Take a Virtual Trip to Paris to View the Louis Vuitton Exhibit, a Fashion & Design Lovers Dream!

In Case You Missed This Exquisitely Curated Exhibit in Paris 

This Winter at the Grand Palais,

 Which Archived The History of the Fashion Brand Louis Vuitton, 

This One Is For The History Books! 

Volez

Voguez

Voyagez

We were fortunate to have viewed this exhibit while in Paris for Maison & Objet this past January.  It is our pleasure to share glimpses of this elaborate show, which walked  us through time using fashion, luxury travel and style as our guide.  Louis Vuitton's trunks have set the standard for stylish travel dating all the way back to the early 1900s.  Curated by Olivier Saillard, this exhibition included 9 rooms all filled with gorgeous vignettes of LV product in the Grand Palais.  It was a look back in time but also included current designs from handbags, suitcases, fragrances and fashion.  The show gave us moments to ponder in history like when Stephen Sprouse and Takashi Murakami collaborated with LV.  This show was a fashion and style lover's dream. 

A Little History of Louis Vuitton:

In 1835 Louis Vuitton left his native village in the mountains of France, and headed to Paris where he took a job as a box maker.  This gave him myriad experiences which later allowed him to open his own company in 1854.  Tailored for lightness and travel, these flat trunks were very modern in their focus.  The combination of canvas with their now iconic patterns set them apart from all other, and soon they were quite popular. They then began making vertical wardrobe trunks as well and the "jet set" started sporting their luggage through yacht and train travel.  The story continues from there of course but the success of the House of Louis Vuitton was minted.  The brand is deeply rooted in the principles of French Style, and this iconic brand made travel luxurious.  

The Grand Palais, Paris 

seeing the LV bags of iconic figures like Elizabeth Taylor's above, 

added a special touch to the exhibition.

Many of the aristocracy and even five star hotels had their pieces personalized and custom designed for their liking.  

IFDA NY Chapter's e-news summer issue is chock-filled with information and stories about our industry

With summer festivities abounding, 

we have the IFDA e-news serving up the latest in our design community to keep us informed!

If you have not seen the IFDA NY chapter's e-news recently it has gone through a beautiful overhaul.  
This summer's issue is now available, please check it out at 

IFDA e-news Summer 2015

Revamping the newsletter has been a labor of love, and in the hopes to better offer news about the design industry to our members and community.  Highlights in the summer issue that you need to know about include Member Spotlight of product and interior designer Stacy Garcia, Members Making News including highlight's from Charles Pavarini's backstage tour (including his exquisite room) at The Kips Bay Showhouse), highlights from our team at recent IFDA Selects, information on Tamara Stephenson's Root Cellar Designs launch, a recap of this year's Take A Seat chair charity auction, congratulations to new members, a special offer to travel to Maison Objet in September, and more.  

Please see details below about
a brand new partnership between IFDA NY with Maison Objet in September.  This is a special offer to travel to Paris together.  

Travel to Maison Objet in September

Offer includes:  Upon arrival at the airport Thursday morning a driver will be waiting for you for a private transfer to your hotel.

The Fontaine du Luxembourg ***, a unique boutique hotel located next to the Luxembourg garden and French Senate provides stylish rooms with period artwork. Each room is air-conditioned and sound proof, Wi-Fi equipped, flat screen TV with satellite channels and bathroom with bathrobes.

Five minute walk to the RER station “Luxembourg” direct line to Villepinte and MAISON&OBJET show.

A special IFDA guided visit to the wonderful Musée des Arts Décoratif is set up for your third day in Paris.  

A welcome cocktail will allow you to relax and meet other members of the IFDA.

Your free MAISON&OBJET badge will avoid the usual first day hassle at the venue.  

A “Paris Visit” card for 5 days will give you full unlimited use of the entire Parisian transportation system.
6 nights (double or single accommodations)
Daily Breakfast.
Welcome cocktail reception.
5 day pass for unlimited use of Parisian public transportation.
A driver waiting at international exit for a private transfer. Hotel/airport as well.
Guided visit of the Arts Décoratif museum
Free pass to the MAISON&OBJET show.
All taxes and service charges.

If you are not using accumulated miles to travel, contact patricia@froggytravel.com.

We have contracts with many airlines and will be happy to help you.

 $1,195.00 double occupancy / $1,890.00 single occupancy 

(upon availability)

Land only as described above. Price is per person & valid 2 months.

Rate is in US$ as of April 2015.  A $250 per pers. deposit is due at time of registration.

 LIMITED AVAILABILITY - BOOK NOW.

and a special thank you to the e-news sponsors and volunteers 
who help create this newsletter and the myriad programs IFDA NY chapter has to offer!

Dreaming of Maison & Objet, and glimpses through the eyes of IFDA NY chapter members

~Maison & Objet Round Up~

IFDA New York Chapter's trip to Paris! 

Let's take inspiration from the members who traveled together for this spectacular show.  Lovely glimpses through  board member, Andrea Algaze's eye with members Valerie Rennert, Rose Gilbert, Elaine Seigel and others from the New York area who met up in Paris to share in the festivities surrounding this decorative arts show.

IFDA girls celebrating @The Antique Diva's Champagne Brunch, Paris Flea Market /Marche Aux Puces:

Andrea Algaze, Rose Gilbert, Valerie Rennert, The Antique Diva--Toma Clark Hines, Lloyd Princeton

on their agenda -- delicious dinners at some of Paris' most toney haunts, plus the Baker /Garcia party...the American in Paris Party...Part of Paris Deco...the Charles party on the river under the Eiffel Tower...The Antique Diva party & tour of the Flea market, and days walking through Maison and the streets of Paris, and, of course, shopping. 

 Are you drooling yet?   

 Andrea says, 

"As they say, Paris is always a good idea! The City of Lights is enlightening especially when the global design community gathers there for a week of parties networking and inspiration. We were privileged to attend this year's Paris Deco Off and Maison & Objet design show as part of an IFDA member trip.
Although I have been to Paris many times before I never experienced Paris as a part of the design community.  As we were lucky enough to be included in the circuit of wonderful parties, we truly had a unforgettable time!

The wonderful bright pops of colors in everything, from Pantone Radiant Orchid, paint colored walls, fabrics, flooring, tabletop, & linens, were seen everywhere at the show as well in the streets, the markets & the windows throughout Paris, offering a renewed source of energy and excitement. We saw warm metallics glowing, on walls, in lighting and gold was added to just about everything, signaling gold is definitely the new silver. Prints everywhere in fabrics and lots of wall coverings in motifs with butterflies, birds, and then there were all things under glass showcasing a call from Mother Nature and a nod to a cultivating idea that although we are moving fast and forward in technology, we need to step back in our lives and hold onto the past, hold onto what matters, and remember who we really are! 

We returned home with souvenirs, new friends and lots of  ideas and inspiration.

Please sign us up for next year!!"

~Andrea & Valerie~