{"id":20894,"date":"2020-08-04T08:21:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T07:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-236442-1367652.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=20894"},"modified":"2023-06-20T11:01:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T10:01:54","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dcch.co.uk\/focus\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ABOUT FOCUS\/22<\/h1>\nThis celebration of the new season is a remarkable source of inspiration, knowledge and expertise for both trade and design-lovers alike.\n\nWe welcome the world to view the ultimate design collective from 600<\/strong> global brands, discover defining design directions and get the inside track at more than 100<\/strong> events.\n\nLondon is an international design capital. Focus\/22 at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is an unmissable show where connections are created and ideas are shared.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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“Such an important part of the design world” Veere Grenney<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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New Collections<\/h2>

A global outlook sees designers draw influences from far reaching sources. This year, it is all about a desire to be transported \u2013 to a different era, to a different country, the great outdoors, and a positive future. Expect an abundance of pattern and colour in sophisticated combinations, materials and textures from world-class talent. All underscore the importance of individual style that best reflects who we are.<\/p>

Highlights include collaborations with international tastemakers including\u00a0Patricia Urquiola, Peter Marino, Luke Edward Hall, Humbert & Poyet, Tristan Auer and Jay Jeffers, as well interior brands teaming up with fashion names like Stella McCartney and Victor Glemaud.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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HOUSE GUESTS<\/h2>

Adding another layer, pop-up House Guests in situ in the Design Avenue, will offer more ways for visitors to encounter world-class talent.\u00a0<\/p>

A roster of renowned design names includes Abigail Edwards<\/a>, Alice Lily Interiors<\/a>, Amy Somerville<\/a>, Anta<\/a>, Blind Fashion<\/a>, Bridgford Furniure<\/a>, Calfe Crimmings<\/a>, Christopher Guy<\/a>, Christopher Moore<\/a>, Fameed Khalique Ltd<\/a>, Gracie<\/a>, Heathfield & Co<\/a>, HF Home Jewels<\/a>, Hidden Gems Designs<\/a>, House of Hackney<\/a>, Justin Van Breda<\/a>, Kate Forman Designs Ltd<\/a>, Maison Lily Blue<\/a>, Nichola Taylorson Textiles<\/a>, Nico<\/a>, Ohpopsi<\/a>, Paint & Paper Library<\/a>, Parker & Jules<\/a>, Quintessa Art<\/a>, Rapture & Wright<\/a>, Trowbridge<\/a>, Tsar Carpets<\/a>, Turquoise Mountain<\/a>, Varied Forms by The Watermark Collection<\/a> and Wendy Cushing Passementerie.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cThis is the number one place\u201d Andrew Winch, managing director, Winch Design<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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WHAT TO SEE & DO<\/h2>

From creative collaborations to product debuts, more than 100 events will spark your imagination and curiosity. Meet-the-designer sessions, workshops, demonstrations and design discovery tours will explore the stories behind the latest collections. Specially commissioned installations will bring plenty of visual inspiration and showcase current design directions.<\/p>

This wealth of experience is extraordinary and, what\u2019s more it is a free resource for every visitor.<\/p>

Conversations in Design, the Design Centre\u2019s renowned series of talks, panel discussions and business-focused sessions, returns to the main stage. This year\u2019s line-up will excel with A-list speakers from around the globe; all providing conversations and in-depth analysis to keep the design industry competitive and connected<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour reserves the right to change the format without notice and accepts no liability if any events are varied, relocated or cancelled.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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