ARTREVIEW POWER 100

Now in its sixth year ArtReview’s Power 100 is one of the contemporary art world’s key cultural events. The prestigious Power 100 list includes collector profiles, Q&A articles on the balance of power in the art world written by respected critics and writers, as well information on which galleries and collectors dominated the sector in 2007. Judged by a silent panel of respected writers, critics and curators spread across the globe this year’s ArtReview Power 100 will be the biggest yet, set to ensure unprecedented coverage that will reach a worldwide contemporary art audience.

B&B ITALIA

One of the leading contemporary furnishing companies, B&B Italia opened its flagship showroom in 2001 at 250 Brompton Road, London SW3. Designed by John Pawson with Antonio Citterio, this exceptional space provides the ideal environment to show the B&B Italia lifestyle. Current designers include Patricia Urquiola, Jeffrey Bernett, Vincent Van Duysen, Antonio Citterio, Mario Bellini and Paolo Piva. B&B Italia also holds regular design exhibitions in store.

GRAHAM & BROWN

Graham & Brown is the UK’s leading wallpaper manufacturer, supplying innovative wallpaper designs to some of the largest and best known retailers in the world. Based in Blackburn, Graham & Brown celebrated its 60th birthday last year – and still with a family member on the board. The company has a strong design heritage, developing partnerships with licensed designers and collaborating with ‘undiscovered’ young talent to bring exciting, affordable designs to the consumer.

STEPEVI

Stepevi is a pioneering new interiors brand focusing on redefining contemporary rugs, home accessories and furniture. Combining Turkish rug making techniques with brand new technology, Stepevi’s innovative new collections are inspired by the latest fashion colours and textures.

Stepevi’s flagship store, designed by Din Associates on the King’s Road, also houses a design studio to assist customers with bespoke custom-made designs.

THE CONRAN SHOP

The Conran Shop was founded by Terence Conran and the first store opened in 1973 at 77 Fulham Road.  Since it opened, The Conran Shop has been synonymous with great design and quality. It’s no coincidence that within this period, our knowledge and passion for interiors have soared.

Camron has been working with The Conran Shop since Polly Dickens took over as Creative Director in 2004. Polly’s brief is in line with Terence’s original mission: to give people things that they love – and that have relevance in their lives – by combining classics with cutting edge designs; and technology with antiques and ethnic pieces. 

WATERFORD CRYSTAL

Waterford Crystal is the world’s leading crystal brand that encompasses the full design spectrum, with styles varying from contemporary, eclectic to traditional. All Waterford Crystal products are beautifully crafted, high quality and have strong design values. Exciting collaborations with international designers such as John Rocha have resulted in stylish crystal tableware collections coveted by the design and fashion-conscious.

LIBERTY

Liberty has dominated both retail and design for 130 years now, since Arthur Lasenby Liberty first opened his doors in 1875. A unique emporium offering the best in fashion and design, Liberty is London’s leading destination store. Celebrating interiors, furniture, men’s & women’s fashion & accessories, and beauty with its imaginative designer collaborations, Liberty offers cutting-edge fashion from both major fashion houses and hard-to-find, often exclusive brands.

ARMANI CASA

Camron has worked with Armani/Casa since it was appointed to handle the opening for the first store on London’s Bond Street in September 2006. Camron supports the luxury brand in the UK at global events such as the Milan Furniture Fair and the London Design Festival, manages UK collection launches in Bond Street and oversees Armani/Casa’s UK editorial media strategy. This includes securing corporate and brand profiles and features on new developments such as Armani Hotels & Residences, communicating unique store services including the bespoke interior design service and supporting collaborations such as the exclusive Armani Lounge at Chelsea Football club.

SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE

Camron has been appointed to organise the London preview of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Milan and to handle media enquiries. The preview will take place at the Blueprint Café, London in January 2007. Key organisers and designers involved with the Salone will be participating in a design forum where highlight from the exhibition, events and trends will be discussed. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is the leading international furniture exhibition that attracts a global audience. The exhibition takes place at the new showground in Milan from 16-21rd April 2008, brings together 3,100 of the industry’s most dynamic and creative companies and attracts 260,000 visitors from 150 international countries.

BISAZZA

Founded in 1956, Bisazza leads the world in creating the most innovative glass mosaic products. Over the years, the company has always pursued a dual objective: the preservation and rediscovery of the processes and techniques typifying the Venetian mosaic tradition, and constant technological renewal. They work with the worlds leading designers including Marcel Wanders and Patricia Urquiola and will be working with a new range of designers in 2008.

HOMESENSE

This spring sees the UK launch of a unique homeware retailer called HomeSense – a brand new concept in homeware shopping. Its stores will offer a huge range of top quality and branded homeware at irresistible prices, from designer home décor and kitchenware to unique accessories from around the world. Homesense adopts a winning formula of simple, easy to shop stores and a team of experienced buyers who scour the marketplace for great deals. HomeSense, which is part of TJX Companies Inc, opened its first store in Poole in April 2008. An additional five stores will open this spring in Cardiff, Manchester, Bristol, Northampton and Gloucester.