Amidst the dynamic backdrop of Paris Design Week, VILLA CLAMART concluded its second annual edition, uniting leading voices in design, art, culture, and fashion for an evening of profound cultural excellence.  

This year’s celebration honored legendary Sheila Bridges, a visionary whose groundbreaking career has redefined interiors and product design worldwide. Her pioneering creations, most notably her celebrated Harlem Toile de Jouy, grace the halls of prominent institutions and distinguished homes, inspiring generations and reshaping the global design narrative. The tribute to Sheila Bridges at VILLA CLAMART transformed

Last year’s honoree, designer and hotelier Meryanne Loum‑Martin, joined the celebration from Marrakesh, sharing the moment with an extraordinary constellation of guests, including Architect Elliott Barnes; Patti Carpenter, Global Trend Ambassador Maison&Objet; Interior Designer Danielle Colding; Phyllis Hollis, Founder of Cerebral Women podcast; Writer Tina Isaac‑Goizé; Robinne Lee, Actress and Author; Dr. Mame Fatou‑Niang, Founder of the Center for Black European Studies & The Atlantic; Lulu Shabell, Founder and Chief Creativity Champion of LuluBell Group; Asad Syrkett, Head of Editorial Content at Architectural Digest Italy. The event provided a sanctuary for meaningful connections and high-level exchanges among global thought leaders. Looking ahead, VILLA CLAMART remains unwavering in its mission to celebrate creative visionaries within Paris’s rich cultural legacy.

“VILLA CLAMART was born from a desire to celebrate the brilliance of African diaspora creatives in art, design, and culture. Inspired by the legendary Nardal sisters and A’Lelia Walker, we aim to reignite cultural exchange in 21st-century Paris, said Patrick Banks, Founder of VILLA CLAMART and THE CALIFORNIEN AGENCY, “[Here], we gather to build connections, champion creativity, and amplify how the diaspora comes together in community.”

Hosted within the Mariane Ibrahim Gallery, the evening’s ambiance was elevated by Ayana V. Jackson's “I Would Follow Her By Ground and Sea”art exhibition. VILLA CLAMART continues to champion the African Diaspora as a dynamic force in global culture, positioning Paris as a vibrant crossroads where heritage meets innovation. This year’s event was enriched through the support of partners: Champagne Laurent-Perrier, wine selections from Wine Week, and curated gifts from Timuntu Concept Store.

Images courtesy of VILLA CLAMART