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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW //
CM: All artists need some inspiration to work, and interior de-
signers are artists too. So, what or who really inspires you?
GERSTEN: Anything can inspire. A piece of art, a single piece of
fabric, any type of beautiful artisanship or architecture.
CM: Choosing the best pieces to compose a project can be the
secret to getting the best overall result. Although it seems easy,
this is a delicate task and needs full attention on time to execute
it. Do you have some tips for those who do not really know how
to start a challenge like this?
GERSTEN: Start with a single piece that you love. A rug, a ta-
ble, a sofa. If you are passionate about the starting piece, the rest
will come. Keep adding on with the same passion.
CM: What are your favourite brands, those that can never be
missed in one of your projects?
GERSTEN: Minotti, M2L, B&B Italia, Kyle Bunting and, of
course, Boca do Lobo and Covet Group.
CM: How did you get involved in the interior design Industry?
GERSTEN: I had a passion for antiques. I came from a fashion
background but spent all my time searching for antiques and
helping my friends design their homes.
Then, I thought to try it as a business. Texture, proportion, color
- all the same principals as fashion.
CM: What brands/designers do you work with?
GERSTEN: Holly Hunt, Holland and Sherry for fabrics. Collect-
ed By, Roll and Hill for lighting.
CM: What is your philosophy in design and life?
GERSTEN: There is always the feeling of a moment. Sometimes
it’s hard edge. Sometimes it’s fluidity. Things just feel right when
they feel right.
CM: How can you characterize your potential client?
GERSTEN: Seeing their existing homes tells me a lot! And I al-
ways start a project by having clients show me pictures of what
they “love”. That tells me what I need to know. Then it’s a per-
sonality match.
CM: Is there anything exciting that you are working on at the
moment that you can tell us about?
GERSTEN: A beautiful prewar apartment on Central Park West
in Manhattan. Another home in Tenafly NJ, but with a totally
different feeling than that one.
CM: Where do you prefer to spend your leisure/holidays?
GERSTEN: I love Tulum and some (unknown) places in Mexico
for their relaxed vibe, beautiful beaches and outstanding food.
