May 5 – 8, 2025 | Los Angeles
This year, the popular Legends of La Cienega has been relaunched as Design LA—a week of engaging panels, events, and creative inspiration. As always, the Design Leadership Network will be well-represented in the mix, with members speaking on panels and debuting work. Below, find your cheat sheet for where to see and support the DLN community throughout the week.
Involved in something we should include? Reach out to Ellie at ellie@designleadershipnetwork.org.
Need help finding a venue? The full itinerary and registration details are available here.
DLN EXCLUSIVE
Thursday, May 8
Preview of De Gournay Bunny’s Mellon Collection | 1 – 5 PM
1439 Queens Way
Join de Gournay at their Los Angeles townhouse for a first look at their highly anticipated collaboration with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, onetime home of Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. de Gournay has interpreted Bunny’s famous style and horticultural passion—fueled by her impressive collection of botanical books and artworks—into a collection of hand-painted wallpaper and porcelain.
RSVP to rowena@degournay.com
PANELS & CONVERSATIONS
Tuesday, May 6
Tammy Connor, Jeffrey Alan Marks, and Tom Maciag | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
CHIEF, 714 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Director of DesignLA Rebecca Birdwell moderates a compelling conversation with interior designer Tammy Connor, creative strategist Tom Maciag (DYAD), and Jeffrey Alan Marks on the power of instinct, taste, and restraint in building enduring brands in a rapidly changing world.
Pam Shamshiri | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
CHIEF, 714 N. La Cienega Blvd.
DLN Fellow Pam Shamshiri joins Mayer Rus to explore a new design language—one that transcends style, period, and category. Together they’ll examine how memory, culture, and story enrich design beyond trends.
Ken Fulk | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
555 Norwich Dr.
DLN Fellow Ken Fulk and Ben Soleimani invite you to experience their favorite destinations through food, drink, and atmosphere. Start in Ken’s courtyard, continue in Ben’s showroom, and end with dessert and dancing.
Wednesday, May 7
Chad Dorsey | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Visual Comfort, 525 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Join LUXE’s Jill Cohen for a conversation on the role of lighting in design with DLN member Chad Dorsey, Jeff Andrews, Anne-Marie Barton, and Noel Pittman. Includes a signed copy of Relaxed Luxury for the first 75 guests.
Luis Fernandez | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Blackman Cruz, 836 N. Highland Ave.
DLN Member Luis Fernandez joins Mike Diaz and moderator Stacie Stukin to explore the layered connections between Latin American architecture, design, and culture, with stories of friendship, travel, and creative influence.
Kendall Wilkinson | 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Gracie, 8629 Melrose Ave.
Raise a glass to DLN member Kendall Wilkinson and Jennifer Gracie as they sign their latest books. Celebrate timeless wallpaper, elegant interiors, and personal style with cocktails and conversation.
Thursday, May 8
Jay Jeffers | 9:30 – 11:00 AM
CHIEF, 714 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Join DLN member Jay Jeffers and stylist Steve Cordony for a conversation on crafting unforgettable experiences at home—through layers, lighting, and lived-in elegance. Book signing to follow.
Sarah Boyd | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Arteriors, 8715 Melrose Ave.
DLN member Sarah Boyd joins a lineup of top PR and media pros for one-on-one Q&As. Come ready to ask your burning questions about media, marketing, and standing out in the design world.
Lindsay Anyon Brier and Wade Weissmann | 2:30 – 3:30 PM
DLN Los Angeles Showroom
Join Adam Hargis of T Magazine as he leads a conversation with DLN members Lindsay Anyon Brier and Wade Weissmann, alongside Jimmy Carroll of Pelorus Travel, on how global exploration informs creativity, narrative, and placemaking. Lindsay’s showroom window installation debuts during Legends.
Palmer Weiss, Barrie Benson, and Heidi Caillier | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Lawson-Fenning, 6824 Melrose Ave.
DLN members Palmer Weiss, Barrie Benson, and Heidi Caillier join Chloe Warner and Grant Gibson for a discussion on sourcing vintage, traveling for inspiration, and creating soulful spaces with a passport in one hand.
Jeffrey Alan Marks | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Rose Tarlow Melrose House, 425 N. Robertson Blvd.
Celebrate the relaxed refinement of DLN member Jeffrey Alan Marks with a signing of his latest book, This Is Home. Enjoy an evening inspired by the ease and style of coastal California.