"Chronicling the whimsical settings he's created, 'The Big Book of Chic' sifts through the Beaton portraits, Rene Gruau sketches, Fitzgerald novels and royal memoirs that ignited - and have influenced - Redd's sense of dramatic style." Vogue Internationally acclaimed interior designer sensation Miles Redd is known for his quirky brand of cosy glamour. His unique aesthetic vision is characterised by playful melanges of high and low, invigorated with whimsical splashes of colour and modern gestures. Drawing on inspirations ranging from Richard Avedon fashion photographs to Rene Gruau illustrations. Redd has crafted interiors for a wide array of New York apartments, a Wyoming ranch, and a French farmhouse. His trademark approach to design has brought to life rooms Infused with boldness, fantasy, and contemporary sophistication. This lavishly illustrated volume will be an inspiration to anyone interested in spirited, eclectic design. AUTHOR: Miles Redd embarked on his interior design career after graduating from NYU, honing his skills with luminary antiques dealer John Rossellini and decorator Bunny Williams. In 1998 he opened his own design firm in New York City's NoHo neighbourhood. Among Redd's impressive list of projects include countless New York apartments, a Miami Beach condominium, a Wyoming ranch, a stately Atlanta mansion, and a farmhouse in the South of France. His work has been featured in New York Magazine, Vogue, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, House and Garden, W, and Country Life. In 2003, Redd was named creative director at Oscar da la Renta Home. 150 illustrations