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Indianapolis Star
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Butter yellow is everywhere: Shop lululemon's new Belt Bag for a taste of the trend 🧈
Butter yellow is shaping up to be 2025's hottest color, and this darling lululemon accessory is an easy way to incorporate it into your closet. Your eyes aren't deceiving you—butter yellow is, in fact, everywhere at the moment. After KitchenAid dubbed the hue its 2025 color of the year, the shade has become a fixture across fashion, beauty and even home decor. Asos reported that searches for 'butter yellow' had surged over 98% on its site, while several AD100 designers claimed it was the color of 2025 in Vogue's annual interior design trend report. If you're looking for a unique way to dip into the yummy color trend, look no further than lululemon; the brand's most viral product—aka the lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag —is now available to shop in a decadent Butter Cream shade. The accessory has all the same features you expect from a lululemon Belt Bag—like pockets, ample carrying space and an adjustable strap—just doused in a butter-inspired shade that feels essential for any spring or summer wardrobe. Shop the viral lululemon accessory below and check out more popular color trends for 2025. Shop the viral lululemon Belt Bag in Butter Cream Why is the lululemon Belt Bag so popular? The lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag has become one of the internet's most viral products, with a reputation for its compact, practical and uniquely stylish design. The lightweight accessory doubles as the perfect everyday bag, as it's made from a genius water-repellant material and features plenty of zippered interior space that can fit objects like a wallet, smart phone, sunglasses and car keys. What is the butter yellow trend? Earlier this year, KitchenAid selected butter yellow as it's 2025 color of the year. Since then, the shade has taken on a life of its own, becoming a fixture shade in fashion, beauty and even home decor. The yummy yellow hue has a soft, pastel coloring that draws inspiration from butter itself—hence the name. You can now shop the best-selling lululemon Belt Bag in a delicate Butter Cream shade.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Inside An AD100 Designed Hotel Housed In A Former Police Station
Jeffrey Totaro The former City of Boston Police Department Headquarters has taken on a new life as an elegant hotel — but not without a heavy dose of historic charm. Redesigned by AD100 design firm Selldorf Architects, working in tandem with local executive architects, Group One Architects, and lighting designers from L'Observatoire International, the building was constructed in 1926 and was once the city's police HQ. In its latest design update, the space has been reimagined as Hotel AKA Back Bay and offers guests a modern design that's steeped in rich Bostonian history. 'As we reveal our newly redesigned hotel, we're delighted to present discerning guests with a fresh perspective on luxury hospitality in Boston,' said Larry Korman, CEO of AKA. 'Annabelle Selldorf's team captured our vision perfectly to seamlessly meld the hotel's rich heritage with contemporary elements.' Designed to wow guests as soon as they enter the 225-room hotel, standout features in the grand lobby include a hand-blown, Murano glass chandelier by SimoEng and custom S-shape check-in desk surfaced in Corian. The hotel's main gathering space, was thoughtfully designed to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere ideal for work, socializing or relaxation. The lobby. Guestrooms are light and airy with custom designed furniture curated to evoke a sense of tranquility and calm as guests step inside after a bustling day in the city. A guest bedroom. The striking bathrooms are finished with Italian ceramic tile laid in bold iridescent green hues. Kohler Kallista bath fixtures are placed throughout the bathroom for a luxurious experience. A suite bathroom. Additional hotel amenities include boasts 4,800 square feet of versatile event and meeting space; a 24-hour Technogym fitness center; a spa; and a cozy French-inspired bistro and bar complete with a spacious terrace. The Berkley Bistro and Bar 'When we set out to reimagine Hotel AKA Back Bay, our goal was to create a blend of comfort and sophistication that would resonate with visitors from around the world and a welcoming retreat for the local community,' explained Annabelle Selldorf, Principal of Selldorf Architects. 'We wanted to honor the city's rich architectural history blending it with modern design while reflecting a cultural shift in the hospitality sector toward a more residential experience for guests. The result is not a traditional hotel but a space that offers a true sense of belonging.'
Business Journals
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Interior designer Ken Fulk revives 'Magic Factory' studio in San Francisco with new events
An enduring love for San Francisco shows in how the global star is revitalizing a space that's been central to his creative journey. Remember interior designer Ken Fulk? Despite what some people may have said, he's never left the city. "People would say to me, 'I didn't know you still lived in San Francisco,'" says Fulk, who's been here for three decades. "It's been my chosen hometown and I'm still just as smitten with it as the day that I arrived." That's what happens when you're a world-famous AD100 interior designer who's in demand and constantly on the go — people just assume you've gone somewhere else. But from atop his perch under Sutro Tower in the city's Clarendon Heights where he and his husband, Kurt Wootton, have been for the past 15 years, the renowned interior designer and creative director known for his theatrical and eclectic style is now planning his next chapter in the city. Most recently, the founder of Ken Fulk Inc., which focuses mainly on high-end interior design, event planning and architectural design, says he has been busy redesigning the Beverly Hills Hotel — construction is set to finish in the next year — and opening a new studio at 555 Norwich Dr. at Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. But while LA has the been the center of his attention, his eyes have now turned back to S.F. Fulk says he is now planning on infusing his "Magic Factory" in San Francisco with renewed energy. Located at 310 7th St., the design studio has long been his centerpiece in San Francisco, and he is now starting up new programming at the site, which began a couple of weeks ago with an Architectural Digest event and close to 200 guests, he said. But it wasn't always like this over the past few years. Three years ago during the pandemic, Fulk put his Magic Factory studio on the market for $8.9 million, noting that everybody was working remotely and that they really weren't using the space like they had in the past. But then something changed. expand Ken Fulk's studio space at 310 7th St. in San Francisco was for sale for $8.9 million. Now, Fulk wants it back and has some new ideas. Douglas Friedman "That building has become such a part of my identity and has so many memories, and I was trying to find the right steward and had the epiphany that maybe I am the right steward," he said. "I feel like our city is buzzing and always looking for the best version of itself, and I feel it's time for this place to be ap art of this new conversation too." Fulk said he's now added a new retail component and all of his private collections are there on the ground floor of the 100-year-old brick building. "It used to be an S&M leather manufacturing and leather shop for 30 years before we got it," he said. "And it always sort of had this wink toward San Francisco's slightly naughty side combined with the highbrow work that we do." Fulk said he's planning to host some seasonal events similar to how a fashion house releases new designs and new concepts in order to tease new products. "You'll get to come and be front row at a fun event with all the tenants we've added over the years. We've thrown many a great occasion there," he said. "Certainly, our city has had problems, but right now it's filled with people who want to be here." And in terms of the "it" style for the city this year, Fulk says it has a lot to do with people in shared spaces. "I think there is an inclination for us in 2025 — especially in San Francisco — it goes back to that idea of literally putting people in places together," he said. "It's not like red is the color of the year. But what's happening is that people want to be together and we live in such a hyperdigital world ... I think as a counterbalance to that we want to be truly connected. We are starved for that old-fashioned analog nature of literally being side by side in spaces that inspire us. "It's certainly for me one of the reasons I'm inviting the world back into the Magic Factory," Fulk said. Fulk grew up near Charlottesville, Va,. and also lived in Boston for about a five-year stretch after college, falling in love with Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod. But nothing, he says, can compare to San Francisco, the place he and his partner came out to in their 20s to start their life together. His career eventually led him to open a design studio in New York City about a decade ago, which now has about 30 people who work there in Tribeca. He said his studio also did work all over the world but oddly, hadn't done much work in Southern California. "And then suddenly I found myself reimagining a swath of the Beverly Hills Hotel, which is the first time that legendary hotel would have been changed in a meaningful change from 70 years ago when Paul Revere Williams painted in pink and made it what we think of it today," he said. Fulk also purchased the Paramour Estate in Los Angeles and restored that. His studio, which features fabric collections, rug collections and lighting collections — among other proprietary design elements — also incudes a lot of Fulk's idiosyncratic pickups over the years: "I shop for a living, and I've been collecting for 30 years." This also helped him adorn his new studio in Los Angeles, he said. But for now, he says he's just excited to bring the energy back to his San Francisco space. "We are going to have cool events and programing and welcoming people back into the space that I think has a vibration — it's like that building has a soul," he said. The largest interior design firms in the Bay Area 2024 Bay Area interior design revenue Rank Prior Rank Business name/Prior rank 1 2 SmithGroup Companies Inc. 2 1 M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates Inc. dba Gensler 3 3 Stantec Consulting Services Inc. View this list
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Inside A $63 Million Architectural Gem In L.A.'s Famed Bird Streets
Nightingale is listed for $63 million. Joe Fletcher L.A.'s Bird Streets are synonymous with impressive, architecturally savvy homes, A-list residents, and exclusivity. Perched in the Hollywood Hills above the Sunset Strip, the Bird Streets have a unique vantage point of the city, skyline, and Pacific Ocean thanks to its hillside locale. One of the area's latest listings is Nightingale, a $63 million mansion built like a modern conservatory. The property is listed with Aaron Kirman of the Aaron Kirman Group at Christie's International Real Estate. The owner is Josh Gilinski, a financier/entrepreneur and son of Colombian banker Jaime Galinski. The serene property was designed by renowned AD100 firm Woods and Dangaran, known for restoring and designing midcentury-modern homes that emphasize light, space, and the natural environment. Notable projects include the restoration of Craig Ellwood's 1965 Moore House, the Twentieth house, and Clear Oak, the former home of Bing Crosby's manager. The lush interior courtyard. Joe Fletcher The hilltop estate, situated on a coveted front row in the Bird Streets, spans 15,600 square feet and has eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. True to Woods and Dagaran's signature design aesthetic, the home prioritizes indoor-outdoor living through several terraces, patios, and sculptural trellises. Nature is at the forefront of the home's design; there's a 35-foot-tall mature jacaranda tree in the grand two-story atrium that was sourced in San Diego County to fit perfectly within the space. The specimen tree, which is the centerpiece of the home, is like a living sculpture and complements the nearby courtyard with Japanese maple trees, ornamental grasses, ferns, boulders, and a fountain water feature. The residence features a natural palette of high-end stones and materials and was crafted with 200 tons of hand-selected and fire-resilient Turkish travertine. The travertine enhances safety without compromising on aesthetics and gives the home a monastic feel and covers nearly every wall of the house. Other high-end materials include rift-sawn white oak and glass. The interplay of light, whether it's through a hallway, entry, or covered patio make the home feel warm and inviting at every hour of the day. There are massive, double-story windows in the central living spaces. The main living space houses the living room, luxe kitchen with an eat-in island and state-of-the-art appliances, and a dining room. The dining area. Joe Fletcher The main living space opens directly to an outdoor patio with a full outdoor living room and a 115-foot-long Olympic-sized infinity pool, which also overlooks the skyline and ocean. The primary bedroom in particular is like its own apartment sanctuary with sliding glass pocket doors that seamlessly open to a private terrace. There's also a sitting area, spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, and custom walk-in closets. The additional bedrooms are spread throughout the main and lower levels. The lower level houses three bedrooms, a movie theater, state-of-the-art gym, spa, wine cellar, a relaxing lounge, and a second kitchen, all of which connect to a covered outdoor deck. Wellness and serenity are at the forefront of the home, which features the high-tech Delos Super V air purification system. The system helps to reduce harmful air particles in an effort to promote health and well-being.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anastasio Home, the Decor Brand Coveted by Hollywood's Top Interior Designers, Expands Into Furniture
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Step into the homes of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, blogger and tastemaker Tania Sarin, AD100 landscape designer Grace Fuller and endless more in-the-know design lovers, and you will immediately spot an Anastasio Home stone catchall. More from The Hollywood Reporter Paris Hilton's Y2K Wardrobe Is Up for Grabs for a Good Cause at Vestiaire Collective's Designer Closet Sale Béis' Winter Warehouse Sale Is On - These Are the Best Deals on Shay Mitchell's Chic Travel Brand From Superstar MKG to Mango, Funko Pop!'s 'SNL' 50th Anniversary Figurines Are On Sale Following Record-Breaking Special Founded in 2021 by Gabriela Anastasio, the Connecticut-based luxury brand has become the industry secret to elevating interiors. Its one-of-a-kind vessels — dishes, bowls, boxes, vases, trays and drinkware — are crafted in a variety of unique natural materials. Now, the brand is making its first foray into furniture with a debut capsule: the Single Origin Collection. Shop Anastasio home's new drop The heirloom-quality capsule is filled with seats, tables, footrests, stools, dustbins and lighting, each carved or cast as a singular, uninterrupted form. The pieces are made from the brand's staple mediums: stone, brass and aluminum. Ranging in price from $450 to $3,800, the limited-quantity product line is now available to shop online at and at the brand's newly opened Connecticut showroom in The Shoppes at Farmington Valley. $1,250 at anastasio home $1,950 at anastasio home $3,250 at anastasio home $1,950 at anastasio home $3,800 at anastasio home Shop full furniture collection Beyond Anastasio Home's expansion into furniture, the brand's recent drops include collaborations with both Grace Fuller and Tania Sarin: Fuller on a trio of planters and Sarin on a bespoke espresso set she designed exclusively for her wedding guests. The biggest names in interior design are also outspoken fans. According to an Instagram post, Jake Arnold, interior designer to stars like Zendaya, Katy Perry, Aaron Paul and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, counts Anastasio Home as part of a 'tight list of trusted vendors [he and his fellow designers at The Expert] come back to time and again.' Shop the Single Origin Furniture Collection here and check out Anastasio Home's full inventory of treasures at including its best-selling trays and catchalls. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List Rosie O'Donnell on Ellen, Madonna, Trump and 40 Years in the Queer Spotlight
