Mat Sanders Appreciates Eye-Popping Prints and a Cool Pool
When actress-turned-mogul mom Jessica Alba needs some design inspiration, she turns to Mat Sanders, one half of L.A. design firm/shop Consort. Along with partner Brandon Quattrone, the former creative director and stylist-editor creates the kind of cool, comfortable spaces that everyone wants.
From the organic polish of Alba’s Honest Company HQ to the mod global-glam look of ‘Pretty Little Liars’ star Shay Mitchell’s Spanish hideaway, Sanders designs always marry authentic personal stories with a sharp sense of style all his own.
Read on to see where he finds the chic, unique pieces that his cool Hollywood clientele love and a few of his other faves around the neighborhood.
Favorite thing about visiting & shopping LCDQ is…
“The proximity of the stores makes it so convenient to hop from one to another. Also, it fosters an incredible community of design inspiration, connection, and support.”
Best score ever was…
“A pair of 1950s Italian chairs with incredible black leather contrast welting from Hollywood At Home.”
Biggest design weakness and where I get my fix…
“Pattern play at Harbinger. I absolutely love Joe Lucas’s curation of fabric vendors, and how he’s constantly switching up the wall coverings and upholstery in his shop. It’s pattern on pattern perfection, and always so inspiring.”
Where I like to take clients (or myself) before/after shopping LCDQ…
“My lunch spot is Soho House. The view and the vibe can’t be beat. For coffee, Au Fudge is the perfect pop of warmth and whimsy on even the most hectic day. ”
For non-design browsing around the LCDQ…
“A.P.C., Uri Minkoff, and Marc Jacobs. Fashion is at the heart of everything we designers do.”
Where I like to have a post-LCDQ cocktail…
“A Dirty Martini at Jar. It’s my go-to for a cocktail, because it feels like you’ve stepped through time, right into classic L.A. in its heyday. ”
Hotel I’d recommend to visitors…
“The London. Have you seen that rooftop pool?”
Inspiring place to see close to LCDQ…
“The MAK Center for Art and Architecture. They have a vibrant and ever-changing program of modern and experimental exhibits, tucked away inside a stunning Schindler House in the heart of West Hollywood.”
The hidden gem of LCDQ is really…
“The courtyard behind Lee Stanton. It’s such a great hangout spot you’d never know was there, and it’s home to some incredible parties. ”
Biggest misconception visitors have about LCDQ…
“It is full of heavy, boring antiques. The shops are run and curated by some of the country’s top design innovators, and are chock full of incredible custom pieces, astounding vintage, and expertly curated handmade art from all over the world. It’s a world-renowned treasure trove of amazing finds, not to be missed.”
Mat Sanders: My LCDQ
Hollywood at Home
703 N. La Cienega Blvd. | 310-273-6200
Jar
8225 Beverly Blvd. | 323-655-6566
A.P.C.
8420 Melrose Place | 323-848-8953
Uri Minkoff
8332 Melrose Avenue
Marc Jacobs
8400 Melrose Place | 323-653-5100
Au Fudge
9010 Melrose Avenue | 424-204-9228
Harbinger
752 N. La Cienega Blvd. | 310-858-6884
The MAK Center for Art and Architecture
835 North Kings Road | 323-651-1510
The London
1020 N. San Vincente Blvd. | 310-854-1111
Soho House
9200 Sunset Blvd. | 310-432-9200
Lee Stanton
9200 Sunset Blvd. | 310-432-9200
