POTTERY BARN ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LIFESTYLE BRAND AND FASHION DESIGNER MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Multi-Season Home Décor and Entertaining Collaboration Will Debut First Collection in October 2017

Designer, Monique Lhuillier and Potter Barn EVP of Product Development and Design, Monica Bhargava (Photo: Business Wire)

SAN FRANCISCO--()--Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) portfolio of brands, today announced an exclusive home décor collaboration with renowned bridal, ready-to-wear and accessories designer Monique Lhuillier. The collaboration, a multi-season partnership across Pottery Barn’s favorite wedding registry categories including bedding, bath, tabletop, entertaining and décor, will debut for Holiday 2017 with new collections to be introduced for Spring 2018 and beyond. Building on the success of Lhuillier’s collaboration with Pottery Barn Kids, the first collection for Pottery Barn reflects Lhuillier’s approach to feminine, romantic, modern design, blending playful patterns, rose gold accents, romantic prints and traditional embroidery.

"The Monique Lhuillier & Pottery Barn collection blends my passion for entertaining with my love of fashion to capture a unique sense of style, one that exudes femininity with a modern sensibility,” said Monique Lhuillier. “Partnering with Pottery Barn to create a lifestyle collection couldn't have been more natural or rewarding. They are experts in creating relaxed environments that lend themselves to celebrating life's everyday moments. I am so thrilled be collaborating with such a talented team."

"Monique Lhuillier brings an elegant, romantic sensibility to Pottery Barn and we're excited to partner with her to create beautifully refined collections," said Monica Bhargava, Executive Vice President of Product Development and Design, Pottery Barn. "Throughout the design process we drew inspiration from Monique's gowns, finding the perfect balance of femininity and modernity as we translated her use of color, prints, and texture for the home. We can't wait to debut her first collection just in time for the holiday season."

The Monique Lhuillier for Pottery Barn collection will be available in October 2017 in select Pottery Barn stores and online at PotteryBarn.com. Be the first to know when the collection launches by signing up for email updates at PotteryBarn.com/MoniqueLhuillier.

ABOUT MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Monique Lhuillier is internationally recognized as one of America’s foremost designers. Established in 1996 by Monique Lhuillier and her husband, Tom Bugbee, the company is considered one of the leading fashion houses in design, quality and creativity. With a passion for creating collections that are both feminine and modern, Monique Lhuillier continues to design ready-to-wear, accessories and bridal collections that are luxurious, chic and true to her aesthetic. Fans include Emma Stone, Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Bell, Anna Kendrick and the First Lady Michelle Obama among others. Monique’s signature design sensibility has led to the launch of licensed products including fur, fine jewelry and tabletop, transforming the company into a luxury lifestyle brand. Monique Lhuillier products are distributed through Monique Lhuillier stores, premium department stores and specialty stores throughout the world.

ABOUT POTTERY BARN

Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, is a premier specialty retailer for casual, comfortable and stylish home furnishings. Key product categories include furniture, bedding, bath, rugs, window treatments, tabletop, lighting and decorative accessories. Nearly all Pottery Barn products are designed in house and are exclusive to its catalogs, stores and website. Pottery Barn currently has retail stores in the United States, Canada and Australia and unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in Mexico, the Middle East and the Philippines, as well as an ecommerce site at www.potterybarn.com. Pottery Barn provides complimentary design services and a comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events. Pottery Barn now offers products for all life stages and every room in the home through Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Contacts

Pottery Barn
Jess Haro, 415-445-3535
Public Relations
JHaro@wsgc.com
or
SHADOW
Erica Larsen or Isabella Palmer, 212-972-0277
Erica@weareshadow.com
Isabella@weareshadow.com

Contacts

Pottery Barn
Jess Haro, 415-445-3535
Public Relations
JHaro@wsgc.com
or
SHADOW
Erica Larsen or Isabella Palmer, 212-972-0277
Erica@weareshadow.com
Isabella@weareshadow.com