London Design Week 2019 – Legends

Inspiration for the Abbott & Boyd showcase comes from the 1970s, a time of creative freedom and exciting new movements in the worlds of international music, fashion and interiors. Inspired by this era of love and peace, geometrical patterns and outspoken colours that adorn textiles are joined by flamboyant florals. Who better to embody the essence of the 1970s than Raquel Welch? Here, photographed by Terry O’Neill on the film set of ‘The Beloved’ in Cyprus.

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Celebrating the singular style of interior designer Cassidy Hughes and her love of texture and unconventional details, this space juxtaposes the dynamic and the ethereal. Reminiscent of a winter’s desert with layers of strata and texture, it is sculptural yet organic. Kevin Cummins’ image of singer songwriter P.J Harvey, set against the raw strength of the Dorset coastline embodies this, portraying a vulnerability that belies her character.

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Glamour, elegance and ease…Norman Parkinson’s iconic image of Dolores Wettach captures effortlessly the spirit of the Sixties. Beautifully intricate, her bold swimming cap is undoubtedly the crown jewel of the photograph, mirroring the delicate design in the ‘Roissy’ pendant.

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Fornasetti, the internationally renowned Italian design and decorative arts atelier, has collaborated with Cole & Son to create Senza Tempo, an imaginative collection of wallpapers with a dream-like charm. The sophisticated visual language of artist Piero Fornasetti, together with Cole & Son’s meticulous attention to detail, blend elegance and irony to create designs with a timeless appeal or… ‘senza tempo’.

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Jack Lenor Larsen is not only an innovative designer; he is also an avid collector of traditional and contemporary crafts. Jack’s passion for amassing baskets from dozens of cultures were often hung on fabric wrapped walls in his various houses to create a lively low-key relief. The Larsen collection at Colefax and Fowler is resolutely contemporary and presents a level of sophistication by merging natural yarns and innovative weaving techniques.

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Koloman Moser was one of the pioneering artists of the Vienna Secession movement and an icon of the Wiener Werkstätte. From painting, graphic design, craft and interior design to fashion and stage sets, he spoke the language of art with incredible conviction, both nimbly and naturally – just like the talented Viennese fashion designer Arthur Arbesser today. For this showcase, Backhausen asked Arbesser to reinterpret ‘Die Schneebeere’, one of Moser´s designs, to mark his 100th anniversary.

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This photograph of actress Diane Kruger from the film set of ‘Troy’ is the perfect match for Misia’s new collection, Secrets d’Akropolis. The range offers an interpretation of classicism that portrays an elegant, ever-changing modernity. Glamorous and carefree, moiré fabrics, velvet jacquards, exquisite silks, lavish wools and small Hellenic patterns make up this contemporary odyssey.

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de Le Cuona’s window display is inspired by American art and movies which reflects the vibrant pop art movement of the 1950s, interpreting the iconic work of Andy Warhol and featuring the luminary Marilyn Monroe. In this photograph the American actress, model and singer plays with Pekinese dogs in an editorial photo shoot at Milton H. Greene’s studio in New York, March 1955.

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Decca and Constantina Tsoutsikou, Creative Director of HBA London collaborated with the Natural History Museum to bring together contemporary pieces of furniture with natural products such as gemstones and colourful preserved insects. Take a trip to a far-flung location and stay in a luxurious, hidden tree house. The setting might be the perfect hideaway for British fashion model Wenda Parkinson, photographed in the ‘Art of Travel’ for British Vogue, May 1951.

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The remarkable heritage of Fox Linton, Stuart Scott furniture and CTO Lighting is represented by an image of Twiggy. The British model and cultural icon wears a satin evening dress in a shot for Ken Russell’s film ‘The Boy Friend’, 1970. In this window, interior designer Henry Prideaux has curated elegant, flowing fabrics, matching them with curved silhouettes of the lighting and furniture designs, to create a stunning display showcasing the best of British.

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Sophie Ashby is one of the UK’s hottest young design talents. Sharing a love of natural colours and textures – a hallmark of George Spencer Designs – she has chosen designs by Zak+Fox from its international portfolio. She has combined them with an image of Bianca Jagger by Eva Sereny from the late 70’s. Wearing a striking ensemble by Zandra Rhodes, it embodies the essence of effortless elegance with attitude.

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World-renowned lighting designer and glass artist Jaroslav Bejvl has created the ‘Crystal Ribbon’ chandelier, a dynamic design based on organic curves that is made from Czech crystal glass. The use of 3D technology ensures the silhouette looks different from every angle, while the unique brilliance of Bohemian glass means it constantly changes in front of one’s eyes. The image of Nena von Schlebrügge skipping through the air reflects the spirit and beauty of the piece.

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GP & J Baker is delighted to partner with well-known interior designer Ben Pentreath to create a unique roomset within the showroom. Pentreath has selected the iconic ‘Magnolia’ fabric from the extensive archive as the focus of his design, using it to reflect his own inimitable style. The space includes notable architectural elements, statement lighting, unique accessories and bold colour combinations.

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Charleston-based interior designer Cortney Harwood Bishop has dreamed up a window display featuring the Cardinal collection which she created in collaboration with Holland & Sherry. The range features a tonal palette of knitted wovens and folklore patterns, inspired by origins of family, culture and southern American cool. Cortney’s design vision runs the gamut of style and structure, balancing creativity, comfort and functionality with a dose of modern flair. She attributes her innate ability to mix patterns and hues to her love for travel, art, fashion and music.

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A partnership between Houlès and talented decorator Bambi Sloan is the perfect fit. This season the Franco- American designer has collaborated with the French company to create a new leopard braid. Whether designing a private apartment, a London restaurant or the hotel Saint James in Paris, her work tells a story that reflects a sense of place, with a dash of the unexpected, a pinch of eccentricity and humour added to the mix.

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David Bowie is still considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. A style icon in his own right, Julian Chichester has drawn inspiration from two iconic Terry O’Neil photographs which epitomize the very nature of sitting. The stylish, relaxed and quirky poses, along with the way Bowie conducts himself, pairs well with the new upholstery collection. The question is, ‘are you sitting comfortably?’

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The eponymous ‘Saluté’ design which graced the RMS Titanic takes centre stage in this window display. Gainsborough’s latest collection draws inspiration from an era when beauty and design were pursued for their own sake and epitomises a luxury that surpasses the test of time.

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Nina has transformed her showroom into ‘Nina’s Apartment’. For the first time, it brings together the legendary interior designer’s wit, flair and expertise to a retail space. The apartment encompasses her true design essence of classic with a contemporary twist. A rich tapestry of colour, pattern and texture combine to create delineated areas, featuring an entrance hall, drawing room, bedroom and bathroom.

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‘Women think of all colours except the absence of colour. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony’ – Coco Chanel

A partnership between Nobilis and Interiors etc is the perfect match. Interior designer Simon Atkins has chosen style icon Coco Chanel’s love of black and white as the starting point for the window display. The new ‘Palazzo’ toile design by Nobilis echoes this sentiment.

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Audrey Hepburn continues to be an international style icon, more than 60 years after starring in films such as ‘Roman Holiday’ and ‘My Fair Lady’. This evocative image was taken by Norman Parkinson for Glamour magazine in 1955. Inspired by summer, romance and style, floral designers Studio Sorores have created a bubble bath that dreams are made of, with winding vines and overgrown wisteria. It is a scene that might evoke ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Or simply inspire breakfast in the tub.

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For this collaborative scheme, inspiration was drawn from Norman Parkinson’s photograph of Dutch fashion model Apollonia van Ravenstein taken in Barbados for British Vogue, 1973. This image evokes a time of elegance and playfulness; creative qualities shared by interior designer Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co and Phillip Jeffries.

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The concept behind Pierre Frey’s entrance is a contemporary twist on a traditional boudoir. It is here that we find the image of Dorian Leigh photographed by Milton H. Greene for Vogue in 1950. Reflected in the mirror as she powders her nose, Dorian dreams of being transported to a powder room rich with a fusion of bold colour and classic print; a world in Braquenié.

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At Porada, wood is the legend in their design. For centuries, it has also inspired creative minds all over the world. ‘Pinocchio’ is the famous Italian fairytale by Carlo Collodi which tells the story of the little wooden boy. He takes centre stage in this display created by Paola Citterio who has a shared love of wood and artisanal craftsmanship and has been the custodian of Porada’s visual brand for over 20 years.

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Porta Romana’s windows are a celebration of four influential female artists who have inspired some of its best loved designs. They include artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth whose work exemplifies Modernism, and in particular modern sculpture; potter Lucie Rie who was known for her finely thrown and decorated ceramics; Gillian Ayres, one of the leading abstract painters of her generation, and painter Vanessa Bell who was also a member of the Bloomsbury Group.

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International design duo Yabu Pushelberg has collaborated with SA Baxter Foundry & Design Studio to create a display showcasing the Hill Park hardware collection. The idea behind the scheme was to explore uncomplicated forms, rounded edges and subtle manipulation of surfaces, as well incorporate 60s era door facades. The result is eclectic, bold, and sophisticated – much like Michael Caine’s iconic image by Eva Sereny.

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This display pays homage to 20th century design influences and eras, such as Bauhaus and the 1920s, both of which are approaching their centenary. Zoffany’s head of design, Peter Gomez says, “combined with cultural elements and a selection of Zoffany’s own archive designs, this collection shares a delightful contrast between old and new, proving that iconic design always has a place amongst exceptional interiors.”

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World renowned interior designer Alidad is celebrated for his richly textured and eclectically furnished rooms. Under his watchful eye, they appear to have been brought together over decades. This image of iconic Texan model Jerry Hall, photographed for British Vogue at Versailles in 1975, represents the pure joy of being surrounded by such rich, layered iconic interiors, and are reminiscent of those created by Alidad.

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American actress and singer Ava Gardner was the muse for a creative collaboration between interior designer Bunny Turner of Turner Pocock and Tissus d’Hélène. Here, photographed by Norman Parkinson for British Vogue, December 1953. Balancing scale of pattern, colour and contrast, the new Peter Fasano ‘Samburu’ print is used as a backdrop, adding layers from Galbraith & Paul, Schuyler Samperton and Martin Lawrence Bullard. A palette of blue and indigo with pops of coral transport you to the warmer days of summer.

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Topfloor by Esti chose a glamorous photograph by Norman Parkinson of style icon Elizabeth Taylor. The British actress was a life-long friend of Valentino, a fellow dog lover, who she met while filming ‘Cleopatra’ in Rome. From then on, she wore his couture clothes on many occasions. The hero of the window display is the ‘Valentino’ rug, inspired by the swirls and curves of the eponymous designer’s gowns.

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Vaughan has designed its showroom windows to honour Alberto Giacometti. Incorporating bronze sculptural wall lights, ceiling lights and table lamps, the scheme is inspired by his work and studio. The legacy of this 20th century sculptor and artist is unrivalled. His pieces range from figurative artwork to his most recognisable abstract sculptures.

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Throughout the early 70s West One Bathrooms’ name was renowned within the luxury bathroom industry, supplying to all sectors including many notable projects such as the bathrooms of the James Bond film, ‘Diamonds are Forever’ starring Sean Connery. Such was the quality of the products, the fittings and accessories supplied then are still available today.

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As good as any Dickens novel is the triumphant and tragic story of the greatest architectural dynasty of the 19th century. From the romantic heights of the Midland Hotel at St Pancras station to the modern Battersea Power Station, this is the story of the Scott family. The rise of Sir George Gilbert Scott, the fall of his son George Junior and the rise again of his grandson Giles. It is a tale of architects bent on a mission to rebuild Britain, and bound to the changing fortunes of Watts. Founded by George Junior Scott in 1874, Watts & Co continues to be managed with the same passionate obsession by the now fifth generation of the Scott family.

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