LET'S GET DIGITAL
Months leading to its commencement, everything that Cecile Geiger needed for the fair was ironed out to her specifications—and of course, the requirements set forth by Maison & Objet. “Most designers and brands prepare for a very a long time for the event. Some of us devote longer periods for conceptualization and creation of prototypes. Then, there is also the production of the actual items to be displayed,” she shares. “Apart from that, there are logistical concerns such as how to get the items to the venue, and how to make sure that they get there unharmed,” she continues. Geiger is a French metal sculptor who is inspired by nature. She keeps a studio in Beurizot in Côte-d’Or. “Every time there is a design exposition like Maison & Objet, the energy in Paris as well the other places near the center especially the venue is just remarkable!” she exclaims.
This time around, however, that energy that celebrates—and is almost as emblematic as the decadence of the French Capital’s signature aesthetic—will not
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