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August 17, 2023
Remembering Thierry Despont
The celebrated French architect and designer, responsible for transforming historic landmarks and lavish private residences alike, leaves behind an extensive legacy in the industry.
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September 9, 2022
Remembering Herbert Kohler
A look back at the life and career of kitchen and bath industry pioneer Herbert Vollrath Kohler Jr.
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August 11, 2022
Remembering Patrick Cline
A look back at the life and career of interiors photographer and Lonny co-founder Patrick Cline.
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December 1, 2021
Virgil Abloh’s legacy in home
Virgil Abloh’s design influence extended beyond Louis Vuitton and the fashion industry into the home realm, through collaborations with top brands like 1stDibs and Ikea. Warren Shoulberg reflects on the famed (and controversial) creative’s career.
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September 11, 2020
Remembering home furnishings legend Terence Conran
The British designer and retailer died this weekend at the age of 88. Retail Watch columnist Warren Shoulberg pays tribute to a seminal figure of the modern home furnishings industry.
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August 6, 2020
Remembering the man who put the Williams in Williams-Sonoma
For many people, the Williams-Sonoma brand is a longtime favorite, but chances are, not too many have thought about the origin of its name. Retail Watch columnist Warren Shoulberg reports how the company’s email campaign last week highlighting its founder, Chuck Williams, is out to change that—a wonderful remembrance of the man who not only created one of the home furnishings industry’s most iconic brands, but also radically transformed the kitchen and cooking products business.