Martyn Lawrence Bullard (martynlawrencebullard.com) shares what’s new—from fabrics to an upcoming book—and, in honor of Modernism Week, reveals his Palm Springs haunts.
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Rumor has it that you’ve been quite busy developing a wide range of new products. Do tell!
The Couture Collection is the latest addition to my eponymous line, to celebrate my 15 years as a fabric designer. There’s also beautiful stone, shell, lacquer and mother-of-pearl accessory collections for SV Casa worldwide, and two new tile lines launched with Ann Sacks. As well, there’s a magnificent wood flooring line with DuChateau... and my newly launched Shade Store collection will be added to and enlarged. Last but not least, my new book will launch later in 2023.
What projects are you working on currently?
We have amazing clients, from rock stars to royalty. From RuPaul to Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, to the magnificent supermodel Winnie Harlow to my fifth project for TV star Ellen Pompeo. With projects in L.A., London, Dublin, Palm Beach, Malibu and Paris, we are feeling very international this year too. We are designing a new restaurant for master chef Rick Bayless— another of his highly successful Red O Mexican cuisine concepts—and will soon break ground on a super stylish and highly secret new hotel concept that incorporates exciting technology in the easiest and most progressive way.
Modernism Week is coming up. What events do you like to participate in?
The Modernism Show is a great favorite of mine and always offers up some great surprises and treasures. I will often host a party at my home, from a classic martini night to a mid-mod fiesta soiree. I own an amazing James McNaughton landmark midcentury home that has immense personality, and is also an American landmark.
What do you love about Palm Springs?
I love the energy and how it makes me feel the second I turn of the freeway to the 111 highway. It immediately soothes the soul and I relax, feeling there is a magic in the air. I love to shop the vintage stores; eat in my favorite hangouts like Mr. Lyons, Bar Cecil and Cheeky’s; along with taking long, languid walks in the parks and hikes in the mountains. It undoubtedly is my sacred relaxation zone.
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