Hermès Beverly Hills

A look into the new boutique on Rodeo Drive, stunningly redesigned by Rena Dumas Architecture Interieure

Braving a late summer heatwave in Southern California, the international team of Herms gathered on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to reveal their newest boutique. Architect Denis Montel of Rena Dumas Architecture Interieure (RDAI) designed the new luxurious 12,000 square foot space, built on the property Herms has occupied since 1972. The new building feels alive with an almost supernatural glow, revealing colorful Herms designs …

Interview: Odile Decq

The Maison & Objet's Designer of the Year on her rock'n'roll attitude and transitioning from architecture to design

Each year Maison & Objet awards a Designer of the Year and the 2013 edition celebrates French designer Odile Decq. Decq’s work as an architect and urban planner is well known and has received international recognition with such prizes as the Golden Lion at the 1996 Venice Biennale. In addition to her very distinct and definite building achievements—like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome …

Vinegar and Brown Paper

Britain's Andy Poplar gives glassware a sense of humor with etched messages and mantras

by Elyssa Goodman After working in advertising for over a decade, Britain-based designer Andy Poplar was burned out—he decided to quit his job and be a stay-at-home dad. Then one day, two years ago, he decided to teach himself how to etch glass, and his unique glassware called Vinegar and Brown Paper was born. Poplar, looking for a way to “mend his head” after his …