Plus Louis Vuitton expands into living spaces
Words by KERSTIN CZARRA, DIANE DORRAN SAEKS, ELIZABETH VARNELL
A New Nest For Fulk’s Finds
For more than two decades, San Francisco designer KEN FULK has been admired for the exuberance and theatricality of his decor. Fortunate Fulk fans can now acquire colorful works by his favorite artists, along with vintage furniture and lighting, in his new shop on the atmospheric ground floor of his century-old headquarters. His far-flung happy hunting grounds for the rare and beautiful include the Paul Bert Serpette flea market in Paris, plus secret sources in Pimlico, London; Round Top, Texas; and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in the South of France. “I’ve been a passionate collector of vintage and antique furniture, ceramics, and spectacular art for decades, and I wanted to share some of my trophies with friends, clients, designers,” Fulk says. 310 7th St., S.F., 415-285-1164; kenfulk.com. D.D.S.
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Sheils Hicks’ Woven World Materializes at SFMOMA
SHEILA HICKS is bringing her singular vision and brightly colored threads to SFMOMA, where she’s created a site-specific commission taking inspiration from lighthouses guiding ships on the island of Ushant in western France. New Work: Sheila Hicks includes a hanging fiber piece to light the way, a bas-relief sculpture, small-scale works, and a series of wrapped beacon panels, plus a convergence of older and newer pieces. The Paris-based artist, known for the sculptural textile and handwoven works she’s made for more than six decades, has also been on the fashion radar with pieces installed at Loro Piana’s Beverly Hills boutique and a reimagined Lady Dior bag for Jonathan Anderson’s runway debut at the French house. Additionally, the gallery exhibition — her first solo show at the museum — runs in tandem with Hicks’s not-to-be-missed outdoor commission in the sculpture garden. Through Aug. 9, 2026. 151 3rd St., S.F., 415-357-4000; sfmoma.org. E.V.
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Nicole Hollis Begins an Artisanal Odyssey
San Francisco–based designer Nicole Hollis, known for her bold, art-driven interiors, is launching NICOLEHOLLIS COLLECTION, a limited-edition line of textiles, tabletop, decor, and scents created in collaboration with 23 artists across the globe. Each of the 160 pieces is specially commissioned and exclusive to the offering: sculptural lava ceramics by L.A.-based Caroline Blackburn, horsehair and leather pillows by equine artist Alexandra Kohl, custom brass tea caddies from Kyoto-based Kaikado, wool textiles from Madda Studio in Oaxaca, and coffee and pepper grinders by Michael Anastassiades (previously available only at The Row). The assortment reflects a deep commitment to curation, craftsmanship, and global artistry. nicoleholliscollection.com. K.C.
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Louis Vuitton’s Maison Moderne
Rooted in travel, Louis Vuitton’s wide-ranging embrace of design includes ready-to-wear, accessories, bags, and limited-edition Objets Nomades chairs, lamps, and tables. Now the house is expanding further into living spaces with the launch of LOUIS VUITTON HOME COLLECTIONS. Modular sofas, buffets, and dining tables in leather, onyx, and precious woods, plus an armchair and decorative trays and vases by Patricia Urquiola, join lamps by Atelier Biagetti, graphic textiles, ceramics by Jaime Hayon, and Limoges porcelain from the Japanese design studio Nendo. There are even game room additions, such as a pinball machine inspired by Pharrell Williams’ Fall/Winter 25 show, a mah-jongg set, and a pastel reinterpreation of table football designed by Estúdio Campana in Brazil. louisvuitton.com. E.V.
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LUMENS Lights Up Jackson Square
LUMENS, the online design destination long favored for its sharply curated mix of modern lighting, furniture, and decor, has opened its first Lumens Design Gallery in San Francisco’s Jackson Square. The 4,200-sq.-ft. shop brings together more than 400 global brands — like Flos, Louis Poulsen, and Glas Italia — alongside standout California talents, including Yves Béhar and Mandy Cheng. The store includes a street-facing space known as the Designer in Residence exhibition, a rotating showcase for experimental design and creative dialogue. “The space will allow our community to engage with the brand and product catalog in ways that were not possible before,” says CMO Dana Gers. 724 Battery St., S.F.; lumens.com. K.C.
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Minotti Celebrates Two Decades of Shape Shifting in L.A.
Generational Italian design mainstay MINOTTI, the innovative furniture flagship that Mary Ta brought to West Hollywood 20 years ago, is beginning a new chapter with a remodeled exterior and interiors filled with the latest collections. There are modular pieces by Giampiero Tagliaferri combining 20th-century Italian design with Southern California modernism. Oki Sato, of the Japanese architecture and design studio Nendo, created sofas designed in different depths as a family of seats. Hannes Peer’s marble coffee tables and consoles are also here, as are GamFratesi sculptural armchairs by the Copenhagen-based duo Enrico Fratesi and Stine Gam. 8936 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-278-6851; minotti.com. E.V.
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Jeremiah Brent Layers Patinated Designs for Crate & Barrel
Sculptural forms and earthy hues lend warmth to JEREMIAH BRENT’s new collaboration, The Collected Home, with CRATE & BARREL. Heirloom lighting, furniture, and decor in walnut, faux shearling, and parchment, inspired by the California native’s travels, are designed to create layered spaces. Brent notes that even modern, minimalist rooms need intricate fabrics for texture, patinated pieces, and furniture with a global pedigree for balance. Ambient light from his Raoul burnished brass floor lamp or the filtered glow from the geometric Braque glass cube table lamp set understated moods, while Michel shearling accent chairs and a low-profile Curios upholstered bed are ideal for a lounge-inspired look. Similarly, his deep Formelle sofa, inspired by 1940s French design, has a relaxed feel while also retaining classic lines. Giaco vases with shapes derived from 1930s Swedish Art Deco bronze versions add a collected-over-time feel to rooms. crateandbarrel.com. E.V.
Feature image: NICOLE HOLLIS collaborated with 25 artists worldwide for her new collection.
Portions of this story originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of C Magazine.
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