Barhopping like it's 1975: Central

Retro-style clubs seal the deal—we’re living in the ’70s. You dig?

August 6, 2008

Barhopping like it's 1975: Central
(Credit: Courtesy of Central)
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Saints & Sinners: though the beads swing, the patrons do not, at least when they're at the bar Kristofer Keith: the genius designer behind the Barkley in the former Forty Deuce space Saints & Sinners: the '70s were all about the sexual revolution, and so is the wallpaper at this Culver City bar Saints & Sinners: the fire pit isn't the only thing that heats up this porno-chic bar

For other designers, exploiting the tackiness of the ’70s can only go so far. Tracie Butler (see photo 12), for example, took a fairly reverent approach to the decade’s aesthetic when she created the look for Central, the sister venue to Parc. Butler intended the club to have the vibe of a hyper-stylized park (hence the name Central), which conveniently allowed her to employ wood paneling and earth-tone furnishings—so very 30-years-ago. But in 2008, those design cues look tastefully hot without screaming “throwback.” Central’s mostly A-list clientele suggests the venue’s look is working out just fine.

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