Focus Vol 2 - Summer 2016

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4 Creatives Share Their Inspiration

Q&A

With Jana Plantina Phipps

THE VIBE

Salutes Maximalism with Over-the-Top-Decor

RADAR

What Designers Want at LVMKT

FOCUS

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S T E E LY A R D ’ S G U I D E T O L A S V E G A S M A R K E T S T Y L E • A S T E E LY A R D P U B L I C A T I O N

SUMMER 2016

Las Vegas is such a unique place (duh!). While the attraction is obvious on so many levels, I was compelled to delve beyond the tangible rewards and uncover the emotional benefits. I wanted to know the reason why bachelors, convention planners, and dreamers alike gravitate here time and again.

I found that golden nugget of wisdom in an article about one of advertising’s most memorable campaigns -- “What happens here, stays here”. Before that seemingly simple slogan launched, a great deal of research went into its mastery. Led by Arnie DiGeorge, creative director at R&R Partners and husband of Jackie Von Tobel (one of our favorite Las Vegans), their findings revealed a special freedom embodying the city: “The emotional bond between Las Vegas and its customers was freedom. Freedom on two levels. Freedom to do things, see things, eat things, wear things, feel things. In short, the freedom to be someone we couldn’t be at home. And freedom from whatever we wanted to leave behind in our daily lives.”

I love this comparison to freedom. It made me think about “the freedom to design” and how Steelyard with our 24/7 open policy contributes to the process and expands the market experience beyond time and geographic limits. No worries if you choose to linger at the hotel pool this morning or go for a short hike as you can see we did, Steelyard will continue to open doors to new brands and ideas everyday.

Hope you enjoy FOCUS, produced with love and fun by Scotty, Sandy, Vera, Stacey and me. Happy market!

XO

JANE DAGMI

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

F O C U S • S T E E LY A R D ’ S G U I D E T O L A S V E G A S M A R K E T S T Y L E • A S T E E LY A R D P U B L I C A T I O N

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elcome to FOCUS: Las Vegas -- our first issue created around this Market. On the pages that follow we pay reverence to lavish adornment, the colors of desert and sea, and quirky Californians, interpreting our inspiration via the amazing Steelyard brands exhibiting at Market.

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SUMMER 2016

Jane Dagmi EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Scotty R. Smith EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Sandy Hughes EDITOR

Vera Djonovic STYLE EDITOR

FEATURED ON THE COVER: ADOBE WALLCOVERING / MITCHELL BLACK

FEATURED ON WELCOME PAGE: SKULL BOX WALLCOVERING / MITCHELL BLACK CANYON PHOTO / VIG FURNITURE

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SPECTRUM

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Coastal colors bring good energy and style

Traces the inspiration behind designing

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Q&A/ FIVE WITH JANA PLATINA PHIPPS

SET ENVY

What’s the life of a Trim Queen really like?

Reimagines quirky productions staged in the West

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THE VIBE: MORE IS MORE

RADAR

23 products that pay homage to Vegas excess

What designers are scouting for at Market

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DO-GOODING

CALENDAR

Feizy and Jaipur weave compassion into rugs

#LVMKT events you won’t want to miss

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Desert Sand &Mediterranean Blues

By Vera Djonovic

Photos: Life of Pix

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ummer changes our point of view and penchant for certain colors. This season, earthy tans and ocean blues are drawing us in. Plucked from the Mediterranean coast, these warm tones and cool shades stimulate our senses and evoke an almost primal feeling of calm and creative energy. Dress the home and dress yourself in a color combination that exudes natural chic!

Shell - Mermaid Wall Sconce / Currey & Co

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Desert Sand

NATURAL VEINING AND SHIMMERING TEXTURES BRING A HEALING VIBRANCY TO EARTH-TONED PIECES.

Jewelry: Semi-precious agate necklaces /Susanna Galanis

CHAMPAGNE RANIA, RETREAT COLLECTION / KAS RUGS

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VIBO TABLE SCULPTURE PHILLIPS COLLECTION

SUTTON SQUARE OTTOMAN - PEANUT LEATHER SUNPAN

SCHALE PENDANT LIGHT SOURCE INC.

ONYX CHINESE COOKIE JAR NOIR

UPHOLSTERED CHAIR ARTMAX

THEODORE TABLE GABBY

MOON ROCK GOLD ALUMINUM VASE HOWARD ELLIOTT

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MODREST MODERN BEIGE FABRIC LOUNGE CHAIR VIG

Mediterranean Blues BRILLIANT BLUE AGATE INSPIRES AQUATIC PATTERNS AND GLOSSY FINISHES.

DIVERS WALLCOVERING MITCHELL BLACK

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GIANT PROVENCAL STORAGE JAR SEASONAL LIVING

CHENONCEAU BOOKCASE FRENCH HERITAGE

ALBERTO ORB CHANDELIER CURREY & CO

EN CASA PILLOWS BY LULI SANCHEZ JAIPUR LIVING

PUG SWIVEL CHAIR ZUO

BRIXTON RUG FEIZY

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THE CUBIST BOOKCASE NOIR

“Wherever it is placed, this curiosity - a solid sculptural form that conveys the illusion of collapse - commands attention.� ~ Georg Baehler, Lead Designer, NOIR

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”​ Bull Smoke was inspired by French damask fabrics and wallpapers from the 18th century. I wove the skulls together as you would in traditional damask patterns so that​from a distance they read more ambiguous but when up close, the skulls and horns are revealed, and the two color ways completely change the mood of the paper. The bold pearl black surface is perfect for a heavy accent wall as the pattern subtly and mysteriously emerges like waves of smoke, whereas the pearlescent light grey color story makes for a soft ethereal environment.” ~ Dan Rizzo, Lead Artist, Mitchell Black

MITCHELL BLACK BULL SMOKE WALLCOVERING

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“I have always had a fascination with earth’s natural elements and the wild animals of Africa. The idea of merging the two with my passion for jewelry design was exciting. Each one-of-kind handmade piece starts with a springbok skull -- and yes, the springbok have died naturally-- which is embellished with pyrite, geodes, druzy, rock crystal clusters, agate, and seaglass. I hope the beauty and elegance of the springbok come across in each of these designs.” ~ Jamie Dietrich, Owner/Designer, Jamie Dietrich Designs

SPRING MOUNT SKULL ART JAMIE DIETRICH DESIGNS

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FOREST LIGHT CHANDELIER THE AVIVA STANOFF COLLECTION, CURREY & COMPANY

“My nickname at Currey is “Wild Earth Princess” and the Forest Light Chandelier is inspired by my years growing up in old-growth redwood forests and being close to nature. The design celebrates the veiling of the trees as whispers of sunlight shine through the branches, sparkling on leaves in the early mornings.

True beauty is in the imperfection Mother Nature provides.” ~ Aviva Stanoff, Designer, The Aviva Stanoff Collection, Currey & Company

Q&A

The FIVE WITH JANA PLATINA PHIPPS Interview by Jane Dagmi / Photography by April DeMarco

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CLASSIC FROG - Pinned to Jana’s inspiration board is a handmade frog closure from Classical Elements. Made from machine-made tubular braid, it’s a great example of the modern trend in passementerie that fuses machine and hand-fabrication.

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er story needs no embellishment. How a social science/ journalism grad from Berkeley transformed into the stylish Trim Queen of New York is a colorful tale of passion, fashion, and clever invention. Jana Platina Phipps came to the city to get New York out of her system, but after stepping foot inside a buzzing trimming factory, bid adieu to Cali and made NYC home. From the runway to interior design, Jana has made it her business and pleasure to be a designer, consultant, spokesperson, educator and blogger of the trim world. Someone, after all, has to speak up for trim - and not just the over-the-top 8” fringe on a sofa skirt but the subtle braid that effortlessly bridges the gap between chair seat and frame.

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I’ve heard that being a royal can be high pressure. True?

Haha, funny — but you are astute! There is indeed some pressure being the Trim Queen. I am expected to know everything that is happening in the World of Trim. I also definitely feel pressure to create content on my channels daily, which has become easier over time as people tag and share their work for me to repost. Though my clients named me “Trim Queen”, I think of myself more as an ambassador, representing this unique category of textiles and promoting it’s creative applications.

How did your preoccupation with trim begin?

I moved to NYC after college to get into the fashion business. My first job was with an accessory designer who sent me to a trimmings factory to source metallic military trim. The factory was whirring with industrial­-era machines, Italian-­American workers and artisans everywhere. Speaking half Italian (I’m part Italian and had studied in Venice) and half English, my Italian mentor Ginetta taught me everything she knew about passementerie. I remember hand-making Turk’s head knot buttons by the hundreds on Saturday mornings. I’ll never forget the dizziness of the excitement. I went on to start a home décor division of that company, and grew it to surpass apparel trim sales. When my vision expanded beyond their capabilities, I began consulting and sourcing globally for Classical Elements.

What role does trim play on a chair, pillow, or space?

The texture and dimension that trimmings add elevates design, giving soul to furnishings or interiors, adding warmth, even provenance to a room, and making it more inviting. I call it “Trim Alchemy” -- the process of making something ordinary into extraordinary using trimmings. A grosgrain ribbon or a small gimp, for example, can hide the seam where fabric meets a wooden chair frame. It can also be sewn as a fretwork design on cushions to embellish a plain base cloth or elegantly outline the skirt of a sofa.

What should designers know about trim that you think they might not?

I think some designers still consider trimmings frou-frou even though trimmings encompass lots of narrow textiles that are essential in finishing techniques. Additionally, a designer should know how trimmings are manufactured – by hand or machine, in linen or silk ­so they can more easily sell their design to their client.

Tell us about your side career as a DJ? I DJ locally for friends’ parties and at High Point I team up with Jason Oliver Nixon from Madcap Cottage. My taste is eclectic; I came of age as a valley girl in Cali, so I spin heavily from the 80s: Bow Wow Wow, Echo and the Bunnymen, English Beat, The Clash, Run DMC, Earth Wind & Fire... and then pepper in favorites to get people moving. Pumped Up Kicks (Foster The People), Short Skirt/ Long Jacket (Cake) and Brown Sugar (Rolling Stones) always fill up the dance floor. Tightrope by Janelle Monae is my theme song! You have to read the crowd and adjust the playlist impromptu mindful of the beats per minute so things mix well in transition, it’s really like putting together a my mood board!

“Trimmings” is a general term of the narrow goods used in home decor and apparel that either finish or embellish products made in fabric. Trim includes machine made articles like jacquard tape, cord, ribbon and bandings, but also include handmade designs including frog closures, tassels and braids. Passementerie literally means “to turn by hand” and grew out of the French artisan guild of the 1600’s; its resurgence is growing due to the artisan and maker movements.

Below: Colorful spools of vergolina thread hang on one wall of Jana’s studio. She uses it to build various colorways for trim collections.

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Her Inspiration Sources:

“I scour the runway shows, as well as Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook, and of course, plenty of magazines. I adore Cabana, World of Interiors and Hand/Eye for its artisanal focus and the grit of the photography!

Fast Company always inspires me too!”

Above: Jana’s design studio is in the former Continental Hotel in Peekskill, NY. The marble mantel, which now serves as magazine storage, is original to the c.1865 building.

Jana After Hours When DJ-ing recently at the Antiques by Zaar Good Karma Party in High Point, Jana was dressed for the occasion in a vintage kimono, headdress by Purely Patricia and Obi belt by Cotton and Quill. She says “Dressing up is half the fun, puts me in DJ character, and releases my inhibitions!”

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HANDMADE HEADPHONES When spinning with a partner, there’s never confusion over which Dolce & Gabbanainspired headphones belong to Jana.

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Jana’s Steelyard Covets “My living room is begging for a new set of sofas and this one from Emporium Home has beautiful French lines and is perfect for setting face to face as a pair. Of course I would want to add some trimmings -- perhaps an embroidered banding over a slinky skirt fringe to the base.”

LAUREN SOFA EMPORIUM HOME

“Theodore Alexander’s French Art Deco bar cabinet will never go out of style. I love the proportion, the gilt edges and the tassels that accent the églomisé finish. I could see this piece staying in our family for generations.”

FRENCH ART DECO BAR CABINET THEODORE ALEXANDER

THE VIBE

More is

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By Jane Dagmi

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here’s nothing subtle about Vegas. An average of three-anda-half million people visit this sensory mecca each month to be transported beyond the everyday. Vegas is a bold place, a land of superlatives. It constantly and successfully strives to uphold its reputation as the hottest, brightest, swankiest and most beguiling destination on earth. And these furnishings, by their size, shape, color and pattern were imagined without inhibition as if everything is possible.

And in Vegas, who’s to say it isn’t?

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Photo Credit - Wandering Soul Stox

WE’RE LUSTING FOR LUSTRE. FEELING GILTY ABOUT WARM, RADIANT, STELLAR GOLD. CLASSIC, RITZY, AND EASY TO DESIGN WITH, IT’S THE BRASSY FACADE OF THE WYNN AT SUNSET AND THE SIGNATURE COLOR OF WEALTH IN COIN AND BRICK. MIX IN BLACK WITH THIS METALLIC AND YOU GET VERSACE. CLOSE TO GODLINESS (IF YOU JUST REARRANGE THE LETTERS), EVERY ROOM THRIVES WITH A BIT OF BLING.

Goldy-Luxe

1) MESH WALL ART, Phillips Collection - A hand-leafed web

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catches major glances.

2) HAVANA GRANDE CHANDELIER, Currey & Company - With five tiers of gold-leafed fronds, the 76” fixture gives good cause to look up.

3) HELTER SKELTER VASE, Seasonal Living - At 52” tall, the vase is scaled to wow.

4) COFFEE TABLE, Artmax, - The fashionable base recalls a glamorous link bracelet.

5) SCROLL SCREEN, Wayborn - Decorate and separate with an ornamental handpainted screen.

6) LAWRENCE BARSTOOL, Sunpan - Stiletto-proportioned

legs are shapely and sleek.

“Black-and-gold recalls 80’s glam, gives us that sense of disco chic, and as a reaction to stark minimalism today, provides a bit of indulgence and embellishment to lift our spirits.” ~ Patti Carpenter, Global Trend Ambassador, carpenter + company

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Photo Credit - Oh, The Glamorous Life

FROM SHOWGIRLS TO ANGELS, FEATHERS RULE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPIRIT WORLDS. THINK ABOUT WINGED VICTORY AT THE LOUVRE. THINK SALLY RAND AND HER FAN DANCE ON THE VEGAS STAGE. THINK BOB MACKIE AND HIS GLAMOROUS COSTUMING FOR ELTON AND CHER. EXTRAVAGANT PLUMAGE INFORMS FURNISHINGS TOO, PROVIDING COLOR, FLAMBOYANCE, ROMANCE AND A TOUCH OF OTHER-WORLDLINESS FOR THOSE FEATHERING THEIR NESTS. 31

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1) Colored Feather Lamp, Jamie Dietrich - Rooster feathers are hand-wired onto a frame one-by-one.

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2) Peacock Wall Art, Phillips Collection Layers of iridescent feathers have kaleidoscopic appeal.

3) Bob Mackie Home 1010 Ivory/Blue Plume, KAS - The rug design was adapted from a Bob Mackie sketch.

4) Aile Dorée, Wendover - Vibing prey and pray alike, this 64”W artwork has major wing span.

5) Marseillan Commode, French Heritage Peacock feathers stripe the front of a commode.

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6) Turquoise Blue Peacock Vases, Howard Elliott - Plumes and blooms fit well in these slender vessels.

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“Keep an eye out for birds...or rather their feathers, which make an earthy and exceedingly delightful statement.” ~ Tracy Bulla, Style Director, Home Accents Today/Design Today

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BEDS ARE ENVIRONMENTS FOR MORE THAN JUST ZZZZS. WITH THEIR EXAGGERATED PROPORTIONS AND DETAILS, THEY BECOME A STYLISH PLATFORM FROM WHICH TO WORK, LOVE, GATHER, WATCH MOVIES, READ, AND SIMPLY CHILL. FOR PEOPLE WITH BIG DREAMS AND/OR BIG FAMILIES, THESE SPECIAL PIECES MEASURE UP. 35

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1) Caven Headboard, Flexsteel - Recharge and charge using the built-in USB port.

2) Venetian Round Bed, VIG - Floating in a large room or nestled to one side, The Venetian pleases from all angles.

3) Kenton, Wesley Allen - This stately iron canopy bed has a cozy castle vibe.

4) Forte Bed, Star International Furniture - At 130”, the kingsize bed creates its own architecture.

“Round beds are hot now! The Venetian, in particular, with its high, curved opalescent leatherette headboard certainly makes a statement!” ~ Shirlee Yehudai, Creative Director, VIG Furniture

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5) McAllen Bed, Sunpan - Tufting provides that extra measure of sumptuous shelter.

Photo Credit - Etsy

Voluptuous

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT BRAIN ACTIVITY SPIKES WHEN VIEWING SOFT-EDGED OBJECTS, SUGGESTING THAT HUMANS ARE HARDWIRED TO PREFER CURVES OVER ANGLES. A BABY VIEWS ITS MOTHER AND BUBBLES WITH JOY. ANN-MARGRET ON THE VEGAS STAGE OR BEYONCÉ ANYWHERE MAKES OUR HEARTS SKIP A BEAT. FURNISHINGS WITH SEXY LEGS AND AMPLE FIGURES HAVE THE POWER TO DO THAT TOO. 37

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1) Overton Glossy Black Baroque Table, Howard Elliott - Fanciful

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cabriole legs are glossed to perfection.

2) F-Series Chair, Elite Home Theater Seating - Kick back in this retro-styled plushly padded theater chair.

3) Alec dining table, Noir - Alec delights with seductive simplicity.

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4) Bloom Chair, Orient Express - Nailheads accentuate the fluid curves along a chair splat.

5) Tall Chest, Planum - A contrast rosewood front accentuates the pleasantly rounded base.

6) Jourdan Buffet, French Heritage Bombe curves conjure a fashionable bustle.

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Voluptuous “Roundness seems to be a universal human pleasure.” ~ Eric Jaffe, Fast Company

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DO-GOODING

How Feizy and Jaipur

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into Rugs

By Sandy Hughes

IN A CITY THAT OPENLY CELEBRATES EXCESS, DECADENCE, AND ACQUISITION, OUR EXUBERANT HUNT FOR THE PERFECT CHANDELIER CAN FEEL ALMOST WHOLESOME BY COMPARISON. AND THEN WE GLANCE AT THE NEWS, WHERE CONSTANT REMINDERS OF GLOBAL UNREST AND POVERTY MAKE IT HARD TO RECONCILE OUR PROFESSIONAL OBSESSION FOR BUYING AND SELLING PRETTY THINGS WHEN SO MANY IN THE WORLD ARE STRUGGLING FOR BASIC SURVIVAL AND FREEDOM. photos - from @feizyrugs above and @jaipurrugsfoundation right.

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Two Rug Makers Create Solid Foundations for Success and Better Living

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any in this industry are aware of crises and hone in on parts of the world where they can enact some change.

Personally and professionally, they give through generous sponsorships and donations of time, talent, money and merchandise. And there’s a growing class of merchants who are working to empower labor and maximize quality of life across the supply chain. Steelyard loves how Jaipur Living and Feizy have made deliberate choices to not only source responsibly, but to elevate entire communities with conscientious commerce.

The Jaipur Foundation is all about supporting their weavers by sponsoring multiple outreach initiatives in the villages where the artisans live and work. Their programs provide everything from medical care, literacy, vocational training, and legal services.

Because every rug they sell takes them that much closer to their goal of lifting every community out of poverty, the motto of Jaipur’s founder, NK Chaudhary is “One rug can change the world”.

An inspiring example of the power of these programs is a woman named Suman Devi, whose incredible story you can read about here and understand why it’s hard to overstate the ripple-effect these life-changing opportunities can have on families, villages, and even generations to come.

Family-owned Feizy is also committed to serving the needs of the world’s most marginalized people, specifically children in developing nations who are born into communities where child labor and trafficking are the reality. They’ve partnered with the Global Fund for Children, whose mission is to mitigate-- and ultimately eliminate--the root causes of these practices. Says executive VP Leah Feizy: “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to help and protect thousands of children, and we are grateful for our amazing customers who have made this gift possible.”

Responsible commerce has a powerful positive effect, and conscientious consumerism reinforces it. Jaipur and Feizy prove that it can be done without compromising quality or value. You can shop their showrooms at Las Vegas Market July 31-August 4 and on Steelyard anytime. Pre-shop both catalogs now on the Steelyard LVMKT Summer 2016 Planning Page.

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John Feizy, Founder/Owner, Feizy Rugs Supports the Global Fund for Children

Nand Kishore Chaudhary (NK), founder of Jaipur Living

photos - Feizy / Hand Woven Coronado Rug in Navy/Copper

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Follow both companies on Instagram. @jaipurrugsfoundation / @feizyrugs

photos - Jaipur Living / Barcelona I-O - Starburst: Pirate Black/Moroccan Blue

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Set Envy WESTERN CLASSICS

BY SANDY HUGHES

SILICON VALLEY

THE BIG LEBOWSKI

FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS

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hese sets —much like the characters who inhabit them— embody a modernism, individualism, and stubborn sense of optimistic reinvention that feels uniquely Western. Whether it’s NoCal, SoCal, or LV, these productions all capture a specific mood and era.

Photo Credit - Universal Pictures / HBO.com / Phawker.com / Fanpop.com / silverlakepictureshow.com

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Silicon Valley

CONTEMPORARY MINIMALISM THAT’S SUPER FUNCTIONAL… UNLESS IT’S ART.

TECHNICA OFFICE CHAIR STAR INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE

MODREST HADRIAN ACCENT CHAIR VIG FURNITURE

LINTERNA PENDANT LITE SOURCE, INC

COLLECTION TABLE CHANDRA EURO CHAISE POLYWOOD

OVERSIZED BEAN BAG CHAIR FLASH FURNITURE

OBIT PEDESTAL WAYBORN HOME FURNISHINGS

TRIPLE CIRCLE SCULPTURE PHILLIPS COLLECTION

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DETAIL FROM DOGS 1 WENDOVER ART GROUP

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The Big Lebowski CHANNELING THE DUDE WITH AN ECLECTIC COLLECTION OF 70’S LAID-BACK CHIC.

SIERRA COFFEE TABLE GABBY

PEYKAN PILLOW JAIPUR LIVING

I LOVE YOU, BRASS NOIR

SCOOP CHAIR, METAL FEET NOIR

JEAN-LOUIS WALL SCONCE CURREY & COMPANY HAND KNOTTED USTAD RUG FEIZY

MIRROR ARTMAX

DIVANI CASA GALWAY LEATHER SECTIONAL VIG FURNITURE

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TOPAZ BAR PLANUM FURNITURE

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas SIN CITY AT ITS TRIPPIEST. HOTEL DECOR WITH CANDY-TAB HUES AND MIND-ALTERING SHAPES.

CONSOLE TABLE ARTMAX ROCCO END TABLE SUNPAN MODERN HOME

INFINITY CHANDELIER VIZ GLASS

MONIQUE MIRROR HOWARD ELLIOTT

FRIZZANTE DINING CHAIR PHILLIPS COLLECTION DESIGN CAMPUS AQUATICS RUG JAIPUR LIVING

ACRYLIC BENCH MUNIZ PLASTICS

VERSUS EVA BED VIG FURNITURE

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RADAR

What Designers Want

BY JANE DAGMI

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hile temperatures are soaring over 100 in Vegas, that can’t stop a determined group of interior designers and tastemakers from combing the World Market Center for the hottest home furnishings for present and future projects. Here’s what 10 of the design-obsessed are hoping to find.

“I attend most of the design markets in the U.S. and some abroad. Since much of what I see can be repetitive, I am keenly aware of what’s fresh and exciting. I am always on the lookout for new, emerging designers, vendors, products and trends across all product categories. Going to market can be like rummaging through a very large and beautiful flea market -- most of the product may not be for you, but when you find that perfect gem among the ordinary you feel like you have struck design gold. For me, the thrill of the hunt is the most exciting.”

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1) Lisa Escobar, Lisa Escobar Design, Las Vegas, NV “I have three goals this Market... score some super-luxe accessories for my Las Vegas Strip high rise project {think old Vegas, Rat Pack style}, find funky & pattern-heavy textiles for my edgy, art-loving clients, and lastly follow along @ LasVegasMarket Instagram account to see what fellow tastemakers are posting for the #ViewOnVegas. It’s impossible to see everything on my own, plus I love discovering what others come across. I may be biased, but Las Vegas Market is my absolute favorite event to attend because I’m able to accomplish so much in one {really big} place, plus... it’s home sweet home to me!”

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2) Kelli Ellis, Kelli Ellis Interiors, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA “Putting on my finest hunting gear, tuning the tracking devices to hunt down the newest resource for cool, modern, DIFFERENT outdoor lighting...What a rare beast!”

3) Glen Peloso, Peloso Alexander Interiors, Toronto, ON “We are looking for new art and accessories suppliers for our Toronto Showroom. We’re expanding it and like to keep it fresh. Also we’re in search of some finishing touches for 4th quarter clients – meaning clients whose project will complete in the last quarter of this year – like narrow hall tables, drinks tables and amazing bar carts.”

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4) Julia Buckingham, Buckingham Interiors + Design, Chicago, IL “I am always on the hunt for incredibly delish fabrics when I go to trade shows. The industry has such diverse offerings right now; but I seriously am crushing on velvets for the moment! If I could find some incredible sheer silkchiffon velvet in purple or a glam Devoré or crushed velvet in aqua I would be one happy girl. To the hunt!”

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5) Corey Damen Jenkins, Corey Damen Jenkins Associates, Birmingham, MI “I’m very excited about Vegas market, and will be primarily looking for some new breakthroughs in lighting, furniture and accessories. Our firm is embarking on some exciting projects that will be celebrating the best of the 1920s/Old Hollywood glam eras, and I want to see what inspirations are out there at this time.”

6) Jill Abelman, InsideStyle Home, Las Vegas, NV “We are looking for oversized lighting with an organic touch, transitional dining furniture, and of course, fabulous pillows -- my favorite!”

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7) Shelley Gorman, SKG Designs and River North, Las Vegas, NV “For us, it’s all about texture and mixing materials like wood, metal, ceramics, glass, and soft tactile fabrics both in our retail space and our clients personal spaces. Neutral warm palettes with rich undertones that play well with the occasional splash of color. The shopping list for our retail store includes all things entertainment-focused: unique tabletop items, soft woven throws, candles in creative vessels, and gift items for the upcoming holidays. For our residential design clients, we’ll

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also be focused on entertaining and updating for holiday time.

We’re looking out for looking out for area rugs, furniture and wall art to enhance living rooms, bar areas, and kitchens.”

8) Suzanne Felber, The Lifestylist Brand, Dallas, TX “We merchandise quite a few prefab model homes and show houses, and this summer I’m honing in on personality pieces, those unique finds like vintage silver for tabletops or the perfect quirky furniture piece that once you see it, you can’t live without. That’s what keeps us coming back to the Vegas Market.

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PARTIES, EDUCATION, INSPIRATION

31 Sun.

11 AM / CURREY & CO.

Currey & Company officially opens its new showroom with a ribbon-cutting. (C398)

3:30 - 4 / BOBBY BERK PRESENTS

Leading and Emerging Industry Trends at Phillips Collection. (A202)

4-8 / THE INDUSTRY MIXER

Phillips Collection (A202)

4-6 / ANDYZ AWARDS CELEBRATION EVENT WITH CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY AND BARCLAY BUTERA Recognizing the ‘best of the best’ Western region design projects.

Award presentations, champagne & dessert. Sponsored by ASID California Central/Nevada Chapter and Las Vegas Market. (B-WorldView on 16)

6-7:30 / SPIKE THE NIGHT

photo Above - Hardward detail, Briallen Demilune/Currey & Co.

A.R.T. and Las Vegas Market host “Spike the Night” at the Gold Spike Living Room & Playground, 217 N Las Vegas Blvd. Come for the networking, stay for the giant Jenga. Registration via Eventbrite.

1 Mon.

3 PM / COCKTAILS + CONVERSATION WITH JENNIFER ADAMS ON “DOING THE WORK YOU LOVE”, JAIPUR LIVING, (B424)

10-11 AM / FIRST LOOK IS WITH JULIE SMITH VINCENTI EXPLORES DESIGN INSIGHTS AND TREND FORECASTING FOR THE LIFESTYLE RETAILER, (B-WORLDVIEW ON SIXTEEN)

1-2 / SHERWIN WILLIAMS’S DIRECTOR OF COLOR MARKETING, SUSAN WADDEN, PRESENTS COLORMIX™ 2017 COLOR FORECAST, (B-WORLDVIEW ON SIXTEEN)

2-3 / LIBBY LANGDON PRESENTS: INTERIOR DESIGN MEETS EXTERIOR DESIGN: TIPS AND TACTICS ON BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DÉCOR, (C1288)

4 - 6 / CELEBRATE CURREY & COMPANY’S RETURN TO VEGAS WITH LIBATION AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, (AND DONT MISS DESIGNER SHANNON KOSZYK’S POP-UP JEWELRY SHOP) (C398) 4 PM / FEIZY DEBUTS THE HAUTE TRENDS COLLECTION WITH A PANEL DISCUSSION LED BY KAREN MARX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HOME FURNISHINGS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS AT HEARST. (C399)

3 Wed.

6-8 / 6TH ANNUAL “UP ON THE ROOF” EVEN BENEFITTING GIFT FOR LIFE AND DIFFA. REFRESHMENTS, DANCING, AND FABULOUS SILENT AUCTION ITEMS. TICKETS ARE $25. GET YOURS HERE. (B-WORLDVIEW ON SIXTEEN)

10:30-11:30 AM / JOIN SOFT DESIGN LAB’S DEB BARRETT FOR “DESIGNING THE FUTURE: WHAT MILLENNIALS WANT”, (C174)

EVERYDAY HOSPITALITY

2 Tues.

ZUO 9 AM - NOON / LOVE BUBBLES & BRUNCH OPEN HOUSE, ZUO, B760

2:30-3:30 / COASTAL LIVING AND SUNBRELLA PRESENT “WHAT ARE THE SECRETS TO DESIGNING OUTDOOR SPACES CLIENTS LOVE?“(OH, AND EVERYONE GETS A COOL LITTLE GIFT, BUT YOU DIDN’T HEAR IT FROM US!), (C1288)

3 -6 / BEAT THE HEAT-TITO’S MOJITO HAPPY HOUR AT CLUB ZUO PARADISE LOUNGE, B760

WENDOVER 2 - 7 / HAPPY HOUR @ WENDOVER ART, B306

SUNPAN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SERVED DAILY PLUS SNACKS ALL DAY LONG! B700

10-6 ASID HOSPITALITY SUITE, A3304

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- Fizz Sectional, Seasonal Living

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#NAILEDBYSTEELYARD Pick up one of Steelyard’s signature nail polishes and see the tag for details on how to enter.

You can grab one from any of these showrooms (while supplies last): KAS Rugs (B175) , Howard Elliott, (A332) Noir (B305) , Star International (B680), Sunpan Modern Home (B700 ) VIG Furniture (B659) The Steelyard team will also be handing them out at designer-friendly locations and events throughout the show, including the Phillips Collection Industry Mixer 4-8 on Sunday (A202). So if you see one of us at LVMKT, say hello and we’ll get you Nailed!

STEELYARD BRANDS BY BUILDING A

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