American design guru Jonathan Adler is slated to speak at this year’s IDSwest, September 26th—but first he’s answering our burning questions about the show and his personal style.
what will you focus on during your presentation at IDSwest? I’ll be talking about my favourite subject: me, me, me. I’m going to talk about my career—everything from my time right out of college working in the entertainment industry (where I got fired from a series of jobs) to my time as a production potter rollerblading to work seven days a week (it was the ’90s) to today. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and, hopefully, you’ll learn from my mistakes. There will be more, but for the rest you’ll have to come to the show and hear me in person.
what other aspects of the show are you looking forward to experiencing? My plan for the show is to stroll around and be wowed by all the groovy design packed into one place.
have you visited Vancouver before? what are you most excited to see and do? I’ll be losing my Vancouver virginity in September. Everyone who has ever been raves about the people, the food and the weather. I can’t wait to join the ranks of Vancouver Zealots.
any tips for small-space décor (we’re clearly thinking of Vancouver’s many cosy condos)? Just because you live in a tiny condo doesn’t mean you have to fill it with tiny things. Small furniture can make a small apartment feel even … smaller. Fill it with pieces you love—just fewer of them. Start with a chandelier that is bigger than you think you need and more expensive than you think you can afford. And make sure it’s on a dimmer. You’ll seem even more glamorous than you really are, and it’ll make your pad look mysterious and jewel box-y.
what pieces from your collection are set to make a real splash this season? There’s the slightest chance I’m biased but, I think everything from our line is a standout. If I had to pick—a nearly impossible Sophie’s Choice-type dilemma—I’d say I’m in love with my new Aries table (pictured, right). It’s a pared-down interpretation of the classic ram’s-head table but done in purple Lucite. It makes me feel like an eccentric glamour-puss.
will our city be getting its own Jonathan Adler boutique soon? I’d love that—more, more, more! The truth is, our countries need to get together and make it easier to do business. —Noa Nichol
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