Ron Fiore Interview. Part Deux.
If you missed yesterday's post, pop over and see what Ron Fiore, creative director for Hickory Chair, had to share with us about style, muses and the influence of fashion on the way we live in our homes.
Already up to speed? Enjoy part deux of the interview.
On collaboration:
Hickory Chair has teamed up with some amazing designers to create
collections. Suzanne Kasler, Thomas O'Brien, just to name a few. It
takes confidence to invite the disruptive force of outside ideas and
opinions. Is it challenging to ensure the capsule collections relate
the "whole" of the company's furnishings? How does the collaboration
process work? What is it about these designers that make them ideal for
collaboration?
On getting away from it all:
In my mind it would be a dream come true to design beautiful pieces of
furniture. The concept...the sketches, the revisions, the finished
work. It is an amazing profession. But we all need to get away once in
a while. Where do you go to relax and refuel? Do you love to travel?
What does Ron Fiore do to recharge his creativity?
Honestly, I have traveled all over the world and have worked in amazing, amazing places. Never in my life would I have thought I would have been allowed such a life. But, I actually love to stay home, clean, move things around, read, watch sports on TV. I’m kind of boring, really. Books allow me to recharge and refuel. I am able to travel in my mind. Been there, done that.
I was at an event recently (you know I am not going to tell you where or what) and was told the event was designed in the Belgian style. Unfortunately my response was “Have you ever been to Belgium?” Travel makes you honest.
On playing favorites:
I must know... what are some of your favorite pieces and why?
Ron's take on coffee pretty much sums up my view of him as a designer and by extension, the essence of the Hickory Chair brand. The focus is on top quality ingredients and authenticity. There are no shortcuts, no substitutes, no quick fixes. Start with the best and the results speak for themselves.
Thank you, Ron, for taking time out of your busy schedule. We look forward to seeing what your next muse inspires you to create!
Ron Fiore is a genius and I would LOVE to see a collection from him.
Posted by: Skip Rumley | July 10, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Ron's talent continues to make fantastic contributions to our company. His discerning eye helps us build a wonderful mix of classic, continental, and modern designs that can be personalized to suit the particular needs of our clients. Thank you for acknowledging his rich talents.
Posted by: Jay Reardon | July 15, 2009 at 09:18 PM
You are so welcome, Jay. thank you for stopping by!
Posted by: franki durbin | July 16, 2009 at 08:01 AM