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inside edition curator BOCA MUSEUM OF ART
luxe tapped talented local designers for their best sources and recommendations to shine a light on some of the area’s finest offerings in art and design.
“Todd Hase has an amazing eye for finding one-of-a-kind objects. It’s always a thrill to visit any of his showrooms, but especially the new one in West Palm Beach. The merchandise is versatile enough that you can shop for any project style there.”
“Gervis Design Studio in Boca Raton is such a wonderfully curated boutique, with fantastic home accessories that can be hard to find in one place. I also love working with the owner, Elyse Gervis. She’s been an incredible sounding board for me.”
-joseph pubillones
-oskar torres
-cynthia whitaker
“The museum was founded by artists and includes an art school and guild, so the artist is always my first priority. I enjoy working closely with them on special projects, like our major fall exhibition, “History Becomes Memory.” We’re working on installations by Terry Berkowitz about the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, as well as with Shimon Attie about hiding places in Amsterdam during the Holocaust, and a project about the role of women in WWII by the Berlin-based duo Renata Stih and Frieder Schnock. We’ll have works by the late Samuel Rothbort, as well. I’m also always on the lookout for emerging artists and older artists who have been undervalued. –kathleen Goncharov, bocamuseum.orG
Describe your aesthetic. My childhood involved traveling from the Philippines to the French West Indies, so I love making jewelry and clothing that feel timeless but that also have a strong Bohemian twist. My designs are made to breathe and travel well and feel good against your skin. what do you hope your pieces provoke? People who wear my clothing and accessories should experience a feeling of luxury, uniqueness and happiness. Many of my designs, especially the gowns, are handmade and only available in limited or oneof-a-kind prints, so customers know that they can come to us when they’re looking for that special piece.
the MAker MICHEllE FARMER
One look at Michelle Farmer’s silky dresses and delicate gold chains is enough to encourage wanderlust in nearly anyone—with an emphasis on tropical escapades. Her Palm Beach store balances an inventory of things both bespoke and ready-to-wear and is a retreat in and of itself, thanks to its fully stocked rosé bar and HelenBilt Urchin chandeliers overhead. Here, we talked with the resort wear designer about her love of globetrotting and her knack for crafting casual, sophisticated looks that are short on embellishments and big on style. michellefarmer.com 120 / luxe interiors + design
share your process. I always have a dream board on my desk that displays my inspiration fabric swatches and has images and visuals of who my customer is, where she likes to go and what she likes to do, and what she’ll be wearing when she gets there. I then sketch or drape my designs and have samples made. what is it like to be a fashion designer in palm beach? Palm Beach has this great small-townin-a-big-city vibe. We get both locals and well-traveled winter residents at the store, so I love popping down and meeting them. As a designer, it’s rewarding to get that type of input and instant gratification.
inside edition headshots: courtesy designers. curator photo: courtesy boca museum of art. the maker photos: courtesy michelle farmer.
“Verónica Voloni-Inza’s Casa, in West Palm Beach, is a postage stamp-sized shop that just oozes style from every crevice. I love stocking up on her vintage barware and rich collection of prints. It’s an easy place to go if you’re looking to score the perfect accent piece.”