James Royce: A history of dedication
Located on La Cienega Boulevard, James Royce’s newly rebuilt, stately showroom stands out with its curated selection of designer rugs. Offering an impressive fashion-forward collection of modern rugs, the brand focuses on rugs handcrafted by artisan weavers and hard-to-find pieces that will add the ultimate layer of style and personality to your room. James Royce has been a designer’s destination of choice in West Hollywood for over 25 years. Today, his eclectic selection consists of exclusive, modern and contemporary rugs as well as ultra-fine quality traditional rugs and the latest trends such as vintage and Moroccan rugs… READ MORE
Norm Wogan: Blurring the lines of time
With over 30 years of experience working with clients in the tech and entertainment industries, Wogan has built a reputation based on his honest and easy-going personality. As a child, Norm Wogan enjoyed spending time analyzing homes and capturing the essence of their architecture. He discovered an instinct for imagining interiors. After moving from Houston to Los Angeles, Wogan started working for a residential interior design company. Four years later, he was able to start his own firm, Wogan Design, while keeping his loyal clientele. Accustomed to designing family homes, he bases his work on “reality living” and uses mostly one-of-a-kind pieces: “I usually have most furniture custom made. I have wonderful craftsmen I work with.” Wogan’s interiors… READ MORE
E. Braun & Co.: Los Angeles’ luxury linen atelier
Established in Vienna, Austria, in 1892 by brothers Emanuel and Josef Braun, E. Braun & Company started as a ready-to-wear clothing and fine linens brand. 20 years later, the brand expanded to Germany and Czech Republic and became a supplier to the court of Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia. With eminent customers such as composer Richard Strauss and artist Eugène Ionesco, E. Braun & Co. has always been synonymous with unrivaled standards of quality and impeccable service. In 1943, Gustav Oser, Emanuel’s grandson, opened a branch in New York City. After graduating from NYU’s Stern School of Business and working on Wall Street, Elizabeth Barbatelli transitioned into the fashion worlds of Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein, before acquiring E. Braun & Co. in 1988 with her cousin and his wife. Together, they breathed new life into the brand and Barbatelli opened E. Braun & Co. of Beverly Hills on Robertson Boulevard with collections rooted in Italy, echoing her familial heritage… READ MORE Share your experience with #ebraunbeverlyhills
Gina Holz: A holistic approach to design
Gina Holz’s residential interior design firm offers a holistic approach to creating homes that effortlessly balance luxury and comfort. Involving clean lines and a natural color palette, her style brings harmony to bright, warm and soothing interiors: “It’s important to respect the architecture, be inspired by nature and have compassion for the people who live in the home.” A third-generation Angeleno, Holz grew up surrounded by builders, architects, designers and real estate professionals. For 8 years, she worked on large homes and megamansions for her father’s home building business, assisting contractors, world-renowned architects and designers, and coordinating schedules. Being on building sites on a daily basis, Holz acquired a wealth of knowledge in the construction process. Combined with her lifelong passion for design and the support she received from friends and family, she decided to start her own design firm… READ MORE
Officine Gullo: Timeless design and remarkable Italian craftsmanship
Committed to the continuous pursuit of quality, founder Carmello Gullo and his three sons handcraft the finest Italian kitchens. Built according to tradition, the tailor-made kitchens… READ MORE
Kelly Wearstler: Taking risks – the ultimate luxury
Kelly Wearstler grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. At a young age, she went to flea markets and auctions with her mother, an antique dealer and an important source of inspiration for Kelly. Her passion for design and fashion led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in interior and graphic design from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. In 1995, she founded Kelly Wearstler Interior Design. Working with real estate developer Bradford Korzen… READ MORE
The Freud Group: Miami’s exclusive properties
In Miami’s luxury real estate market, The Freud Group aims to find the impossible for its clients: “We set ourselves apart by constantly thinking outside the box to find our clients the perfect match, the best possible deals and conditions.” In 2009, former Parisian and New Yorker Michael Wiesenfeld and his Italian wife Zelda Freud embarked on a career in real estate. A serious challenge for these serial entrepreneurs inspired by the story of Michael’s grandfather, a penniless holocaust survivor who became a successful real estate investor in Paris. A few years later, The Freud Group partnered with celebrity DJ and music producer David Guetta and The Related Group, Miami’s number one condominium developer. Together, they worked on the launch of the Paraiso Bay, an exclusive luxury residence in Edgewater. Over the years, the couple established strong bonds with major developers like Two Roads Development, which gives them exclusive deals on new luxury and ultra-luxury constructions… READ MORE Share your experience with #TheFreudGroup
