The Profile: All about Rio Hamilton who is a Marketing and Business Development Consultant for the Interior Design Industry. He started his popular design focused blog in 2013 and continues to update it with stories and profiles of “who’s who” and what’s what in the global world of art, fashion and design.
Rio Hamilton has been a luxury lifestyle industry insider and connector for 15 years. Having access to a multitude of resources and vast marketing/sales experience in all elements of interior design – Rio’s team provides guidance and assistance in cultivating and promoting creative luxury brands.
This is the first of the profile chapter. I hope to interview a variety of talented creatives who make help make the world more beautiful in their own special way. I figured, I should probably answer the questions myself and then ask others . . .
Name . . .
Rio Hamilton
Rio Hamilton
Occupation . . .
PR / Marketing / Business Development
Any project/product launching soon . . .
New Blog Design that will feature spotlight interviews like this one
Tell me about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career . . .
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the launch of my furniture collection with Niedermaier 2007
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the signing of my Consulting Contract with Assouline 2014
What book are you currently reading . . .
The Beautiful Fall (bedside) + Quiet Leadership (day bag)
What things do you not like to do . . .
laundry – waiting in line – going out on New Years Eve
What is your perfect pizza . . .
thin crust, peperroni, canadian bacon, basil
What kitchen utensil do you use frequently . . .
coffee maker
Who is your secret celebrity crush . . .
Cate Blanchett + Rick Fox
Are you a night or a morning person . . .
probably morning
What time of day were you born . . .
4:09pm
What is your heritage . . .
Nutabé+ Argentinos+ Sioux + Irish = American
Are you into Astrology- What zodiac sign are you . . .
yes, Cancer
What would your DJ Name be . . .
DJ RioGrande
Do you have a favorite number . . .
3 & 7
What was your first job . . .
Babysitting – mixing paint at a hardware store
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
too many – more than 60
Are you a hat person?
Absolutely
What is your favorite fashion magazine . . .
Officiel Homme – VOGUE (US)
What is your “Go-to” Fashion brand . . .
Top Shop – Dior – Paul Stuart – Varvatos
If we were to peek in your closet, the dominate colors would be . . .
denim – black – white – burgundy
What is your present state of mind?
optomistic
It’s 6pm at your favorite bar or restaurant, what beverage do you order?
kettle-one martini -up – dirty w/ 2 olives on the side
Do you awake with or without an alarm?
with alarm, but generally wake up right before
Car, Motorcycle, Uber, Taxi, Subway or Citi Bike?
taxi, subway, my own bike,
What song is ready to play on your playlist?
“Ain’t Nobody” remix by Felix Jaehn
What is the last photo you took with your cell phone?
a group shot of me and (Ally, Iris, Christina) talented design ladies
One of the best lessons my parents taught me is to . . .
have more than one source of income
Do you have a favorite work of art?
Picasso “le reve”
and
Norman Lewis “Carnival”
and
Norman Lewis “Carnival”
Do you have a favorite building in Manhattan ?
Woolworth Building + One World Trade Center +The Guggenheim
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GREAT BLOG -profiles are super interesting – layout is beautiful – perfect weekend reading !!!!