While Frieze might grab the headlines in London in the second week of October, the concurrent arrival of PAD over in Berkeley Square routinely captures the hearts of art and design lovers in the capital. Last week marked the French collectible design fair’s 16th visitation to London, with a remarkable 62 galleries in attendance, folded tidily into the tents. Of these, 12 galleries were first-time attendees, suggesting PAD’s allure as a brand and business-driver is as strong as ever, and when Wallpaper* visited early in the week, the stands rippled with excitement following a visit from David Beckham no less.
