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MAGAZINE
Issue IV:Summer Mini
2012
Plus: Exclusive Sneak Peek into Ligne’sANNIVERSARY ISSUE
Designers Dish on World EatsInternational Flavor
Mont Blanc’s Signature Windfall DesignsContemporary Crystal Luxury
10 Interior EssentialsMaxime’s A-List
IN THIS ISSUE:
EDITOR’S LETTER
SPOTLIGHTDesigner Jonathan Browning expands his exquisite lighting collection
NEW RELEASEKyle Bunting partners with Geoffery Bradfield
LUST LISTMaxime Jacquet shares his A-List design elements
GLOBAL CUISINEDesigners Jiun Ho and Douglas Hutton share their favorites in cuisine
TRENDSFall Collections take a feminine angle on menswear
WINDFALLMont Blanc Hamburg features WINDFALL custom crystal designs
FALL PREVIEWDetailed look into our September Issue
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MAGAZINE
CONTENTS | SUMMER 2012
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A Letter From Meredith
We are doing something a little different this
summer by bringing you our magazine in mini form.
With most of our clients in full jet set mode and so
many taking well deserved vacations, this was the
perfect opportunity for us to pack in some design
favorites and get geared up for our largest issue ever
(debuting this September).
This issue gives you a look into the beautiful Mont
Blanc boutiques around the world that are draped
from head to toe in custom Windfall designs, a cover
story on the always incredible Jonathan Browning
and a venture into the global cuisine that keeps our
clients coming back for more.
As always, thank you for joining us each quarter as
we share our latest and greatest, and we look
forward to celebrating the One Year Anniversary of
Ligné Magazine with you this Fall!
MEREDITH XAVIERPrincipal, Ligné [email protected]
EDITOR’S LETTER | SUMMER 2012
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Princes & CrowsWallpaper & Decor
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Exquisite and timeless are the
words most often used to the
describe the work of Jonathan
Browning Studios, who have
been creating cast bronze
lighting and hardware since
2003. Owner and designer
Jonathan Browning has a resume
as prestigious as his collections.
Graduating from the highly
renowned Southern California
Institute of Architecture, he went
on to become the EVP of Design
for Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Worldwide, where he
re-engineered the image of
Sheraton, Westin, W, St. Regis
and the Luxury Collection. It
comes as no surprise that when
he started his own lighting
collection it was immediately
embraced by the world’s lead-
ing architects and designers who
have since placed his work in
luxury hotels, resorts and
residences across the globe.
THE EXQUISITE IN
CAST BRONZE
Embracing the French Industrial and
Decorative Arts Era of the early 20th
century, the Jonathan Browning
Collection is about clean lines and
bold, yet simple designs. Using the
now rarely executed investment
casting technique, Browning is able
to achieve a level of detail so fine
that it would be hard to duplicate.
Just running your fingers over the
delicate hammered detail of the
Garonne Sconce or the hand-worked
arms of the Americain Sconce are
physical proof of the time and labor
that go into these works of art.
In a dramatic shift from his coveted
designs in cast bronze and brass, his
latest Kalmar Collection incorporates
rosewood, crystal and hand-blown
glass. This collection is a collabora-
tion with Vienna based lighting firm
Kalmar, whose design archive dates
back to 1881. Browning created the
collection by pulling from the legend-
ary archives and re-working the
designs for today’s market. The
designs are sophisticated and clean -
signature to Browning’s style - with
lines that are simple, yet unexpected
when given a second look. Most
intriguing is the Hallstadt Chandelier,
which viewed laterally is quite
uniform, but an aerial view revealing
the criss cross structure that forms the
round shape would suggest other-
wise.
As his design archives begin to grow and new
collections are introduced, there is no doubt
the work of Jonathan Browning is leaving a
significant impact on the world of decorative
arts.
“My work always embraces my two loves -- the rigor and minimalism of industrial design
and the beauty of Beaux Arts Classicism. Finding the right tension between the two in every
piece I design is my joy. I never tire of this...”
It is this passion that assures that one day the
only way to get your hands on these classic
Jonathan Browning pieces will be via auction.
SUNFLOWER HARDWARE
V E N T O U X C H A N D E L I E R
SPOTLIGHT | SUMMER 2012
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Exquisite and timeless are the
words most often used to the
describe the work of Jonathan
Browning Studios, who have
been creating cast bronze
lighting and hardware since
2003. Owner and designer
Jonathan Browning has a resume
as prestigious as his collections.
Graduating from the highly
renowned Southern California
Institute of Architecture, he went
on to become the EVP of Design
for Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Worldwide, where he
re-engineered the image of
Sheraton, Westin, W, St. Regis
and the Luxury Collection. It
comes as no surprise that when
he started his own lighting
collection it was immediately
embraced by the world’s lead-
ing architects and designers who
have since placed his work in
luxury hotels, resorts and
residences across the globe.
Embracing the French Industrial and
Decorative Arts Era of the early 20th
century, the Jonathan Browning
Collection is about clean lines and
bold, yet simple designs. Using the
now rarely executed investment
casting technique, Browning is able
to achieve a level of detail so fine
that it would be hard to duplicate.
Just running your fingers over the
delicate hammered detail of the
Garonne Sconce or the hand-worked
arms of the Americain Sconce are
physical proof of the time and labor
that go into these works of art.
In a dramatic shift from his coveted
designs in cast bronze and brass, his
latest Kalmar Collection incorporates
rosewood, crystal and hand-blown
glass. This collection is a collabora-
tion with Vienna based lighting firm
Kalmar, whose design archive dates
back to 1881. Browning created the
collection by pulling from the legend-
ary archives and re-working the
designs for today’s market. The
designs are sophisticated and clean -
signature to Browning’s style - with
lines that are simple, yet unexpected
when given a second look. Most
intriguing is the Hallstadt Chandelier,
which viewed laterally is quite
uniform, but an aerial view revealing
the criss cross structure that forms the
round shape would suggest other-
wise.
As his design archives begin to grow and new
collections are introduced, there is no doubt
the work of Jonathan Browning is leaving a
significant impact on the world of decorative
arts.
“My work always embraces my two loves -- the rigor and minimalism of industrial design
and the beauty of Beaux Arts Classicism. Finding the right tension between the two in every
piece I design is my joy. I never tire of this...”
It is this passion that assures that one day the
only way to get your hands on these classic
Jonathan Browning pieces will be via auction.
SHOWN RIGHT:Americain Sconce shown in Doré. Also available in
Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze,
and Lite Antique Bronze. SHOWN BELOW:
Garonne Sconce shown in Polished Nickel. Also
available in Satin Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Doré,and Lite Antique Bronze.
Shade shown in Metal. Also available in Clear
Glass, Frosted Glass, and Silk.
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SPOTLIGHT | SUMMER 2012
Exquisite and timeless are the
words most often used to the
describe the work of Jonathan
Browning Studios, who have
been creating cast bronze
lighting and hardware since
2003. Owner and designer
Jonathan Browning has a resume
as prestigious as his collections.
Graduating from the highly
renowned Southern California
Institute of Architecture, he went
on to become the EVP of Design
for Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Worldwide, where he
re-engineered the image of
Sheraton, Westin, W, St. Regis
and the Luxury Collection. It
comes as no surprise that when
he started his own lighting
collection it was immediately
embraced by the world’s lead-
ing architects and designers who
have since placed his work in
luxury hotels, resorts and
residences across the globe.
Embracing the French Industrial and
Decorative Arts Era of the early 20th
century, the Jonathan Browning
Collection is about clean lines and
bold, yet simple designs. Using the
now rarely executed investment
casting technique, Browning is able
to achieve a level of detail so fine
that it would be hard to duplicate.
Just running your fingers over the
delicate hammered detail of the
Garonne Sconce or the hand-worked
arms of the Americain Sconce are
physical proof of the time and labor
that go into these works of art.
In a dramatic shift from his coveted
designs in cast bronze and brass, his
latest Kalmar Collection incorporates
rosewood, crystal and hand-blown
glass. This collection is a collabora-
tion with Vienna based lighting firm
Kalmar, whose design archive dates
back to 1881. Browning created the
collection by pulling from the legend-
ary archives and re-working the
designs for today’s market. The
designs are sophisticated and clean -
signature to Browning’s style - with
lines that are simple, yet unexpected
when given a second look. Most
intriguing is the Hallstadt Chandelier,
which viewed laterally is quite
uniform, but an aerial view revealing
the criss cross structure that forms the
round shape would suggest other-
wise.
As his design archives begin to grow and new
collections are introduced, there is no doubt
the work of Jonathan Browning is leaving a
significant impact on the world of decorative
arts.
“My work always embraces my two loves -- the rigor and minimalism of industrial design
and the beauty of Beaux Arts Classicism. Finding the right tension between the two in every
piece I design is my joy. I never tire of this...”
It is this passion that assures that one day the
only way to get your hands on these classic
Jonathan Browning pieces will be via auction.
SHOWN ABOVE:Kalmar Keule 5 Light Chandelier.SHOWN LEFT:Original concept sketches.
SHOWN LEFT:Hallstadt Chandelier, available in two sizes. SHOWN BELOW:Original concept sketches.
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SPOTLIGHT | SUMMER 2012
WWW.KYLEBUNTING.COM | [email protected] | T: 512 264 1148
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NEW RELEASE | SUMMER 2012
THIS SUMMER KYLE BUNTING OFFICIALLY
LAUNCHED THE LOUIS IN EXTREMIS PILLOW
COLLECTION, DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION
WITH GEOFFREY BRADFIELD. BRADFIELD
CREATED THESE PILLOWS AS A TRIBUTE TO
THE LATE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AND
PULLED SKULL MOTIF INSPIRATION FROM
MCQUEEN’S SPRING/SUMMER 2010 RUNWAY
SHOW, WHICH HE PERSONALLY ATTENDED.
THE PILLOWS ARE AVAILABLE IN OVER 80
LUXURIOUS HAIR ON COWHIDE COLORS,
THROUGH WWW.KYLEBUNTING.COM.
PILLOW TALK
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LUST LISTPRODUCED BY MAXIME JACQUET
TASTE MAKER + LUXURY LIFESTYLE
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2 | OVERSIZED LANTERNS
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8 | DESIGNER THROW
9 | BOLD RUG
10 | ACRYLIC PIECES
Hermés Avalon Signature H Blanket$1,300
WINDFALL Custom BalancePrice upon request, www.windfall-usa.com
Mick Jagger II.141 by Andy Warhol
Tom Ford by Bridget Foley$135.00
Kyle Bunting Custom RugPrice upon request, www.kylebunting.com
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LUST LIST | SUMMER 2012
Global explorers Douglas Hutton and Jiun Ho give tasteful insight to their favorite summer dishes
from around the world.
“I love my childhood comfort food: Hainan Chicken Rice, it is a national dish of Malay-sia and Singapore. During my recent visit to Singapore I had it every day; it cost two dollars. Singapore is famous for their food courts, my favorite place to have Hainan Chicken Rice is at the Maxwell food court. This dish pairs perfectly with a 2007 New Zealand Marlbor-ough Sauvignon Blanc or a 2009 Ken Forrester Cape Breeze Chenin Blanc”.
Quick Eats from AsiaWRITTEN BY JIUN HO
Chile Sauce: 2-3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. chopped fresh red chiles 5 cloves garlic, chopped Salt
Chicken and Rice: 1- 2 lb. chicken 1 scallion, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 slices fresh, peeled ginger 6 tbsp. vegetable oil or olive oil 6-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 c. long-grain uncooked rice 1 tsp. fine salt
Directions:Make the Chile Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
Make the Chicken and Rice: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (enough water to immerse the chicken). Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the scallion and ginger. Add the chicken to the boiling water, breast side-down. Lower the heat to a simmer just under boiling point and cook, covered, until just cooked through, about 40 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to an ice water bath for 5-6 minutes. Drain. De-bone the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the chicken stock, and keep hot.
Heat the oil in a wok or saucepan over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the rice and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add enough of the hot reserved chicken soup to reach 1/2- inch above the top of the rice. Bring to a boil, add the salt, and lower the heat to low. When steam holes form in the rice, cover the wok, and steam until cooked, about 30 minutes. Whisk 1/4 cup of the hot chicken stock into the chile sauce.
Arrange the rice and poached chicken on a platter and drizzle with the chile sauce.
Hainan Chicken Rice:
Well SeasonedCUISINE | SUMMER 2012
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“My favorite meal in Europe in the summer is the Pesce Crudo followed by the Misto di Mare and then the Risotto at Ai Frati in Murano. It starts with with fresh sliced raw fish, olive oil and sel de mer. The young fruity olive oil is the perfect compliment to the subtle flavor of the raw seasonal fish. The rock salt replaces the soy sauce in the traditional Japanese version of the dish called sashimi.
Iconic Italian SeafoodWRITTEN BY DOUGLAS HUTTON
Ingredients: 6 shrimp, peeled and cleaned 6 scampi, peeled and cleaned 6 small mussels, bearded and scrubbed 6 large clams, scrubbed 6 small razor clams, scrubbed 6 large mussels, bearded and scrubbed 6 small calamari, cleaned 1- 2 lb. lobster 1 c. extra-virgin olive oil 4 lemons, zested and juiced 1 tbsp. hot chile flakes 1/2 c. Italian parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1 lb. crab meat Lemon wedges, for garnish
Directions:Bring 6 quarts water to boil and set up ice bath. Cook the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes and plunge into the ice bath. Cook scampi for 1 minute, and plunge into the ice bath. Cook the calamari 1 minute and do the same. Cook lobster for 8 minutes and then cool in ice bath.
In a large saute pan, place the mussels and clams with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Cover and steam, removing each shellfish as it opens. Discard those shellfish that do not open. Keeping each type of shellfish separate, dress each individually with 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, a touch of lemon juice, a pinch of chile flakes and 1 to 2 tablespoons parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Do the same with the crabmeat. Arrange all the seafood on a big platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
Misto di Mare:
Next is a mixed plate of local Gambas,(I've never seen them anywhere else), seasoned bay scallops in the shell, pink shrimp, and a fish salad. Finally we have the Risotto in a cuttle fish sauce. A deliciously subtle but earthy flavor similar to bottom feeders like catfish. The risotto is perfectly cooked and served scalding. Eat around the edges.
The crudo goes very well with the house prosecco while the primi and secondi are perfectly matched with the house white which is a locally made zesty Friulli from the Friulli-Venezia-Giulia hills. "Giulia" referring to Julius of Julius Caesar who I was told incorporated his name because he enjoyed the wine.
Recipe published by Mario Batalli. Copyright 2011
CUISINE | SUMMER 2012
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tweeds, and fur accents. Paired with rich hues of plum to dusty pink, the structured silhouettes
of the upcoming season will carry through to the outdoor seasons next spring.
StyleSight F/W 2012 Color Palette
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TRENDS | SUMMER 2012
THIS PAGE:Multi-tier custom installation within
Mont Blanc, Mexico.OPPOSITE PAGE:Multiple views of
custom chandelierswithin boutiques in
Nice and Paris, France.
WINDFALL | SUMMER 2012
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When the design team of Mont Blanc Hamburg
called on Windfall Contemporary Crystal Lighting to
design signature pieces for their boutiques across
the globe, they were looking for more than a little
sparkle. They were after a completely transforma-
tive luxury boutique experience. And that is exactly
what they received, adorning soaring ceilings with
floating modular structures filled with X-prism
crystals and encrusting glass panels with micro
jewel crystals. Every facet picking up the boutiques rich lighting and enchancing the glass casing enclos-
ing Mont Blanc's most significant collection pieces.
True to the Mont Blanc aesthetic, Windfall's designs are clean, contemporary and visually striking. Even
more alluring is that these fixtures are now a part of the Mont Blanc brand, designed exclusively for their
boutiques around the globe. It is this personal attention to detail, and the passion for creating the finest
lighting in the world, that makes Mont Blanc one of several coveted client's that lean on Windfall to turn
their boutiques from beautiful to extraordinary - bringing shoppers into an environment of complete and
total luxury.
Windfall over Mont Blanc
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Ligné: Behind the Scenes
In every issue, the creative individuals within
Ligné Agency will update readers with their newest
interests, ideas, and unique finds.
Getting to Know...
With clients inspired byinternational cultures and
explorations, this travel guide will give insider tips
to the latest restaurants, events, and hidden treasures
to hotspot destinations.
Decor Details
No matter the season, the opportunity to design an event is always present. From linens to lighting,
menus to gifts- Ligné Magazine has you covered.
Lust List
With exclusive interviews per issue, one select client will
list their key design elements- giving readers the inside
scoop to items that transform interiors.
Product Preview
Check out the upcoming season’s latest and greatest from all realms of interior design, fashion forecasting,
and luxury products.
Little Black BookA collective pool of
resources, our insider’s guide will include
exclusive tips on how to get ahead in the industry.
in the midst of our
is eager for more.
One Year Anniversary,
Magazine
look forward to these
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Exciting AdditionsSeptember Issue!
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