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Chippendale’s “Director”: The Designs and Legacy of a Furniture Maker

Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779) has been a household name in the furniture world since the mid-eighteenth century. He is remembered today for the furniture produced by his...

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Fashion Legend Charles James Revealed in “Portrait of an Unreasonable Man”

Charles James: Portrait of an Unreasonable Man | By Michele Gerber Klein; Rizzoli International; $37.50   Considered one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th...

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AphroChic Design

Want to Eat Al Fresco? So Do We. Read Our Tips to Dining Outdoors in Style

As the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to dining — and living — outside. So we turned to two New York design firms on a search for secrets to creating successful outdoor...

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“A Slice of England” Author India Hicks Looks at British Royalty From the Inside

India Hicks: A Slice of England | By India Hicks; Rizzoli; $50 You might know india hicks from her roles as a fashion model, as host of Bravo’s Top Design, or as the face of her...

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An American Designs Asia: The Design of Bill Bensley

How did a California-born, Harvard-educated architect become the most sought-after hotel designer in Southeast Asia? It might be his philosophy. Chances are, if you’ve stayed in...

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Surprisingly Small Homes Innovate to Let the Outdoors In

Homeowners today are increasingly forgoing McMansions in favor of more intimate, innovative living spaces. With economic complications and other outside factors in mind, these...

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How to Put Real Movie Magic into the Home Theater of Your Dreams

Theo Kalomirakis reveals how he creates spaces that rival the magic of the silver screen, while also trying to keep his clients from overspending. Despite the fact that his...

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Museum of Failure LA

The Museum of Failure is coming to Los Angeles! Don’t let the name fool you. The Museum of Failure is a celebration of history’s failed products & services and the...

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Jeremiah Brent

Nate and Jeremiah: By Design, a New Family Model

The designer brings his partnership with husband Nate Berkus to TV — hoping to change hearts, minds and lives. “When I was growing up, my mother used to always say to me every...

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A Stitch in Time: The Met Looks Back at Designer Rei Kawakubo

Rei Kawakubo is a world renowned designer, known for adding edgy twists to conventional styles....

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Beyond Bling: Jewelry from the Lois Boardman Collection Gallery

Gerd Rothmann Die Goldene Nase Nosepiece, 1988 Cast from Lois Boardman's nose Gold 2 3/4 × 1 7/8 × 1 3/8 in. (6.99 × 4.76 × 3.49 cm) Los Angeles County...

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Everything Is Illuminated for Christopher Moulder

Christopher Moulder has been designing, engineering, building, and installing his singular signature lighting sculptures since 1993....

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