'LA is brand new. Beyond the modernist architecture, there are no traditions to adhere to,' explains David Cruz. Blackman Cruz is the city’s specialist design emporium, where you head for distinctive alternatives to contemporary minimalism.
The closest they get to recognisable Modernism is the Seagull chair and ottoman by Fritz Hansen, limited to twelve pieces in 1968. Or a glass-topped table by Pierre Cardin. Unique designs by Jako Johnson and Don Shoemaker are complemented by their own product line, BC Workshop. The overall look is obscure and discreetly subversive for such a sun-drenched city.
Adam Blackman’s origins in auction, coupled with Cruz’s background in illustration and art direction, has engendered a strong following for those looking for the unusual. 'Our clients have extravagant tastes and appreciate the difference we bring,' says Blackman. Having moved into larger premises last year – a heavily gothic gay bar featured in American Gigolo – the duo are preparing to introduce London interiors specialist Clarke & Reilly into a dedicated area this December.
Amangiri resort, Utah
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Amangiri resort, Utah
Best Made Axes
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Best Made Axes
Blackman Cruz store, LA
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Blackman Cruz store, LA
Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
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Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects
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BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects
Methow Cabin, by Eggleston Farkas Architects, Seattle
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Methow Cabin, by Eggleston Farkas Architects
Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California
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Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California
Illustration from the Monkey Bar by Barry Blitt, New York
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Interior of the Monkey Bar
Illustration for the Monkey Bar by Paul Cox
My Best Fred, NYC
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My Best Fred, NYC
Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon
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Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon
Beaker & Flask, Portland
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Beaker & Flask, Portland
Beast, Portland
Naomi from Beast, Portland
Laurelhurst Market, Portland
Bunks famous sandwiches, Portland
Le Pigeon, Portland
Viridian Farms, Portland
Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC
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Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC
Speakeasy - Rye NYC
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Rye NYC
Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
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Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
Speakeasy - The Violet Hour, Chicago
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Speakeasy - The Violet Hour, Chicago
Speakeasy - The Varnish, LA
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Speakeasy - The Varnish, LA
Speakeasy - Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
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Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
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Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
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Tranquil and secluded, Lemaire’s new Tokyo flagship exudes a sense of homeIn Tokyo’s Ebisu neighbourhood, Lemaire’s tranquil new store sees the French brand take over a former 1960s home. Co-artistic directors Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran tell Wallpaper* more
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Year in review: Wallpaper* editor-in-chief Sarah Douglas’ top 10 highlights of 2021Prince Charles, Jony Ive, the Apple Design Team, and Hermès clogs all feature in editor-in-chief Sarah Douglas’ 10 defining Wallpaper* moments from 2021
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2017 in review: the year in 100 picturesAt Wallpaper* HQ, we do a lot of forward-thinking. With the year drawing to a close, it’s a rare chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the people, places and things that have rocked our world over the last year. We soon realised it would be near-impossible to whittle down all of the spirit-lifting architecture, design, fashion, art and more, that had inspired us – and you – in 2017. Wallpaper* celebrated 21 years of life-enhancing stuff; launched Precious Index, our new watches and jewellery supplement; hit the global design and art fair circuit, from Milan to Miami, Buenos Aires to Brussels; and went inside Apple Park, just to name a few things. Here, we pick out some of our favourite highlights, all 100 of them...
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