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May 6, 2020

Michael S. Smith is moving Jasper into the PDC. Why now?

For L.A. showroom owners, it’s the classic dilemma: the building or the street? For interior designer Michael S. Smith, the building has won out. This summer, his renowned multiline showroom, Jasper, will open its doors in the Pacific Design Center.

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March 17, 2020

What’s in a name? Peter Dunham plans to find out

Peter Dunham has big plans for 2020, including a new indoor furniture collection. The first step in setting it all up? A name change.

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March 4, 2020

Legends of La Cienega is canceled due to coronavirus

The La Cienega Design Quarter’s board of directors has voted to cancel this year’s Legends festival in light of the continued spread of the coronavirus.

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January 16, 2020

Designer coworking is alive and well in Orange County

Chris Johnson, founder of Newport Beach, California–based Studio88, shares how she reinvented the designer coworking model by putting designers’ needs first.

show-rumors

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December 23, 2019

Serena & Lily, Society Limonta and more opening doors this season

It truly is a magical time of year, especially for these new showrooms. In our monthly showroom roundup, all the expansions and openings to have on your radar.

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November 6, 2019

Can Estee Stanley make the Hollywood agency model work for design?

With her new company, The Eye, L.A.-based interior designer Estee Stanley aims to apply the talent agency model to the design world. If she’s successful, it could mean new industry standards for pricing and professionalism across the board.

real estate

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November 6, 2019

Why these designers are flipping houses

Increasingly, entrepreneurial designers are turning to real estate in order to bring all the aspects of their business together in a cohesive package—and sell it, of course.

show-rumors

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October 28, 2019

One Kings Lane, Cosentino and more opening doors this season

As the holidays loom, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate—especially for these brands in new spaces. In our monthly showroom roundup, all the expansions and openings to have on your radar.

retail watch

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October 22, 2019

The return of Gump’s: After bankruptcy, new owners test out a second act

The iconic San Francisco gift, home and jewelry retailer reopened earlier this month with a test store. Retail Watch columnist Warren Shoulberg reports that what happens next depends on how it goes this holiday season.

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October 7, 2019

Pierre Frey, Chad Dorsey Design and more opening doors this season

Just in time for fall, a suite of new showrooms to explore. Grab a scarf and set out to explore these new spaces. In our monthly showroom roundup, all the expansions and openings to have on your radar.

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