Annie Larson, born in Seoul, raised in rural Wisconsin. She studied at the College of Human Ecology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where she earned a degree in apparel design. Later, she designed juniors and men’s apparel for Target Corporation, developing an interest in knitwear. Six months after leaving her position, she started ALL Knitwear.

ALL Knitwear is an American label specializing in the original designs of Annie Larson. Each piece is designed, knit, and assembled by Annie on a Brother KH-965i knitting machine and shipped to customers all over the world. Formerly based in Minneapolis, MN, the company has now settled into a new location in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.

Larson’s designs are exceptionally unique and have been recognized by many, including: Time Out New York, WAD, Frankie, Urban Outfitters,Nylon (Korea), The Fader, and Daily Candy. In 2010, she was the recipient of a Jerome Fiber Arts Grant through the Textile Center of MN, allowing her to travel to Miami to work with the contemporary sculptor and fiber artist, Jim Drain. Her work has been displayed in Minneapolis, Paris, and New York and will be on view in Philadelphia in 2012.

Annie Larson will be bringing us all our winter goodness this year with her latest ALL Knitwear range. So… let’s celebrate. We’re giving away one increidble All Knitwear scarf to one of our lucky Facebook fans. To be in the draw to win, head to our Facebook page now, like us and share the competition post. We’ll make sure you can see it , hanging out on our wall.

If you would like to be added to the pre-order list or have any queries about the ALL Knitwear range simply email us enquiries@douglasandbec.co.nz.

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We’re so proud to welcome Iacoli & McAllister to the D+B family. We have just received the first drop of their beautiful pieces and we’re more than happy!

Iacoli & McAllister is the Seattle based design studio formed by Jamie Iacoli & Brian McAllister. More than anything else they really want to make beautiful things, things that people want to live with. It’s about beauty, quality and style. Rather than being concerned with innovation, they strive to perfect their craft; that of proportion, scale, color, and fabrication. All of their pieces are made with love in the U.S.  Their process is one part exploration, one part learning curve, one part affection, one part sheer strife, and one part caffeine, and a love  also for travel and sleep.

Their incredible work has recently been featured in Wallpaper*, Elle Decor UK, Sight Unseen, Dossier Magazine, The New York Times, the NYT Style Magazine, Dwell, Fast Company, Vogue Home, as well as ALL OVER THE INTERNETZ and here at Douglas + Bec!

Check out their incredible brass Hex Opener and necklaces online & instore now.

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The Cool Hunter is definitely worth checking out. With over 615,000 Facebook fans they must be doing something right & last month they did a post about us! Yay.

Check it out…

“The traditional parts of salt and pepper mills are split into a stack of different sized elements. The composition reflects how you grip and use the mill. The biggest element is of course the one you turn to grind your salt and pepper. The salt and pepper mills bring a good looking plus to your cooking!”

First class beech wood lacquered.
67mm w x 180mm h

Just completed is the ‘All Lean’ table. This design is simple and clean. The solid American Ash turned legs sleeve on to steel. Therefore the legs can be easily  removed for transportation.

Available custom sized.
In store now at Douglas + Bec

Douglas + Bec is one of the exclusive showrooms of this years Urbis Magazine Design Day.
Image above Douglas, Paul and Rebecca at the Designer’s announcement.

Naomi Paul is a London based designer who is creating some truly unique and intelligent textiles for interior products and spaces. Her aesthetic is clean and modern yet takes inspiration and methods from the past.

An expert in combining vintage and charity with contemporary items in her own life, her designs are created using a range of recycled, upcycled, organic, industry waste and British luxury material. Through physical exploration of the yarns constructing and deconstructing ideas Naomi’s designs evolve organically, forming pattern through structure with a subtle sophisticated use of colour. Inspired by traditional craft techniques and the emotional attachment we all hold to materials, Naomi explores the possibilities of knit and crochet for interior application both for the home and commercial settings.

Born of German and English descent, Naomi grew up on a farm in Sussex. After studying Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins she then went on to complete a degree in Constructed Textile Design at Chelsea college of Art and design, graduating in 2006.

Coming soon exclusively to Douglas + Bec.

Thank you so much to Natalie Walton at The Daily Imprint.
You can read the full interview here.

SALE! WED! 18th! JAN!

Douglas + Bec will close on the 24th December at 3:30pm and will re-open on Jan 9th at 10am.

Workroom Design will also be back on Jan 9th.

Thank you so much for all your support in 2011! We wish you all a safe and happy holiday.