sta l l i z e d S w a rovs k i E le m e n t s + C e r t i f i e d Fa i r Tr a d e b l a c k s i l v e r c l o s u r e s . A s h a n d - m a d e objects, each necklace remains true to its shape, but with a lightness that is found in modern clothing, these amorphous pieces take their own form and gesture through their lifespan. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

fabric

value: $2,500

ROBERT A.M. STERN ROBE T h i s ro b e i s m o d e le d o n t h e t ra d i t i o n a l f lo w i n g w i d e - s le e ve d b o u b o u s w o r n b y m e n i n We s t A f r i c a , i n t e r p re t e d i n t w o fa b r i c s f ro m R o b e r t A . M . S t e r n A rc h i t e c t sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2 0 1 1 co l le c t i o n fo r C . F. S t i n s o n , o n e e vo k i n g b a s k e t w e a v e co n st r u c t i o n a n d t h e o t h e r i n s p i re d b y M a l i a n m a s o n r y w a l l s .

Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP, is a 250person architecture firm with an international reputation for residential, commercial, and i n s t i t u t i o n a l p r o j e c t s . T h e f i r m â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s f o u n d e r, R o b e r t A . M . S t e r n , FA I A , p r a c t i c i n g a r c h i t e c t , t e a c h e r, a n d w r i t e r, i s D e a n o f t h e Ya l e S c h o o l o f Architecture. Dan Lobitz joined Robert A.M. Stern Architects in 1986 and has been a Partner in the firm since 2008. He has been responsible for the design of a diverse body of work including large-scale town and urban planning projects, residential buildings, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, private houses, as well as fabrics, furniture, and light fixtures for institutional and commercial applications. Donated by Dan Lobitz C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

jersey, silk, wool

value: $530

STEWART + BROWN MOTORCYCLE DIARIES T h e m e fo r t h i s S t e w a r t + B ro w n co l le c t i o n w a s “ M o t o rc y c le D i a r i e s . ” K i m o n o M o t o J a c k e t – p re m i u m m e r i n o wool, lined in 100% silk G a t h e re d W ra p D re s s – d ra p e y j e rs e y ( 9 6 % hemp, 4% spandex)

Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, partners in life and work, launched their ethical fashion brand in 2002 from Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by their love and respect for nature and a passion for design, Karen and Howard were filled with a sense of purpose and determined to pioneer the sustainable fashion movement. Design is a passion and a way of life for Karen and Howard. Their professional journey stems from a union of creativity and purpose. They have been skilled through years of designing for some of the most distinguished best-of-class lifestyle brands. K a r e n , a t r a i n e d p a i n t e r a n d N e w Yo r k n a t i v e , and Howard, a graphic artist and Montana native, oversee every aspect of the product and brand t h e m s e lve s . C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

wool

value: $750

SUSSMAN PREJZA VINTAGE RUDI GERNREICH BATHING SUIT Wo o l b a t h i n g s u i t w i t h b u t t o n s , k h a k i co lo r, s h a p e d t o f i t t h e b o d y b e a u t i f u l ly.

Rudi Gernreich (August 8, 1922 - April 21, 1985) w a s a n A u s t r i a n - b o r n A m e r i c a n f a s h i o n d e s i g n e r, artist, dancer and gay activist. As GERNREICH moved into fashion design, he broke with convention and looked towards the future of fashion for over three decades. GERNREICH is most well known for designing the first topless swimsuit and is often overlooked for his numerous innovative accomplishments such as the first use of vinyl and plastic in clothing, see-through clothing and the transparent bra, designer jeans and knitted tube dresses. He also used bold and clashing colors, originated the â&#x20AC;&#x153;total lookâ&#x20AC;? and was a strong advocate of unisex clothing. Donated by Sussman Prejza C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

glass, leather, metal

value: $800

PAOLA TASSARA GLASS HAND FAN T h e h a n d fa n h a s re m a i n e d a re m a r k a b ly u n c h a n g e d o b j e c t fo r ce n t u r i e s d u e t o t h e p ra c t i c a l i t y a n d s u i t a b i l i t y o f t h e o r i g i n a l p o r t a b le d e s i g n . T h e t ra n s l a t i o n o f fa n s t h ro u g h o u t t h e w o r l d h a s a l s o i m b u e d t h e m w i t h m e a n i n g a n d c u l t u ra l n u a n ce , eve n a w a y t o co m m u n i c a t e s o c i a l n o r m s . T h i s s e t re - e x a m i n e s t h e fa n t h ro u g h t h e u s e o f u n co n v e n t i o n a l m a t e r i a l s , a n d t o bring out the beauty of this enduring p e rs o n a l o b j e c t . G l a s s h a n d fa n : a c le a r i n d i c a t i o n o f s o c i a l m o t i v e s . S o l i d g l a s s fa n b l a d e s e t c h e d w i t h a p a t t e r n o f t ra d i t i o n a l S p a n i s h l a ce . P a o l a Ta s s a r a O r o m Ă g r e w u p i n W a s h i n g t o n D C and spent her youth travelling extensively in South America and Europe. After completing a B.A. in Canada she furthered her studies at Tu l a n e U n i v e r s i t y i n N e w O r l e a n s , g r a d u a t i n g w i t h a M a s t e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s d e g r e e i n A r c h i t e c t u r e . A f t e r moving to France in 1999 she worked in the studios of architects Rudy Ricciotti and Jean Nouvel, during which time she worked on numerous international competition entries as well as large private residences in the south of France. In Los Angeles she sought a design community that was open and welcoming of new i d e a s a n d w a s o p e r a t i n g w i t h i n a d y n a m i c c i t y.

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metal fabric, stainless steel

value: $400

PAOLA TASSARA STAINLESS STEEL HAND FAN T h e h a n d fa n h a s re m a i n e d a re m a r k a b ly u n c h a n g e d o b j e c t fo r ce n t u r i e s d u e t o t h e p ra c t i c a l i t y a n d s u i t a b i l i t y o f t h e o r i g i n a l p o r t a b le d e s i g n . T h e t ra n s l a t i o n o f fa n s t h ro u g h o u t t h e w o r l d h a s a l s o i m b u e d t h e m w i t h m e a n i n g a n d c u l t u ra l n u a n ce , eve n a w a y t o co m m u n i c a t e s o c i a l n o r m s . T h i s s e t re - e x a m i n e s t h e fa n t h ro u g h t h e u s e o f u n co n v e n t i o n a l m a t e r i a l s , a n d t o bring out the beauty of this enduring p e rs o n a l o b j e c t . S t a i n le s s s t e e l h a n d fa n : a p i e ce o f s o c i a l a r m o r. S t a i n le s s st e e l fa n b l a d e s j o i n e d t o g e t h e r b y a s h e e t o f m e t a l l i n k fa b r i c .

P a o l a Ta s s a r a O r o m Ă g r e w u p i n W a s h i n g t o n D C and spent her youth travelling extensively in South America and Europe. After completing a B.A. in Canada she furthered her studies at Tu l a n e U n i v e r s i t y i n N e w O r l e a n s , g r a d u a t i n g w i t h a M a s t e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s d e g r e e i n A r c h i t e c t u r e . A f t e r moving to France in 1999 she worked in the studios of architects Rudy Ricciotti and Jean Nouvel, during which time she worked on numerous international competition entries as well as large private residences in the south of France. In Los Angeles she sought a design community that was open and welcoming of new i d e a s a n d w a s o p e r a t i n g w i t h i n a d y n a m i c c i t y.

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hanger wire, coated yarn

value: $3,500

SUZANNE TICK CANTILEVER COLLAR T h i s i s a j e w e l r y p i e ce i n s p i re d b y S u z a n n e ’s R e f u s e D C s e r i e s i n w h i c h p o st co n s u m e r d r y c le a n i n g h a n g e rs a re re a p p ro p r i a t e d a s a m e d i u m fo r w o ve n s c u l p t u re . T h e p i e ce a l s o m i m i c s t h e method of warp knitting utilized in S u z a n n e ’s i n t e r i o r co n t ra c t t e x t i le s fo r d ra p e r y, s u c h a s E s c a l a . T h e n e c k l a ce i s co n st r u c t e d f ro m w h i t e h a n g e r w i re s a n d p e a r le s ce n t v i n y l co a t e d p o lye st e r ya r n .

Suzanne Tick heads up Suzanne Tick Inc., specializing in design, project management and material development for commercial and residential interiors, including textiles, hard surfacing, glass, carpet, woven metal screens, a n d l i g h t i n g . C l i e n t s i n c l u d e K n o l l Te x t i l e s , Tu v a L o o m s , Ta n d u s F l o o r i n g a n d S k y l i n e D e s i g n . S u z a n n e T i c k r e c e i v e d a B . F. A . f r o m t h e University of Iowa and associates degree from t h e F a s h i o n I n s t i t u t e o f Te c h n o l o g y. M u s e u m exhibitions include a stainless steel woven structure for Structure & Surface at MOMA in 1998; and Imago for US Design 1975 - 2000 at the Denver Art Museum in 2002. Suzanne is a board member for the Museum of Arts and Design. C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

obi fabric

value: $1,500

TRINA TURK MIXED MEDIA #1 S h e a t h d re s s co m p r i s e d o f v i n t a g e J a p a n e s e o b i fa b r i c s . Size 6

C a l i f o r n i a b a s e d d e s i g n e r, Tr i n a Tu r k , w h o re s i d e s i n S i lve r L a ke , CA sta r te d h e r co m p a n y 16 years ago. Inspired by the multicultural mix, architecture, and landscape of Los Angeles and C a l i f o r n i a , t h e Tr i n a Tu r k C o l l e c t i o n i s f u l l o f t h e s e a s o n ’s m o s t c a u s a l l y s o p h i s t i c a t e d - a n d “ m u s t h a v e ” s i l h o u e t t e s . Tr i n a h a s d r a w n c o n s t a n t inspiration from the cocktail party and poolside lifestyle of the desert. Her philosophy is to create wearable, optimistic fashion that incorporates the best aspects of classic A m e r i c a n s p o r t s w e a r. T h e c o l l e c t i o n h a s b e c o m e known for an amazing pant fit and gorgeous signature prints.

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concrete, glass

value: $350

WHY ARCHITECTS FOUR EYES We d ev e lo p e d a l i g h t w e i g h t co n c re t e m i x a n d i n co r p o ra t e d g l a s s a n d c a r b o n f i b e rs t o m a k e o n e o f o u r fa vo r i t e m a t e r i a l s , co n c re t e , w e a ra b le . O u r g l a s s e s i n co r p o ra t e a t i g h t ly s p a ce d s e r i e s o f t i e h o le s t h a t a l lo w t h e u s e r a n e w w a y t o s h i e l d t h e i r ey e s f ro m t h e s u n . M a d e i n a n e d i t i o n o f fo u r, t h e re i s a p a i r fo r e a c h s e a s o n , e a c h o n e le t t i n g i n t h e a p p ro p r i a t e amount of light, depending on the time o f ye a r.

WHY Architecture is a collaborative studio for creativity in architecture and design that brings a f r e s h a n d u n f e t t e r e d a p p r o a c h t o e a c h p r o j e c t .Â HOW is our hands-on-workshop, the test kitchen for objects and ideas.

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acrylic, aluminum

value: $1,000

YAZDANI STUDIO of CANNON DESIGN ARMATURE

E x p lo re t h e v a r i a b le re l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n c lo t h i n g a n d b o d y. P u s h . P u l l . R e s i z e . A d d . S u b t ra c t . R e ve a l . O b s c u re . D i s g u i s e . S u g g e s t . L i e . A r m a t u re i s a f ra m e w o r k fo r e x p re s s i o n : re w r i t e t h e d re s s co d e b o o k . C o m p o s e d o f f r i c t i o n f i t re p e t i t i ve e le m e n t s , a r m a t u re c a n b e w o r n o ve r o r u n d e r g a r m e n t s , a s a l i t e ra l o r a b st ra c t f ra m e w o r k fo r a v i s i o n .

A s l e a d e r o f t h e Ya z d a n i S t u d i o o f C a n n o n D e s i g n , M e h r d a d Ya z d a n i h a s s u c c e e d e d i n b r i n g i n g a visionary design sensibility to a broad portfolio of significant projects on a global basis including projects in Asia, India, and the Middle East. His work has received numerous awards and international recognition, with features in the NY Times, LA Times, Architectural Record, Architecture, and Progressive Architecture, as well as a number of prestigious international journals. Practicing at the intersection of the l a r g e o f f i c e a n d t h e s m a l l s t u d i o , Ya z d a n i w a s named by Progressive Architecture magazine as o n e o f t h e w o r l d â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s t o p e m e r g i n g a r c h i t e c t s j u s t three years after graduating from Harvard U n i v e r s i t y â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s G r a d u a t e S c h o o l o f D e s i g n . C E L E B R AT E 2 0 1 2 G A L A : A + D M U S E U M

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1. BMW GROUP DESIGNWORKSUSA, Yearning: Camoflauged Beauty value: $17,000 2. GULLA JONSDOTTIR, Metamorphosis value: $10,000 3. ELECTROLAND, Disreflect Garment value: $700 4. MINARC, Atmospheric value: $10,000 5. ERIC KAHN, Black Evening Dress value: $3,000 6. REBECCA NIEDERLANDER, Hoops and Loops and Hump and Jumps. value: $1,800 7. JOHN BALDESSARI for GELILA COUTURE, Belt** value: $2,000 8. ART OF CHASE value: $4,500 9. KARIM RASHID, Cybercouture value: $2,000 10. JEAN-CHARLES de CASTELBAJAC, Bloc Notes value: $2,000 11. TRINA TURK, Mixed Media #1** value: $1,500 12. RICHARD MEIER, I Swear** value: $2,000 13. SYUZI PAKHCHYAN, Fêted** value: $2,000 14. KARTEN:DESIGN, Street Lace** value: $1,000 15. YAZDANI STUDIO of CANNON DESIGN, Armature value: $1,000 **LIVE AUCTION

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