Designers
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Kips Bay Designer Show House – Part 2 of 3
A Chacun Son StyleGo beyond the hedge into the château, up the stairs and into the private suite where you’ll find a sumptuous original interior that is very much intact despite the passing of time of its subject matter. As an inspiration for this year’s Kips Bay Show house, Charlotte Moss have chosen three French châteaus from Dordogne and the Loire Valley that are well known for their extravagant beauty and notable gardens.Behind the hedge…
Charlotte Moss, Trompe L’Oeil in the Digital Age
Photos courtesy High End Weekly™
Being a lifelong gardener, and tireless traveller, I guess it was just a matter of time until Charlotte Moss shared her fascination with these great places by commissioning trompe l’oeil artist Osmundo Echevarria, and incorporating her own digital reproduced images in order to transport her spectators into a magical place where the interiors and gardens are as ornate as Château de Hautefort, Château de Losse and Prieuré d’Orsan. In the living room painted walls illustrate the celebrated gardens of Château de Hautefort, a place that I vividly remembered as a young adult. Vibrant patterns are incorporated in her fabric choice, for both the living room furnishings, and bathroom. The leather border runner is installed with grommets, a technique employed by Paul Chareau at Maison de Verre in Paris. Every details from this constructed paradise is exactly what one has come to expect from a designer who is clearly on top of her game. -
At Home with legendary textile designer, Jack Lenor Larsen
The Dream WeaverThere is nothing about textiles that Jack Lenor Larsen doesn’t know! His own fabrics are unique, original designs which are sometimes made from wire, plastics, synthetics and natural fibers. His construction of the fabric is always a surprise, and a delight to designers who get to work with them. Because of his originality and the depth of his understanding of textiles, he is a legend in the design industry, and beloved by so many of us, including myself. Jack Lenor Larsen is the son of Danish-Norwegian immigrants, and one of the most influential, respected, innovative textile designers of the past fifty years.Jack Lenor Larsen’s apartment in Murray Hill, New York
SereneThe apartment is a testament to Jack Larsen’s global travels, and his extraordinary style …
… and genius as an artist and visionary designer
Photos courtesy Jeffrey Hirsch, via New York Social Diary
This wool and silk rug from Jack Larson is spell bounding and will make a visual impact in any style room,
Photo via One Kings Lane
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Jack Lenor Larsen pictured inside his studyPhotos courtesy Jeffrey Hirsch, via New York Social DiaryHe not only made his name with Frank Lloyd Wright, who used his fabrics for the music room at Taliesin, or Marilyn Monroe who once shopped for his upholstery fabric whilst setting up her nest with Arthur Miller, Mr. Larsen was instrumental in opening up the huge world of textiles to the American public. He is a collector, artist, philanthropist, author, and world famous for his traditional and contemporary crafts. And above all that, I found him to be très gentil, a gentleman, and surprisingly humble, in all of my interactions with him. What a great example to us all.
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Out and About: Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter
The Dienst + Dotter showroom located at 411 Lafayette Street (next door to the sophisticated celebrity-driven night club, Butter) is one of those showrooms in New York that stands out from the rest. Especially given its location.Jack Lenor Larsen, Thomas WoltzThey’ve been able to retained their loyal following from their original days in Sag Harbor, New York. Last night, the Scandinavian antique dealers hosted a kick off reception for the New York School of Interior Design’s Annual Spring Benefit which will honor visionary, scholar, world traveler, and authority on traditional and contemporary crafts, Jack Lenor Larsen and Thomas Woltz.The benefit will take place Wednesday, April 18 at the Metropolitan Club. I was horrendously busy this week, so it was a relief to be at this elegant, yet laid-back event which was so well attended by some of New York’s top design talents, editors, and socialites. Even the doyenne of lifestyle television, Martha Stewart, was in attendance. The 70 year old business magnate looked fabulous in a very tasteful and chic black leather pants, while she sauntered around the room in her high heel black suede boots. Nothing seemed to escape her notice, as she came prepared with her digital camera, and even took time to smell the showroom’s roses. This was my first time at Dienst + Dotter and I can tell you that I plan on visiting them soon. They have an outstanding collection of furniture that ranges from $500 to $50,000. When you get there, make sure you visit their bathroom as well. Yes. Take note of their 17th century letter which is cocooned inside this breathtaking antique frame, located right above the toilet seat. The bathroom is inviting and is in itself a haven of peace. I’ve always had a penchant for gorgeous and practical bathrooms, and this one is certainly an inspiration for my future designs.
Martha Stewart
Emma Dienst, Jill DienstPhotos courtesy Annie Watt
Martha Stewart
Atmosphere
Vyna St Phard, with Mario Buatto
Susan Zises Green, Juan Montoya
Polly Guerin
Laura Rothfuss, David J StockerPhotos courtesy High End Weekly™
Marilyn WhitePhoto courtesy Annie Watt
Penny-farthing, American Star Bicycle from 1885
Photos courtesy High End Weekly™
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The New York School of Interior Design Honors Jack Lenor Larsen and Thomas Woltz
The New York School of Interior Design will honor visionary, scholar, world traveler, and authority on traditional and contemporary crafts, Jack Lenor Larsen and Thomas Woltz, at its annual spring benefit, on Wednesday, April 18 at the Metropolitan Club.Jack Lenor Larsen
Photo credit: Roberto DutescoMr. Larsen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and Mr. Woltz, who is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and owner of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, will receive the school’s first Thomas N. Armstrong III Award in Landscape Design. This year’s Benefit co-chairs include Mario Buatta, Ellie Cullman, Philip Gorrivan, Amy Lau, Stephanie Odegard, Campion Platt, and Barbara Slifka. The Vice-chairs include Graham Arader, James Druckman, Marina Kellen French, Hugh Hardy, and Mary Ellen and Richard Oldenburg.
Thomas Woltz
Photo credit: Will Kemer PhotographerThomas Woltz works between offices in Virginia and New York, he has led designs of a broad range of institutional projects in the US and abroad including The Peggy Guggenheim Sculpture Garden in Venice, Italy, The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, Round Hill, Jamaica, the National Arboretum of New Zealand and a Master Plan for the conservation of 42,000 acres of Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Many of Thomas’ projects focused on restoration of damaged ecological infrastructure within working farmland and create models of biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. Thomas serves on the Board of Directors of The Cultural Landscape Foundation, and is an avid gardener.
“We are very pleased to salute Jack Lenor Larsen and Thomas Woltz,” said Patricia Sovern, Chairman, Board of Trustees. “Each of these men has enriched the textures of our lives and the quality of the built environment. We are particularly proud to launch the Thomas N. Armstrong III Award in Landscape Design, honoring our late trustee’s devotion to landscape design.” According to Sovern, Armstrong’s son, landscape architect, Whitney Armstrong, will present Woltz with the award.Tickets for the benefit start at $500 and $1,000 per person. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $5,000 (Supporter), $10,000 (Benefactor), $15,000 (Connoisseur) or $25,000 (Patron). To purchase tickets or for more information contact: Monica Cheslak at 212-472-1500, or email: mcheslak@nysid.edu.
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Meet Orianne Collins
OC Concept Store is celebrating their one year anniversary, this month. New York City’s first concept store was designed by Christophe Pillet, and it offers a champagne and caviar bar and personalized service. Two further stores, both situated in exclusive resorts, were opened in St Tropez and Courchevel. The flagship store have enjoyed a groundbreaking surge of avant garde artists, and century old businesses who have collaborated with the store’s owner, Orianne Collins, in order to bring her clients some of the world finest goods and services. From art, home decor, jewelery, time pieces, accessories, exclusive travel destination services, in a 300 square meter store – all beautifully curated.When you enter the OC Concept Store, what you’ll find is an array of some of the most heart stopping, and innovating pieces that you’ve ever laid eyes on. From Swarovski crystal iPod covers, vintage marquetry music box, to Orianne Collins’ own jewelry collection, which draws from many different traditions, and is a blend of mystical and fashionable elegance, for men, women and children.A few weeks ago, I sat down with the woman behind this successful store, located right across the street from the iconic Barneys New York. Orianne talked to us about her passion for travel, her heart warming charity, as well as what truly inspires her work. Her Tale Jewelry Collection can be described as “a work of art” “historical” “soulful” as well as “dreamy”. But it is so much more than that. It is an artist’s dream story told against a multi continental jet set soundtrack. Observant and reactive, Orianne draws on her dreams and experiences to nourish her passion, finding inspiration at all times – with her family, on the phone, and during her travels.High End Weekly™: Please tell us a about your charity – The Little Dreams Foundation.Orianne Collins: The foundation was founded in 2003 in Switzerland with my then husband Phil Collins. It is primarily for orphans and handicapped children from Zimbabwe, and around Europe. These children have shown excellence in areas such as music, and sports. It’s quite rewarding seeing these children grow up and having some of them participate in the US Open finals for handicapped tennis players.HEW: When you wanted to expand your flagship store, you could have chosen a number of noteworthy cities like Paris, London, Milan. Yet you chose NYC. Why is that?OC: New York City is a very challenging place to do business, and I’ve always loved a challenge. Plus it is also a destination place, the same way that OC is becoming a designation place for New Yorkers. Three years before we’ve opened our store, there was an awful lot of thoughts and planning that went into creating it. When we first opened, our objective was to make the OC Concept Store a Dream Destination store. And we’ve achieved that.HEW: What’s your definition of luxury in three words?OC: Untouchable, Priceless, Dreamy.HEW: What was your work background like, and what type of materials do you use for your jewelry?OC: I was born in Nyon, Switzerland, and I have Thai and Swiss origins. My childhood and young adulthood consist of growing up in Switzerland and studying there as well. I was first attracted by a career in design, but finally chose International Management studies and obtained my degree at the age of 19. After occupying different positions in communications and marketing, I set up my first events and communications agency, O-COM, in the 1990s. My first jewelry designs were centered around the theme of the Little Dreams Foundation. In collaboration with Van Cleef and Arpels, I created a “charms” bracelet which represented eleven of the Foundation’s areas of interest.As with my work with Van Cleef and Arpels, my own jewelry collection consists of the best quality of precious and semi-precious stones, elegant modern designs and jewellery to suit every occasion. I use diamonds, sometimes black diamonds to embellish these creations.
Tales EarringsWhite Arabesques Earrings: White Gold, White Diamonds: $134,680Black Arabesques Earrings: Blackened Gold, Black Diamonds: $84,800
Romance CollectionBangle Heart (Bracelet) – White Gold, Pink Mother Of Pearl $5,680Heart Ring – Pink Gold, Pink Quartz: $5,720During the month of October, 10% of the sale price of these or any other pink merchandise purchased will be go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.HEW: Was there a piece from your recent collection that you’re most proud of? And why does it matter to you?OC: From the Tales Collection, my love for travel and orchards came shining through. For example, the Tales earrings came from my love of architecture and a particular design from Morocco. In The Symbol Collection I use Buddhist, Tibetan and Chinese symbols as they represent love and good luck.HEW: Who inspires you?OC: My grandmother. She was an extraordinary woman. Beautiful – inside and out.
Luxury RedefinedSkull Bracelet by Michael Kanners of Kanners Jewelers(price on request)HEW: What can we expect from you in the future?OC: We have about 20 lines of new merchandises coming up – from phones, wine control panels, continued collaborations with companies like KIS. And starting this fall, we are having Happy Hours at our champagne and caviar bar from 5:00 to 7:00 PM every Thursday. It is true that we bring our clients the best of the best, but our products are also exuberant, thought-provoking, filled with beautiful history, and knowledge.OC Concept Store
655 Madison Avenue
(at 60th Street)New York, NY 10065T: 212-759-9220info@occonceptstore.comwww.occonceptstore.com
