Parterre Friday (BiD 08)

The Parterre Brisbane showroom was transformed for Brisbane Indesign, with an exclusive viewing of the new Gandia Blasco Contract Collection held on Friday 19 September.

BY jesse

September 29th, 2008

Held on Friday 19 September the event was hosted by Parterre’s Richard Haigh and Paul McGillick, Editorial Director, Indesign Publishing. Guests enjoyed a range of delicious Spanish treats served by waitstaff in sailor outfits and sipped cocktails while lounging in the all white showroom.

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