Company: Tansey Design Associates Why He's Here: Bill Tansey has become the king of benefits, with a roster of big deal galas to his credit, masterminding graceful decor that wins over both guests and planners. About one-third to one-half of the company’s work is done for nonprofits, including last year’s Entertainment Industry Foundation benefit onboard the new luxury liner Queen Mary, the opening night of the Metropolitan Opera, and the opera’s On Stage at the Met benefit, which puts tables and guests—you guessed it—on the stage. What He Does: For last year’s American Ballet Theatre big-league opening night gala Tansey had green poles rising from tables with large fabric leaf shapes, giving the overall effect of sitting under a forest canopy. For the New York Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonderland ball, he crafted an icy blue and white scheme. And Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Crystal Ball had a clean red and white look that adorned the hospital’s Guggenheim Pavilion. Background: After working as a model and an apprentice with Renny Reynolds, he opened his own company 12 years ago. His Style, His Words: “My look is bold, lush, and elegant. I encourage my clients to be more theatrical in their choices than how they live. I think strong, clean design works best; a lot of fussy details do not appeal to me.” His Style, Our Words: Luxurious and tailored.
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