Kelly Hoppen introduces RETROSPECTIVE, her first exclusive collection to be sold at Andrew Martin, celebrating her 40 years at the top table of design.
RETROSPECTIVE is Kelly Hoppen�s brand new collection, presented in her signature natural colour palette. The collection of 42 designs, includes everything from furniture to lighting. With 40 years� worth of ideas poured into one collection, it is a true reflection of Hoppen�s style and everything that she has loved over her career, from vintage pieces to organic textures and material combinations.
RETROSPECTIVE uses a range of different metals, rose, bronze and nickel, alongside suedes, velvets and woods. Martin Waller, Founder of Andrew Martin commented, “Kelly is a rare designer in that there is a message, a philosophy and an idea which underpins her work. She has discipline.”
Kelly Hoppen and Martin Waller have shared a strong working relationship and friendship for years, with Kelly being the first recipient of the Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year Award in 1996. �It was the discipline, rigour and attention to detail that drew me to Kelly�s work,� Martin mused. It was a career changing moment for Hoppen. �It was the first proper award that I had won and was such a confidence booster,� she recalls. �I called it the BAFTA of interior design, and it really was a pivotal moment.�
RETROSPECTIVE will be displayed at the Andrew Martin showroom on Walton Street, the home of Andrew Martin for the last 40 years. �Where else would you go? The thing about Andrew Martin is that you go into a cave of different looks and feels,� explains Hoppen. �Martin has been so clever in that he has created a shop floor that a million different people can buy from, and which appeals to so many tastes. Martin has a great way of editing and has created a look and style of his own. I think that�s what sets us apart.�
�I love it all. Each piece sings its own song and I think that’s the beauty of the collection. You can put any piece in any room, and it will work. This collection is me looking at everything that I have loved, from vintage pieces to texture and particular combinations,� Hoppen concluded.