Keith heads to Turkey in search of unique and inspiring Asian textiles and fabrics. He is joined by a contingent of Anthropologie colleagues, as well as one of his agents and a translator. They have just three days to find their quarry, and begin their hunt at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, the world's oldest operating bazaar. There is no shortage of beautiful and special textiles, but their expense means that Keith must find a clever way to re-purpose the fabrics as affordable, appealing merchandise. It's a task that will require a Turkish artisan with skills, knowledge and connections.
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Holland and Belgium
Modernist décor is big in retailing, but the often austere style has been a tough sell at Anthropologie, where pretty, inviting pieces are the norm. Hoping to finesse an Anthropologie version of Modern, Keith heads to Holland and Belgium. There, he’s joined by a former colleague, Leslie Oschmann,...
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India
With several new Anthropologie stores in need of home décor pieces, India is a logical but problematic hunting ground; it offers a plethora of goods, but many of them may be overly familiar. Searching for the unique and different, Keith travels from Delhi to Mumbai to Jodhpur as he visits his fa...
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United Kingdom
Keith takes off for the U.K. in search of objects to inspire the designer team that is developing Anthropologie’s upcoming home collection. He is joined by the retailer’s Visual Director, Kristin Norris, whose design tastes are quite unlike Keith’s. They start off with a visit to one of Keith’s...
