Foxtail was conceived of as a place where its larger-than-life Hollywood investors could have some drinks, do some work, and bring their celebrity friends. The idea was that the creators of today’s Hollywood blockbuster were lacking something – they had the money and the fame, but what they needed to complete the picture was a hangout. Harking back to a more formal time, when stars strove to be glamorous and American prosperity was expressed in its lavish architecture, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styling were used to create an intimate, rich and often surprising atmosphere. Like the movies that might be made over its tables, Foxtail’s rich environment has the effect of transporting its guests away from their every-day lives. The predominant patterns and details have Art Deco and Art Nouveau origins but have been modified and blended together with an eye on the seventies disco scene. The classic, white-plaster fluting of Art Deco was re-imagined as a glossy black skin on the walls, accented by copper stripes.

The classic dome supported by columns is another Art Deco move that was tweaked by making the dome segmented, imprinting it with a Bibaesque relief pattern and illuminating it with discoesque LED lights and runners. The back bar has the ordered, controlled patterning of Art Deco, but is made of frosted glass and is lit from behind. The bathrooms for both sexes are saturated in pink wall covering with a subtle floral pattern, rounded corners and fish-head faucets, giving a nod to the boldly feminine qualities expressed in Art Deco and Art Nouveau. The smoking lounge has also used the classic green of the time, but finds the color in a rich, almost industrial copper wallpaper with a strong patina. This green provides a nice backdrop to the vintage, 1920’s deco chandeliers hung in the same room. The Ottoman’s play off of the Egyptian influences of the 1920’s with their lotus-like shape and detailing. We chose Art Nouveau because it is exotic and decadent without being stuffy. We chose Art Deco because it connects the venue to the City of Los Angeles, and reminds people of a time when this city was still considered elegant.