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12112014 Varney to be Honored at 2015 Design Icon during LV Market

12/11/2014

VARNEY TO BE HONORED AT 2015 DESIGN ICON
DURING WINTER LAS VEGAS MARKET


LAS VEGAS - Interior designer, Carleton Varney will be honored as the 2015 Design Icon during the Winter Las Vegas Market, Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. in the WorldView Room, 16th floor, Building B. Varney is president of New York-based Dorothy Draper & Co. Inc., one of the oldest established interior design firms in the U.S.

“Varney is a trailblazer in the world of interior design," said Bob Maricich, chief executive officer of International Market Centers. "Throughout his career, he attracted the attention of celebrities, world leaders and royalty for his commitment to impeccable design and attention to lavish detail. He has made an indelible imprint on the industry and we are pleased to acknowledge his tremendous contributions with the Design Icon Award."

The Design Icon Award honors an interior designer who has made a significant contribution to the industry throughout their career. Now in its 10th year, the Design Icon Award seeks to both highlight the achievements of important designers and to offer Las Vegas Market attendees an opportunity to learn from  living legends.

"I am very happy about this event and will share my experiences in design and stories of the many of the personalities I have worked with," said Varney. "I hope to also impart the rich history of the great Dorothy Draper and why she, too, was an icon.  What Coco Chanel was to fashion, Dorothy Draper was to interior design. It is my honor to spotlight our shared philosophies and bodies of work."

The event will include a presentation by Carleton Varney, followed by a Q&A session with Bob Maricich of IMC. Immediately following the Design Icon presentation will be a book signing of Varney’s latest book, Decorating in the Grand Manor—an illustrated book that features many of the interior design projects from throughout his career. The Dorothy Draper Collection of furniture by Kindel Furniture Company will also be on display at the event.

As the newest Design Icon honoree, Varney joins previous recipients Barbara Barry, Vladimir Kagan, Juan Montoya, Vicente Wolf, Christopher Guy, Larry Laslo, Roger Thomas, Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton.

Las Vegas Market will take place January 18 to 22 at World Market Center Las Vegas.



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