100% NORWAY
Once again, Camron will be representing 100% Norway for the London Design Festival in September. Presenting the latest Norwegian furniture and interior products, 100% Norway 2010 will showcase a curated selection of the best new works from both established and up-and-coming Norwegian designers, and feature a number of the country’s leading manufacturers. Curated for the fifth year by Henrietta Thompson, acting senior editor at Wallpaper*, and co-curator Benedicte Sunde from the Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture, the exhibition will include products already in production as well as prototypes. 100% Norway will be exhibited at 100% Design, Earls Court, Stand G40 from 23rd to 26th September 2010.
www.norway.org.uk/100percent/09.htmARMANI/CASA
Camron has worked with Armani/Casa since it was appointed to handle the opening for the first store on London’s Bond Street in September 2006. Camron supports the luxury brand in the UK at global events such as the Milan Furniture Fair and the London Design Festival, manages UK collection launches in Bond Street and oversees Armani/Casa’s UK editorial media strategy. This includes securing corporate and brand profiles and features on new developments such as Armani Hotels & Residences, communicating unique store services including the bespoke interior design service and supporting collaborations such as the exclusive Armani Lounge at Chelsea Football club.
www.armanicasa.comÆSIR
Founded in 2008 by Thomas Møller Jensen, Æsir brings contemporary design to the high-end mobile handset market. The Copenhagen-based collective will launch its debut edition in 2011, representing the first of a series of collaborations with some of the world’s most visionary designers. Each designer’s boundary-pushing perspective will be brought to life by bespoke technology and materials experts sourced from around the globe. Each model will be released in limited quantities.
www.aesir-copenhagen.comB&B ITALIA
One of the leading contemporary furnishing companies, B&B Italia opened its flagship showroom in 2001 at 250 Brompton Road, London SW3. Designed by John Pawson with Antonio Citterio, this exceptional space provides the ideal environment to show the B&B Italia lifestyle. Current designers include Patricia Urquiola, Jeffrey Bernett, Vincent Van Duysen, Antonio Citterio, Mario Bellini and Paolo Piva. B&B Italia also holds regular design exhibitions in store.
www.bebitalia.itBEAUVALLON SUR MER
Opening in June 2010 in the south of France, the re-launch of the Beauvallon Sur Mer Beach Club is the first phase of a complete renovation of the famous Beauvallon Hotel, due to re-open in 2011 after two years of extensive renovation. The stunning Beach Club, set on a private sandy beach overlooking the bay of Saint-Tropez, will offer contemporary culture alongside authentic Provençal cuisine. Overseen by renowned Consultant Chef, Gui Gedda, traditional Provençal dishes will be served in the Mirèio restaurant and bar set within a restored rotunda with interiors by leading international designer, Carolyn Quartermaine. Adjacent to the Mirèio is the Ito Pavilion, designed by visionary Japanese architect Toyo Ito with Cecil Balmond of Arup.
BERNHARDT DESIGN
Bernhardt Design was founded in 1980 by the 120-year-old Bernhardt Furniture Company in the USA and continues to be a leader and innovator in furniture design and production. For the past 10 years, Creative Director Jerry Helling has assembled an extraordinary creative team that has positioned Bernhardt Design as one of the leading international design companies with a roster of talent that includes Ross Lovegrove, Yves Béhar, Arik Levy, Jaime Hayon and Patrick Jouin. Camron has worked with Bernhardt Design since 2008 and is currently coordinating the launch of the new furniture collection in Milan.
www.bernhardtdesign.comBOCCI
Bocci is a contemporary design and manufacturing company dedicated to designing and making objects which have meaning, value and worth. Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Randy Bishop, who continues to own and operate the company along with its young Creative Director Omer Arbel, Bocci has become an atypical phenomenon within the contemporary design landscape. The company is founded in a fundamental commitment to define a sustainable community that “makes sense” within the rapidly changing and increasingly strange world around us. Bocci’s factory and headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada, where its collection of pieces is produced. Bocci has a quickly growing satellite office and warehouse in Berlin, Germany.
www.bocci.caBOKJA
Bokja, a Beirut-based design studio established by Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri, creates unique furniture, which blurs the line between art, design and fashion while mixing traditional and new elements, showcased in bold colours. Bokja’s designs embody an ancient culture, a poetic use of color, an emphasis on
craftsmanship and the sustainable use of materials to express artistic ideas. Vintage hand-woven textiles and embroideries are used and reinvented in individual, handmade pieces which are now coveted by connoisseurs and collectors, interior designers and celebrities all over the world.
DACRA
Dacra is an innovative real estate company that uses architecture, art, design and cultural programming to build creative international destinations. Dacra president, Craig Robins has revitalized the Design District of Miami by introducing a unique blend of retailers and specialized venues from the world of art, design and fashion. The company is comprised of a variety of entities and brands that work together to contribute to the development of every element of a dynamic community. With international development projects in Russia, China and beyond, Dacra has redefined the parameters of real estate development. Camron handles the European and Russian publicity for Dacra.
www.dacra.comDESIGN MIAMI/
Design Miami/ is the world’s best known and most extensive forum for international design, representing a convergence of commerce and culture. Its annual shows in Basel, Switzerland (June) and Miami, USA (December) bring together the most influential designers, collectors, dealers, curators and critics from around the world. The fourth annual Design Miami/ Basel, sponsored by HSBC Private Bank, Swarovksi Crystal Palace and Audi, took place in Miami, Florida in December 2008. The talks programme was sponsored by FENDI and The Campana Brothers from Brazil were voted Designer of the Year.
Camron’s role was to oversee all European and Russian press for this prestigious event.
EDC LONDON
EDC London, situated in Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, has just opened its doors to an eclectic mix of original and high quality contemporary and classic European furniture. At the heart of the collection is a “Limited Edition” series of lighting and furniture complemented by a carefully edited selection of home accessories. EDC London’s first collection was inspired by a vintage roll of handed-printed wallpaper featuring evocative travel and tourism posters of the Cote d’Azur. With images from the “Golden Age of Travel”, its muted, sophisticated colour palette sets an austere and elegant tone.
FLOS
Iconic Italian company Flos was founded in 1962 with lighting designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Tobia Scarpa. In 1988 Flos began working with Philippe Starck and collaborations followed with designers including Jasper Morrison, Konstantin Grcic, Marc Newson, Antonio Citterio, Marcel Wanders, Sebastian Wrong, Rodolfo Dordoni, Patricia Urquiola, Ron Gilad, and others. Piero Gandini, Flos’s President and CEO, continues the tradition of developing instantly recognisable lighting that combines great design with cutting-edge technology. Camron is supporting the launch of Flos’s first flagship store in the United States, which opened in May 2010 in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood.
www.flos.comGRAHAM & BROWN
Graham & Brown is the UK’s leading wallpaper manufacturer, supplying innovative wallpaper designs to some of the largest and best known retailers in the world. Based in Blackburn, Graham & Brown celebrated its 60th birthday last year – and still with a family member on the board. The company has a strong design heritage, developing partnerships with licensed designers and collaborating with ‘undiscovered’ young talent to bring exciting, affordable designs to the consumer.
www.grahambrown.comKARTELL
Camron is working with innovative Italian design brand Kartell in the run up to the Milan Furniture Fair in April. Kartell is collaborating with the talented Japanese designer, Tokujin Yoshioka to create a stunning installation in the Milan flagship store. This ethereal backdrop has been designed to showcase ‘The Invisibles’, Yoshioka’s new range of transparent furniture using Kartell’s pioneering polycarbonate technology. In addition, this leading Italian brand will launch 15 brand new pieces from established designers such as Philippe Stark, Piero Lissoni and Patricia Urquiola at the Furniture Fair.
www.kartell.itKVADRAT
Kvadrat was established in Denmark in 1968 and now holds a leading position in the European market of design-textiles supplying renowned architects, designers and furniture manufacturers throughout the world for use in upholstery and curtains. Textiles help to create atmosphere by influencing perceptions of furniture and space. Upholstery is an integral part of the function and form of furniture and curtains can transform a room. Kvadrat pushes the aesthetic, technological and artistic boundaries of textiles, working with a roster of the world’s top designers, architects and artists. Kvadrat fabrics and textile products are available commercially and through the contract market through which they are specified extensively by top architects.
www.kvadrat.dkLEE BROOM
Camron is representing award-winning designer Lee Broom at this year’s London Design Festival. ‘One Light Only’ (OLO) is a new collection of striking pendant lights which visitors will be able to walk through. With a background in fashion, Broom was inspired to reference Art Deco jewelry and fashion photography from the late 1970’s to create the pieces. The installation will be on show at Broom’s brand new studio and gallery space in Rivington Street, Shoreditch from 21st – 26th September.
www.leebroom.comLIBERTY
Liberty has dominated both retail and design for 130 years now, since Arthur Lasenby Liberty first opened his doors in 1875. A unique emporium offering the best in fashion and design, Liberty is London’s leading destination store. Celebrating interiors, furniture, men’s & women’s fashion & accessories, and beauty with its imaginative designer collaborations, Liberty offers cutting-edge fashion from both major fashion houses and hard-to-find, often exclusive brands.
www.liberty.co.ukLONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
Now in its seventh year, The London Design Festival has established itself as a major event on the international design calendar, appealing to an increasingly wide audience, from consumers to professionals to students and all those with a keen interest in design. This year’s London Design Festival runs from 18th – 26th September with an exciting programme of international exhibitions, installations, talks, seminars and events that will reflect the capital’s diversity of world-class design talent, from internationally renowned designers to up and coming talent, fresh out of college.
www.londondesignfestival.comLUXURY SOCIETY
Luxury Society is a networking platform where luxury professionals can forge trusted, productive relationships and create new business opportunities. It is an influential online community of over 7000 members from 100 different countries in sectors like jewelry, fashion, design, art, hospitality, yachting, aviation, autos, private banking, real estate and personal services. Membership allows access to a private network of professional peers, from high level multinational executives and expert artisans to local retailers and independent designers. It also offers breaking coverage of luxury news, in-depth original content, job listings, and a directory of more than 15,000 manufacturers, retailers, distributors, publishers and consultants.
www.luxurysociety.comMARTIN BRUDNIZKI
Martin Brudnizki has become one of the most sought-after interior designers. His ‘minimalism deluxe’ style suits high voltage glamour locations such as Le Caprice, Cecconi’s, Dean Street Townhouse, Scotts, The Club at The Ivy plus the soon-to-be-opened Soho Beach House in Miami and The Rib Room at the Carlton Tower. However, Brudnizki has applied the same philosophy to an entirely different concept: affordable local restaurants (Jamie’s Italian) and a neighborhood food emporium (Recipease) for Jamie Oliver.
www.mbds.netMBS GROUP
Founded by Moira Benigson, The MBS Group is one of the world’s leading executive search firms operating exclusively in the Retail and Consumer industries, and the most successful sector-specialist firm in the UK. Moira launched The MBS Group in 1987 and has seen it grow and develop into a highly successful business. Over the years, Moira has worked with the likes of Stephen Marks (French Connection), Justin King (Sainsbury’s), David Linley, and Jamie Oliver. To date, she has personally overseen more than 1,000 searches. In addition, the company has diversified beyond executive search into change management consultancy, as well as taking steps towards a deeper understanding of market trends and issues through regular events, reports and client research.
www.thembsgroup.co.ukNEO BANKSIDE
NEO Bankside will be the South Bank’s first truly world-class residential development. Situated immediately adjacent to the Tate Modern, the cluster of four pavilions provides a total of 197 apartments and penthouses set within extensively landscaped gardens. Situated within London’s ‘ribbon of culture’, NEO Bankside puts the benefits of the South Bank on the doorstep of its residents, from Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre to the Southbank Centre and Borough Market. Work on the first phase of the construction programme began in January 2009 and is set to transform the local area on completion of the whole development in 2012. NEO Bankside has been designed by Rogers, Stirk Harbour + Partners for Native Land and Grosvenor.
www.neobankside.comOMER ARBEL
Omer Arbel is a renowned designer who established OAO – Omer Arbel Office – in Vancouver in 2003. Arbel’s inventive exploration of the aesthetic as well as the technological has found form in a range of experimental furniture, lighting and architectural design. He is best known for the sleek and sculptural 2.4 Chair, which is now a collector’s item. Most recently, Arbel unveiled his design for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic medals to great acclaim. He is also the creative director of manufacturing and design company Bocci.
www.omerarbel.comPROMENADE DU PORT
An original form of retail and culture comes to life this summer on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda. Andrea Brugnoni, the force behind Promenade du Port, brings new vitality to Porto Cervo. He is introducing a contemporary art museum featuring a show called Ultimo Atto d’Amore which lies in the meeting of Alda Merini, Marilyn Monroe and Mimmo Rotella, carefully curated independent retailers including Rossana Orlandi and Gallery FUMI, destination nightlife BoujisBar designed by Patricia Urquiola, and a Mozzarella Bar which will produce over 14 varieties of fresh mozzarella every day.
www.promenadeduport.comROCKWELL GROUP
With a desire to create immersive environments, architect David Rockwell designs from the inside out, placing the user’s experience at the centre of each project. His 220-strong firm Rockwell Group and the Madrid based Rockwell Group Europe employs a cross-disciplinary approach to its diverse array of projects that range from hotels to hospitals, restaurants to airport terminals and Broadway set designs to consumer products. Past and present projects include the W New York and W Union Square, the global expansion of Nobu, the interior of the new JetBlue terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Maze (London), Belvedere Hotel Mykonos, as well as Broadway stage sets for Hairspray and Legally Blonde.
www.rockwellgroup.comSAINSBURY'S
Camron has been appointed to work with one of the UK’s leading retailers, Sainsbury’s, to support the brand’s Home and Lifestyle offering. The supermarket has ambitious plans to grow its non-food offer, which also includes fashion and beauty. Camron will use its expertise within the interiors sector to raise the profile of the Home and Lifestyle offer and the agency’s key role is to coordinate and manage all media communication and other collaborative opportunities.
www.sainsburys.co.uk/home.htmSALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE
Camron has been appointed to organise the preview of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Milan and to handle UK media enquiries. Key organisers and designers involved with the Salone will be participating in a design forum in Milan where highlights from the exhibition, events and trends will be discussed. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is the leading international furniture exhibition that attracts a global audience. The exhibition takes place at the showground in Milan from 14th to 19th April 2010, and brings together 3,100 of the industry’s most dynamic and creative companies and attracts over 300,000 visitors from 150 international countries.
www.cosmit.itSKITSCH
Skitsch, the contemporary design brand that launched in Milan in 2009, celebrates its first anniversary and opens a new store on Brompton Road in London on 25 March 2010. The first Skitsch collection of furniture and accessories offered a wide variety of products and designs created by 28 established and emerging international designers, under the artistic supervision of Cristina Morozzi. The 2010 collection enriches the current collection with 35 new pieces designed by significant international names including Peter Marigold, Jean Marie Massaud and Luca Nichetto. The name Skitsch expresses the philosophy of the brand: to offer a selection of individual, high-quality design products.
www.skitsch.itSPIRAL CELLARS
The Spiral Cellar is an ingenious idea for wine-lovers,
allowing you to keep your wine at home so it is easily accessible and maintained in the perfect conditions. The Spiral Cellars team will come to any property with a ground floor, dig a 2m wide circular hole
and then drop in a prefabricated circular cellar. The cellar can be sunk in the kitchen, sitting room, garage or conservatory. Once it’s completed, which takes only five days from start to finish, it will offer exactly the right conditions for keeping wine – the correct temperature, darkness and humidity. There are different sizes of cellar too, from the Mini Cellar, which can store up to 770 bottles, to the larger Spiral Cellar which will store 1600 bottles.
STYLUS
Stylus is the leading source of information and inspiration for the consumer-facing industries. Founded and led by Marc Worth, founder of WGSN – the definitive information service for fashion industry – Stylus provides a fresh and authoritative approach to product design and development, filtering high-level macrotrends and cultural coverage into concrete, commercial analysis. Headquartered in London, with presences in New York, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and Sydney, Stylus will be rolled out in the UK, US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. The content is valuable for buyers, merchandise planners, product designers, as well as brand planners, marketers, and executives.
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