Hasta La Ideas

Veranda, now under the inspired editorial lead of Dara Caponigro (who tomorrow morning will moderate a panel discussion on “the value of quality” at New York’s D&D Building), last week celebrated the winners of its 2010 Art of Design Awards with an Antony Todd-designed gala at the Hearst Tower. And kudos to Veranda for donating a portion of the evening’s proceeds to our boundlessly creative friends at The Alpha Workshops. Now in their second year, the magazine’s Art of Design Awards “honor trailblazers forging paths in the design industry with work that is both innovative and timeless.” The 2010 winners are Paul Wiseman (interior design), Bernie de Le Cuona (fabric design), Gil Schafer (architecture), The Rug Company founders Suzanne and Christopher Sharp (accessories and furniture), Nancy Goslee Power (garden design), and Alessio Boschi for Autore (jewelry design). All of them are featured in the October issue of Veranda. “The world is craving authenticity right now—things that are thoughtful and well executed,” said Caponigro. “By looking both backward and forward, the Art of Design Award winners prove that good classic design is anything but boring.” Nominated by leaders in the decor and design worlds, the winners were selected by a judging panel that included fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, architect Peter Pennoyer, designer Rose Tarlow, and David McFadden, chief curator of the Museum of Arts and Design.

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