By William Li
Nestled in a charming 1830 Victorian farmhouse in Sharon, Connecticut, Dugazon represents the culmination of a 20-year dream for Bobby Graham, who first shared his vision of opening a curated home store on a first date with his nowhusband, Matt Marden. After decades in publishing at Condé Nast—Graham as a senior executive and Marden as a top fashion editor—their carefully orchestrated retail experience reflects the editorial expertise that made their careers so successful.
The store’s name pays homage to Graham’s Louisiana heritage—Dugazon is his mother’s maiden name—and that personal history infuses every corner of the Victorian cottage, which the couple chose specifically for its New Orleans-reminiscent details. “The whole idea is about blending our heritage, storytelling, and intentional selection to offer homegoods, kitchen essentials, pantry staples, and decorative objects that transform everyday moments into something special.”
The store’s philosophy centers on accessibility across price points. Customers might discover Louisiana beans for $6.50 alongside Matt Albiani photographs for $5,000, with countless treasures filling the spectrum between. Among the most compelling offerings are paintings by Alvin Batiste, a contemporary folk artist from Louisiana who creates vivid depictions drawn from memory and oral tradition.
Marden’s editorial eye shines in the store’s literary corner, featuring a salvaged library book carousel from the Salisbury Association filled with firstedition fiction and art books. “Any time I go into a store and there’s some book situation like that, I’m just drawn to it like a moth to the flame,” he says—and the rotating display is his favorite element in the store.
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Matt Marden and Bobby Graham
