Andrée Putman: Beyond Style

Courtesy French Culture  Fri, 08/22/2008 - 15:15

Twenty-five years ago, Andrée Putman revolutionized the world of style.

Her innovative design for Morgans, the world's first boutique hotel, ushered in a new approach to luxury: it became sleek, minimal, contemporary.

For its 25th anniversary, Morgans will be re-imagined and updated by the "High Priestess of Style,” as the press has dubbed her, for a September 10 re-launch in which she will pay homage to her original design, with its iconic black and white palette, while boldly re-interpreting it...


 

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