Designer Brigette Romanek who unveiled her rug collection with Loloi at High Point Furniture Market.
Photo: Courtesy of Loloi
The Artful Life: 5 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From a new fashion collaboration debuting at the Venice Biennale to Brigette Romanek’s rug collection with Loloi
Knox collection rug from designer Brigette Romanek's collaboration with Loloi. Photo: Courtesy of Loloi
Designer Brigette Romanek who unveiled her rug collection with Loloi at High Point Furniture Market. Photo: Courtesy of Loloi
1. Designer Brigette Romanek Unveils Rug Collection with Loloi
The most recent iteration of the High Point Furniture Market gave design connoisseurs a first-look at a number of stellar collections by some of the biggest names in the industry. One such talent was Los Angeles designer Brigette Romanek, who presented her first-ever line of rugs with Loloi. The array’s four unique styles come in the calming, earthy palette that punctuates her interiors for a star-studded roster of residential and commercial clients. For Loloi, Romanek introduced the Dana, a sumptuous wool and cotton rug with fringed borders; Frida, a design of thick, nubby knots; Knox, a textural checkerboard pattern with delicate shading; and Orly, a plush stripe in painterly heathered tones. Rounding out the debut was a selection of graphic pillows in complementary hues of cream, deep brown, and moody blue.—Jill Sieracki
Danielle Mckinney, Memoir, (2023). Photo: Courtesy of the artist and Marianne Boesky Gallery
Danielle Mckinney, Chases Mirage, (2024). Photo: Courtesy of the artist and Marianne Boesky Gallery
2. Danielle Mckinney Presents New Series of Paintings at Marianne Boesky Gallery
A new series of emotionally stirring portraits by artist Danielle Mckinney has gone on view at Marianne Boesky Gallery. Running through April 27, “Quiet Storm” features 12 new works by the “Next Big Things” talent, each depicting women immersed in their own thoughts and settings. Ranging in scale, the evocative paintings depict themes self-reflection, solitude, and familiarity. —Shelby Black
Le Monde Beryl x Bevilacqua. Photo: Courtesy of Le Monde Beryl
Le Monde Beryl x Bevilacqua. Photo: Courtesy of Le Monde Beryl
3. Le Monde Béryl Launches Collaboration with Bevilacqua in Venice
Art, craft, and fashion come together in Venice this week as Le Monde Béryl, the buzzy London-based footwear label, has teamed up with the Luigi Bevilacqua Company, the storied textile atelier, for a special collaboration during the Venice Biennale. Guests are invited to visit the extraordinary Bevilacqua atelier and marvel at the 18th-century looms. On display is a new collection, including designs in Bevilacqua’s leopard velvet. “We believe that fashion is art as it is one of the several ways to bring beauty into our daily lives,” says Bevilacqua CEO, Alberto Bevilacqua. “The launch of the new Le Monde Béryl collection with our iconic leopard velvet taking place during this creative and vivid environment—the Venice Biennale—is the perfect demonstration of the continuous dialogue between art, fashion and tradition.” —Lucy Rees
Katie Leede installation at the 2023 Design on a Dime benefit for Housing Works. Photo: Courtesy of Housing Works
4. Design on a Dime Brings Out Industry’s Big Names for Housing Works Benefit
Everyone loves to discover a unique piece of furniture or creative objet d’art, even the most prominent names in the design industry, who turn out in droves for the annual Housing Works benefit, Design on a Dime, taking place April 25 through 27 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. Founding chair James Huniford, alongside Rayman Boozer, Jamie Drake, Elissa Grayer, Young Huh, David Kaihoi, Charlotte Moss, Joy Moyler, and Miles Redd, helps orchestrated this high-energy tag sale at which leading designers curated spirited vignettes of home goods. Then, when the velvet ropes drop, guests rush to claim unique pieces with all the proceeds going to Housing Works, which supports programs and advocacy to end HIV/AIDS and homelessness. This year 60 designers, including Brian J. McCarthy, Danielle Colding, Ghislaine Viñas, Jordan Hilton, Mark Cunningham, Robert Couturier, and S.R. Gambrel, will be participating. “With extraordinary generosity, commitment, and creativity, the design and home industries annually come together for Housing Works through Design on a Dime,” says Huniford. “Here, the only qualities on par with determined cause are incredible camaraderie and love for home.”—J.S.
Pom Pom Dot Collection by Pomellato. Photo: Courtesy of Pomellato
Pom Pom Dot Collection by Pomellato. Photo: Courtesy of Pomellato
5. Pomellato Introduces a New Reversible Jewelry Line
The newest collection from Italian jewelry brand Pomellato, Pom Pom Dot, allows wearers to transform their accessories with a simple flip. Alluding to a heritage button design dating back to 1974, the reversible pendant and bracelet are set with two stone options. Wearers can choose to render the classic motif in green malachite, mother of pearl, or white diamonds, then pair the versatile piece with a set of matching earrings. With two style options available in one sophisticated adornment, it’s the perfect embellishment for a day to night outfit change.—Stefanie Li
Cover: Designer Brigette Romanek who unveiled her rug collection with Loloi at High Point Furniture Market.
Photo: Courtesy of Loloi
