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THE LAST WORD: THE BEAUTY OF PRESTON BAILEYBORN IN THE coastal town of Chilibre, Panama, Preston Bailey grew up short on riches but long on imagination. A New Yorker for 30 years, he still has... |
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CONFETTI: NATURE-INSPIRED CANDLES EVOKE FALL MOODIn the market for elegant decor products for fall? The new Autumn Living line from Panorama City, Calif.-based Zodak highlights colors and textures that... |
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PUTTING THEME DECOR TO WORKBRAND PRACTICE In the theme capital of the event world, newcomer PRA Las Vegas is giving clients the classics they demand, but with fresh, functional... |
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CONFETTI: AIR DIMENSIONAL DESIGN OFFERS AIR SUPPLYFor Doron Gazit, president of Van Nuys, Calif.-based Air Dimensional Design, an event last October celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city of Mexicali... |
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FABRIC BACKDROPS AND SOFT SCULPTURE GIVE EVENTS THE SOFT TOUCHUnlike props made from heavier materials, lightweight soft-sculpture products and backdrops save planners money on shipping costs while dramatically dressing... |
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THE LAST WORD: DAVID STARK OF AVI ADLERWith his enduring love of leaves and petals, it is only fitting that David Stark should describe his career in events as a very organic evolution ... ... |
GUEST ROOM WITH COLOR EXPERT MARGARET WALCH
What color will events be in the next few years? Using advice from experts, the New York-based Color Association of the United States forecasts color trends to aid designers, textile companies and manufacturers. Here, the association's director, Margaret Walch, shares her views on trendy hues.
...DESIGN OF THE TIMES: CURRENT EVENT DESIGN REFLECTS THE MODERN WORLD
Long gone are the days of pretty for pretty's sake, say leading designers of event products. Today's designers are looking to contemporary culture ...
...25 Dazzling Decor Ideas
Event designers dish out their top room-grooming tips. For example:
To drop a ceiling in a large hall, use weather balloons, which can inflate safely up to 24 feet in diameter. Suspended from the ceiling, the white balloons take lighting effects well and also help with sound issues commonly found in larger spaces.
— Charles Banfield, Charles Banfield Productions, Los Angeles
GALAS: LANCOME DOES THE BIG SWITCH
With New York-based client Lancôme Paris calling for an awards gala of exceptional dazzle in spite of a tightened budget, Kevin Verronneau gathered his colleagues to take up the task. The five-member staff of New York-based Event Designs New York came up with ...
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