Practicality is of course paramount, particularly in the closet itself, which is organized into discrete zones so that all items are easy to find and access. Pairs of shoes are displayed across one wall, while accessory-filled cabinets are installed along another. A conference table in the center can facilitate any meetings, interviews, or events that might take place in the space, and can be wheeled away on casters if necessary. Low-pile carpets prevent rolling garment racks or stiletto heels from getting caught.
In the dressing rooms, Carrier and Miller had the opportunity to be more playful with the decor. One space features hues of pink, orange, and red across floral-patterned wallpaper, sofa upholstery, and a large area rug—some of them sourced from Carrier and Company’s licensing partnerships—while the other has cooler tones and a more restrained aesthetic. Carrier highlighted the need for these rooms to be spacious and largely uncluttered, given the scale and delicate nature of the haute-couture gowns often worn in there. “This isn’t just a dressing room where you’re trying on a pair of jeans and a blouse,” he says. “Oftentimes, these are costumes that might take a couple of people to help get into.”
Although not everyone is lucky enough to enjoy access to the space and the contents of the Condé Nast Fashion Closet, that doesn’t mean others don’t deserve the same level of design “star treatment.” So Carrier has shared his tips for designing and organizing the perfect closet.
