Headed to L.A. next month? Us, too. The Design Leadership Network is thrilled to announce an exceptional lineup of DLN Partner events at this year’s Legends of La Cienega, taking place from May 9th to 11th. This year’s theme, “The Fashion of Home,” will explore the exciting intersection of fashion and interior design. Expect insightful keynotes and engaging discussions that delve into tailoring in interiors, the crossover between fashion and design, fashion trends in home furnishings, decor, and appliances, as well as the influence of fashion designers on trends and spaces.
Below, we’ve rounded up the events where you’ll find DLN Members and Partners, including a few exclusive tours. Don’t forget to mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles for an unforgettable experience celebrating the fusion of fashion and home design!
Monday, May 8
SILVERLINING ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT FEATURING: ELEMENTI + COORITALIA | ELEMENTI SHOWROOM | 6 PM
SilverLining will present a behind-the-scenes tour of Elementi + Cooritalia’s immersive LA gallery, where designers can mingle with artists and artisans while enjoying refreshments. For more information and to RSVP, visit the link here.
Tuesday, May 9
LEGENDS REFRESHMENT STOP | MCKINNON AND HARRIS | ALL DAY
Need a place to grab a snack between panels? Pop into McKinnon & Harris’s airy showroom for refreshments, and kick back while catching up on emails—or take a moment of respite in the back garden. As you relax, you can also view the brand’s latest offerings, including a mosaic table collection with New Ravenna, and the fashion-forward window display designed by Meg Joannides of MLK Studio.
DLN X NICKEY KEHOE TOUR | NICKEY KEHOE | 2 PM
Join Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe for a private tour of their beloved showroom and shop while mingling with fellow Members. Please RSVP here.
WORKSHOP APD x DESIRON COLLECTION LAUNCH | JACKSON PAIGE INTERIORS | 3 – 5:30 PM
The Design Leadership Network is cohosting an intimate gathering for the launch of Desiron’s collaboration with Workshop/APD. Meet up at Jackson Paige Interiors for a reception and book talk and signing with Workshop/APD’s Matt Berman and the DLN’s Hadley Keller. RSVP here.
Wednesday, May 10
LEGENDS REFRESHMENT STOP | MCKINNON AND HARRIS | ALL DAY
Need a place to grab a snack between panels? Pop into McKinnon & Harris’s airy showroom for refreshments, and kick back while catching up on emails—or take a moment of respite in the back garden. As you relax, you can also view the brand’s latest offerings, including a mosaic table collection with New Ravenna, and the fashion-forward window display designed by Meg Joannides of MLK Studio.
CHIC IS CHIC! THE POWERFUL PULL BETWEEN INTERIORS AND FASHION | UNA MALAN SHOWROOM | 9:30 AM
Join Jill Sieracki, managing editor of Galerie magazine, for a conversation exploring the intersection of fashion and interiors with DLN Member Noz Nozawa, designers Jeremiah Brent and Adam Bram Straus, and lighting designer Scott Richler of Gabriel Scott. They’ll discuss how the runway provides endless ideas, how fashion design legends are endless resources of timeless design, and how luxury labels have upped the ante when it comes to creating their retail experiences.
THE LIVING LEGEND KEN FULK PRESENTS THE MOVIE IN MY MIND | THE RUG COMPANY SHOWROOM | 11 AM
Co-recipient of this year’s LCDQ Living Legend Award, Ken Fulk will deliver remarks on his latest book, The Movie in My Mind, followed by a book signing. VIP registrants only.
RAY BOOTH COLLECTION | HICKORY CHAIR SHOWROOM | 12:30 – 2 PM
DLN Member Ray Booth pushes into more contemporary territory with his second furniture collection for Hickory Chair. Join Booth for a tour followed by a book signing of Evocative Interiors, his first monograph.
THE ART OF HOSPITALITY: DIVINE DETAILS THAT MAKE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME | SOHO HOME SHOWROOM | 1 PM
Soho Home hosts House Beautiful editorial director Joanna Saltz, DLN Member Richard Mishaan, and Candace Hickman, lead designer at Soho House, for a conversation on making people feel at home wherever they are. The talk will be followed by a cocktail reception and book signing for Mishaan.
CREATING A LIVABLE WORK OF ART | RENAISSANCE DESIGN SHOWROOM | 1:30 PM
DLN Member Richard Landry presents a deep dive into a recent project of his, a contemporary reinterpretation of a classical French chateau with Philip Nimmo. Landry will be joined by California Homes editor-in-chief Susan McFadden.
HENRY CHRONOS INTRODUCTION | WATERWORKS SHOWROOM | 3 – 5 PM
Waterworks presents a highly-anticipated addition to its beloved Henry collection in its Los Angeles showroom. Join for drinks and light bites while getting a first look at the new launches. RSVP here.
WHISKEY WATERCOLOR CLUB REUNION | HARBINGER SHOWROOM | 4 – 6 PM
Architects (and DLN Members) Thomas Kligerman, Michael Imber, Doug Wright, and Steve Rugo meet on stage with the DLN’s Michael Diaz-Griffith to discuss will how painting has served their psyche and their work. Paintings from each architect will be offered for sale, with proceeds going to charity, and a book signing for Shingle and Stone: Thomas Kligerman Houses will follow the conversation.
JOIN THE DESIRON TEAM FOR SIGNATURE COCKTAILS | JACKSON PAIGE INTERIORS | 4 – 6 PM
Discover exquisite craftsmanship and mingle with the Desiron team while savoring our renowned signature cocktails. Please RSVP here.
GOLDEN HOUR SOCIAL | COLLECTIVE FORM SHOWROOM | 4 – 6 PM
The AAPI Design Alliance, along with DLN Member Peti Lau, invites guests for an evening cocktail within Collective Form’s courtyard to celebrate the West Coast launch of the initiative, which aims to draw attention to the role of AAPI designers in helping reinvent the landscape of modern American design.
A NIGHT FOR PRESERVATION AT THE LEGENDARY DAWNRIDGE ESTATE | 6 – 9 PM
DLN Members and founders of the nonprofit Save Iconic Architecture will take over Dawnridge, the iconic estate of Tony Duquette, for a fundraising cocktail. Purchase tickets for the festivities here.
Thursday, May 11
SUZANNE RHEINSTEIN: A LEGACY REMEMBERED | HARBINGER SHOWROOM | 9:30 AM
Join designer and showroom owner Peter Dunham, a close friend of the late Suzanne Rheinstein (recipient of LCDQ’s Living Legend award in 2019), for a master class on design and a walk down memory lane with the architects and designers who collaborated with her to create memorable homes.
THE RUNWAY TO INTERIORS | MARC PHILLIPS SHOWROOM | 10:30 AM
Fashion has historically had a way of trickling into the home, but now it’s a question of what came first — home or fashion? Designers Scott Formby and Jessica Gersten join House Beautiful’s Robert Rufino and moderator Carisha Swanson to weigh in on fashion’s historical influences and what’s relevant now.
THE EVER-EVOLVING INTERSECTION BETWEEN FASHION AND INTERIOR DESIGN | MEHRABAN SHOWROOM | 11 AM
California Home+Design editorial director Lindsey Shook sits down with renowned fashion and interior designer Erin Fetherston to discuss the process, challenges, and successes of collaborating with major brands. Afterwards, guests may enjoy lunch provided by Kogi, the original Roy Choi food truck.
THE BEAUTY, FASHION AND FEEL-GOOD FACTOR OF SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS DESIGN SOURCING | COLLECTIVE FORM | 12 PM
Beyond sustainability, making conscious choices about what we put in our homes has never been more important—or more in vogue. Kelly Phillips from Luxe Interiors + Design will explore the complications behind making ‘good’ choices, from flooring to furnishings, touching on best practices, working with clients, and more, in conversation worth designers including DLN Member Peti Lau.
LUNCH AND LEARN – CERNO LIGHTING | JACKSON PAGE INTERIORS | 12 – 2 PM
Indulge in a delectable lunch while immersing yourself in an illuminating presentation on the innovative designs of Cerno Lighting. Please RSVP here.
LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD | VISUAL COMFORT SHOWROOM | 1 PM
Join Paloma Contreras, Michael Del Piero, and Ajiri Aki for an inspiring roundtable on global design influences moderated by the DLN’s Hadley Keller. Stay for a reception and book signing for Michael Del Piero, author of Traveled and Textural, and Ajiri Aki, author of Joie, A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating the Good Life.
INTERIOR TAILORING | HARBINGER SHOWROOM | 1:30 PM
Fantastical and trendy is fun to look at, but is it really how people live today? Designers Paul Wiseman, Madeline Stuart, Michael Cox and Amy Meier will debate the key pieces every home needs to dress the part for real life.
MEET THE ARTISTS | MICHAEL-CLEARY SHOWROOM | 2 PM
Get art-inspired as Harmony Murphy of Gagosian Gallery, and MaryLinda Moss of Source Art chat with Ron Woodson about how to successfully curate the most impactful art for your projects. Plus, meet the 15 artists that are represented at Michael-Cleary during a sips and bites social hour with a chance to enjoy Source Art’s curation for the Michael-Cleary Showroom.
MECOX’S “CLASS OF 2023” AUTHORS | MECOX SHOWROOM | 4 – 5:30 PM
Four scions of the design industry — Gray Malin, Barbara Sallick Michael Cox, Newell Turner, and Joseph Marini — will be on site at Mecox, ready to sign copies of their latest design tomes. Stop by to chat and sip margaritas with design friends.
LEGENDS REFRESHMENT STOP | MCKINNON AND HARRIS | ALL DAY
Need a place to grab a snack between panels? Pop into McKinnon & Harris’s airy showroom for refreshments, and kick back while catching up on emails—or take a moment of respite in the back garden. As you relax, you can also view the brand’s latest offerings, including a mosaic table collection with New Ravenna, and the fashion-forward window display designed by Meg Joannides of MLK Studio.
To participate in the full slate of Legends programming, REGISTER HERE.