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perspectives interview
By Tate Gunnerson and Ashleigh VanHouten
DESIGNING WOMEN
Nine entrepreneurs on finding career success
THE CURATORS
The Invisible Collection
Photo courtesy of THE INVISIBLE COLLECTION
For Anna Zaoui and Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays
inspiration came in the shape of the iconic Pierre
Yovanovitch-designed Papa Bear chair. "It was
one of the first items we curated, and it became
a lucky charm," says Zaoui, who cofounded the
Invisible Collection alongside Dubern-Mallevays.
The ecommerce site is known for showcasing
bespoke furniture from some of the world's best
designers-work that was often invisible to
collectors (hence the name, which also nods to the
short story by Stefan Zweig).
"We sought advice from the two designers
we admire most, Pierre Yovanovitch and India
Mahdavi, and promised ourselves that if both
supported us, we would go for it," says DubernMallevays of the company's 2016 launch. Today,
their growing collection is also finding a brick-andmortar life in pop-up exhibitions in Paris, Miami,
Milan, London, and New York.
By offering a highly curated roster of 21stcentury designers, they're not looking to follow
or even create trends, says Zaoui. "Our goal is to
stay true to diligent craftsmanship and dedicated
faithfulness to original works." During the
collaboration and manufacturing process, the team
follows closely along with every step, from bespoke
request to delivery. "We visit the workshops, talk
to our designers, and we are sometimes present
for the delivery to witness the unveiling of a
special piece among its surrounding décor," Zaoui
says, referencing their supervision of the recent
installation of Le Refuge by Marc Ange at the
Moco Museum in Amsterdam.
The duo is also excited about a recent launch
with contemporary furniture designer Charles
Zana, including the plush and versatile Alexandra
sofa, the clean-lined Djo armchair, and the
sculptural Calanque table. The team, spread
throughout offices in London, Paris, and New
York, is looking to spend more time in the U.S.,
scouting for design talent and preparing to open
a permanent physical showroom in New York in
2020. "Our goal," says Zaoui, "is to make exclusive
designer pieces available to a wider audience who
appreciates great design."
Anna Zaoui and Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays,
cofounders of the Invisible Collection
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019
Hospitality Design - November 2019
Contents
from the editor
behind the design
perspectives: projects
Interview: emerging designers
Interview: designing women
spec sheet
process
Inspiration: bna
Inspiration: Andrés Reisinger
products
profile: karim rashid
profile: calico wallpaper
profile: patrick zulauf
profile: paola lenti
profile: workstead
profile: brickett davda
trends: materials
trends: blue
trends: brass + bronze
trends: asian inspired
lighting
wallcoverings
seating
outdoor furniture
flooring
casegoods + tables
textiles
surfaces
surfaces
ad index
back space: cyndi ramirez-fulton
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - Intro
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - Hospitality Design - November 2019
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 4
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - Contents
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 6
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 7
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - from the editor
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 9
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - behind the design
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 12
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - perspectives: projects
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - Interview: emerging designers
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - Interview: designing women
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - spec sheet
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 42
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - process
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - Inspiration: bna
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Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - Inspiration: Andrés Reisinger
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 53
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 54
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - products
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 56
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - profile: karim rashid
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - profile: calico wallpaper
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 59
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - profile: patrick zulauf
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 61
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - profile: paola lenti
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 63
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - profile: workstead
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 65
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - profile: brickett davda
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 67
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 68
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - trends: materials
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 70
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - trends: blue
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 72
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - trends: brass + bronze
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 74
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - trends: asian inspired
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - lighting
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 77
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - wallcoverings
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 79
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - seating
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 81
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 82
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - outdoor furniture
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 84
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - flooring
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 86
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - casegoods + tables
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 88
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - textiles
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 90
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - surfaces
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 92
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - surfaces
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - ad index
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - 95
Hospitality Design - Marketplace Fall 2019 - back space: cyndi ramirez-fulton
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