Louis Vuitton delves into the hotel world, Soho House founder Nick Jones steps down, and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s former apartment and art studio is now available to rent. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday.
Louis Vuitton to launch luxury hotel in Paris
Photo by Florence Piot/Adobe Stock
LVMH has revealed plans to transform the Parisian headquarters of Louis Vuitton into a massive new complex that will house the brand’s first-ever hotel. According to Hypebeast, the hotel is expected to join the 400,000-square-foot facility within the next five years. The grandiose overhaul is already underway, with the introduction of a 20,000-square-foot onsite pop-up comprising artistic collaborations, café, and chocolate shop. The temporary space will eventually evolve into the largest storefront in Louis Vuitton’s global catalog.
Basquiat’s former NYC apartment is for rent
Photo by Sylvester Zawadzki
The former abode of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat has hit the market in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Located at 57 Great Jones Street in the Bowery, the open loft could be yours for $60,000 per month for a minimum of 10 years, according to Robb Report. The 6,600-square-foot space spans three floors and features high ceilings and skylights. Originally purchased by Warhol in 1970, the 19th-century structure once functioned as the Brighton Athletic Club and eventually the hub for a metalworks and kitchen supply company. The commercial property would later serve as home and studio for Basquiat from 1983 until his death in 1988.
Harry’s House album cover inspires sofa reproduction
Pop star Harry Styles has found himself in stiff competition at the 2023 Grammy Awards, where he’ll face off with Adele, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, and Bad Bunny for Album of the Year. His fans also face some fierce contention as they covet a new furniture design inspired by the cover his Grammy-nominated Harry’s House. The sofa featured in the cover art has been recreated by Portland, Oregon-based furniture designers Helen Helfand and Leland Duck. However, a limited run of only 500 units will be put on the market, writes Curbed. Dubbed Your House Couch, the design mirrors its muse with burnt-orange cushions ensconced in a steel frame with a chrome finish. The velvet two-seater also spans a cozy 57 inches in length. Oh, and it’s only $4,995.
Soho House names new CEO
Soho House’s recently debuted Holloway House in West Hollywood; photo by the Ingalls
Ahead of a slew of new members club openings, including Stockholm and Miami, Soho House has revealed changes to its leadership. Founder Nick Jones announced plans to step down from his role as CEO following a battle with prostate cancer. “It was caught early, and my treatment has been 100 percent successful—and I’m not only healthy again, but also cancer-free,” Jones says in a statement from the brand. Andrew Carnie—who currently serves as president of Soho House’s parent company, Membership Collective Group—will succeed Jones as CEO, Skift reports. Soho House’s 2023 launches include Bangkok, Manchester, and Mexico City.
ICYMI: A look at Platinum Circle 2022
Past and present Platinum Circle honorees at the 2022 awards gala; photo by PWP Studio
Last Friday, more than 500 industry professionals joined Hospitality Design at Gotham Hall in New York for the 33rd annual Platinum Circle Awards gala where we inducted Ronnie Bray and Elisa Whaler, Bray Whaler; Ken Fulk; Neil Jacobs, Six Senses; Sheila Johnson, Salamander Hotels & Resorts; and Barbara Parker and Miriam Torres, Parker-Torres Design into our hall of fame. It was a night to remember, where we recognized the career achievements of these seven industry gamechangers—all of whom possess legacy-making qualities, including creativity, vision, integrity, innovation, and passion. Take a look at our recap in photos.
