Journal

The Big Rethink Event Nov 17th
November 8, 2022
Join us to hear Fort Street Studio’s CEO Paul Melo in conversation with Nature Squared’s Co-founder Lay Koon Tan. “The Big Rethink – Material innovations” will be moderated by The Grand Tourist podcast’s host Dan Rubinstein. Discussion topics will include the use of natural materials in luxury products, the importance of responsible sourcing, and the...READ MORE
Inspired by the elements

Inspired by the elements

September 21, 2022
Our New Design, Vapor, depicts the magical quality of an object you can only see and not touch. Inspired while by the......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio at Milan Design Week 2021

Fort Street Studio at Milan Design Week 2021

October 25, 2021
Fort Street Studio was pleased to participate in the Salone del Mobile 2021 in Milan as a part of......READ MORE
Updates to the Custom Color Process

Updates to the Custom Color Process

March 12, 2021
One of the strengths of the Fort Street Studio portfolio is the understanding of color relationships, resulting in the......READ MORE
A Tale of Warp and Weft: Fort Street Studio

A Tale of Warp and Weft: Fort Street Studio

February 8, 2021
This sumptuously illustrated book tells the story of New York-based artists Brad Davis and Janis Provisor, who, through serendipity,......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio VP Paul Melo and Tom Walko’s Revitalized Jersey City Loft | Open House TV | NBC

Fort Street Studio VP Paul Melo and Tom Walko’s Revitalized Jersey City Loft | Open House TV | NBC

November 17, 2020
NBC’s Open House NYC showcases the Jersey City home of Fort Street Studio VP Paul Melo and his partner,......READ MORE
In Conversation at Interiors Academy

In Conversation at Interiors Academy

September 21, 2020
Janis Provisor, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Fort Street Studio, sits down with Interiors Academy‘s Sabine Rothman to talk......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Staff Favorites

Fort Street Studio Staff Favorites

June 1, 2020
Rug picks by Fort Street Studio team. Shield is one of my favorite designs in Fort Street Studio’s extensive catalog.......READ MORE
The Routes to Design

The Routes to Design

January 22, 2020
Fort Street Studio principals and co-creative directors, Janis Provisor and Brad Davis, are avid travelers whose “painting holidays” take......READ MORE
Inside Salon Art + Design 2019

Inside Salon Art + Design 2019

December 6, 2019
The eighth season of Salon Art + Design at the Park Avenue Armory in New York showcased the world’s......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio launches new London collaboration

Fort Street Studio launches new London collaboration

August 14, 2019
We are pleased to announce a new London collaboration. Fort Street Studio rugs on view and available to purchase......READ MORE
Round it out with a circular rug

Round it out with a circular rug

August 1, 2019
The 50th Anniversary of the first man on the moon got us thinking about the moon and circular shapes......READ MORE
Wool or Silk, we’ve got you(r floor) covered

Wool or Silk, we’ve got you(r floor) covered

June 5, 2019
Fifteen years after working exclusively in wild Dandong silk, Fort Street Studio creative directors Janis Provisor and Brad Davis......READ MORE
March at the Mills

March at the Mills

April 22, 2019
Fort Street Studio principals, Janis Provisor and Brad Davis,  spent the last two weeks of March 2019 traveling with......READ MORE
Brad Davis Interview for Design Anthology

Brad Davis Interview for Design Anthology

March 27, 2019
Suzy: This is Suzy Annetta from Design Anthology magazine. I’m sitting here this afternoon with Brad Davis, who is one half of......READ MORE
London goes to Paris

London goes to Paris

January 31, 2019
2019 began with a visit to the city of lights, to attend the annual textile event ‘Paris Deco-Off’ which......READ MORE
Rev Up Your Space With a Runner

Rev Up Your Space With a Runner

October 30, 2018
Runners are a great way to add a splash of color and/or design to a narrow space, corridor or......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Broadens Its Exclusive Collection of Thai Silk Carpets

Fort Street Studio Broadens Its Exclusive Collection of Thai Silk Carpets

October 22, 2018
THAI IT ON Thick silk cording spun from hand reeled silk by artisans in Thailand form the foundation of......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Announces London Office

Fort Street Studio Announces London Office

August 30, 2018
Fort Street Studio is delighted to announce the opening of a new London outpost. The new office will join......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Featured at Berkeley Hotel London

Fort Street Studio Featured at Berkeley Hotel London

August 30, 2018
Berkeley Hotel London debuts new range of suits designed by John Heah featuring Fort Street Studio hand knotted carpets ......READ MORE
Couture For The Floor – 2018 Oscars Dresses

Couture For The Floor – 2018 Oscars Dresses

March 8, 2018
Fashion and Home design go hand in hand, with the trends of one world often influencing the other. Here......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Celebrates the Color Red

Fort Street Studio Celebrates the Color Red

February 2, 2018
We have many reasons to celebrate the color red during the month of February. In the west, where Valentine’s......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio x Louis Vuitton Exotic Skins event in Singapore

Fort Street Studio x Louis Vuitton Exotic Skins event in Singapore

October 24, 2017
Fort Street Studio was pleased to partner with Louis Vuitton Singapore in late September for a world premier shopping......READ MORE
How To Select The Perfect Size Rug For Your Space… And When To Break The Rules

How To Select The Perfect Size Rug For Your Space… And When To Break The Rules

October 19, 2017
Pictured above: Rugs: Ripple In Platinum, Twig Light.  Interior Design by Michele Bitter Designs. Photo: Mark Roskams. POSITION FURNITURE FULLY......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Goes GREEN

Fort Street Studio Goes GREEN

August 31, 2017
On Fort Street Studio’s social media pages throughout August 2017, we celebrated one of Janis’ favorite colors (and the......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio x Artrue Gallery – Special Taipei Exhibition

Fort Street Studio x Artrue Gallery – Special Taipei Exhibition

July 24, 2017
  Fort Street Studio’s first Taipei exhibition was hosted by the Artrue Gallery for one week in late June.......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Presents… Three Narrative Films Commissioned by Janis Provisor and Brad Davis

Fort Street Studio Presents… Three Narrative Films Commissioned by Janis Provisor and Brad Davis

May 10, 2017
Internationally-renowned makers of luxurious hand-knotted carpets, Janis Provisor and Brad Davis have commissioned three narrative films featuring Fort Street......READ MORE
Visiting Louis Vuitton’s “Time Capsule” Exhibition

Visiting Louis Vuitton’s “Time Capsule” Exhibition

May 4, 2017
“Time Capsule”, a new exhibition on display in Hong Kong this month, tells the story of Louis Vuitton using......READ MORE
Fort Street Studio Thinks PINK

Fort Street Studio Thinks PINK

March 22, 2017
While the color pink is often thought of as girly, it’s not just for pretty parlors. Fort Street Studio’s......READ MORE
Underfoot at Badgley Mischka’s NYFW runway show and Home Collection debut

Underfoot at Badgley Mischka’s NYFW runway show and Home Collection debut

February 17, 2017
On Tuesday February 14th, renowned fashion house Badgley Mischka debuted their new Home Collection during their Fall/Winter 2017 runway......READ MORE
Visiting “Shifting Objectives”: Design from the M+ Collection

Visiting “Shifting Objectives”: Design from the M+ Collection

January 9, 2017
The recent design exhibition at the West Kowloon site of the M+ museum, titled “Shifting Objectives: Design from the......READ MORE
Customization Process

Customization Process

October 15, 2016
It is our goal at Fort Street Studio to create a unique and special product for all our clients.......READ MORE
30 Years Ago In Colorado – Part III

30 Years Ago In Colorado – Part III

August 21, 2016
In August 1986 artists Janis Provisor and Brad Davis had their newly constructed Colorado home featured in House &......READ MORE
30 Years Ago In Colorado – Part II

30 Years Ago In Colorado – Part II

August 10, 2016
In August 1986 artists Janis Provisor and Brad Davis had their newly constructed Colorado home featured in House &......READ MORE
30 Years Ago in Colorado – Part I

30 Years Ago in Colorado – Part I

August 3, 2016
In August 1986 artists Janis Provisor and Brad Davis had their newly constructed Colorado home featured in House &......READ MORE