A Tête à Tête with Philippe Starck
Philippe Starck
Indisputably the most famed designer of our time, French born Philippe Starck recently declared, “Design is dead.” Perhaps his era of designing toothbrushes, juicers and thousand-dollar Louis chairs is no longer but Starck design is definitely not extinct. Rather, it is exploding to a higher consciousness. [...]

As an artist/designer I feel that every project should be approached without preconceived ideas. The process of creating an environment or singular piece should be organic, starting with a respectful dialogue with a client which gains insights into their personalities, desires, and lifestyle. It is my passion and desire to create something [...]

Leather Bound Volume is Love Letter to An American Legend.
How do you commemorate the life’s work of a craftsman who is considered both a legend and a national treasure?
For Gene Sasse, author of Maloof Beyond 90 - An American Woodworker, a typical hardcover or paperback just wouldn’t do. That’s why his book is a beautifully [...]

Sam Nazarian’s newest Los Angeles venture, the SLS Hotel (which stands for Style Luxury Service), is the first hotel where Philippe Starck’s design is omnipresent in every detail. The Bazaar, the public open space lobby, offers shopping in the Moss gift shop, dining at Jose Andres’ four-star restaurant, socializing with friends in Bar Centro or [...]