Nantucket Show 2011

7 Victoria Hagan Honorary Chair, 2011 August Antiques Show Honorary Chair Long been respected for the intelligent integration of architecture and interior design, Victoria Hagan’s design philosophy incorporates a refined use of materials, sophisticated color, and strong silhouettes. Since founding her New York City-based firm over 20 years ago, Victoria has designed an extensive number of versatile projects throughout the country, from the most elegant urban residences to casual weekend retreats, noted residential developments, and innovative corporate interiors. In 2002, she launched an eponymous line of furniture and fabric sold through designer showrooms nationwide. She was named Furniture Designer of the Year by Elle Décor in 2006. In 2010, she launched a line of residential carpets through Mansour. She is continually featured in such publications as Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, W,Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar,Traditional Home, In Style and Interior Design. Vogue exclaimed that she defies the old school implications of the term ‘lady decorator.’ In December 2004, Victoria Hagan was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. In addition, she has been awarded many of the country’s top design honors, including Architectural Digest’s “Top 100”. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Victoria currently serves on the school’s Board of Governors. A strong believer in giving back, she has been an active supporter of the Interior Design Department at Parsons for many years, underwriting various lectures and programs. Recently, she endowed a scholarship at Parsons for the newly formed MFA program in Interior Design. Victoria is a frequent guest speaker on design issues throughout the country, and is featured in a number of design books. Her own book, Interior Portraits, was recently published by Rizzoli, and features some of her favorite Nantucket projects.