Lee Broom's Blog

milan 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:10 +0100

I am delighted to announce details of the launch of my very first solo exhibition in Milan during the Salone del Mobile this April. The exhibition is called 'Public House' and will showcase all my favorite pieces I have designed for myself and other brands over the past 5 years. There will also be a few new editions to existing pieces as well as a brand new light fitting which will also launch at the show. As well as this I will be debuting a new collaboration with renowned international Scotch whisky, Ballantine’s 12 Year Old. I have designed an exclusive bottle and serving ritual for the brand, influenced by vintage crystal whisky decanters with a very modern twist to be exclusively launched at the exhibition. As this is my first solo show in Milan, I wanted to showcase all of this work in a quintessentially British environment, so what better way than create my very own Public House! We will be literally be transporting remnants from an old London Boozer to Milan creating an experience which visitors to the show could usually only experience in the UK. And although we wont be pulling pints, the atmosphere will certainly be there. Hope to see you all there in April! For more details on dates and for press enquiries please go to http://leebroom.com/contact-us/

sample sale!

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:11 +0100

Here are details of our first ever sample sale in 4 years! Its gonna be a good one so get yourselves down for some Christmas bargains ;-)

rey of light

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:46 +0100

Loving this new pop diva in the making Lana Del Rey. First saw her on 'Later' with Jools Holland and now she's gracing the cover of Wonderland......watch this space

Versace for H&M

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:18 +0100

Am loving this!

designer of the year

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:51 +0100

I am delighted to let you know that this week I won 'Designer of the Year Award' in The British Design Awards 2011. Organised by Elle Decoration and in association with The Telegraph, all the winners have been announced in this months December issue Of Elle Decoration. I wanted to thank my brilliant team for helping to make this happen and give a huge thank you to all the people who voted, its a massive honour for me. You can see all the winners from this years awards here http://www.thebritishdesignawards.com/2011/2011winner-designeroftheyear.html

the british design awards 2011

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:36 +0100

I'm delighted to let you know I have been nominated for 3 awards in the Best British Design Awards 2011 organised by Elle Decoration. We are up for 'Designer of the Year', 'Best Interior Design' for the personal Shopping Suite at Topman and 'Best Product Design' for my Parq Life Sideboard designed for Deadgood. All the awards this year are voted for by the public so it would be great if you could take the time to vote for me in these categories, it only takes around a minute. You could also win a £5000 spend at John Lewis for voting. There is only a couple of days left to vote so please vote here: Please vote at: http://www.thebritishdesignawards.com

the iconic wink

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:28 +0100

I have been asked by one of my all time favorite publications i-D Magazine to provide some furniture and lighting pieces to accompany an exhibition showcasing all of their covers from the past three decades. The exhibition entitled i-D Now takes place at The Red Gallery on Rivington St in Shoreditch just a few doors up from Lee Broom HQ . It will give fans the opportunity to retrace the magazines history from its humble beginnings as a stapled fanzine, through iconic winks from Madonna, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga to its now multi platformed position at the front of the field. The exhibition runs from from 1st until the 18th September and will offer an exciting programme of events over the course of the three weeks. Be sure to get more info on http://www.i-Donline.com. Click on 'read full post' to see some of my personal favorite i-D covers from over the years

brand new collection . . . . 'salon'

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:36 +0100

For my fifth collection at The London Design Festival, I will be launching my debut upholstery collection entitled 'Salon'. The collection will consist of six furniture pieces which are a contemporary take on 1930's upholstery. These will be contrasted and accentuated with modern stud detailing traditionally used in upholstery to hide elements of the manufacturing process. I decided to focus on these faceted metal embellishments to give the collection a chic and edgy look. The finished result is a polished, contemporary furniture range that echoes the iconic designs of luxury fashion accessories and punk rock couture! Also as part of the London Design Festival, I will be dramatically transforming my Shoreditch studio into an exclusive design Salon where visitors can view the furniture range in a surreal and intimate setting. The collection will launch during The London Design Festival, 20th - 25th September 2011 where all the pieces for Salon will be revealed. Until then, click 'read full post' to see other images of the the Salon Arm Chair and Foot stool.

vintage versace

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:45 +0100

I watched Lady Gaga's video this morning to her new single Edge of Glory and in it she's wearing vintage Versace. I loved Versace when I was a kid and found him so inspiring. So much so I travelled to London on my own one afternoon to visit his newly opened Bond St store. I remember how nice the staff were and they gave me this book which was of his Autumn/Winter 1992 collection, the same Gaga is wearing in the video. Amazing times, amazing clothes.

studio night out

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:31 +0100

So much has been happening over the past 6 months I thought it was about time I took my team on a night out. They are all so hardworking and dedicated and I cannot thank them enough. Here's to you team LB!

the stud

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:27 +0100

L.I.K.E....... by Givenchy

parq life images

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:56 +0100

Here are the official studio shots of my Parq Life collection for Deadgood. The collection is now available to buy at http://www.deadgoodltd.co.uk. Click on read full post to see all the images

topman suite

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:37 +0100

Here are the first images for the Topman Personal Shopping Suite I have designed in London. We had the launch event on Wednesday eve of this week and it was great to see people enjoying the space. It is the first time Topman have ever used an external designer and it's also my first foray into retail design so very exciting on many levels. Please click on read full post to see all the images.

deadgood launch

Tue, 24 May 2011 17:21 +0100

My 'Parq Life' collection for brand Deadgood finally launched at Clerkenwell Design Week today. I am so pleased with how the entire project has turned out....here's a sneaky peek of their stand at the show...

bathing ape brogues

Sat, 21 May 2011 12:58 +0100

W.A.N.T.

parq life

Wed, 18 May 2011 13:52 +0100

Here's a little visual of what you can expect from my collaboration with Deadgood launching at Clerkenwell Design Week next week

topman

Wed, 11 May 2011 11:30 +0100

I have been asked to design the personal shopping suite for Topman in Oxford Circus, London. This will be the first of it's kind and will also feature many of my products from many of my collections. It's an exciting space which will offer personal shopping advice from specialist stylists whom have all worked previously for luxury brands such as Westwood and Prada. With this in mind the look I have created for the space is a modern take on a Gentlemen's Club. Lots of moving wall panels to display the clothes with splashes of polished gold and parquet wood. Cant wait for the space to launch on 25th May.

long live Mc Queen

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:22 +0100

L.O.V.E.

lee broom is deadgood

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:12 +0100

I will be lauching a brand new furniture collection in collaboration with Deadgood, a brilliant design and manufacturing company that specialise in British designers and British manufacturing.....just up my street. The collection is called 'Parq Life' and will be launching at Clerkenwell Design Week on 24th May. http://www.deadgoodltd.co.uk

pearly prince and princess

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:37 +0100

Here is the commemorative plate I have designed for Kate and Wills big day for Living etc magazine as recently featured in The Telegraph. Its going to be auctioned to raise money for Shelter and you can have a chance of winning this one off piece by emailing your bid to http://livingetcplates@ipcmedia.com

little prince

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:02 +0100

My good friend Liz came over to the studio the other week and I couldn't resist sitting her gorgeous little boy Oskar in an Electric Louis chair...doesn't he look proper!

shop at savoy hotel

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:17 +0100

I have recently designed a limited edition vase exclusively for the Shop at Savoy which is to be launched for April. The vase is to be showcased along side their new collection of exclusive products which have been selected by fashion retail consultant Yasmin Sewell. The piece I have created is a vessel called ‘One Vase Only’. The vase has been inspired by both the Art Deco style of The Savoy Hotel as well as my faceted One Light Only lighting collection, launched during London Design Week 2010. Each vase is made with handcrafted Marquetry techniques in high gloss American Walnut and polished brass. Each vase is part of a limited edition of 50. The image above is a visual, I will post the real deal soon.

origin

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:54 +0100

This month i'll be co judging the exhibit entries for Origin- the contemporary craft fair to be held at Spitalfields during The London Design Festival in September. They have a discerning panel poring over the entries this year comprising of Brigid Howarth, craft consultant for National Heritage, Henrietta Thompson, editor at large of Wallpaper Magazine, Michelle Alger, buying manager for home and gift at Liberty department store, Flow Gallery director Yvonna Demczynska and me. Should be fun.

favorite photographer by miles

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:40 +0100

My latest obsession is photographer Miles Aldridge who's work I love. He is married to uber model Kristen McMenamy and mainly works in fashion. I am channeling him for my September London Design Festival collection. His work reminds me of late 70's fashion photographer Guy Bourdin whom I also love. Here are some iconic images....

talk at london design week

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:25 +0100

Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Michelle Ogundehin, Editor-in-Cheif of ELLE Decoration for London Design Week at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Over 100 people bought tickets to hear us chat about design in Britain and my work in general.....so no pressure! It was a lot of fun and Michelle is an absolute pleasure to chat with and made me feel very much at ease.

lee broom store

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:31 +0100

Last week saw the opening of my very first store within The Shop at Bluebird on the Kings Road. I am really pleased to be involved with such an amazing shop and the Lee Broom space looks great so thank you to my team for all their hard work in putting it together. Click on read full post to see more images of the space and shots of new products; The Decanterlamp and the Decanterlight in a frosted finish.

vintage madonna

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:50 +0100

I was browsing through youtube the other day and ended up checking out some classic Madge performances from over the years. I have always been a Madonna fan and this has to be one of my fav performances of hers at The Oscars in 1991! Check out the understated exit....

decanterlamp

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:37 +0100

This is a visual for the new Decanterlamp to be sold in the Lee Broom store at The Shop at Bluebird from 8th Feb. Its a very different take on the Decanter range. For this piece wine and port decanters were piled up to form an elegant lamp base in either a transparent or white lacquered finish. The lamps are topped with either a white or cool grey shade. The image above shows the white version, please click on 'read full post' to see the transparent version. Both of these lamps are to be sold exclusively at The Shop at Bluebird for the duration of the collaboration.

lee broom launching at the shop at bluebird

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:44 +0100

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the first ever Lee Broom store within The Shop at Bluebird on Kings Road. I have been a massive fan of The Shop of Bluebird since I was studying fashion at Central Saint Martins so I'm delighted to have been asked by head buyer Paul Babtiste to launch this exciting collaboration on 8th February. The Shop at Bluebird especially loved my Decanterlight range so to celebrate this launch I have designed a new colour way exclusively for the store. As well as this I will also be launching a brand new Decanter product called 'The Decanterlamp'. This will also be exclusive to The Shop at Bluebird for the duration of the collaboration. I will post some images of The Decanterlamp shortly. Many of the pieces from all my collections including Heritage Boy and One Light Only will be available for sale at the store. For press enquiries for this launch please contact Katie Richardson at katie@leebroom.com

making of chanel lion for haute couture show

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:25 +0100

They certainly don't do things by half over at Chanel....

homes and gardens awards

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:02 +0100

I am pleased to say I have been nominated in the Homes and Gardens Designer Awards 2011. I have been nominated in the Best Product Design category for my Decanterlight. The winners will be announced in a ceremony at The British Museum in March. Click on the link to see all the nominees http://www.homesandgardens.com/events/awards/classic/2011

elle decoration awards and b'day party

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:26 +0100

So I have been slightly hopeless at posting stuff over the past couple of months as life has been a little hectic. These images are from the bash I threw at my Shoreditch studio to celebrate winning my two Elle Decoration awards and also my birthday, they should have really been posted last November so apologies for the delay (slap wrists, will try harder next time). The main pic is of me with my mum and my Auntie Carol......the guests of honour!

boutique boozing

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:16 +0100

I would love to drink a pint from one of these it must be said.....

Ralph Lauren 4D film

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:02 +0100

This is just amazing!

ELLE decoration british design awards

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:55 +0100

Found out today that I won 2 awards in the ELLE Decoration British Design Awards 2010! I won 'Best British Design' for my Carpetry Sideboard as voted for by the public and also 'Best New Interior' for Coquine bar, as selected by the magazine. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and thank you to ELLE Decoration for all your support.....I'm very happy!

paul smith

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:28 +0100

Was really pleased to get these pictures in from the new Paul Smith store in Bon Marche, Paris. They are now stocking my Decanterlights.

warhol polaroids

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:40 +0100

Wanted to post some images of Andy Warhol's polaroids as I love them so much, they have such a natural quality but are so staged at the same time......Dolly is my fav without question!

matthew williamson window

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:44 +0100

My Electric Louis chair has just been installed into the window display of Matthew Williamson's Bruton St store for the launch of his new book. I am a big fan of Matthew's work so I was delighted to be involved in this special project. It will be there for the next month so check it out....meanwhile here is what they have written on their website. www.matthewwilliamson.com/home/news/2010/10/new-bruton-street-store-window

one light only for one night only

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:11 +0100

following the raucous shenanigans of last years LDF party, this years was no different.....click on read more to see images

one light only

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:52 +0100

The London Design Festival is finally over and we can all breathe a sign of relief! Fortunately now I have my own space we don't need to take down all the lights so we still have our installation glistening away around our work stations. Here are some images of the installation.