KGB-Limited at #ICFF

KGB-Limited is custom furniture manufacturer located right here in New York City.  Exclusively working with the trade, these classically inspired pieces are crafted from a stunning combination of materials: metal, wood, stone + glass.  Traditional methods are used to make these beautifully "modern" furnishings.

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NY DESIGN WEEK: DESIGN-OVER-DOSE

I am wonderfully intoxicated. It’s been Design-Over-Dose, DOD, this past week. So much great design condensed into one rainy week. Good thing my Hunter’s were handy. Here are some highlights, just so you don’t fall behind in your swooning of beautiful things...

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Photos of Hollywood Ladies thru the Lens of Cecil Beaton

Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) was friends with the ladies who loved to pose.  He was a prolific photographer, illustrator + fashion designer.  Always sporting a suit, this Brit started as a staff photographer for Vogue + Vanity Fair.  Life + work became intertwined as his personal circle of friends consisted of the aristocratic + glamorous elite: Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Julie Andrews, Maria Callas... to name just a few.  A true renaissance man, his works also contained  portraits of:  Cole Porter, Salvador Dali, Marlon Brando, Mick Jagger +Andy Warhol.

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ARTFULLY GLAMOROUS NYC HOTEL BARS

King Cole Bar Lounge St. Regis Hotel Famous for more than the Maxfield Parrish Mural. 
With a Bloody Mary being the signature cocktail, what could be better?

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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Red + black ostrich feathers + glass medical slides painted red.  2001

If you haven't seen the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" show yet,  it's been extended until August 7th, so hurry. We recommend that you experience it in person at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Second best is this comprehensive overview from the Museum's Website, without the crowds + spooky music.

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The Metropolitan Opera: Behind the Scenes

These Sconces, custom designed for the The Metropolitan Opera House

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BLACK/WHITE SWAN

Any movie with scenes of NYC gets my vote.

Taking place in Lincoln Center, even better.

If you like any of the reality shows like Project Runway, Top Chef or American Idol, chances are you like a peak at the behind-the- scenes competition + pressures in a creative environment.

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