Tristan Auer

Background: Born in 1970, the Paris-based interior designer earned his stripes under Christian Liaigre and then Philippe Starck, for whom he worked on numerous projects worldwide, from a hotelclub for the Trigano family (co-founders of Club Med) to his first large-scale international project: The Mercer Hotel in New York City. Style: Leading an in-house team of 12 senior interior designers and collaborating regularly with external architects, stylists, landscape designers, engineers and master craftsmen, Auer believes in made- to- measure design, catering to the tastes of his clients, whether it’s incorporating custom furniture in a historic setting, creating a showcase for an art collection with impressive views of the city or reviving French craftsmanship in an art deco apartment. Projects: Hotels and residences in Paris, Courchevel, Cyprus, London, Oman, Hollywood, Tourraine, Villefranche- sur- Mer, Biarritz and New York; interiors and accessories for the Ferrari 308 GT4 and Lamborghini Urraco classic cars. www.tristanauer.com ≠