Each May, the design community converges on Los Angeles’s La Cienega Design Quarter for a busy few days of panels, parties, and moments for inspiration. In addition to a slate of programming that includes many DLN Members (see below), the DLN and it’s Members will convene several special experiences during the week. Click here to see the full itinerary and register.
COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
The DLN will be hosting small community dinners at 7 PM PST on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9. RSVP here.
MONDAY, MAY 6
Join new DLN Partner Formed For at a behind the scenes tour of their studio space. RSVP here.
12 PM: Save Iconic Architecture
Join DLN Member (and 2021 DLA recipient) Jaime Rummerfield for a Leland Bryant architectural walking tour in West Hollywood, renowned for its architectural gems spanning from the early 1900s to the 1960s. Participants will have the opportunity to admire luminary residences and delve into architectural lore, including the captivating structures crafted by Leland Bryant and other esteemed architects.
The tour highlights a leisurely stroll along Fountain Avenue, offering views of Bryant’s iconic Chateauesque and French Normandy styles, before heading to Sunset Blvd. to marvel at the Art Deco marvel of Sunset Tower. Participants will also have the chance to meander through streets adorned with striking examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
Please note that the tour will include some uphill inclines. RSVP here.
2:30 PM: Mastering the Digital Canvas | Marketing Strategies for the Design Industry
DLN Members Sarah Boyd and Roxanne Hanna host this afternoon of discussions around PR, marketing, fashion, and design with insights for successfully building your brand in a digital world. The event will feature discussions with Members Lindsay Anyon Brier, David Calligeros, and Chloe Redmond Warner. All ticket proceeds for this event will benefit the Design Leadership Foundation. Buy tickets.
TUESDAY, MAY 7
The following Legends Events require registration, click here to sign up.
6 – 8 PM: Opening Party
Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Blvd
Honor Living Legend Pam Shamshiri. Cocktail attire. No tickets will be available at the door.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
9 – 11 AM: LEGENDS Welcome Breakfast
Hollywood at Home, 703 North La Cienega Blvd
The La Cienega Design Quarter’s 14th annual LEGENDS event is May 7-9, packed with dozens of events, talks, and dynamic designer programming. Stop by and start the week with DLN Partner Fermoie!
9:30 AM: KEYNOTE: Decades of Design with Alfredo Paredes and Robert Rufino
Join interior ELLE Decor A-List designer Alfredo Paredes in conversation with style and design icon, Robert Rufino, as they discuss the art of creating worlds and memorable experiences through exceptional design. They’ll dive into the process of creating identifiable interiors and orchestrating cinematic experiences for hospitality, retail and residential spaces.
9:30 AM: Honoring Pam Jaccarino, Windsor Smith and Christine London
Visual Comfort, 525 N. La Cienega Blvd.
An intimate conversation about outdoor living spaces with Pamela Jaccarino, Pamela Jaccarino, Editor At Large, Luxe Interiors + Design, Windsor Smith, founder of Windsor Smith Home, Inc. and Christine London, Landscape Designer.
10 AM: HUES + HERITAGE: the AAPI Perspective
Legacy Design at Collective Form, 767 N La Cienega Blvd
Join the AAPI Design Alliance for a candid conversation about the design topics we don’t typically discuss in public: Is Chinoiserie OK in today’s culture? What’s with “Japandi?” And how do you draw the line between appropriation and appreciation anyway? Most importantly, how do the unique cultural experiences and traditions of growing up AAPI influence designers’ approach to room concepts, colors, collecting, and more? Co-hosted by the Design Leadership Network and Benjamin Moore, panelists include Noz Nozawa (Noz Design), Peti Lau (Peti Lau, Inc.), and Jessica Davis (Atelier Davis). Moderated by Michael Diaz-Griffith, Executive Director and CEO of the DLN and author of The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors.
10 AM: Armadillo x The Expert present In Conversation with Dennis Scully, Jake Arnold, Shannon Wollack and Mandy Cheng
Armadillo, 937 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Armadillo and The Expert host a panel discussion, moderated by Business of Home’s Dennis Scully, featuring Co-Founder of The Expert, Jake Arnold, founder and partner of Studio LIFE/STYLE Shannon Wollack and AD100 designer Mandy Cheng.
11 AM: KEYNOTE: The World is Joy Moyler’s Oyster
Harbinger, 752 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Inspired by classical architecture, history and her trips around the world, AD 100 and ELLE Decor A-List internationally acclaimed designer, Joy Moyler, will share insight into her hunt for Artisans and Craftspeople on the roads less traveled.
12 PM: But First, Coffee. The intersection of design, style, branding and innovation with creative luminaries
The Luxury Kitchen, 540 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Experience an engaging coffee chat with internationally acclaimed, award-winning designer, Ryan Saghian, and bar-raising global coffee brand, Alfred Coffee CEO, Josh Zad. Set against the backdrop of The Luxury Kitchen—a stylish, exclusive showroom featuring Sub Zero, Wolf, and Cove—this discussion promises to brew inspiration, redefining design possibilities, while enjoying coffee, of course! Lunch reception to follow.
12:30 PM: Let Nature In: The Art of Incorporating ‘Earthy’ Materials
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, 912 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Join us for lunch with a side of nature! Earthy, nature-forward design schemes are the calm counterpoint to colorful maximalist décor. And celebrating materials like wood, stone, clay, jute, rattan, wool and more in their raw, organic patterns and textures has never been more widely embraced than now. We’ll discuss the new ways nature has moved indoors, the sophisticated evolution of these ‘earthy’ materials and how to tap into the look—all while enjoying bites and beverages. The conversation will be led by Kelly Phillips Badal, L.A. & SoCal Homes Editor, Luxe Interiors + Design, with Edel Legaspi, Legaspi Courts Design; Blaire Moore, Moore House Design; Kendall Wilkinson, Kendall Wilkinson Design; and Melissa Benham, Studio Gild.
1 PM: The Luxury Kitchen Luncheon: Delectable Bites + Alfred Coffee
The Luxury Kitchen, 540 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Lunch reception at The Luxury Kitchen, the new premier design destination for high-end residential appliances. Attendees of ‘But First, Coffee’ with Ryan Saghian and Josh Zad will automatically be admitted following the talk + 15 additional VIP attendees.
2 PM: “Thorns and Roses” hosted by ELLE Decor A-List and AD100 Designer, Madeline Stuart along with Barrie Benson, Matt McKay and Scott Sottile
Marc Phillips, 815 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Join Madeline Stuart as she leads a discussion with Barrie Benson, Matt McKay, and Scott Sottile of Ferguson and Shamamian on how to skillfully finesse the challenges we all face when contending with difficult clients and grappling with bloated budgets.
3 PM: Painted Paper
Farrow & Ball, 741 N. La Cienega Blvd.
House Beautiful’s Editorial Director Joanna Saltz in Conversation with Farrow & Ball’s Creative Director Charlotte Cosby talking all things colour and craftsmanship through the lens of painted paper and signature palettes with a sneak peek at what’s to come.
3:30 PM: Letting Finishes Bloom
Selezione Interiors, 935 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Join us for a panel discussion with Paul Chavez, Selezione Interiors; Claudia Afshar, Claudia Afshar Interiors; and Alison Antrobus, Antrobus Collective. These distinguished panelists will weave insight and inspiration while guests enjoy a sumptuous spread of charcuterie, pastries, and seasonal fruits, along with wine and Prosecco.
3:30 PM: Oliver Furth Book Signing
Natasha Baradaran, 725 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Meet AD100 designer Oliver Furth for an afternoon salon and book signing celebration for Furth’s new book, OP! Optimistic Interiors (2024 Rizzoli), hosted by Natasha Baradaran at NB Shop. Canapes and drinks provided.
4 PM: KEYNOTE: Building a Home to Last with Gil Schafer: Lessons from the Creative Process…and from Life
McKinnon and Harris, 915 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Award-winning architect Gil Schafer is known for designing houses that endure. In his new book, Home At Last, Gil shares how his own design evolution has increased his appreciation for the richness—and messiness!—of modern life, and the ways in which it can shape houses and the people who live in them. Join Gil as he opens the doors to many new, memorable projects, offering advice on how craftsmanship, creativity, and the distinctive tastes of his clients come together for homes that will last for generations.
4:30 PM: Join Joe Lucas and the Harbinger team for a book signing and cocktails with Industry Stars
Harbinger, 752 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Come meet Jesse Carrier & Mara Miller, Defining Chic: Carrier and Company Interiors; Michael Diaz-Griffith, The New Antiquarians: At Home With Young Collectors; D. Stanley Dixon, Home: The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon; Philip Gorrivan, Authentic Interiors: Rooms That Tell Stories; and Bronson Van Wyck, Born to Party, Forced to Work: 21st Century Hospitality.
THURSDAY, MAY 9
10 AM: KEYNOTE: Amy Meier and Stan Dixon
Ancient Moderne, 8632 Melrose Ave.
Interior Designer Amy Meier hosts an in depth conversation with Classical Architect star Stan Dixon around how he finds inspiration and making it all come together.
10 AM: Breakfast with Books
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, 912 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Join us for breakfast and a group book signing with Tineke Triggs, Design Mixology; Jiun Ho, Experience; and Lisa Staprans, The Soul of Design.
12 PM: Flower Up with Rydhima Brar and Atacama Home
Meet and Greet with Atacama Home’s 2024 window designer Rydhima Brar! Local famed artist Marisabel Bazan will also be there to unveil her new street mural on our Melrose facade. Come early to get your free dry flower hair pins and boutonnieres (limited to the first 100 attendees). Enjoy refreshments and new plant installations by The Haus Plant.
1 PM: In Good Taste with Liz Caan, Emma Sims-Hilditch, and Beth Martin
Educating Clients on Design, Art, and Culture, Where to Begin and How to Listen.
1 PM: Designing Women
Harbinger, 752 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Join California Home+Design’s Editor in Chief, Lindsey Shook, for a discussion with a powerhouse panel of female industry leaders including Emma Finch, Hector Finch; Stacy Waggoner, Studio Four NYC; Kyra Hartnett, twenty2 Wallpaper + Textiles; Roxanne Hanna, Hanna Creative Co.; and Alison Pickart, Interior Designer; about the wins and fails of running a business while maintaining a balanced personal life and more. Enjoy cocktails after sponsored by Hector Finch at Harbinger.
1 PM: 10 Year Anniversary Of Natasha Baradaran Collection
Natasha Baradaran, 725 N. La Cienega Blvd
Meet Natasha Baradaran for a first-look of the designer’s latest furniture collection, and 10 year anniversary celebration of Natasha Baradaran Collection at the pop-up experience: NB Shop. Canapes and drinks provided.
2 PM: Book Signing with Alison Davin
Remains Lighting, 808 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Known for comfortably chic interiors that blend natural materials, nontoxic building, and artisanal techniques, California designer Alison Davin creates warm, welcoming spaces with an emphasis on wellness. We are pleased to host Alison in celebration of her debut book, Live Natural.
3 PM: KEYNOTE: Hotelier, Artist and Interior Designer, Minnie Kemp
Harbinger, 752 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Minnie Kemp discusses hotel design, commissioning artists, how she incorporates art within space and working with galleries as the process transpired at the new boutique Firmdale hotel in Tribeca called The Warren. (VIP Registration only)
7 PM: Save Iconic Architecture Disco
Back by popular demand, the Save Iconic Architecture Disco will close out Legends! Party like it’s 1977 with us at Hyde Sunset. Located on an iconic corner of the Sunset Strip, Hyde Sunset has established itself as a Los Angeles institution and the flagship of a worldwide nightlife brand. Join SIA members, designers, influencers and VIPs for an evening on the dance floor.