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TILT! Walker Zanger’s NEW Collection
Walker Zanger, the world’s most comprehensive stone and tile company, has invigorated its Tilt Collection with an all-new line of mosaic color blends. Tilt is an eclectic new collection of stoneware mosaic patterns in an exciting variety of shapes and textures, bringing a colorful and geometric element to any application or design.
Tilt, Alexander Oval Mosaic, Blue Note Blend by Walker Zanger
Walker Zanger, Tilt Ottoman Mosaic, Blue Note Blend 
Tilt by Walker Zanger 
Walker Zanger_Tilt_Ottoman Mosaic.Jasmine Blend 
Walker Zanger_Tilt_Ottoman Mosaic.Sail Blend 
Walker Zanger_Tilt_David Hexagon Mosaic.Candy Blend 
Tilt by Walker Zanger 
Walker Zanger_Tilt_Ottoman Mosaic.Brownie Blend 
Walker Zanger_Tilt_Daisy Mosaic Sunshine Blend 
Walker Zanger_Tilt_Alexander Oval Mosaic.Brownie Blend “The addition of colors to the once all-white Tilt collection will continue to make a fashionable yet functional statement in any application and bring a decorative element to any design,” said Walker Zanger Vice President of Design
“We reimagined our monochromatic Tilt collection to present a superior selection of possibilities for designers and homeowners,” said Becker. “With new eye-catching colors and a classic retro attitude, Tilt is jewelry for your walls.” Indeed it is!
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Mad about Loot!
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) honored cultural patron, collector, and journalist Barbara Tober for her 35 years of commitment to the Museum, and Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacturer, on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the LOOT 2015: MAD ABOUT JEWELRY gala benefit.
Barbara Tober The evening began with a preview of 50 emerging and acclaimed artists’ jewelry at LOOT, the annual one-of-a-kind jewelry exhibition and sale and a cocktail party.
MAD’s Nanette L. Laitman Director, Glenn Adamson, wore a black and white Cor Sine Labe Doli ceramic bow tie and welcomed shoppers to LOOT 2015. Honoree, Barbara Tober wore a Sylvie & Christophe Tissot necklace that she purchased at the event. Michele Cohen, LOOT’s Chairman, wore an amazing felt necklace from designer Gori-Montanelli. Bryna Pomp, LOOT’s Curator, wore a beautiful set from Finnish designer Chao-Hsien Kuo.
Guests that attended included: Susan Ach and Larry Ach and Sylvia Lavietes, Muna Rihani Al-Nasser, Edgar Batista, Thomas Bell, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Bonnie Comley, Joanne Brecker, Vincent Brun, Aileen Brunner, Marian and Rusty Burke, Giosetta Capriati, Michael Cestone, Michele and Marty Cohen, Michael and Nick Cohn, Talea de Freese, Barbara de Portago, Philippe Delouvrier, Jacqueline Weld Drake, Anita Durst, Michael Dweck, Patti Dweck, John Eason, Lisa Eatroff, Sarah L. Elson, Emily Cutler, Dorit Engel, Helen W. Drutt English, Susan Falk, Elizabeth Falk, Patricia Falkenberg, Fe and Alessandro Fendi, Patricia and John Forelle. Michelle Gerber Klein, Karyn Gershon, Amy Gold, Marjorie Reed Gordon, Boo Grace, Maria Eugenia Maury Haseltine, Lillian Heidenberg, Jana Jaffe, Howard and Judy Karasik, Karen Klopp, Stewart Lane, Marcia Levine, Nancy Jane Lowey, Betsy McCaughey, Gillian Miniter, Sadie Mitnick, Marsy Mittlemann, Satoru and Hiroko Murase, Maureen M. Nash, Pamela J. Newman, Nicole Dicocco, Allison Niles. Nana Onishi, Rafael Ortiz, Bryna and Martin Pomp, Judy and Peter Price, Deborah Roberts, Bette Saltzman, Edwina Sandys, Sara Sant’Ambrogio, Randi Schatz, Jean Shaffiroff, Dorothy Sprague, Valerie Steele, Clarice Oliveira Tavares, Pat K. Tigrett, Barbara and Donald Tober, Kay Unger, Adrienne Vittadini and Gianluigi Vittadini, and Alessandra Zorgniotti
Bryna Pomp 
Nicole DiCocco 
Jacques Jarrige 
Barbara Tober 
Joy Marks 
Barbara Tober 
Michele Cohen, Barbara Tober, Bryna Pomp LOOT Mad About Jewelry Cocktail and Dinner Benefit The Museum of Arts and Design, NYC September 28, 2015] ©Patrick McMullan Photo – Sean Zanni/PatrickMcMullan.com LOOT: MAD About Jewelry is the Museum of Arts and Design’s annual six-day exhibition and sale featuring designs from emerging and acclaimed jewelry artists. Championing the vision and craftsmanship of international studio and art jewelers—many of whom have never before shown work in the US—LOOT often serves as a launch pad for the next generation of designers.
Picture credit: Annie Watt, ©Patrick McMullan
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The Art of British Design
Today I share my enthusiasm and admiration for British artist Lee Broom, and his latest collection of modern, and highly unique designs that are being represented by leading UK gallery, Twentieth. Since 2007, the talented designer has “released over 75 furniture and lighting products, which he designs and manufactures under his own label. A supporter of British manufacturing techniques, Lee Broom designs and manufactures his own collections and collaborates with leading fashion brands like Christian Louboutin”.
According to Twentieth’s website, Lee Broom has worked with the legendary designer Vivienne Westwood, after which he studied for a degree in fashion design at Central St Martins. Fashion is still a great source of inspiration and The Guardian newspaper commented, “Lee Broom is to furniture what Marc Jacobs or Tom Ford are to fashion.” He has won more than 20 awards including the prestigious British Designer of the Year Award in 2012 and won the British Design Award for his renowned lighting product, the ‘Crystal Bulb’ in 2013.
In April 2015 Lee Broom received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. Lee Broom has been described by The Financial Times as “among the most respected British Talents.
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Visionary Women On The Rise
Last week Thursday, the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society hosted its annual New York cocktail with a panel discussion on “How to Accelerate Women’s Economic Growth” at the Skyroom of the French Institute, aka Alliance Française. The evening was co-hosted by the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, Madeira Global and FIAF, with the support of Assouline. Celebrated author Angella Nazarian, also signed copies of her new book, Visionary Women, a highly inspiring good read that I highly recommend.
“When we connect with others, we can create fuel that will make this world a better place and certainly fast forward women and girls,” Kim Azzarelli
“I am a true believer in peer mentorship. It’s a must for the advancement of young women and girls.” Angella Nazarian, author of Visionary Women published by Assouline.
(L-R) Women’s Forum consultant Jean-Christian Agid, President and CEO of Pro Mujer Rosario Perez, author Melanne Verveer, author Angella Nazarian and author Kim Azzarelli attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Angella Nazarian signs a book at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
View of atmosphere at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
(L-R) Author Angella Nazarian, author Melanne Verveer, author Kim Azzarelli and President and CEO of Pro Mujer Rosario Perez speak at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Angella Nazarian speaks at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
“We are at an inflection point where data shows that women are rising more and more to the top. The data also shows that when we invest in women and girls, we can get to the world we want to see.” Ambassador Melanne Verveer, co-founder of SenecaWomen 
President of FIAF Marie-Monique Steckel (L) speaks at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Kim Azzarelli attends Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Model Tasha de Vasconcelos attends Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
(L-R) Publisher Martine Assouline, President and CEO of Pro Mujer Rosario Perez, author Melanne Verveer, author Angella Nazarian, author Kim Azzarelli and publisher Prosper Assouline attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
(L-R) Publisher Prosper Assouline, Alexandre Assouline, President of FIAF Marie-Monique Steckel and publisher Martine Assouline attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Theater producer Francine Lefrak (L) and author Kim Azzarelli attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Jessica Seeley (L) and Women’s Forum consultant Jean-Christian Agid attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Jenny Santi attends Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) “Twenty years after the Beijing conference, it is time to speed up the empowerment of women around the world, to be more energetic, and to create more opportunities,” notes Jacqueline Franjou, CEO of the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society.
Among the powerful women portrayed in Visionary Women, Rosario Perez, former president and CEO of Pro Mujer, concluded that “We can’t underestimate the power of showing someone who they can make it.” A member of the Women’s Forum Mexico Advisory Committee, Perez added that “women in Latin America do not have the same access to opportunity and resources but they have the will and drive. Our mission at Pro Mujer is to provide that helping hand so that women can help each other.”
Among the other attendees at the cocktail event were former and future delegates of the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, such as Martine and Prosper Assouline; Alexandre Assouline, Rising Talents Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux and Hannah Seligson; Actress Kiera Chaplin; television producer Carole Holmes Delouvrier; member of the House of Lords and 30% Club co-founder Mary Goudie; Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance Executive director Olivia Flatto; Assouline Vice-President Stéphanie Labeille-Sczyrba; philanthropist Francine LeFrak; corporate social responsibility expert Susan McPherson; Art dealer and gallery owner Eric Mourlot; Starlite Randall; authors Jenny Santi and Delphine Schrank; visual artist Jessica Seeley; FIAF President Marie-Monique Steckel; Founder of Amor and humanitarian Ambassador Tasha de Vasconselos; WeConnect International President Elizabeth Vazquez; and Marissa Wesely.
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The Importance of van Gogh
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Vincent Willem van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890). Dreamer. Post-Impressionist Dutch artist. And trailblazer. Even as we live now in the 21st century.
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent van Gogh
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House tour: Art-filled homes and gorgeous views from The Hamptons
Art-Filled Home in Amagansett
This art-filled home was actually the last stop of our day long tour of the beautiful homes designed and furnitured by Hampton-based architect Kevin O’Sullivan. One of his associates, Luke Ferran, led the tour of this custom one story home hidden within the trees in Amagansett. We discovered this exquisite warm woods throughout the property that allowed the house to be integrated seamlessly with the surrounding land, and of course, the noteworthy art collection from the homeowners. At the end of our tour, we all agreed that this property impressed us all, and was an excellent way to end our delightful day.
“We appreciate Kevin O’Sullivan’s collaborative nature every step of the design build process.” KOS Private Client
Sagaponack
We actually started our tour in Sagaponack where Kevin O’Sullivan met us at this gorgeous oceanfront home which he of course designed and furnished. This picturesque beach home had a modern twist, complete with custom rugs and high-end upholstery. The fine abode included a master bathroom with heated floors and a bathtub with an ocean view and a beautiful outdoor space with pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen. One interesting aspect of the design was the reversal of the layout, with the living room and kitchen space on the top floor, and the bedrooms on the bottom floor.
“Kevin O’Sullivan is the rare talent that is able to seamlessly incorporate the outdoors inside, in tandem with beautiful design materials and art.” KOS Private Client
“We have learned in building two projects with Kevin O’Sullivan to trust his initial input implicitly. He’s never wrong about design and architecture.” Kevin O’Sullivan’s Private Client
Christian Liaigre furniture, high-end custom upholstery adorned the surroundings of a Sagaponack home designed by KOS 
Kevin O’Sullivan of Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates 
Sharing a laugh: Courtney Lukitsch, Valerie Goodman, Kevin O’Sullivan The Boathouse in Sag Harbor
The Boathouse master bedroom was all about easy elegance with its French linen theme with rough hues and woods. Kevin O’Sullivan’s Estate and Garden Party
Kevin O’Sullivan Estate in East Hampton 
World beats from Hampton-based band Europa – www.radioeuropa.net 
Vyna St. Phard, Courtney Lukitsch of Gotham Pr, and Valerie Goodman 
Valerie Goodman of Valerie Goodman Gallery
The inventive, and carefree catering was provided by The BAR Truck – www.barbevtruck.com Picture credit High End Weekly™
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Paola Navone’s Frankfurt
Paola Navone/Photo credit How To Spend It Paola Navone to design the Partner Country presentation
Italy the fifth Ambiente Partner Country next year in Frankfurt, GermanyPaola Navone has been chosen to create the special presentation for Italy, the Partner Country of Ambiente 2016. Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, announced this officially at a press conference in her home town, Milan: “Italy and Germany are linked not only by important cultural and economic relationships. Italy is also a country renowned for outstanding design. Therefore, we are delighted that Paola Navone, a personality of high standing on the international design scene, has agreed to create the Ambiente Partner Country presentation.
The presentation of products distinguished by particularly good design is an important aspect of the world’s leading trade fair for consumer goods and Paola Navone is looking forward to this exciting project: “The know-how that makes the Italian design industry unique in the world will be the protagonist at the partner country presentation. With its many companies big and small. With its endless stories to tell. Stories of centenary craft traditions of entrepreneurs, of courageous complicity between creation and production that have built in so many ways – and still build – the history of design in Italy.” With her creations, Navone has not only made a name for herself on the Italian design scene. Back in the eighties, she developed her own unique, internationally acclaimed style. During her career, she has worked for companies such Alessi, Egizia, Natuzzi, Reichenbach and Roche Bobois. Moreover, she has been the creative director of the Italian furniture manufacturer, Gervasoni, since 1998.
Messe Frankfurt’s Ambiente consumer goods fair 2016 
Messe Frankfurt’s Ambiente consumer goods fair 2016 
Messe Frankfurt’s Ambiente consumer goods fair 2016 
Messe Frankfurt’s Ambiente consumer goods fair 2016 Paola Navone has ties to Ambiente going back many years. She has curated and designed several special presentations for Messe Frankfurt, including the product displays of the ‘extra – soft touch’ and ‘extra – remix’ series at Ambiente 1997 and 2001 respectively. She also designed Café ‘Waterbar’ at Ambiente 2005.
Following Denmark, France, Japan and the USA, Italy is the fifth Ambiente Partner Country and visitors and exhibitors can look forward to another impressive presentation. It addition to the Partner Country presentation, the plans also include a Partner Country Day with exhibitor activities and events.
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The Met’s New Pop-Up Store
The Metropolitan Museum store welcomes paper enthusiasts to its pop-up store: the Paper Project, a reinterpretation of the Museum shop, that goes back where it all began in 1910 in the museum’s Great Hall.
From the humble postcard to cutting-edge jewelry design, the pop-up store features a staggering 500 products, every one made of paper, crafted in all its most creative manifestations. This edit of products honors what paper can mean in the hands of a variety of makers and designers, and includes approximately 25 feet of postcards and new prints that showcase the richness of the Met’s unrivaled collection. If you have a fascination with paper like I do, then you’ll be delighted to have the opportunity to purchase reproductions of their favorite artworks from the Museum’s galleries, including masterpieces by the likes of Rubens, Rossetti, Picasso, Gauguin, Modigliani, Klee, and Hopper, as well as beloved items currently not on view, such as rarely seen works on paper by Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Leonardo da Vinci.
The pop-up celebrates the best of the Met: our originality, quality, variety, and style. Prices from $2–$475
As you visit the Paper Project pop-up, you will encounter an expansive spectrum of color, displayed across monolithic benches that recall the bronze and marble found in the Met’s famous Great Hall. The architectural features of the store have allowed the museum to highlight treasures from their collection, creating synergy between the products and the environment they inhabit.
The Paper Project pop-up is open through the holiday season Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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The Must-Have of The Week
1. Peter Muller-Munk; Normandie pitcher 
2. Roi Fou Mat at Avenue Road 
The Milan Weave Grainy Leather Cesca Tote at Lulu Guinness 
Richard Schulman, Portraits of the New Architecture 2, Assouline 
Georges Pelletier, Glazed ceramic fish sculpture, signed, Circa 1970, France. 
Ocean agate table on patinated steel base, Curator’s Eye 
Antonio Pineda Modernist coffee set c. 1959-60 1. Silver to Steel: The Modern Designs of Peter Muller-Munk (www.cmoa.org). 2. Roi Fou Mat at Avenue Road , www.avenueroad.com. 3. Milan Weave Grainy Leather Cesca Tote at www.luluguinness.com. 4. Richard Schulman, Portraits of the New Architecture at www.assouline.com. 5. Georges Pelletier, Glazed ceramic fish sculpture, signed, Circa 1970, France, www.hartergalerie.fr. 6. Ocean agate table on patinated steel base, www.curatorseye.com. 7. Antonio Pieneda Modernist coffee set at www.historicaldesign.com.
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Didier Ludot, The Style Harbinger
Vaughanb 1973 
Yamamoto 2006 
Alaïa – Summer 1992 Evening outfit in black cotton satin and white broderie anglaise Provenance: Bettina 
Pierre Balmain – Winter 1953 Black velvet cocktail dress embroidered with chiffon roses by the Lesage Company 
YSL Jump 2001 
Paco Rabanne Dany 1969 
Balenciaga, Oeillets, 1960 
Chanel 1960 
Chanel 1960 
Chanel Romy Schneider 1963 
Dior Louvecienne 1957 
Sothebys Paris Sale 
Mugler 1978 
Balenciaga – 1965 Evening dress in point d’esprit tulle by Brivet, entirely covered with appliqué pink feathers by Albert 
YSL 1969 On 8 July, www.sothebys.com’s Paris, in association with Kerry Taylor Auctions, will stage its first auction of Haute Couture, which gathers together 150 items from the private collection of Didier Ludot.
Didier Ludot, France’s greatest “fashion antiquarian”, surely needs no introduction: his legendary Palais-Royal gallery is a must for any fashion-lover visiting Paris. Specialising and dealing in vintage fashion for more than forty years, he has carefully selected and set aside many of the most important pieces he has handled for his own personal collection.With designs by Paul Poiret, Yohji Yamamoto, Madame Grès, Christian Dior, Cristobal Balenciaga, Azzedine Alaïa, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, John Galliano and Comme des Garçons, Didier Ludot’s collection provides a comprehensive overview of 20th-century fashion. The 150 items in the sale are a vibrant tribute to French haute couture and the time-honoured expertise of its craftspeople, including tailors, embroiders, leatherworkers, feather merchants and lace makers. Each piece was carefully chosen by Monsieur Ludot for its technical skill, its beauty, the trademark style of the couturier who created it, or the elegance of the woman who wore it. It is to these women, famous and anonymous alike, whom Didier Ludot owes his vocation. This sale unveils their wardrobes and personal style: Chanel’s sequinned “little black dress” owned by Romy Schneider; the Duchess of Windsor’s psychedelic 60s dress; Loulou de la Falaise’s Yves Saint Laurent hat; Mona Bismarck’s Balenciaga cape; the sculptural dresses Alaïa created for Bettina; the impeccable Dior jacket designed for Josette Day; Barbara Hutton’s Cartier jewel box – and so the list goes on. These elegant women of past and present are an endless inspiration for our fantasies.
