SPRING ISSUE 2012
MAGAZINE WINDFALL: LIGHTING THE WAY OPENING OF JIUN HO DE JIA INSIDE JIUN HO’S NEWEST FUSION SHOWROOM
ONE ON ONE WITH DOUGLAS HUTTON
JOHN HUTTONS LEGACY OF DESIGN, LIKE FATHER LIKE SON
ART AS INSPIRATION
THE ARTISTIC MUSINGS OF MAXIME JACQUET
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ON THE SCENE WITH LIGNÉ
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FAVORITES | SPRING 2012
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A LETTER FROM MEREDITH
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April—June ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET
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Kyle Bunting Wows Pre-Oscar Event Q&A
With Douglas Hutton HOT TRENDS
Tango Tangerine and Chevron Stripes HIDE MASTER
Kyle Bunting: The King of Customization A STUDY IN FUSION
The Opening of Jiun Ho de Jia
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PRINCES & CROWS
Alix Soubiran Featured In Erinn V. Maison PHILOSOPHY, ART AND ADVICE
Tricks of the Trade with Maxime Jacquet COVER STORY
The Innovative Crystal Designs of Windfall
OUT & ABOUT
On the Scene with Ligné
Come see what Ligné has been up to on page 14!
2012 Is all about Tango Tangerine. Check out Hutton Home’s Space Odyssey Side Chair on page 11.
Kyle Bunting and Meredith Xavier with the design team of Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
LETTER FROM MEREDITH | SPRING 2012
A Letter From Meredith
Ligné Agency enters the Spring with a lot of sparkle, and no shortage of incredible new product launches. In January we became the United States agents for Windfall Contemporary Crystal Lighting - whose designs adorn Cartier boutiques and luxury residences around the globe. This issue features their incredible designs and all of the beautiful details that have positioned them as the finest crystal lighting in the world. We also celebrate the custom designs of Kyle Bunting, whose work at the Maison de Luxe show house at the Greystone Mansion dropped jaws. I will let the images inside this issue speak for themselves. Wishing everyone a wonderful Spring full of great design and inspiration!
MEREDITH XAVIER
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CALENDAR
CELEBRATION FOR HUTTON HOME & PIERRE FREY
An event to mark the launch of Hutton Home and Pierre Frey’s new partnership. WHEN: April 4, 2012 WHERE: D&D Building, New York, NY www.huttonhome.com www.pierrefrey.com
INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR Attend the 24th annual ICFF to see what’s next in design. WHEN: May 19-22, 2012 WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY www.icff.com
NEOCON 2012 Join Ligné Agency, Kyle Bunting, Jiun Ho, Hutton Home and Live.Anywhere. in Chicago for the North America’s largest design exposition and conference. WHEN: June 11-13, 2012 WHERE: The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL www.neocon.com
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ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET | SPRING 2012
K YLE BUNTING WOWS PRE-OSCAR EVENT On February 22nd, Kyle Bunting’s ravishing red carpet made another stunning appearance at L’Ermitage Hotel of Beverly Hills in a Pre-Oscar luxury gifting suite. Celebs like Wendi McKendon and Quentin Aaron mingled at the event hosted by Amy of Secret Room Events. While the day may have been focused on celebrities and their loot, the cameo by Kyle Bunting’s red carpet did not go unnoticed. Causing celebrities to “ooh” and “ahh” over the rich cowhide replacing the ordinary red carpet staple.
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Q&A | SPRING 2012
Q&A:
With Douglas Hutton In your own words how would you describe Hutton Home’s design philosophy? Location, Location, Location. We believe that the design process is more rewarding when we are designing with the specific strengths of a specific atelier in mind. This is why each of our collections is made in a region that is known internationally, and in some cases for over 1000 years, for creating the highest quality level of that specific product. Once we identify an atelier willing and able to collaborate with us to create something unique in both design and quality level we are ready to put pencil to paper. At this point we simply do what we do best- merge our design sensibility with a touch of traditional and a touch of contemporary to create something totally unique and timeless.
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Q&A | SPRING 2012
Many members of the Hutton family are involved with Hutton Home, did you always aspire to take over the business? Both Hutton Home and our design company John Hutton International are family companies. Not just by blood but if we hire you- you end up being part of our family - whether you like it or not! We have seen the ugly transition that a to the trade oriented family company can go through due to growth or the desire for growth and we are determined to maintain the intimate level of service and accessibility we are known for because that is the definition of servicing trade professionals.
Whether it is meeting a tight deadline or finding the space on one of our containers to ship a family heirloom we are determined to help our customers any way we can. I never imagined running these companies but after the passing of my father in 2006 I was determined to protect the reputation of the Hutton name so the role has been one of absolute dedication. The bar was set extremely high by my father and our goal is to continue that legacy.
Your company is noted as being one of the first furniture designers to implement environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques in their production, are you continuing to fulfill that legacy?
every aspect of our company. Who cares if your materials are biodegradable if the person applying them to the furniture is not earning a living wage? Who cares if you are using renewable hard woods if your poor engineering techniques relegate that final product to a landfill in less then a decade? Today environmental consciousness spans every aspect of every supply chain and we can't focus on materials alone. I think there are a lot of horses that are happy about that too.
My father was noted by the New York Times as being the first furniture designer to offer environmentally friendly furniture fabrication options to the Interior Design trade in the late eighties/ early nineties. At that time this meant natural glues and horse hair upholstery to name a few. Today our definition of "environmentally friendly" has evolved into a mantra that effects 9 | SPRING 2012 | Ligné
Who cares if your materials are biodegradable if the person applying them to the furniture is not earning a living wage?
In addition to the partnership with Pierre Frey, what other exciting new things can fans expect to see from Hutton Home in 2012? We are very excited about being several years away from 2009. Aside from that we just did the first U.S. based product debut for the Ensemble London 2012 collection, our Mariner product line for Sutherland is debuting at WestWeek and we have an extensive addition to the Piiart Collection debuting this fall. But the real excitement is the February 3rd birth of the 7 pound 3 ounce Jack Oliver Stein to our newly tapped National Sales Director Philip Stein and his wonderful wife Alanna. I sent Jack a catalogue immediately.
HOT TRENDS | SPRING 2012
1. Michael Kors Gia Satchel $795. 2. Hutton Home Space Odyssey Side Chair Price Upon Request. 3. Umeki shift Dress Diane Von Furstenberg $375. 4. Kyle Bunting “Branded” by Libby Bunting Price Upon Request. 5. Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Wedge with Ankle Strap $650. 6. Rimi Yang’s Hot Pink Bow. 1
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THE EXTRAORDINARY IN HIDE
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HIDE MASTER | SPRING 2012
KYLE BUNTING:
HIDE MASTER, KING OF CUSTOM
Any size, any shape and unlimited design possibilities is only the starting point with the world of Kyle Bunting custom. After a decade of creating works of art in luxurious hair on cowhide, Kyle Bunting has once again proven that he is the master of taking one material and creating an expansive line of products that leave clients begging for more. It doesn’t stop there. The country’s top designers are lining up to collaborate on collections that span from rugs to furniture to hide paper wall coverings.
palette of over 70 colors and it is enough to make any designer’s head spin. Any size, any shape and any style means Kyle Bunting is suited for every interior.
Kyle Bunting’s innovative techniques for cutting hide allow for the most intricate details in his designs. Combine that with an expansive
Barry Dixon, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Timothy Corrigan, David Phoenix, Jamie Drake and Philip Gorrivan all turned to Kyle Bunting
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One look at the 2011 Maison de Luxe Show House held at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills and the versatility of Kyle Bunting’s work is apparent. Coveted as the most significant show house of the year, Maison de Luxe is the collaborate design effort of the country’s most elite of interior designers.
ART WATCH | WINTER 2011 to create that one of kind statement piece that would give their rooms exquisite depth and dimension.
Martyn Lawrence-Bullard stated, "It was a pure joy to work with the incredibly charming and professional Kyle Bunting in creating a one-off designer rug for the master bedroom at the historic Greystone Mansion. The artistry of Kyle Bunting's company in taking my design and recreating it in cowhide was a decorative miracle!” The custom design process starts with an overall concept and color palette, which is then refined and brought to life by the in-house design team at Kyle Bunting. "Wild and luxurious, Kyle Bunting’s rugs contribute, compliment and inspire many of my own designs with their inventive use of color, texture, and pattern. We recently had a psychedelic dream of creating a rug with an alligator like pattern. Kyle and his team interpreted this into a fantastic art piece,” stated Jamie Drake. It is undeniable that Kyle Bunting’s ability to turn one material into a multifaceted design innovation has defined his company as the creator of the hair on cowhide genre. The only thing more exciting than that? Seeing what he does next.
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STUDY IN FUSION | SPRING 2012
Spanning over 16 years, Jiun Ho’s career as an interior and product designer has always reflected a mix of worldly influences. In January he began to put these creative reflections on display at Jiun Ho de Jia, his new lifestyle design studio and gallery centrally located in the heart of San Francisco’s SOMA district. The over 11,000 sq. foot converted warehouse makes use of the build-
A STUDY IN FUSION:
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de Jia ings original design through custom metal and mill-work, exposed beams, and high ceilings to reflect the space’s industrial beauty. That same elegance shows through in the building’s seamless fusion of wood and metal surfaces. It features three spaces that rotate artwork, crafts, and creative expressions of artists from around the world. Pieces from Jiun’s personal collection are also on display alongside a curated collection of antiques.
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STUDY IN FUSION | SPRING 2012
“I want Jiun Ho de Jia to share culture as well as my global inspirations with each and every visitor,” says Jiun. Reflecting on Jiun’s passion for cuisine, the space includes a state of the art kitchen that integrates a full range of innovative appliances from the German design house Gaggenau. The design gallery, which is also available for special events, features a full wine and beer bar for guests to enjoy while they take in the sensorial experience. “My passion for travel and education are the soul of the space,” states Jiun. “I wanted to break the bounds of the traditional art and antique gallery. The space offers visitors a culturally transformative experience.”
Jiun Ho with Interiors' Editorial Director Michael Wollaeger
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ON THE SCENE WITH
OUT & ABOUT | SPRING 2012
MARIE-CHRISTINE DERMOND, VICTORIA BECKHAM, MAXIME JACQUET AND LUDO BARRAS AT THE VANITY FAIR PARTY
DOUGLAS HUTTON AND MEREDITH AT DAVID SUTHERLAND'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY
With a strong dedication to our clients and keeping up with all of their creative endeavors, Ligné Agency stays busy in and out of the office! We love celebrating our clients success and stepping out in style to support them. This past season we have been nonstop and around the globe. Whether it is meeting with the creative minds of Windfall, Clarissa Dorn and Roel Haagmans, at their headquarters in Munich, or taking a stroll down the red carpet at the opening of Jiun Hi de Jia, Jiun Ho’s latest San Francisco showroom, our principal Meredith Xavier is there representing the chic and sophisticated attitude that our agency embraces.
JIUN HO & MEREDITH AT THE OPENING OF JIUN HO DE JIA
MAXIME JACQUET AND MEREDITH IN BEVERLY HILLS
MEREDITH IN GERMANY WITH OWNERS OF WINDFALL, CLARISSA DORN AND ROEL HAAGMANS
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The exquisite talent of Alix Soubiran, now featured in Erinn V. Maison.
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uilding upon their reputation of youthful sophistication in home decor, Erinn V. Maison on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles is the newest showroom to feature the whimsical wallpaper collection and mural work of Princes and Crows. Started in January of 2008 by Parisian artist Alix Soubiran, the collection features European inspired patterns on old-fashioned style paper that convey sensations of magic and mystery in their delicate, hand-painted details. The home collection features wallpaper such as the Havana Affair, a blend of soft neutrals in white and grey that convey the exotically velvet scent of night jasmine and Cuban cigars. It also includes more traditional patterns such as Enchanted Erinn, a digitized version of Soubiran’s hand-painted work that evokes feelings of French sophistication. “A chair can be wonderful, but walls have the ability to tell a story,” says Alix. “To me, walls that create a story or a mood are the starting point.”
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PRINCES & CROWS| SPRING 2012 Princes and Crows also offers an array of gender-neutral wallpaper designs for children called Little Princes. The designs are narrations of the modern day fairy tales and Baroque myths inspired by Alix’s grandfather’s home in the uber-chic 16th arrondissement de Paris, himself a celebrated French author and recipient of the Theophraste Renaudot literary prize in 1943. Themes for these luxurious yet soft decorative wall pieces include Circus Circus, Sea Ballet, and Tree Party, all of which feature Alix’s fanciful animal characters. In addition to her permanent collection, Alix also designs custom hand-painted murals, Decor by Alix, where she makes use of her background as a portrait artist to capture the essence of the client’s space and surroundings. Currently on display at the Erinn V. Maison showroom is a one-of-a-kind mural by Alix. Using charcoal the artist created an intricate and romantic nature scene featuring small birds flying and perched on barren tree branches. The mural demonstrates the range of mediums and materials that Soubiran is able to use to execute each unique piece.
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P H I LO S O P H Y, A R T, A N D A D V I C E F R O M
Belgian-born celebrity interior designer Maxime Jacquet shares his insight, passion and advice on art and the avant-garde.
PHILOSOPHY, ART AND ADVICE | SPRING 2012
At a mere 23 years of age, Maxime has more than fully established himself in the arena of design, all the while curing his eye for all things glamorous and making them come to
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PHILOSOPHY "My philosophy...I don't really have one. I am a designer who looks at what is happening outside, in the street, and around the world. I believe that artwork is the only sure way to express the personality of the owner of the house. To me, artwork is different for every person. Some can look at a white canvas where there is nothing on it and they will call it art, and others will look at a photograph from the sixties and will call that art. It is all about perception. It is an
life in his interiors. Playing on personal emotions, Maxime encourages his clients to use the “crazy” part of their brain when choosing their art.
illusion that makes people dream. You can literally travel inside of your mind just by looking at a piece of art. The only real philosophy I do have is that a house without artwork is not a finished house. It's like dressing up for a red carpet and not doing your hair. No matter how the dress looks on you, the look will never be complete if your hair does not match! In design, details are what make the difference and art is the biggest one."
“One day my client (who has a huge art collection including several pieces by Picasso, Manet and Klimt) and I saw one of the construction workers helping with his home drawing in the back of a truck. He was drawing a portrait that seemed very much in the style of Pablo Picasso. All of the colors he used were extremely bright and crazy. The worker did not even know who Picasso was but he was able to draw something that caught the eye of a professional art SPRING 2012 | Ligné | 26 collector.
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My client ended up buying the portrait from him. Today, that very drawing is hanging in a 10 million dollar home in Beverly Hills next to a Monet painting. When I look at the two of those pieces almost facing one another, I truly believe that when both artists where painting they never knew that one day they would be so exclusive as to sit in such a museum. To me, these people are the real artists. Art is what makes you feel something inside of you that you will never be capable
of explaining but that you will always enjoy once you lay your eyes on it. Truly my favorite artists are the ones of tomorrow. The one who will force me to travel just to allow me the gift of seeing one of their pieces. I will always keep my mind open so that I will be able to see what will happen tomorrow. I don't care about the past. I don't want to make room in my mind for pieces that I have already seen. I like to be impressed by the new ones that I will find tomorrow."
ADVICE "My advice is simple. Choose art with what the crazy part of your brain is telling you. It is probably one of the only things where you do not have to worry about what other people will think. Even if you think that what you pick might shock someone. It is that part inside of you that you normally do not have the chance to express. Never look at the price to choose your art. It is not about the cost whether it is more
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expensive or if it is cheap. Art doesn't come with a price tag. It is only worth what feeling it will produce for you. Lastly, art is everywhere around you! You will not only find art in galleries. Art can be found during your travels, it can be a photo you took yourself, it could be a vintage piece you found at a market, or even a piece of nature. Be creative and don't follow any line."
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COVER STORY | SPRING 2012
Since the company’s inception in 2004, Windfall has been making a name for itself through its establishment as a leader in contemporary chandelier design. The conceptual executions of Roel Haagmans and Clarissa Dorn have re-invented the way that crystal chandeliers are made today, expanding the design process to a fresher, more airy interpretation of crystal lighting. This creativity is matched by their technical expertise which allows them to consult clients with the utmost precision of plan vision, execution, and the details behind every installation. 31 | SPRING 2012 | LignÊ
COVER STORY | SPRING 2012
Windfall designs adorn the boutiques of Cartier, Mont Blanc and Roberto Cavalli around the globe, in addition to luxurious estates and palaces from Bel Air to Dubai. Their unsurpassed quality and attention to detail have positioned them as the leader in contemporary lighting design. Each piece is custom created by hand from the finest materials. From gold plated detailing to hand cut crystal center pieces, Windfall is the exquisite piece of statement jewelry on any project.
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