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The artists that work with Derian not only talk about his talent, but his generosity.
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Derian, who was introduced to Guinness through a mutual friend, admits that he was unsure at the start.
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"Some of the Astier shapes are from the 18th century, " Derian explains, when asked about their longtime partnership.
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She also does Derian's signature scraggly geraniums (exclusively for him), which have become a hit in the store.
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John Derian offers a range of bolsters in his East Village home furnishings shop, including some covered in vintage canvas.
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Having been given one of Housley's aprons as a gift, Derian approached her to sell her products in the shop.
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One of the things about Derian's shop is its level of consistency, and yet within that there is always room for the new and the offbeat.
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Hugo Guinness is probably the best-known fixture of Derian's shop.
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Derian is generally quick to know what he likes.
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He held a show for her at his store, as he does with so many of his artists, but unlike many shop events and openings, Derian's parties are done without a team of publicists.
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But what she creates for Derian is different.
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It's this confidence that has led Derian to become something of a global sensation among a tremendously loyal fan base that not only desires but understands and appreciates the value of the treasures he collects.
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