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UNDER THE INFLUENCE Downton Abbey "Traditional — with an edge — is definitely in the air I'm breathing these days. Maybe because there has been so much mid-century over the past few years, or perhaps a touch of Downton Abbey has something to do with it. I also like the fact that the New Traditional has a more undecorated look — rooms don't appear to be quite so planned." — Jan Showers "I'm into shiny silver leaf — and I mean very shiny. It reminds me of the flowers carved into the leather walls in the VIP fitting room at Christian Dior." — Mikyung Chun of Promemoria Dallas FONDATION BEYELER, RIEHEN/BASEL © 2012 SUCCESSION H. MATISSE / ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NY Resolution, shmesolution. Predictable declarations of weight loss, fiscal responsibility or stress reduction make us yawn. We'd rather talk inspiration — not deprivation — for 2013. Amy Adams asked 21 local tastemakers what's got their creative juices flowing … and let's just say we're now thirsting for their Kool-Aid. "I can't wait to see Matisse's Fauvism exhibit at The Met. He's my favorite artist for his use of color and ever-changing styles. He said 'creativity takes courage,' and I couldn't agree more." — Cynthia Collins of Collins Interiors and Blue Print Store Henri Matisse's Interior with Black Fern, 1948 "My life partner, Cearan Henley, recently completed a novel entitled Sons of the Ambrose. Rooted in Rome, the book traces a path to the present, and, of course, art, architecture and cultures from the past were examined. The story inspired me to create a new collection based on Italian and Continental styles — all with a vintage feel but with unexpected twists in finish." — Allan Knight Mick Jagger Kelly Wearstler © THE BIG BOOK OF CHIC, ASSOULINE Christian Dior dressing room "Rock royalty, celebrities and fashion icons from the 1970s are inspiring us these days. I'm also loving menswear-style solids and strong geometric prints." — Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams I 'm inspired by the fact that more and more clients are designing their environments around beautiful art instead of looking for a painting that matches their sofa." — David Sutherland "I'm really inspired by the post-Beaux Arts movements of the 1920s. Not sure if it's the anticipation of Downton Abbey's return and the new movie of The Great Gatsby, or just my love of strong, simple lines." — Rob Dailey, interior decorator Marni "It's all about ancient motifs and architecture. While traveling in Greece, I was taken with the chasing on Alexander's processional armor, and when in Paris, I visited Delacroix's home and studio. I loved the rich colors and textures in his paintings and his deft incorporation of exotic North African details. From Mexico, I love the weavings and patterns of ancient Mayan and Aztec textiles … North America's answer to ikat!" — Michelle Nussbaumer of Ceylon et Cie JANUARY | PAGE 16 | 2013 Proenza Schouler "Shades of green and textured details feel fresh to me. And the pattern trend oozing from the catwalks completely intrigues — as a fashion or home choice, an unconventional mix of prints is designer roulette. I geek out over the challenge it poses!" — Heather Wiese Alexander of Bell'Invito Stationers, Nest and i-Pezzi Works by Damien Hirst, Zhang Huan, Tracey Emin at White Cube gallery, London, at Art Basel "I expect this year's Art Basel to provide a wealth of inspiration." — Laura Lee Falconer of Laura Lee Clark