Before I get into all the goodies I found during my market appointments in L.A., let me share a non-fashion highlight. First off, unlike New York, L.A. has a distinct, and well-organized Fashion District in downtown city center—which makes a whirlwind tour of all the showrooms quite a breeze. (In Manhattan, where designers and their showrooms are peppered all around town, a similar trip around town would require detours and U-turns.) Plus L.A. has loads of room, which means showrooms are spacious and bright, and often filled with all kinds of fantastic furniture. (Mostly mid-century treasures, no doubt thanks to the city’s amazing flea markets and vintage shops.)
A quick jaunt through the Cooper building—which houses many a showroom including that of Cynthia Vincent and James Jeans —is almost as inspiring as leafing through your favorite interior design magazine. Here, a quick peek at the most stylish showrooms:
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GlamChic :: Market Appointment: Cole Haan | 01-Apr-07 at 8:07 pm | Permalink
[…] As I mentioned (admittedly with some sense of longing) in an earlier post, you can count on the L.A. showrooms to provide interior design inspiration for the aspiring urban dweller. Well, back in New York, it’s hard to find a more inviting space than the Cole Haan offices. Not only do the house’s 18th Street headquarters boast sweeping double-high ceilings, an intimate desk layout, and an enviable fashion library, but the offices also house a well-appointed viewing space for Cole Haan’s refined accessories. […]