Get inspired by this year’s San Francisco Fall Show – Marin Independent Journal

Fall is just around the corner and with it the prestigious San Francisco Fall Show, which will take place from October 17 to 20 at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.

In its 42nd year, the sophisticated contrast of black and white tones is celebrated, which continues in the chic offerings of more than 40 retailers from around the world.

Marin designer Suzanne Tucker of Tucker & Marks celebrates her 10-year anniversary as show chairwoman, and honorary chairwomen are designers Aerin Lauder and Wes Gordon.

The chic show, its four designer-style vignettes in the Great Hall and the gala dinner are all wonderful, but so are the thought-provoking lectures from a select group of stylish trendsetters.

“The 2024 San Francisco Fall Show will feature an outstanding series of talks and book signings featuring some of the most prominent names in art, antiques, design, architecture and history,” says Tucker. “This year's series will bring new voices and fresh perspectives and aims to inspire, enliven and enrich our show. It is a must-attend event for anyone interested in learning about collecting, design, craft and connoisseurship.”

Tickets for the talks are $22.79 and are available in addition to the show ticket. Following each talk there will be book signings for many of the guest speakers.

They sell out quickly, so if you're interested, please sign up soon.

This year’s presentations include:

• Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, daughter of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, whose family seat is the fabulous Blenheim Palace in England, will join two other celebrated English-born designers – Veere Grenney and Martyn Lawrence Bullard – in a panel discussion on the English heritage in European decorative arts.

The discussion, “The Brits are Coming: The Enduring Influence of English Style,” moderated by decorative arts expert Martin Chapman, will take place on October 17 at 11am.

• Stellene Volandes, Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country magazine, will speak with Aerin Lauder, founder and creative director of luxury lifestyle brand AERIN, and Wes Gordon, creative director of Carolina Herrera, on October 17 at 2:30 p.m., entitled “The Power of Style: Aerin Lauder and Wes Gordon at the Intersection of Fashion and Design.”

• Mayer Rus, West Coast editor of Architectural Digest, will interview designers Michelle Nussbaumer, Pamela Shamshiri and Geoffrey De Sousa about their creative processes in designing beautiful spaces in “Creating Compelling Design Narratives: A Sanctuary for the Senses” on October 17 at 4:30 p.m.

• Ellie Cullman and Young Huh will speak with landscape architect Ed Hollander on “Finding Harmony: The Landscape of Home From Classic to Contemporary,” moderated by Alisa Carroll, on October 18 at 11 a.m.

• The discussion “France: Inspiring and irresistible. Its many influences on our lives in design” will take place on October 18th at 2:30 p.m. and is said to be “as sparkling as champagne and as stylish as a Parisian catwalk”.

It promises a lively exchange between Charlotte Moss, known for her elegant interiors and wonderful gardens, and Timothy Corrigan, known for his opulent design and château chic, along with their anecdotes, insights into their extensive travels and tips on how Francophile style can transform spaces with sophistication and charm.

• A panel consisting of an interior design patron (Katherine Bryan), a designer with a penchant for classic design (Amanda Lindroth), and the president and a designer of a century-old design firm (Ann Pyne and Elizabeth Pyne Singer of McMillen Inc.) will discuss “Iconic Interiors of the 20th Century and Their Influence Today” with moderator Mitchell Owens of Antiques magazine on October 18 at 4:30 p.m.

• Alexa Hampton, daughter of esteemed designer Mark Hampton, and Markham Roberts will take the stage at 11 a.m. on October 19 to discuss their long-standing friendship and their work together at Hampton's father's eponymous design firm.

“Lived and Learned: Growing Up in Design” will explore their harmonious design philosophies and careers.

• Interior designer Bunny Williams and Gil Schafer, Williams' longtime friend and collaborator, will explore what makes a dream home and the important intersection between great architecture, interior design and landscape design.

“For the Love of it All” will be hosted by Suzanne Tucker and will take place on October 19th at 2:30 p.m.

• Mark D. Sikes, designer and Fall 2024 show vignette designer, will share his passion for beauty and American style, as well as advice from his design work for homes here in America and elsewhere, on October 20 at noon.

• In a lively discussion moderated by Zahid Sardar, three experts will argue for “Collecting: The Maximalist Approach” and provide a counterpoint to the popular minimalist aesthetic.

Sarah Wendell Sherrill of Christie's, designer Rodman Primack and Rudy Weissenberg, co-founder and co-chair of the Guggenheim Latin American Circle, will share tips on assembling collections with style and confidence on October 20 at 2:30 p.m.

“For anyone interested in art and design, furniture and decorative arts – whether buying, collecting or simply learning about art and antiques – this show is a must-attend event,” Tucker said in a prepared statement. “It is a must-attend event for the Bay Area during the fall season, with four wonderful, lively days filled with great dealers, fascinating talks and plenty of eye candy.”

• Details: The 42nd San Francisco Fall Show will be held October 17-19 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and October 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. in San Francisco. Tickets for the show are $22.79 per day, with an additional $22.79 for lectures. For more information, call 415-445-6701 or visit sffallshow.org. The opening night gala will be October 16. Tickets start at $372.59, with start times either 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., depending on ticket category.

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PJ Bremier writes every Saturday about home, garden, design and entertaining. You can contact her at PO Box 412, Kentfield 94914 or [email protected].

Originally published: 23 August 2024 at 12:00