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BARBARA BARRY
Barbara Barry is among the world’s
most
prominent
and
talented
designers. Her name stands for a
unique blend of sophistication and
livability; her designs are classic,
timeless and fluid. Hers is a look that
speaks to the elegance of form and
simplicity of line. Her designs range
from elegant interiors to a portfolio
of products for the home. With a
vision of how we live today, coupled
with
an
eye
toward
tomorrow,
Barbara
Barry
creates
elegant
interiors, timeless furnishings and
luxury products that inspire a life of
beauty. Page 36
JACqUES GARCIA
Jacques
Garcia
discovered
his
talent for drawing and his fascination
for objets d’art at an early age. His
illustrious career, which has spanned
almost 30 years, makes Jacques
Garcia one of the most sought-
after French interior decorators of
our time. The elegance of his work
is exceeded only by its personality,
which evokes the best of all things
French — though its inspiration is
drawn from a wide range of sources,
including
Zen
minimalism
and
Napoleonic extravagance. The list of
Garcia’s elite international clientele
speaks to his rare talent, distinctive
style and creative genius. Page 66
LAURA KIRAR
A designer with the soul of an artist,
Laura completed her degree in
sculpture and interior architecture
at the prestigious School of the Art
Institute of Chicago. Her passion for
conceptual aesthetics and practical
experience as a fine artist has
shaped her career as a designer. She
is known for her elegant, innovative
interiors
and
products
for
the
home with a timeless sensibility. Her
passion for artistic exploration in all
mediums has continued to infuse her
work with originality and thoughtful
attention to detail. Page 90
THomAS PHEASANT
Thomas Pheasant is an award-
winning interior designer recognized
internationally
for
his
interior
design and furniture collections.
His
signature
style
is
modern
elegance — calm
and
luxurious
interiors of quality and comfort.
He is known for his mastery of the
neutral palette and his skillful mix
of antiques with new furniture as
well as signature pieces of his own
design. His focus is on bringing a
contemporary dimension to classic
principles of design; a bridging
of past and present — combining
the best of the past with today’s
innovations. Page 108
giants
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