And The Collectors Come…

Craig Robins and Pharrell Williams at the Collectors Preview

Design Miami/ held its collectors preview today. At the fair, we spotted collectors, designers and influentials from the world of design, art, fashion and culture getting a first look at the show. Fabien Baron, Kenny Schacter, David Adjaye, Stefano Tonchi, Ludovic Watine, Stacy Van Praagh, Jackie Soffer, Jean Pierre Lehmann, Cathy Leff, Edward Tyler Nahem, Delphine Arnault, Pharrell Williams, Marva Griffin, Hilda Brillembourg, Zaha Hadid, Aby Rosen, Lyor Cohen, George Lindemann Jr., Jorge Perez, Mike Burke, Vito Schnabel, Chris Dercon, Alberto Mugrabi, Brett Ratner, Veronica Trenk, Giovanna Battaglia, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, Ron Arad, Laurie Lynn and Richard Stark, and Walid and Suzy Wahab were all on site. Here are some initial reactions to the show.

“It’s amazing. Any place where I can go see tons and tons of Prouvè and l learn more about him is alright by me. And Craig is my buddy. He’s not too shabby,” Pharrell Williams, Singer, Designer, Artist.

“The show is fantastic. I am in awe of the things I’ve seen like the Moss project. I need to reflect on it and then go back again. It’s very interesting. I’ve seen quite a lot of very good pieces. Congratulations to Design Miami/,” Marva Griffin, Founder of Saloni Satellite Milano

“It’s a wonderful and very mature fair. I’m jealous I am not exhibiting this year but I wish all my colleagues every bit of success.” Libby Sellers, Gallerist.

“I think this year’s show is the best yet. I think Marianne has outdone herself. I think she has put together the best of design with incredible exhibitors from around the world like Seomi Gallery. I am about half way through the show and I cannot wait to see more.” Sarah Harrelson, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Cultured Magazine

“It’s a challenge for a fair to grow substantially and still maintain an extremely high level of quality and relevance. Design Miami/ has achieved both.” Craig Robins, Co Founder Design Miami/ and President and CEO of Dacra.