IT’S ALL TOO MUCH! Luxurious Interiors of the 20th Century with John Cross

From the florid excesses of the fin de siecle styles to the flamboyant interiors of the Ocean liners and Hollywood sets, from the high society elegance of the fifties to the jet-age futurism of the Sixties, luxurious design ion the Twentieth Century has married traditional materials and styles with philosophies on the ‘New’. This lecture will examine the concept and elements of luxury as it has appeared in a number of key interiors throughout the century.

John Cross well known for his articles, interviews and lectures about style, design and the dictates of fashion on the man-made environment, will present a thought-provoking lecture. How will future generations view our concepts of good taste?