Designers at The Aldyn: Lambertson Truex and Patrik Lonn

I could have spent all day in the room designed by Lambertson Truex and Patrik Lonn at the American Fashion: Designers at The Aldyn showhouse last week.  Not only was the room spectacular but Richard Lambertson and Patrik Lonn (above) were so nice.  I had a great time chatting with them both about design, travel, blogs, and fashion.  The Lambertson Truex design duo has created an accessories collection for Tiffany & Co. which inspired interior designer Patrick Lonn to design the room as a space for the "luxury lifestyle enthusiast."  It featured some of the pieces from Tiffany's as well as the same fabric used for the bags.  Patrik is Swedish so the room also includes modernist Scandinavian pieces in addition to custom made furniture.  The designers say in the program, "the result is a beautiful space inspired by classicism and timeless design - a space made for modern living." I couldn't agree more!  Enjoy!

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Designers at The Aldyn: Lambertson Truex and Patrik Lonn

I could have spent all day in the room designed by Lambertson Truex and Patrik Lonn at the American Fashion: Designers at The Aldyn showhouse last week.  Not only was the room spectacular but Richard Lambertson and Patrik Lonn (above) were so nice.  I had a great time chatting with them both about design, travel, blogs, and fashion.  The Lambertson Truex design duo has created an accessories collection for Tiffany & Co. which inspired interior designer Patrick Lonn to design the room as a space for the "luxury lifestyle enthusiast."  It featured some of the pieces from Tiffany's as well as the same fabric used for the bags.  Patrik is Swedish so the room also includes modernist Scandinavian pieces in addition to custom made furniture.  The designers say in the program, "the result is a beautiful space inspired by classicism and timeless design - a space made for modern living." I couldn't agree more!  Enjoy!

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Designers at The Aldyn: Tahari & Malcolm James Kutner

When I asked Malcolm James Kutner and Elie Tahari if they knew each other before they paired up for the American Fashion: Designers at The Aldyn showhouse, they replied they did not.  Malcolm said it was like a blind date that actually worked out which we all know is a rarity.  After seeing the master bedroom and gentleman's study on which they collaborated, I'd say it worked out very well.  Both spaces reflect the men's shared inspirations of "timeless sophistication, unfaltering attention to detail, honest materials, and quiet elegance." 

As I mentioned previously, I don't love new buildings since they tend to be cold but Malcolm warmed up both rooms with natural grasscloth wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries.  The palette was inspired by nature and feature grey tones, "ice-like silks and earth-hued linens."  My favorite piece in the master bedroom though is the vintage kilim composition rug from F.J. Hakimian. 

I love all the brass accents on the mid-century furniture in each room as well. Many of the pieces as well as the contemporary artwork is from Elie Tahari's own collection. 

Malcolm James Kutner and Elie Tahari

A detail of the bookshelves in the gentleman's study.

Both designers insist on "form and function, style and grace, history and presence" and I think the room seamless blends these design sensibilities of Elie Tahari and Malcolm James Kutner perfectly.  It's too bad all blind dates don't work out this well!



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Designers at The Aldyn: Tahari & Malcolm James Kutner

When I asked Malcolm James Kutner and Elie Tahari if they knew each other before they paired up for the American Fashion: Designers at The Aldyn showhouse, they replied they did not.  Malcolm said it was like a blind date that actually worked out which we all know is a rarity.  After seeing the master bedroom and gentleman's study on which they collaborated, I'd say it worked out very well.  Both spaces reflect the men's shared inspirations of "timeless sophistication, unfaltering attention to detail, honest materials, and quiet elegance." 

As I mentioned previously, I don't love new buildings since they tend to be cold but Malcolm warmed up both rooms with natural grasscloth wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries.  The palette was inspired by nature and feature grey tones, "ice-like silks and earth-hued linens."  My favorite piece in the master bedroom though is the vintage kilim composition rug from F.J. Hakimian. 

I love all the brass accents on the mid-century furniture in each room as well. Many of the pieces as well as the contemporary artwork is from Elie Tahari's own collection. 

Malcolm James Kutner and Elie Tahari

A detail of the bookshelves in the gentleman's study.

Both designers insist on "form and function, style and grace, history and presence" and I think the room seamless blends these design sensibilities of Elie Tahari and Malcolm James Kutner perfectly.  It's too bad all blind dates don't work out this well!



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American Fashion: Designers at the Aldyn

As fashion week was ending last week, American Fashion: Designers at the Aldyn Showhouse was just beginning.  It is a showhouse of fashionable interiors inspired by the book American Fashion Designers at Home published by Assouline and the CFDA.  Each of the 22 rooms pairs an interior designer with a fashion designer or icon as their inspiration.  It's such a chic concept that I'm surprised they didn't think of it before!

The first room I toured was designed by Jennifer McGee and inspired by Babe Paley "who Vogue magazine declared "the absolute Fashion Icon of the 1950's.'  She was the ultimate in glamour, elegance, style, and taste."  The same could be said of the room that was designed in her honor. 

I'm not a big fan of big glass buildings.  Sure have great views but they also present problems such as how to cover the large windows, weird angles and unsightly HVAC units.  Jennifer McGee not only successfully solved all these problems but also succeeded in warming up the cold white space.  I absolutely loved her room.

Canopy beds can be tough to pull off since they can end up looking too frilly or feminine but I think it helps warm up this space and envelope the occupant.  Jennifer said that her male clients love them and I think this tailored design must win them over.  The pretty patterned fabric is from Holland & Sherry. 

Jennifer McGee said that "in a nod to Babe's induction in the Fashion Hall of Fame, we combined the mix of neutral colors, lush fabrics, period antiques, and Modern art.  Babe's room would not be complete without the fabulous Billy Baldwin signature slipper chairs." 

I love that the room mixes a Lucite console and an antique secretary below. It's these types of pairings that make rooms look fresh and not so staid.  Babe Paley thought "a room should be fun and personal" and I definitely think she's approve of this one. 

Designer Jennifer McGee of Jennifer McGee Design in her room. 

The American Fashion: Designers at the Aldyn opens September 21st and runs through December 10th.  Admission is $25 and benefits the Council of Fashion Designers of America.  It is located at 60 Riverside Boulevard at West 63rd Street. For tickets and information call (212) 579-6006 or thealdyn.com.

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

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American Fashion: Designers at the Aldyn

As fashion week was ending last week, American Fashion: Designers at the Aldyn Showhouse was just beginning.  It is a showhouse of fashionable interiors inspired by the book American Fashion Designers at Home published by Assouline and the CFDA.  Each of the 22 rooms pairs an interior designer with a fashion designer or icon as their inspiration.  It's such a chic concept that I'm surprised they didn't think of it before!

The first room I toured was designed by Jennifer McGee and inspired by Babe Paley "who Vogue magazine declared "the absolute Fashion Icon of the 1950's.'  She was the ultimate in glamour, elegance, style, and taste."  The same could be said of the room that was designed in her honor. 

I'm not a big fan of big glass buildings.  Sure have great views but they also present problems such as how to cover the large windows, weird angles and unsightly HVAC units.  Jennifer McGee not only successfully solved all these problems but also succeeded in warming up the cold white space.  I absolutely loved her room.

Canopy beds can be tough to pull off since they can end up looking too frilly or feminine but I think it helps warm up this space and envelope the occupant.  Jennifer said that her male clients love them and I think this tailored design must win them over.  The pretty patterned fabric is from Holland & Sherry. 

Jennifer McGee said that "in a nod to Babe's induction in the Fashion Hall of Fame, we combined the mix of neutral colors, lush fabrics, period antiques, and Modern art.  Babe's room would not be complete without the fabulous Billy Baldwin signature slipper chairs." 

I love that the room mixes a Lucite console and an antique secretary below. It's these types of pairings that make rooms look fresh and not so staid.  Babe Paley thought "a room should be fun and personal" and I definitely think she's approve of this one. 

Designer Jennifer McGee of Jennifer McGee Design in her room. 

The American Fashion: Designers at the Aldyn opens September 21st and runs through December 10th.  Admission is $25 and benefits the Council of Fashion Designers of America.  It is located at 60 Riverside Boulevard at West 63rd Street. For tickets and information call (212) 579-6006 or thealdyn.com.

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

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