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S P OT L I G H T ON :
Mont Blanc
M ont Blanc is one of those leathers that when placed in a room, can immediately shift the tone from contrived to alluringly authentic. With its rich, saturated color and arresting transparency, it offers an aesthetic that transcends trends and radiates depth and dimension. Its natural characteristics are a beacon of conversation, providing a refreshingly real, connective thread for visual harmony within a room. Because of its universal appeal, Mont Blanc is one of our best-selling leathers. Crafted in Italy in Bassano del Grappa, its signature, saturated color is achieved using the pristine water of the Dolomites. During tanning, soft waxes are added to the surface to encourage a rich burst of color when the leather is pulled taut. This characteristic is even more pronounced on tufted frames where highs and lows are accentuated to create a
dynamic flow of color across its surface. Over time, the hand will continue to soften as the surface develops a striking patina.
Mont Blanc’s extensive palette spans across the color spectrum. Bold and bright colors domino into dark, dramatic moody hues that move into soft and serene neutrals and inviting earth tones. Expect to see color variation within the hide and between hides in the same dye lot. Just like a brush on a canvas, natural leathers like Mont Blanc create a beautiful flow of color when upholstered correctly. To better help customers understand this natural fluctuation in color, we created a video to illustrate how two extremely different hides of the same color can come together to make one beautiful chair. – –
https://vimeo.com/238979348
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A designer darling in both our hospitality and residential divisions, we’re excited to share five new colors of Mont Blanc in our upcoming launch in mid-April. Until then, following are the top 20 best-selling colors of Mont Blanc in 2017 by division for reference:
Hospitality 2017 Sales Ranking by Color
1 | Caramel
5 | Chianti
9 | Amber
13 | Rainforest
17 | Storm
2 | Wolf
6 | Sycamore
10 | Ivory
14 | Marsh
18 | Evergreen
3 | Crimson
7 | Truffle
11 | Bourbon
15 | Galaxy
19 | Sea Glass
4 | Heaven
8 | Winter Pine
12 | Midnight
16 | Bermuda
20 | Coral
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Residential 2017 Sales Ranking by Color
1 | Wolf
5 | Evergreen
9 | Caramel
13 | Iron
17 | Caribbean
2 | Storm
6 | Emerald
10 | Frost
14 | Bermuda
18 | Anthracite
3 | Galaxy
7 | Heaven
11 | Sycamore
15 | Tangerine
19 | Ivory
4 | Rainforest
8 | Winter Pine
12 | Amethyst
16 | Baltic
20 | Sea Glass
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I N T H E N EWS
House Beautiful
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J U S T L I S T E D ! The AD 100 Desinger List LUXE Gold Interior Design Giants Lists
Every January, three lists recognizing the best and the brightest in the design industry are released by several major US shelter and trade publications. Read on to learn more about each list and how you can access them!
LUXE Gold
LUXE’s Gold List recognizes and honors nearly 600 architects, interior designers, home builders and landscape architects from across the county whose projects have graced the pages of Luxe. Organized by state and by specialty, it is a robust reference for exploring the industry’s movers and shakers in the United States.
https://luxesource.com/gold-list/2018
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Interior Design Giants List
Released twice a year in January and July, the Interior Design Giants List is a definitive ranking of the world’s largest firms in the interior design industry. The recognition is based on overall interior design revenues across all interior project sectors including Office, Hospitality, Retail Design, Government Design, Healthcare/Assisted Living Design, Educational Design, Residential Design, Cultural Design and Transportation Design. “The Giants list is the who’s who in the interior design industry,” said Interior Design Editor in Chief Cindy Allen. “Every year the top firms are eager to see who made the cut and who ranks on top of who. As a bonus, we also follow the firms rising in the ranks with July’s Rising Giants List. Together, they gauge how the industry is faring and heading, while celebrating the nation’s best and most innovative firms.”
http://www.interiordesign.net/giants/2018/
The AD 100 Designer List
Every January since 1990, Architectural Digest unveils its carefully curated list of what it believes to be the world’s most influential and inspiring architects and designers. Known as the AD100, this exclusive list recognizes both industry icons and innovative pioneers around the world who are, “shaping the way we live—one building, one house, one room at a time.”
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/architecture-design/ad100
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A French Connection
A new, not-to-miss, fine dining restaurant in the 16th arrondissement in Paris, Comice is the brainchild of husband and wife, chef and sommelier duo Noam Gedalof and Etheliya Hananova. Serving product-driven contemporary French cuisine and a wine list centered on grower producers, it is the culmination of the rich experiences and meaningful relationships that the couple have cultivated over the years working in prestigious establishments in Paris and abroad. Featuring warm orange and amber tones set against striking shades of peacock blue, it offers an atmosphere that is refined and elegant yet welcoming and unpretentious. In early February, the restaurant received its first Michelin Star after just six months in business, a testament to the pair’s swift success at the flawless execution of their vision. – –
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HOW I T ’ S MA D E
Embossing or Gaufrage
Leather can be embossed in two different ways, by plate or by roller.
Plate embossing is when a design, decoration, lettering or pattern is imprinted on a leather’s surface using a metal plate. Embossing achieves a raised effect while debossing results in an indented effect.
Plate embossings work best on firm-handed leather collections that will not pull out such as Barrington and Absolute as well as Satin Suede, Dauphine and Cottswald. However, keep in mind that suedes and nubucks will lose much of their signature softness and will become more firm when embossed.
The majority of our embossings are plate embossings made with metal plates that are 26 inches by 54 inches. Since the average plate size is smaller than most of our upholstery leathers, there will be plate lines on embossed hides. Depending on the individual pattern or design, these plate lines sometimes will be more visible. Additionally, because of plate limitations, certain patterns and designs are only available on half hides.
Full hide images of our supported embossed collections are available on our Web site to help educate and set expectations with clients on working with plate lines.
If the leather is standard run, the minimum for embossings is one hide or two half hides if the pattern is only available on half hides. Average lead times for embossed orders is three weeks if the base leather is in stock.
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Plate Line
– – Full hide images of our supported embossed collections
are available on our Web site to help educate and set
expectations with clients on working with plate lines.
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HOW I T ’ S MA D E
Custom Samples
Custom samples in alternative leathers and/or patterns are made to order on 5 x 8 samples. Lead time is two weeks if the base is in stock. If the base is not in stock, it is recommended that an alternative is selected.
There is a set-up cost of $200 for each pattern, so custom sample requests should be well vetted and only produced when there are serious inquiries.
Custom plates are also available. Artwork is required and cost ranges between $4k to $7k. The client will then own the plate and can use it for future embossing orders. The maximum custom plate size is 26 inches X 54 inches. Many additional embossing patterns are available from our vendors. If the client is looking for something specific that we do not support, please send an image or direction on the desired aesthetic and we will check with our vendors for additional options. Again, please remember that there is a significant expense associated with custom embossed sampling so exercise this option only in response to serious inquiries.
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HOW I T ’ S MA D E
Roller Embossing
Roller embossing is when a design, decoration or pattern is imprinted on a leather’s surface using a metal roller.
A roller embossing will not leave plate lines however, most roller plates used to imprint decorative patterns onto leather are smaller than most of the average hide size in our collections. Most vary in size from 48 to 60 inches. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with your customer care representative regarding yields. The average roller size varies Additionally, most decorative embossing rollers make lighter impressions on the leather’s surface than plates. As a result, we only recommend and sample decorative roller embossings on Satin Suede, Dauphine and Cottswald since roller embossings are most visible on these collections. – –
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IDO’s New Dream Team
Established in 2005 by Dominique Chevalier, IDO has made its mark on some of the most prestigious fashion houses and design firms in Paris. An esteemed resource for its exclusive array of luxurious textiles and interior furnishings, IDO has paved the way for Moore & Giles to be a major player in the leather landscape of France. Recently William Berthe, former International Director for Brunschwig & Fils, acquired IDO from Dominque. While continuing to cultivate IDO’s long term relationships in the world of fashion and high-end residential design, William will also lead the IDO team in tackling exclusive hospitality, yachting and aviation sectors to grow the business. Romain Cluny joins William as a new member of the IDO team. Having worked in luxury markets across the Middle East, Romain brings an enthusiastic drive to expand new markets for the firm and use his extensive knowledge of the leather industry to help maximize sales for Moore & Giles. – –
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CO LO R B OA R D O F T H E MON T H :
The Colorful World of Yves Saint Laurent
Fashions fade, style is eternal. --Yves Saint Laurent
I ndisputably one of the greatest couturiers of the twentieth century, Yves Saint Laurent was celebrated for changing the color of couture. Inspired by a variety of exotic destinations such as Africa, Russia, Spain and Asia, he used the bright colors, shapes and fabrics of these faraway places to create collections that expressed his own vision of the style and fashion influences pulsating within their borders. Perhaps no other place inspired him more than Marrakech, where he and his partner Pierre Berge purchased and lovingly restored a house in the Jardin Majorelle. Known for its bright cobalt blue walls and canary yellow trimmings, the house and city became the designer’s muse and creative oasis where he brought his design and sketch work to life prior to launching a new collection.
This color board (left) featuring some of his most famous fashion sketches mixed with some of our most rich and vibrant colored leathers pays tribute to the legendary French designer and his iconic sense and use of color. – –
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S HOWB U S I N E S S
Paris Deco Off
W ith its rich architectural influences and vibrant creative culture, Paris is, for many, the ultimate source of inspiration; a pivotal place where fashion, art and design intersect. For the ninth consecutive year, the City of Light has played matchmaker to some of the world’s most prestigious textile brands and their fans during Paris Deco Off. Held in late January, the five-day design fair brings together interior designers, decoration editors and design enthusiasts from around the world eager to preview new introductions from the city’s most stylish showrooms.
participating brands to welcome visitors to their permanent and pop-up showrooms.
This year’s theme was color so despite the rainy and gray weather, the scene was even more jubilant. Showroom windows with inspirational scenes conveying the role and influence of color in new collections created a bright and animated atmosphere for attendees on the hunt for next year’s aesthetic influences.
Our pop-up showroom was once again located at 49 Rue de Seine. Join us on a video tour of our showroom courtesy of Editor at Large: http://bit.ly/2oTix3t
Streets on both sides of the Seine are scattered with colorful street lanterns, creating a festive backdrop for more than 100
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