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Focus / 22 at Design Centre , Chelsea Harbour is a show that champions creativity and excellence , where connections are created and ideas are shared . This wealth of experience is extraordinary and , what ’ s more , it is a free resource for every visitor . To register visit www . dcch . co . uk / focus-22
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Reflecting a commitment to connect , converse and create , visitors will enjoy a specially curated programme . Meet-the-designer sessions , artisan demonstrations , design discovery tours and much more will explore the stories behind the designs . The Conversations in Design talk series will excel with a stellar line-up of talks , panel discussions and businessfocused sessions with A-list speakers including Bryan O ’ Sullivan and Emma Sims-Hilditch , with more names to be announced ; all providing conversations and in-depth analysis to keep the design industry competitive and connected . Meanwhile , the Access All Areas showroom events will give visitors the opportunity to meet the world-class designers , thinkers and makers driving the best in design today .
NEW COLLECTIONS
A global outlook sees designers draw influences from far reaching sources . This year , it is all about a desire to be transported – to a different era , to a different country , the great outdoors , and a positive future . Expect an abundance of pattern and colour in sophisticated combinations , materials and textures from world-class talent . All underscore the importance of individual style that best reflects who we are . Highlights include collaborations with international tastemakers including Patricia Urquiola , Peter Marino , Luke Edward Hall , Humbert & Poyet , Tristan Auer and Jay Jeffers , in addition to Design Centre brands teaming up with fashion names like Stella McCartney and Victor Glemaud .