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FOCUS / 21 AT DESIGN CENTRE , CHELSEA HARBOUR : CONNECT , CONVERSE , CREATE
Celebrating design excellence , in-person events will be back in earnest at Design Centre , Chelsea Harbour for Focus / 21 , offering the opportunity to see the latest collections up close , and hear from the creatives behind them .
The show will kick off on Sunday with a virtual launch , followed by in-person visits from Monday 20 to Friday 24 September . New collections at Focus / 21 speak of a creative confidence and this is reflected in the curated programme that will feature talks , workshops , meet the designer sessions and discovery tours .
The all-star series brings world renowned speakers back to the main stage . International talent includes French tastemaker Cordelia de Castellane , creative director of Dior Home , renowned interior designers Todhunter Earle , Paolo Moschino , Phillip Vergeylen , Martin Hulbert , Jay Grierson , Bunny Turner and Felix Conran .
ACCESS ALL AREAS
Get behind the scenes and be inspired by the latest collections . At a world-first presentation , see the unveiling of the new Papier Français wallcoverings based on the archives of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in the Dedar showroom , or join Fredericke Winkler as she explores Hodsoll McKenzie ’ s first eco-responsible fabric collection at Zimmer + Rohde . Meet the creative studio teams from global brands including Harlequin and Kirkby Design as they discuss the inspiration behind their new collections , or hear a talk at Mulberry Home celebrating its 30th birthday . Head to Rubelli to see exquisite dresses created by Alberta Ferretti celebrating the founding of Venice 1,600 years ago , or view a curated space designed by Winch Design at GP & J Baker .