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“As a resident of the world of design since birth, I’d like to take some time to celebrate some of the people and things in that world that I admire. I hope you come along for the ride. And, as my name has really taken a beating these last couple of years, -thank you Mr. Bezos, - feel free to think of me here by my nickname: Lex. And, please also enjoy this completely un-recognizable and years old headshot.” - Alexa Hampton

Leyden Lewis

Leyden Lewis

Lindsay Calhoun
PHOTO BY DAVID A LAND

PHOTO BY DAVID A LAND

If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? On the coast in Tunisia.

What are three words to describe your style?
1. Artful
2. Curated 
3. Poetic

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? I had classic cowboys and indians wallpaper and a wood framed bed. It was like ye ole saloon from the wild wild west. 

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? No. 6 from The Wateringhole Series, Lyle Ashton Harris; One of my best friends and an extremely talented and amazing artist.

In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? Eileen Grey, there’s no question. 

No room is complete without laughter. 

People think of me as serious, but I am really quite jovial and accessible.

Things you omit from:

  • A flower arrangement: Babies breath 

  • An hors d’oeuvre platter: Hummus 

  • A bar cabinet: Créme de menthe 

A song for: 

  • Dinner at home: Madeleine Peyroux - Don’t Wait too Long

  • Working at your desk: Run - D.M.C. 

  • Going for a run: Hip Hop and House Music

Biggest Vice? Art, collecting and obsessing over art.

If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? Antique Mid-Century Japanese textiles.

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? No, I don't know how to do that. 

Who is your star crush? Trevor Noah. 

What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? Wear Manolo Blahniks in my promo videos, applying paint on walls.

If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? My Ruhlmann Design Book. 

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? My love of art and its integration into architecture and interior design. 

PHOTO BY PRATYA JANKONG

PHOTO BY PRATYA JANKONG

Your Favorite: 

  • Movie: Aliens 

  • Book: Game of Thrones series 

  • Scent: Lavender 

  • The fabric you always come back to: Vicuna, from Larsen

  • Dream project: Anything residential or commercial along the Seine

  • Meal: Korean BBQ

  • Drink: Tridaddian Drink Sorrel

  • Hotel: The last one I stayed in, 1 Hotel in West Hollywood

  • Travel Destination: Istanbul, Turkey

  • Artist: Nobuyoshi Araki, I would love to own one of his photographs

  • Thing to collect obsessively: Any toys produced by KidRobot

  • Era in the history of design: 1920’s and 1930’s for sure

  • Museum: Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris

  • Paint Color that always looks great: Cotton Ball by Benjamin Moore 

  • Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Raymond Boozer, he always has the most positive and inspirational sentiments

  • Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? Dogs. I love my lady, Nikka.

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