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CONTENTS April / May 2019
NEWS & TRENDS 018 Trendfile by Hubert de Malherbe 022 News & Trends Worldwide 026 Milan Design Week 2019 030 Pad Paris SHOWROOMS WE COVET 040 Lladró, USA INSPIRATIONS 042 Let’s get Italian 044 Outdoor inspirations new designs
TRENDBOOK 082 Bold Interior Decor Style Trends to try in 2019 DESIGN GALLERIST 084 20th & 21 century Furniture, Art & Antiques
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 052 with Normal Studio 054 with Joana Astolfi 056 with Sebastian Herkne 060 with Cheryl Eisen
HOTELS WE COVET 090 Hotel Vila Vita Parc 092 Hotel de Russie 094 Baccarat Hotel 098 Shangri-la Hotel 100 Gran Hotel Inglès
PROJECTS 062 The Winners of the Covet International Awards 070 Small Apartment, Victoria Vlasova Interiors 072 Residential projects, Talbot Cooley Interiors
WORLD’S FINEST RESTAURANTS 102 Ristorante Berton 103 Assaje Restaurant 104 Joia Restaurant 106 Bistrot64 Restaurant 108 All’oro restaurant 110 Shang Palace
BOOKS WE COVET 076 Contemporary Queens 078 Italian Chick
STYLE ICONS 112 Karl Lagerfeld FASHION 116 Milan Men’s Fashion Week, Fall / winter 19/20
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Dear readers, This issue is all about new products, inspirations & ideas that will help you keep you up to date with the latest launches of the Interior Design Industry. We bring you the best from Maison&Objet, which kicked off the 2019 Design Agenda, as well as a preview of the PAD Paris and the Milan Design Week, combined with the ultimate guides to both events. CovetED was, of course, in Paris last January for Maison & Objet to see first hand the new trends for 2019, and had the opportunity to interview Hubert de Malherbe - head of Malherbe Design - a Parisian Interior Design studio specialized in retail interiors, working for luxury brands like Dior and Sephora. We got to know a bit more about the company and learned how to create outstanding retail interiors for luxury brands. As summer is fastly approaching, we also took the opportunity to pick out the best new outdoor designs to nourish your appetite for new ideas, and help you spruce up your outdoor space be it; a backyard, a front yard, or a patio. Finally, a quick note about the shortlist of Covet International Awards – you will find all the winning projects and the designers behind them in this issue of CovetED Magazine, to the Design gallerist editorial, which brings a selection of unique designs from the 20th and 21st century - and a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld in the fashion section of the Magazine, which revisits the Fashion icon’s career. PS: If you are looking for extra inspiration, visit our Youtube Channel: COVETED MAGAZINE.
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TREND FILE BY
HUBERT DE MALHERBE
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Malherbe Paris is one of the most prominent interior design agencies in France. Specializing in retail and hospitality design, the firm, headed by Hubert de Malherbe, is very well known thanks to the outstanding retail interiors they create. It’s not a random fact that Hubert de Malherbe has been working for 17 years with Dior. Their unique and modern approach to how a retail business should look like, while maintaining the French heritage as a core pillar is probably what defines the best Malherbe Paris’ work. To create the most outstanding retail interiors you need 3 very important things: you have to perfectly portray the brand’s culture, have a deep knowledge on what the brand’s target seek and how to provide the experience the client seeks without even realising it.
“Since the beginning, we have been a hyper-creative studio who expresses a French culture of fantasy, elegance, never forgetting modernity.”
Dior has always been seen as the ultimate impersonation of the French femininity and style. And to transport that vision onto retail design proves to be a huge challenge. But not for Malherbe Paris. Hubert spent 17 years working with extraordinary people at Dior, and the studio has picked up the work 12 years ago. Consulting for such creative minds is demanding, he says, but utterly rewarding. And to accompany a brand like Dior through the delicate process of reinvention, as he states, it’s a unique experience. He permanently has 15-20 people working for Dior in his studio, but his mind is never off topic. Hubert rightfully claims that he, apart from the brand’s CEO, is the one who has lasted the longest working in the brand, which is the result of his unparalleled commitment. He stated that it is good to feel such pressure from a major brand like Dior, as it helps with the creative process and the energy that is so crucial to his long, last-standing work.
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The retail business has travelled to a place where it became the wonderland for effortlessness, in Hubert’s opinion. The Internet has taken over the remarkable tradition of going to a store and look for what we want. Instead, with a few gentle taps on our smartphones, we get everything we need. No travelling, no effort, and, furthermore, no experience. That’s the way Hubert sees it, the technological revamp of a transaction. Moreover, Hubert distinguishably notes that, nowadays, people are attracted to places where they can live the moment. Get an experience. Acquire memories. He remarks that a restaurant that indeed works well is the one that provides you with a complete experience, from the simplest form of how a menu is presented to you to its interior design. For him, that is the experience, and that’s what people look for. Nowadays, it is rather impossible to properly design without mentioning the ever-present elephant in the room: the role of traditional craftsmanship. Over the years, Malherbe Paris has worked with a variety of gifted artists and craftsmen, whose efforts helped elevate the good name of Malherbe to the spotlights where it shines today. Craftsmanship has a very important role to play in retail design, thus to have unique, high-quality designs that can stand the traumas of time and misuse means to have a timeless and tireless design.
“We have a lot of partners who are glass blowers, cabinetmakers, rug makers... a wide variety of artists. In fact, it’s in our best interest to work with these artists, with people who aren’t famous at all but are beginning to get recognition for their work.” Hubert names the Studio’s strong Asian presence in virtue of the exponential growth of the Far-Eastern culture. With offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Asia is quickly becoming a core market for the French Studio, as the righteous Asian community evermore seek the essence of Design Française. The demands of the Asian retail market are not the same of the Western ones. Asian people are probably the most demanding clientele in terms of experience. In a culture impregnated with technological development, to have a good experience is crucial. The major retail players are investing heavily in renowned interior designers so they can provide them with the experience their clients seek. And that’s where Malherbe Paris has been thriving.
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For Hubert, inspirations come from people. The people we love, the people who aren’t afraid to stand up to what they believe it’s right, the people whose work touches us in ways that normally we wouldn’t even notice. The people who peacefully revolutionise, the way technology brought us closer and has dramatically eased up our lives. Hubert invites the ubertalented people of his office to be a part of this revolution, an open-minded, dynamic and creative uprising. In his accomplished opinion, we own nothing but our forefathers’ heritage. Now add that same heritage to a sophisticated equation of a new design and you get true creation, as so remarks Hubert. Alluring people with design is a strong force that drives him. It’s not truly important if they are the owners of a business society, a restaurant, a hotel or even an entertainment hub. What does matter is the feeling that they get when the project is finished. The experience they get when going to a retail business.
‘’I think nowadays the heritage is very important, it’s what the people seek, the French heritage design.’’ In retail design, there is an element that is often left to oblivion, states Malherbe. And that element is love. Hubert expertly claims that love is a powerful force that drives people, as love is strongly connected to desire and the desire of creating long-lasting memories. The desire to own objects that make you feel something, the desire to go to places where you’ll reminisce blissful times. For Hubert, people are driven by love, and the retail business, like hospitality, it takes full advantage of it. Furthermore, he theorizes that a good retail service provides you with not only your mundane and pragmatic needs but also with an unforgettable experience.
‘’Love is what drives us, and it’s a positive thing. And love is something connected with desire, and memories. Objects that bring you memories, places that bring you memories. People are driven by love and hospitality takes advantage.’’ As for challenges in his prestigious line of work, Hubert emboldens Europe’s chronic pessimism and design delay in comparison with other places and individuals. Hubert states that, when he started working, Asia had an unfortunate complex of inferiority to the Western World’s creativity and modernity. A complex of inferiority that has come to slowly dissipate courtesy of completely different hands. The emergent SouthEastern Asian countries such as Vietnam and Philippines are following their more developed brothers’ footsteps and becoming major harbouring hubs of sophisticated design. And for Hubert, Europe and the USA are becoming a sort of plan b regions.
‘’I think Europe’s very delayed in terms of design. When I started working, Asia had a complex of inferiority regarding the creativity and the modernity in the Western world. Nowadays that’s over.’’
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NEWS & TRENDS WORLDWIDE Lifestyle and design trade fairs are extraordinary opportunities for design enthusiasts and professionals to discover the latest news and trends within the industry. Maison et Objet Paris set plenty of interior design ideas and expressions, courtesy of skilled luxury brands who are constantly reinventing themselves by creating exclusive products. Below, you can read about eight novelties or collections that emanated from the prestigious show and that are bound to be the topic of discussion throughout the year.
BE FASCINATED BY THE ONCE UPON A TIME CABINET BY BOCA DO LOBO & VISTA ALEGRE Pixel Cabinet, Once Upon A Time, a piece that resulted from a collaboration between Boca do Lobo and Vista Alegre, pays homage to the union of design and craftsmanship – named by ADChoice as one of the 500 best pieces of furniture in the world – emerges unrecognizable, fully coated with porcelain and transformed into a bar. Once Upon A Time takes you on a journey into the past, the encounter and the creative exchange between the two brands where design, knowledge and the minutiae of the craftsmen play the leading role. The 1088 triangles that complete this Limited-Edition piece, with only 8 copies, contemplate the dedication and art of those who work this meticulous technique. An authentic work of art in which all triangles are individually painted, and tell a story that blossoms harmoniously in every detail.
MERIDIANI LAUNCHES NEW TIMELESS HOME COLLECTION The renowned Italian brand has recently presented a new home collection characterised by a recognizable lifestyle that is both timeless and current. One of the most incredible designs within this collection is the Harold modular sofa, a piece that clearly takes the centre stage as it was designed for both the home and contract environments due to its linear, asymmetrical and curved elements. Other stunning pieces from the Adrian collection include occasional tables with smoothedged tops and a slim metal frame, as well as the Nanì armchairs that highlight metal tubular structures and enveloping backrests.
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MEET THE NEW FLOOR AND TABLE STREET LAMPS BY SELETTI AND STUDIO JOB
DISCOVER THE NEW PLACE VENDÔME COLLECTION BY RITZ PARIS HOME COLLECTION
Street Lamp is the archetype of the traditional gas street lamps found in cities in the early 20th century: Studio Job reinterprets the aesthetics of these memorable pieces of street furniture for contemporary home interiors. After the floor version, inspired by the curvature and proportions of the Arco by Achille Castiglioni and presented at the Salone del Mobile 2018, Seletti also reimagined a table version of this iconic design during the occasion of Maison et Objet Paris. The aluminium lantern with LED bulbs is a wireless, USB rechargeable lamp, and is a perfect piece of decor for both the home and the world of contracting, for a romantic dinner or for relaxing in a softly lit, vintage style atmosphere.
The Place Vendôme collection provides a new perspective for the dining and living room decor. Ritz Paris Home Collection has released a series of home collections for every category, and this collection reinterprets French tradition with a modern look, refined details and clear-cut profiles, such as shining lacquer and brass effect finishes. The fabrics are precious and contemporary: velvets, silks and satins play on a faux indiscretion of chiaroscuro tones. In regards to colour palette, this collection features an eclectic combination of Prussian blue as well as sand and ivory nuances, among other tones. As a whole, Place Vendôme creates warm, cocooning environments that are further embellished with elegant decorative accessories.
ZAHA HADID DESIGN GIVES A NEW INTERPRETATION OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN WITH THE CELL CENTREPIECE Referencing Zaha Hadid’s design process with each new project, Zaha Hadid Design (ZHD) continues to examine its significance within the dialogue of contemporary design. The new CELL Centrepiece in stainless steel reflects the spirit in which it was achieved, true to the distinctive process of Hadid, the complex perforations remain undistorted and precise with the use of laser technology. The Centrepiece provokes an emotive response to transitions, through the material and geometry, solid to void, hexagonal to spherical, static to explosive, resulting in the creation of playful compositions.
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LLADRÓ ANNOUNCES NEW LIGHTING COLLABORATION WITH MARCEL WANDERS
ATELIER SWAROVSKI HOME DEBUTS ITS FIRST INHOUSE COLLECTION
This year, Lladró announced its latest collaborative project in conjunction with Marcel Wanders, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary designers. A new icon of porcelain applied to light will be unveiled at Euroluce in Spring 2019 and Paris is the chosen location to reveal an exclusive preview of the collection, which came about as the result of a fruitful dialogue between the brand’s experience and know-how and the personal vision of the Dutch designer.
In January, Atelier Swarovski presented its collections of covetable home accessories created in collaboration with the world’s leading design talents, including its creative director Nadja Swarovski who created the brand’s debut in-house collection. The collection includes a wide range of home decor pieces, from scented candles, trays and jewellery boxes to desktop accessories, vases and candle holders, showcasing Swarovski’s 120-year heritage of crystal creativity and amazing craftsmanship.
UNCOVERING THE BLOCK FAMILY OF TOM DIXON’S LATEST SS19 ACCESSORIES RANGE The esteemed industrial designer, Tom Dixon, has introduced his latest SS19 Accessories Range that features numerous designs for the home, including the Block Family. Architecturally geometric and highly sculptural, Block is a series of decorative and functional ceramics. Cubic and cylindrical forms are stacked upon each other to create irregular cubist designs to adorn your living spaces. Produced in Portugal, a country that is renowned for its expertise in ceramics, the BLOCK family is slip cast to create a sense of uniformity. The high gloss, hand-glaze process, adds individuality to each piece.
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COVETED PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR
MILAN DESIGN WEEK 201 9 Every year in April, Milan gets a lustrous touch courtesy of a wide variety of events and exhibitions that either take place in the prestigious Salone Internazionale del Mobile or even throughout the city, in the coveting design districts.
SALONE DEL MOBILE
These initiatives come to challenge and elevate the notions of design, craftsmanship and luxury, as well as providing numerous business and creative opportunities for design enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Now into its 58th edition, the Salone del Mobile is a showcase that has always mixed business with culture, shaping the history of design and furnishing yesterday, today and tomorrow. Returning with an international focus, this riveting platform is the best stage for showcasing truly top-notch with an emphasis on innovation.
This year, Milan Design Week will occur from 8-14 April and, ahead, you can learn more about all the design events and attractions you ought to check out during this highly curated week that seeks to bring to light the best of Italian and international design.
The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is divided into three major style categories. The first one is Classic – Tradition in the Future, which consists of drawing on the values of tradition, craftsmanship and skill in the art of making furniture and objects in the classic style. The second one is all about Design, in this category, you can expect to be inspired by products that are both functional and innovative and boast a great sense of
style. Lastly, xLux is the section devoted to timeless luxury with a contemporary nod. Quality and technology come together to create the most exquisite range of goods that are shaped by the creativity of the leading sectoral companies, practised at developing their businesses by investing each year in innovative products and home furnishing solutions. The many exhibitors, along with the thousands of products being unveiled for the first time, confirm Salone Internazionale del Mobile’s enormous value as an international showcase of creativity and a forum for industry professionals, with more than 330,000 attendees on average, every year, from 165 different nations. Kartell, Dedon, Cappellini, Giorgetti, Moroso, Porada, Antoniolupi, Extremis, Kettal, Swarovski, Moooi and Luxury Living Group are a few of the luxury brands you can expect to see during the trade show. Furthermore, the renowned Portuguese design company, Covet House will have a mega exhibition space which will feature iconic pieces and novelties alike from successful design brands, such as Boca do Lobo, Maison Valentina, Essential Home, Luxxu, Rug’Society, Pullcast, among others.
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SALONESATELLITE
EUROLUCE Inside of Salone del Mobile, there are countless other events taking place, including the reputable Euroluce exhibition that presents the most innovative solutions in the field of lighting for interiors and exteriors. With more than 480 of the best exhibitors in the sector, half of which foreign, the International Lighting Exhibition – at its 30th edition – is recognised as the global benchmark lighting exhibition, where technological innovation and design culture take centre stage.
Its creation was essentially a declaration of faith in the creative potential of designers under 35. Many of the prototypes presented in the previous editions have gone into production, and many of the 10,000 designers who have taken part over the years, along with 270 international design schools, are now big names in the design scene. Indeed, SaloneSatellite’s challenge has always been to imagine the shape of design to come and to try and imagine how future generations will forge a new, perfect balance between project, function and beauty. Started in 2010, the SaloneSatellite Award is a further opportunity to facilitate contact between young designers and businesses. This competitive and fierce competition returns for its 10th edition with an international jury made up of prominent figures in the design world that will select the 3 most outstanding products.
SUPERDESIGN SHOW All of this at SUPERSTUDIO, the iconic place of design in Milan, the pioneer of the Fuorisalone phenomenon in the district, the most visited and sought-after place of the Tortona District since 2000. With SUPERDESIGN SHOW project, according to the original format “less fair and more museum”, Superstudio pursues its mission of quality, excellence and research. The next edition of Gisella Borioli‘s project with art director Giulio Cappellini follows the usual ONLY THE BEST mission with particular attention to the TECH&GREEN theme.
The huge array of goods encompasses the very latest devices for outdoor, indoor and industrial lighting, lighting for shows and events, hospital lighting and special use lighting, home automation and lighting systems, light sources and lighting application software.
WORKPLACE3.0 Workplace3.0 is conceived as an irreplaceable think tank for finding out about and understanding upcoming necessary changes to workspaces. More than just an exhibition, it is a starting point for stimulating forward-thinking ideas capable of catering to a changing market and changing needs
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FUORISALONE Fuorisalone is the set of events distributed in different areas of Milan on the same days Salone Internazionale del Mobile takes place, which is staged in the stands of Rho Fiera. Fuorisalone premieres the latest trends for the forthcoming year and heralding a ginormous tidal wave of events, exhibitions and presentations.
Fuorisalone’s Design Districts introduce the new collection of luxury brands and designs and also host special exhibitions with live music and entertainment for a totally unmissable soiree. Young and talented designers from all over the world pack their innovative creations and come to Milan, rent one of the city’s garages from locals, and show their prototypes to a curious and cultivated audience. Now, take a look at five of the best design districts that completely light up Milan during this time. The Tortona district is the showcase of the biggest names in the design industry. In 2017, the Tortona Design District has played its trump cards: Base Milano, a new multifunctional venue, located at the former industrial Ansaldo complex, has hosted exhibitions and projects dedicated to the theme of nomadic living, with portable, floating houses, user-friendly objects and itinerant structures.
Brera Design District is the most important district in Italy for the promotion of design, the latter of which is one of the most creative and commercial focal points in the country. The district aims to support excellence and to develop business and real estate in the area, enhancing the district’s cultural supply and appeal, as well as fusing tradition and innovation in the all-encompassing field of design. More than 200 exhibitors are expected to present their new projects and ideas to a design perceptive and culturally oriented public. These showcases will be enhanced by the artsy nature and surroundings of the district, especially the narrow and cobbled streets that encompass a wide range of antique shops, showrooms and galleries. The Isola Design District saw its inception just last year, counting with the participation of over 100 designers and brands. The event favours international and emerging designers, local artisans and creative start-ups to showcase their projects and establish business contact amidst one of the most vital design weeks in the whole world. It is by supporting sectors like design, fashion, its local workshops, green design and gastronomy that the event has been able to develop its artistic and historical heritage and it only shows signs of growing even further.
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Ventura Future will pave the way for resourcefulness and experimentation, thus elevating the design scene and its contributors. With a special eye on future concepts, innovative techniques, new materials and progressive visual language. It is destined to present the very best of contemporary and experimental design.
Ventura Centrale will open the abandoned warehouses underneath Milan’s Central Station to display original, awe-inspiring and dynamic developments. The spaces will be masterfully transformed so as to illustrate contemporary, visionary and high-end design giving endless viewing possibilities to visitors.
“5 vie” and “Porta Venezia in Design” are other design districts that are worth checking. The first one has come to host the “Design Pride” parade which features allegoric floats led by Seletti, to give exposure to young emerging talent and international schools, whereas the second one is best described by a vibrant and decorative neighbourhood, uniting food & wine, Art Nouveau architecture and design.
As we previously mentioned, Milan is known as one of the main frontrunners when it comes to design. Consequently, the streets of the city are brimming with design showrooms and stores that promote high-quality design and innovation. These belong to some of the world’s most well-established design brands and creatives that showcase their latest collections and products, including the likes of Moooi, Dimore Studio, Nilufar Depot, Galleria Rossana Orlandi, Minotti, Antoniolupi, Cassina, Kartell, Moroso, Poltrona Frau and Foscarini, just to name a few, yet all are definitely worthy of a look while you are attending the esteemed event!
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PAD PARIS BRINGS TOGETHER
ART AND DESIGN IN A UNIQUE SCENARIO For over than 20 years, PAD Paris has brought together amateurs, professionals and unique art collectors. In a selection of galleries prepared to satisfy all tastes, especially the most demanding ones, this extraordinary exhibition is the perfect place to discover the best and most hidden treasures and secrets of modern art, indigenous art, jewellery, ceramics, among other arts. The Tuileries Gardens, located on the right bank of the Seine River, provides a breathtaking view of one of the city’s landmarks, which will be the magical scenery for the participants of the event, that takes place between the 3rd and 7th of April.
This event, especially aimed at all art and design lovers and collectors, has reinvented, over the past 23 years, the Cabinet d’Amateur, together with the notion of eclecticism, which has been taken to other proportions. PAD Paris proves once again that the French capital continues to be the meeting point of creativity. If you are thinking about attending the event, CovetED will show you a selection of some of the best galleries you ought to keep an eye out for.
CARPENTERS WORKSHOP GALLERY Carpenters Workshop Gallery is a contemporary art and design gallery that transcends classical borders in terms of art and design. Its proposal stands just at the intersection of these two universes: reaching a precise symbiosis of art and design. Carpenters Workshop Gallery produces and exhibits functional sculptures by international rising and already established artists and designers that are going outside their traditional territories of expression. The gallery is actively involved in the research and production of the limited edition works that are exhibited. The choices are guided by research of emotional, artistic and historical relevance that quickly appears as evidence.
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Carpenters Workshop Gallery
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GALERIE BSL Founded by Beatrice Saint-Laurent, Galerie BSL produces and exhibits refined and innovative works that challenge the established borders of art and design. One-offs or in very limited edition, these functional sculptures channel an experience, arouse one’s sensibility and speak to the heart as much as to the intellect. The artists and designers represented by the gallery question the obvious and have their own intriguing universe. Wonder blossoms through an unexpected material; sparks from the dialogue between art and function; dawns from an imaginary world that is powerful and enchanting. It often seems impossible to know how these works are made or what they are made of. This mystery around their creation, as much as their avant-garde aesthetic, gives soul and energy to what would otherwise be just a console, a seat, a lamp, or a table. Fantasy fuses with the object, creating a dreamy aesthetic, full of energy and imagination.
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GALERIE KREO Galerie Kreo is a true “laboratory-space“ dedicated to producing limited-edition, contemporary pieces created exclusively for the gallery by luminaries such as Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Pierre Charpin, Naoto Fukasawa, Jaime Hayon, Konstantin Grcic, among many others.
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THIERRY LEMAIRE A gift for interior architecture, led Thierry Lemaire, to conceive strong venues, which he fills with sensual modernism. He also designs furniture that portrays lines and materials that leave no one indifferent, all this inherited from his first love, straightforward architecture, and from his passion for Jean-Michel Franck, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jean Prouvé…
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MOUVEMENTS MODERNES Mouvements Modernes, founded in 2002 by Pierre Staudenmeyer, showcases a selection of design furniture from the 80’s to current times, as well as contemporary art objects. Their profound involvement in design, their privileged relationship with creators and the quality of their projects, makes Mouvements Modernes one of the key actors in the field of design and creation.
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NEGROPONTES In the heart of Paris’ antique quarter and just a stone’s throw away from the Musée d’Orsay, Galerie Negropontes is run by its founder Sophie Negropontes and Hervé Langlais, designer and art director. The gallery presents exceptional creations made by craftsmen of unmatched skills, reviving the tradition of French Decorative Arts with a resolutely contemporary vision.
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GALERIE ALEXANDRE GUILLEMAIN Since 1999, Galerie Alexandre Guillemain has specialized in midcentury design and decorative arts. The gallery features a rigorous and cutting-edge selection of furniture and objects. Galerie Alexandre Guillemain showcases world-famous designers and artists such as Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Jean Prouvé, Jean Royère, Oscar Niemeyer, etc.
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MAISON RAPIN Philippe Rapin creates its “Maison”! The designer/exhibitor gathers all its activities under the label Maison Rapin: two galleries in Paris, Quai Voltaire and Rue de Beaune and Kam Tin Furniture. All the universe and artistic tastes of an eclectic Art dealer.
MARIA WETTERGREN Maria Wettergren was born in Lemvig, Denmark. While subsequently preparing a Master degree, Maria Wettergren lived in Paris, where she worked simultaneously for several art galleries such as Flux by Cyril Putman, while he was representing Fabrice Hyber and Huang Yong Ping at the Venice Biennale (1997 – 1999).
MATTHIEU RICHARD Specialised in mid-20th-century French furniture, Gallery Matthieu Richard is regarded as one of the best art galleries in Paris. It features the work of artists such as Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, Charlotte Perriand and Audoux Minnet, just to name a few.
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SHOWROOMS WE COVET LLADRÓ, USA
Lladró is regarded as one of the most iconic Spanish design brands and it is a world leader when it comes to the distribution of porcelain art creations. The luxury brand possesses the unique ability to combine talent, audacity and meticulousness, resulting in the development of new standards of excellence and creativity. Recently, the brand opened up a new showroom in New York City. This new space can be found on suite 1805 of the esteemed Decoration & Design Building. The brand’s new showroom stands for contemporaneity, style and exclusivity. As soon as one enters, visitors can see a wide variety of outstanding pieces, from one-of-a-kind sculptures to lustrous lighting pieces and even home accessories, as well as jewellery designs. While the new showroom features a comprehensive range of pieces from Lladró, the brand has also opted to use designs from other renowned brands in order to emphasize the value of design and craftsmanship. Boca do Lobo, Brabbu and Essential Home were some of the brands selected to bring even more uniqueness to this highly curated space. The interiors of the showroom can be best described as high-end and eclectic as it comes a wide variety of design styles, including contemporary, mid-century and modern.
Expected to set many thrilling design trends, prepare yourself to discover remarkable furniture designs, accessories and upholsteries. At the entrance, there are four awe-inspiring pieces like the Majestic sideboard and the Eden side table, the Allen rug and the Maya armchair. The elegance flows effortlessly into other exhibition areas. Here, you can find numerous fierce designs from Brabbu inspired by the wonders of nature and various cultures around the world, including the Nanook armchair, the Ibis dining chair, the Bourbon bar chair and the Orion cabinet. Other pieces that can be seen throughout the showroom, besides the impressive porcelain conceptions of Lladró, are the Carver armchair, the Konstantin centre table and the Winchester dining table, all by Essential Home, the swanky Hermès sofa by Brabbu, as well, as the iconic Heritage Sideboard and Times side table, both designed by Boca do Lobo. Address: 979 3rd Ave #333, New York, NY 10022, USA Website: https://www.lladro.com
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LET’S GET ITALIAN
TRENDS, DESIGN & FASHION ALL IN ONE
1. Still from ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’ (2013) by Jim Jarmusch; 2. Interior by miles redd; 3. Charlotte armchair by essential home; 4. Still life by sophie leng; 5. Nanan backery interior by bucktudio; 6. Interior by miles redd; 7. Loren Armchair by Essential Home; 8. Tod’s SS19’; 9. Angela santana femal oil painting; 10. Nanan backery interior by bucktudio; 10. Nanan backery interior by bucktudio; 11. Still life by sophie leng; 12. Fendi milan pre-fall 19; 13. Edith sideboard by Essential Home
Milan, the city of design, the epitome of luxury. New trends are
ways ready to impress. A little bit of imperfection actually makes
appearing every day, all around the world, but it all comes down
things perfect. That’s one of the mottos of one of the leading fash-
to Italy this year. The birthplace of some of the best luxury design
ion brands born in Milan - Versace. The 2019 ready-to-wear collec-
brands, from Versace and Gucci in fashion, to Minotti and Baxter
tion is all about nostalgia. An unlikely fit, but fitted nonetheless,
B&B Italia, Ipe Cavalli, Visionaire, Poliform in furniture decor, Italy
music, grunge and the growing 90’s flair are back in full force. Ap-
is known for their fashionable and stylish take on design. In 2019,
pealing to a younger generation, Donatella Versace brings the uber
it’s all about the excitement, the nostalgia of velvet, the bold colours
glam into oversized safety pins and bondage harnesses, Versace’s
and the clean natural lines. As nostalgia is nothing new, this throw-
design staples. Event though it is in the eye of the storm of fashion-
back might just be the reason why you should be on the lookout for
able Italy, Milan is not all about fashion. Luxury brand Fendi Home
Milan Design Week.
is just one of the leading interior design brands you should always
Design in Italy starts with fashion. Born from a simple fabric and
be on the lookout for. With plenty to please the eyes, the Milanese
pattern, it all comes to life on the world’s most exciting runaway.
brand is focusing on urban fittings and the atmosphere of blue skies
This year is all about velvet, round and curvy shapes, clean lines and
around the aura of New York.
bold colours. One look and it takes us to the sunny Italian squares,
Clean lines and soothing, pleasing designs take this to a whole new
the daring patterns and colours worn by the fashionable Italian
level. Minotti is also taking this reality to a whole other level. When
women. This year, design is luxurious and exclusive. Gucci knows
creating this world of design with the most fashionable in just one
how to create this in the best way, bringing extraordinary vintage
simple piece, they bring a story into people’s homes. Keeping it
cuts and turning into fearless, incredible clothing lines that are al-
stylish with a velvet touch, luxury brands like Minotti and Fendi
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Coltrane floor lamp by DelightFULL
Home take the best of the golden years and bring it to the modern
hit trend of the year. With its brand novelties, DelightFULL is pre-
days, giving it a twist like we’ve never seen before. With charm, it
senting lighting designs fresh out of the oven. Golden lines, clean
all comes together in the end. Speaking of clean lines and a modern
fixtures, the mid-century is back. Essential Home brings the Italian
twist, Milan is one of the spots where you can see the ongoing and
design into your home with pieces like the Charlotte armchair, tak-
moving trends in the world of design. Splashes of colour, such as the
ing all the trends from design in Milan, and mixing it all together
eye-popping Living Coral, are getting attention and making a splash
in a beautiful twist of modernism and luxury. Velvet textile that is
by coming back into the world of design trends. The mid-century
soft to the touch, clean and round lines inspired by Italian designers
style is in revolution and clean pastels and lines are once again the
and bold colours that compare to the world’s most beautiful patterns and tones used on the runaway and by Italian luxury brands. COVETED MAGAZINE PAGE 43.
OUTDOOR I N S P I R AT I O N S NEW DESIGNS
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As each day goes by, the outdoor space is gaining more and more popularity, becoming one of the most crucial areas of a contemporary home. It is the place dedicated for entertainment and family gatherings where exquisite summer feasts and serene contemplations take place and, as such, it’s imperative that its decor should follow certain levels of comfort and luxury. Numerous trends have made quite the impact in the outdoor area, including soft and lavish furniture, highly decorated pillows and blankets, shaded spots and even cosy fire pits which, all together, create a homey oasis in its entirety. In 2019, colour will play a major part in this time of change within this sector. Colour brings in a feeling of positivity and balance into a space. For example, bold and vivid colours such as red or purple will accentuate the qualities of your outdoor and make quite the statement. These two tones are also complementary to others,
such as blue and green, which in turn add richness to a space and work extremely well with surrounding landscapes. Obviously, one simply cannot talk about colour nowadays without mentioning the 2019 Pantone Colour of the Year, Living Coral. One can introduce this warm and accent hue into a series of elements, from pillows to umbrellas, as well as decorative accessories. Now more than ever, the outdoor area is all about having a retreat that brims with serenity and tranquillity. A simple way to achieve such a notion is by entangling your space with nature. There are countless ways to do this, you can opt to combine pavers with adjacent grass or gardens and give it a “fade away” effect that is rather dramatic when used with plank-style pavers. If you prefer a more aesthetic look, make sure to introduce patterns into your design.
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Backyard oasis in Napa Valley, California
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Eco-Luxury Hotel, France, by Kengo Kuma
Blurring the lines between your indoor and outdoor spaces is becoming one of the main trends in the home and remodelling sector. In this case, you have to go beyond the conventional, relying only on windows and patio doors won’t do the trick. Instead, install fully folding walls and screens as this will allow you to have a more open space that will, in fact, create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors. Another great strategy is having a standard kitchen or even a stunning seating area, giving a familial vibe to the whole space.
Patrick Blanc’s House
Audley Designs
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Garden Layers Collection of Indian Beds by Patricia Urquiola for GAN When it comes to lighting, there’s no such thing as too much. Lighting has the ability to set the mood and envelop one in a dreamy atmosphere, especially when night-time comes. For instance, you can use solar lamps to light meandering garden paths or outdoor floor lamps to embellish your sanctuary. You can also place lighting pieces around your outdoor furniture or use light strings to create a more romantic and whimsical ambience. Furthermore, well-designed, built-in lighting systems are also of the utmost importance. With the advancement of LED Technology and smartphone apps, automatically installing this type of lighting systems has become way more accessible than ever. In regards to general architecture and design, linear and large pavers, modular textures, water features, the use of various materials, such as wood, marble, concrete and textured walls, among others, have become some of the most sought-after elements to incorporate into one’s outdoor area. These are simple yet effective components that beautify and add value to your outdoor living space.
Twice as Twiggy Grid Floor Lamp by Foscarini
Marquis Table Lamp by estudiHac for Vondom
Now, let’s talk about the latest novelties and trends in the industry. Recently, renowned designer Patricia Urquiola has collaborated with outdoor brands to create mesmerizing designs, including a series of postmodern tables for Kettal and the Garden Layers collection of Indian beds for GAN. The former includes tables with circular tops that are supported by chunky lacquered aluminium stems mounted on cylindrical blocks of concrete, whereas the latter highlights a combination of innovative fabrics and fillings, as well as a comprehensive range of patterns and colours inspired by the traditional Mughal culture and architecture.
INSPIRATIONS // The outdoor-specialised brand, Vondom, has unveiled a few novelties this year, including Suave by Marcel Wanders and the Marquis table lamp by estudiHac. Suave is a complete collection that grants the spotlight to exquisite materials and textures found in superb designs, such as a modular sofa, an ornamented coffee table, comfortable pouffes, among other pieces that provide a glamorous and warm touch to any outdoor space. Marquis presents an outstandingly characteristic fold system, which was inspired by the moulds of folded paper for developing pleated fabrics that generates a new textured skin made of basic triangles of shiny polycarbonate. This exclusive piece creates a singular interplay of shadow and light. British dynamic duo Doshi Levien has created a new outdoor collection for B&B Italia. The outdoor seating designs feature a monolithic and sculptural shape and provide quite the visual contrast. They are best defined by their enveloping volumes, that are made from the weaving of double polypropylene fibre. Foscarini has just unveiled a new piece for their extraordinarily creative Twiggy Family, the Twice as Twiggy Grid Floor Lamp. This marvellous outdoor lighting design features architectural details and an iconic shape. The long stem of the lamp is made of materials initially manufactured for fishing rods, to counter-balance weight and create a graceful curve that hovers in the air. The steel collections designed by Florent Coirier for EMU have a minimalist design but a great personality: Miky is a restyling of bistro chairs from a modern perspective, using straight and clear-cut lines and generous shapes; Mom, instead, is lively and colourful, with a soft and cosy structure. Strong and stackable, Miky and Mom are intended for trendy and dynamic furnishing, effortlessly adjusting to a variety of possible uses.
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The Graphic Lamps collection by DelightFULL is comprised of a wide variety of lighting designs, whether letters or symbols, that feature a sleek form and a soothing light effect. These contemporary pieces are perfect for giving an extra lustrous glow to one’s outdoors.
Graphic Lighting Collection by DelightFull The leading luxury outdoor fabric brand, Extex has created a new enticing fabric collection entitled Plume. The collection was inspired by the aesthetics and texture of the layered feathers of a bird’s plumage and was specifically designed for outdoor use. The collection features a soft chenille surface and includes nine colour options, from neutral tones such as Hero or Kestrel, to more vivacious shades such as Swallow and Rosefinch. Fermob has created an inventive and aesthetic mix and match accessory collections for the perfect finishing touch for every terrace, balcony and garden. The Trèfle collection is all about poetry, a quality expressed in the wide range of textile products including blankets, mats and 15 decorative cushions.
Trèfle Collection by Fermob
Trèfle Collection by Fermob
LAUN has recently revealed their first two products – the DeMille Lounge Chair and the Confetti Side Table – a pair of contemporary pieces that offer sophistication to outdoor spaces. The DeMille Lounge Chair gives a nod to LA’s Eastside “streamlined moderne” architecture and features a stainless-steel frame with removable upholstered cushions. The Confetti Side Table is made of terrazzo and comes in a mid-century, hourglass-like form.
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The Eclipse Cabana by Tuuci creates a luxurious outdoor open-air living room for relaxation in style. Whether your vision is lounging by the pool or enjoying dinner with guests, the brand’s pre-configured options for enclosure and shade will transform your landscape into an inviting shaded retreat. Engineered for simplicity, the Eclipse Cabana is beautiful and built to last.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NORMAL STUDIO
nder the name of Normal Studio, Jean-François Dingjian and
It was somehow unavoidable to speak about craftsmanship. It is
Eloi Chafaï defend an Elementary Design. These two creators are
probably the hottest topic in the industry right now, and every-
less attached to the formal search for an object than to the tool that
one wants to have something to say about it. Either in the form of
will make it, the one that generates the shape and guides them in
words, like many who advocate protective legislation to secure the
the first sketches of a chair, table or even a luminaire. Behind their
longevity of the arts, or, like Normal Studio, the ones who rely on
name slips a palate for the right forms. Deeply committed to the
expert craftsmen’s work.
social and cultural values of design, these authors produce timeless objects that don’t obey to any trends. Eloï and Jean, the two incredibly accomplished designers that compose the duo, started by describing Normal Studio.
’We are a small studio and we do about everything regarding industrial design, furniture design, lighting fixtures, interior architecture and artistic consultation for the brand. We’re like a small family. Very artisanal. ‘’
‘’Yes, we often work with galleries like Carpenter’s Workshop, which has exceptional craftsmen that are very hard to find. It’s very satisfactory to research with these guys, with their savoir-faire. ‘’ As for their favourite type of project, they don’t have a specific one, per say. They both agreed that trying out new things, and researching new ways and concepts is what they love the most.
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“I think we love the new thing in general, the things we don’t know. Our last project was quite a big one, which was the renovation of the Museum of Decorative Arts, in Paris.” Looking back at their work, both Eloï and Jean agree that they do not have a signature style. Well, not willingly, at least. They seek to make timeless pieces and designs. Trends do not matter for the award-winning duo.
“I think that’s something we do unwillingly. I think that our approach to design is more of a timeless one. We think, in a way, that we try to make objects that are timeless and contemporary.” Some argue that the process of a project’s production is what matters the most. For Eloï and Jean, it’s not about the process, it’s about the tools used to produce.
“I think it is very important to understand how things are made, the tools that make them, the techniques used and so on. And designing for that context. To design and to understand how things are made.”
Lampe Readymade by Normal Studio
Banc “Y” © Morgane Le Gall Quatres
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JOANA ASTOLFI
oana Astolfi is an artist, architect and designer who draws visual inspiration from a broad universe of found objects. Porcelain statuettes, miniatures, vintage chairs, lamps, toys, diaries and photographs of people she never met populate and shape her creative vision. Her artworks, installations and window displays are inspired by imperfections, mistakes and a cheeky sense of humour. We started by discussing the artist’s inspirations, which is a rather complex question to answer. Inspirations are something incredibly abstract. What strikes us as awe-inspiring might be something incredibly mundane for someone else. And the artist made it quite clear.
“For me, everything comes from art. Although I am an architect, everything comes from the basis of art, so I always make a very strong connection between art and architecture.”
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“We have two departments, architecture and art. We do interior architecture projects closely linked to shops, restaurants and hotels. We make shop windows, where our main client is Hermès, with whom we have worked with for 5 years.” For Joana, it’s all about concept. She needs to tell a story, her story. It’s all about a narrative, and how to best portray it. It’s like a Triptych: a conjugation between art, architecture and a story, ultimately creating a full painting.
“I always have to tell a story, and it has to be one that is perceptible. The narrative, the concept, the rigour of the project, the execution are all crucial in my projects and so is consistency, risk-taking and making mistakes.” We couldn’t end the conversation without discussing the main challenges that an artist like Joana faces. The artist highlighted two Goliath-like challenges that she usually faces: time and budget. Time, because the Sistine Chapel wasn’t painted in just one night. And budget because you can’t really put a price on an artistic intervention.
It is highly unlikely, to say the least, to speak with an artist about architecture without mentioning art. For Joana, to make an artistic
“The deadline is always a pivotal question. People always ask for projects for yesterday. In architecture people still understand that it is a work that takes some time. But art takes a long time.”
intervention in the midst of an interior architecture project is something unique, and close to the artist’s heart.
“In our interior architecture projects, I can intervene in a transversal way. For example, the artisan participates a lot. Lately, and for a long time, the clients ask us to make artistic interventions in space.” Joana is quite the Jack of all trades. Her studio has two major departments: interior architecture and the artistic one. It might strike you as an expected combination, but the end result is everything but foreseen.
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CovetED was also interested to know what type of dream project the firm would like to do, to which Cheryl Eisen responded,
“A boutique hotel, where all of the rooms are unique and have different personalities. I love to mix vintage pieces with new ones, to make things feel real and authentic.” Moreover, a unique aspect about the IMG firm is that 75% of the company employees are women and Eisen even calls her company “Fempire”, as she further explains,
“Something I love about that is that it’s an environment where women can really thrive, feel free to be themselves, to be emotional and whatever it is that we are. I think it really creates a more creative environment for women to feel empowered.” Furthermore, the company has actually won three Stevie Awards for Women in Business, including the Fastest Growing Company of the Year and Female Entrepreneur of the Year, which were a massive honour for them. The designer is often drawn to objects or pieces that really make a statement, from sculpture pieces to shiny metals, as well as massive pieces, everything gold and unique lighting fixtures, as this can clearly be seen in the company’s products. In conclusion, the next steps for the company seem to be moving onto new markets, since that they are growing so much. As of recently, they have started doing a lot of work in Miami and it is an incredible opportunity to expand one’s style, not only because of the characteristics of the city, but also because the houses are enormous there and it will truly allow for the company to diversify itself!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SEBASTIAN HERKNER
Maison et Objet’s Designer of the Year 2019 urrently the head-designer of his studio in Offenbach, a small town near Frankfurt, Sebastian Herkner is the new sounding name in the world of product design. In the midst of celebrating his distinction as Designer of the Year 2019, the designer sat down and talked with us. At 37 years-old, Sebastian describes himself as a really privileged person since he enjoys what he’s doing and can do anything with his passion.
I’m a privileged person in general, I can travel the world.” discloses Herkner.
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For the designer, travelling is one of the most important things one can do, because it allows you to understand cultures. “Discovering all senses of a culture is really amazing and that’s also a really huge influence on my work. Becoming a designer wasn’t exactly his childhood dream. Since a young age, he was always a creative person, but he never had the idea of becoming a product designer, since it was never a topic of discussion at school or in the media. “There was fashion, art, culture and painting, but never product design.” It was through a purchase on a flea market that Herkner learned what was product design. The designer was determined to use his skills to create products, so he started right in his home town of Offenbach, where he’s still based. After graduating, he opened his own studio. With a five-person team, the studio does everything from furniture to lighting, accessories and mirrors. It has even spread to tiles and sunglasses now. The designer enjoys the diversity and looks at it as a challenge, always focusing on high-quality products and good materials.
“Our generation is quite privileged thanks to technology, we can access lots of information and we can travel more. But we have a digital life and an analogue life. On the one hand, we have the digital where everything is transparent, and on the other hand, at home, we want to have the quality, like leather, glass, marble. That’s why there has to be a resource for reality, which is important and also part of my design approach.” The designer prides himself on his high-quality products and the work he has done with craftsmen, claiming that he wants “to create companions for our lives”. Herkner also has a really sustainable approach to design and that’s why he focuses on creating long-lasting products, as he further explains,
Sebastian Herkner Lucio Doro © Laila
Bell coffee table by Sebastian Herkner
Metal legs for wittma n©Photo studio Sebastian Herkner
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“We don’t have the money or the time to produce more waste. We have to take really good care of our resources. Marble is somehow ending one day. It’s really important that designers think responsibly.”
“if you think about the watches from Switzerland, the chocolate from Belgium, the fashion from France, shoes and porcelain from Portugal… This is our European culture and we have to really take care of it. It’s our identity.”
When it comes to types of projects, the designer can’t choose, stating that he enjoys the variety. When working with a new company, his design process is really about getting to know the company itself, their work methods, their DNA. “At the workshops, I really get a lot of inspiration because I see what they are doing.” For Herkner, every project needs to start with dialogue and observation, a collaboration between him and the client, requiring the need for a compromise on both ends. The designer’s style is always evolving, but one thing remains the same is quality while mixing traditional crafts with new technology.
“Dialogue is very important in my work but it’s also a very important message for our generation, to talk to each other, to be curious and open-minded.” The designer sees the influence of traditional craftsmanship in today’s design as a paradox between the digital world and the an-
Herkner Lamp by Sebastian Herkner Photo studio Sebastian Herkner
alogue world, connecting it to the importance of having quality products. He associates that with the European culture, claiming that the continent has a culture of quality and craftsmanship, as he concludes,
Thonet black by Sebastian Herkner Photo studio Sebastian Herkner
Photo studio Sebastian Herkner
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CHERYL EISEN
heryl Eisen is the president of Interior Marketing Group, the largest luxury design and real estate marketing firm on the East Coast. For over 10 years, they have been best known for combining interior design and staging characteristics, creating highly curated environments where people envision living on. CovetED had the immense pleasure of talking to Eisen and we picked her brain a bit about the firm’s and her own work methods and aspirations. In regards to favourite projects, Eisen enlightens us that her preferred ones are those that involve a huge open space with double-high ceilings, as she explains,
“I mean, it’s so fun to have a canvas like that and to just come in and do whatever it is I want to do. The beauty of what we do is that we don’t really design for the client all the time, sometimes it’s for the buyer, and this means we can do whatever we want.” IMG’s signature style is incredibly characteristic. They often opt for layered neutral kind of interiors and they also introduce a lot of mirrors in the decor, alongside long sheer drapes and neutral textures placed on top of each other. In addition, the firm’s design process is based on tailoring the design with the client, to create realistic living places that also happen to be beautiful and luxurious. When it comes to staging, they start by identifying what the buyer’s demographic is and then they proceed to tell their story.
When asked what inspires her the most, Eisen mentioned other designers,
“I love seeing what people are doing, it keeps me on my toes. I love seeing new lines of furniture and how they’re used in spaces and new textures and art.” She also gives special attention to Kelly Hoppen, admiring her unique style that exudes an unmatched level of calmness. Being such a prestigious enterprise comes with its challenges, and for IMG, the biggest one is inventory, as Eisen discloses
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“We design so many of the high-end homes that are for sale in New York City and they are competing with each other to sell, so we have to make sure that we keep them all unique so that they have different looks. And that’s really challenging because, you know, there’s only so much furniture in the world that you can put together and sort in scenarios.”
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THE WINNERS OF THE COVET INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Asya by Ptang Studio Limited
The Covet International Awards is a fierce design contest organised by Covet House and the Covet Foundation that seeks to promote the most outstanding interior design projects in the world. This is a unique ceremonial distinction that was created with the purpose of reviving the value and meaning of art, design and craftsmanship. The international awards are divided into a series of categories, including residential, commercial, hospitality and students. The winners of each category have already been announced and during the occasion of Milan Design Week, design enthusiasts and industry professionals will get to discover the Best of the Best. But first, let’s meet the projects and the creative geniuses behind them.
Dio by Gareth Seah
PROJECT //
Asya by Ptang Studio Limited
2 Gether Club House by Ptang Studio Limited
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo
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COMMERCIAL ASYA SALES GALLERY DESIGN CONCEPT BY PTANG STUDIO LIMITED Located in Jakarta, Indonesia, Asya is the family orientated and warm-hearted development which centres family ancestry as a concept. Various architectural elements trickle and flow through this space, such as lighting and partition features. The numerous spaces are structured with interconnecting components, warm lighting with soft textures throughout, to echo the warmth and sentiment within the areas. These physical details weave and envelop the visitors within comfortable surroundings, reiterating the sense of familial protection and nurture, creating different functional areas of open and enclosed spaces without making it too small. The Reception sculpture is an abstraction of a tree, simulating the concept of lineage. PTang Studio Limited was established back in 1997 and has developed a wide range of projects in Hong Kong, China, Japan, and the UK, from small scale residential to show flat designs, as well as large scale commercial works, such as corporate headquarters and movie launching functions. The studio follows a modest philosophy, creating spaces that bring to clients the most comfortable atmosphere that includes all of their individual preferences. The studio is constantly seeking the finest quality and innovations, developing a fresh and unique style that transcends existing boundaries and widens the horizon of design the visionary future. This all becomes quite evident by looking at the refined interiors of the Asya Sales Gallery Design.
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HOSPITALITY ASCOTT MARUNOUCHI TOKYO BY THE ASCOTT LIMITED Drawing in panoramic views of the city skyline, Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo is conceptualized as both a literal and figurative lens, through which guests can contemplate the dynamic movement and vibrancy of Japan’s metropolitan capital. Inspired by the synergistic relationship between the rapid pace of modernization and the dignified charm of local culture, the design harmonizes vernacular minimalist principles with luxurious modern trappings. A stay at this five-star hotel stands for a unique experience that guarantees guests the best of two different worlds. MEC Design International worked closely with Mr Kian Liew, The Ascott’s Head of Global ID Management, Product & Technical Services to plan and design the property. Liew has 15 years of experience in interior design and his signature style is best defined as understated yet sophisticated, straightforward, elegant and functional with the occasional accents. Balance, light, space and colour, all factor into his design, thus he is able to create interiors with a timeless effect. Clean lines and simple but well-crafted furnishing, with an attention to texture and highest quality materials, are Kian’s essentials. Trees, blossoms, leaves, water and clouds, motifs that epitomize the Japanese philosophy of Zen, adorn the walls and ceilings, while linear elements resonate with the surrounding high-rise architecture. Seemingly disparate elements are employed to achieve a quiet balance, an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of the thriving metropolis.
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The design experience begins as one crosses the threshold from the busy thoroughfare into a ground-floor foyer wrapped in warm and welcoming hues of brown, bronze and soft gold. Entering the lift, panels of brown and bubble-filled blue glass evoke a sense of fluid motion. As one travels upward, the lighting shifts subtly from blue to white, the only indication of movement in the silently ascending vessel, heralding guests’ arrival at the 22nd-floor sky lobby. At the reception area, taking centre stage is an objet d’art that draws from the Japanese ensõ. It was designed by Korean artist Bahk Seong Ghi and this outstanding artwork combines Avantgarde form with earthy charcoal. The ensõ, known traditionally as a circle hand-drawn in an uninhibited brushstroke to express spontaneous freedom of expression, is reinterpreted using suspended fragments of charcoal. Where an ensõ circle is typically either closed or incomplete, in the former case it is done so in order to represent perfection, whereas in the latter it symbolizes the never-ending quest for improvement. Nevertheless, Bahk’s masterpiece allows for multiple perspectives. This union of venerable philosophy and modern innovation characterises the design approach to Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo. In the lounge, Shinnosuke Tojo’s triptych of copper plates highlights calming colours, fluid strokes and deliberate rusting of the metal plate to reflect the passage of time. The artwork’s constantly evolving patina is a perfect allegory for the Japanese concept of ‘Mono No Aware’, or the ephemerality of existence.
The artists who have contributed to the artistic direction of Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo come from a myriad of nationalities, from Korea to Brazil. This diversity does indeed reflect the cosmopolitan character of Tokyo, while all of these artists share solidarity in paying homage to the Japanese minimalist aesthetic. Another pervading theme is the perpetual dialogue between Man and Nature. This theme is deeply ingrained in the local culture and, when it comes to the hotel, it comes into play gently folded into the guest experience. The double-height ceiling lobby unfurls towards a million-dollar view of the city that is framed by lush greenery. In the entire residence, guests can sense a sublime and refreshing aroma of jasmine and tangerine that permeate the air. Furthermore, the subtle shifts in colour and imagery that can be seen throughout the hotel evoke the characteristics of the four seasons - Spring on the 23rd and 24th floors, Summer on the 25th and 26th, Autumn on the 27th and 28th, and Winter on the top floor. The apartments are decked out with a taupe and cream palette, silk Pierre Frey cushions, contemporary fittings and ultra-modern kitchens, complete with all the paraphernalia necessary for a comfortable extended stay. Bellagio marble tiles lather the bathrooms in cream. The ceiling is embellished with abstract photographic prints, creating the impression of gazing through both foliage and skyline. The graphics manipulate the proportions of both elements, blurring the lines between where the buildings end and nature begins.
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RESIDENTIAL 2GETHER CLUB HOUSE BY PTANG STUDIO LIMITED 2GETHER is a luxury residential development set along the south coast of Tuen Mun, with overall panoramic sea views of five bays and convenient transport links with Light Rail and Ferry Port in close proximity. The location and characteristics of the architecture make this residential development an ideal first home for fashionable young professionals with the interior design taking inspiration from the area’s active suburban vibe, creating a living space which is both stylish and dynamic. Through the reception comes the lobby interior styling which accentuates light, structure and earthy neutral tones sprinkled with vibrant splashes of colour, to reiterate the concept of crisp natural living within a contemporary atmosphere. The introduction of geometric and abstract shapes amongst the vertical structures continues the forest canopy look and complements the space by softening the lobby expanse for a comfortable yet cutting-edge neighbourhood spot.
The multi-functional living and dining area is arranged within an open space layout with no solid partitions, however, the large glass wine display case, allows residents to embrace the social space for a range of gatherings to suit communal and more intimate events. The materials and visual language are a continuum of the earthy forest floor with verticals reaching above. The entire communal areas have been designed specifically for the tenants to fully use and view the common spaces as an extension of their own private homes with the aim of creating community pride and ownership.
The library area introduces horizontal profiles to offset the vertical rhythm. This play on configuration between lines with LED strip lighting creates a slick and contemporary space. The gym area intensifies the geometric language of the lobby areas with a vertical screen which runs along the entire length of the gym, composing a strong sense of rhythm for a working leisure environment. The screen extends to the ceiling line and the use of ceiling beams allows the eye to travel towards the light of the large harbour view window which, after all, is an ideal workout backdrop.
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STUDENTS DIO BY GARETH SEAH Gareth Seah was the mastermind behind the design of Dio, a couture penthouse in Singapore. At the age of 24, Seah has already had the opportunity to work in high-end prestigious projects, including Luxury Tall-Ships, hotels, private residences, among others. This project covers 200sqm and focuses primarily on clean lines and shapes, layered with inimitable materials that reveal its story and history. From one space to the other, guests can find unique characteristics in each, which becomes rather priceless for the ones who desire it. “Dio” means God in Italy and Seah’s design was influenced by modernist architects and designers such as Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe and Gio Ponti. With the use of holy grails that were fused together such as marble (Lapicida), wood (Talarico Hardwood), metal and lights, Seah created a modern luxury space like no other. The art of designing with marble, acts as the heart fused with veins inside it that frames an intimate relation between the users and the space. Exotic materials such as specially figured woods and antique boiserie revive a long-lost era and an unparalleled beauty that goes beyond words. The coloured lighting then reflects these materials, rendering a wide spectrum of colours into the space and allowing users to craft their bespoke mood. Last, but certainly not least, are metals and tinted mirrors which ultimately create mass, volume and give expression to the divine tones found across these spaces.
PROJECT // When designing with “Dio” and Couture in mind, it is necessary to fuse natural materials along with aged artefacts, unveiling its limit and beauty throughout. The level of details which stands as the ultimate creative ground produces a sensation of new spectrums that compliments against one another. “Style is eternal, it is the experience within the designed environment that slowly, re-connects us with the joyous moments that happens inside. The qualities that are designed to create a subtle rhythmic transition from one to another presenting an intimate quality between the design and users.” Under the mentorship of Italian renowned Architect Massimo Mercurio, Gareth Seah envisions himself as an architect and interior designer, which will ultimately give him the latitude to design the interior along with an understanding about the exterior surroundings. As you can see by the interiors of “Dio”, his design style is based on re-inventing a new modern and timeless space that redefines an haute and luxurious environment with the use of antique, reclaimed materials fusing with new state of the art present creations. He also believes that design is not simply about creating or designing a space that looks beautiful and purposeful, but rather a space that has its metaphysical qualities, allowing the family to cherish every precious moment with one another.
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SMALL APARTMENT VICTORIA VLASOVA INTERIORS Victoria Vlasova Interiors creates spaces with a unique story. The design studio founded by the passionate and talented Moscow-based interior designer, Victoria Vlasova, is best known for finding the balance between comfort and elegance, taking into consideration historical styles and the latest modern trends while also remaining true to each client’s identity. The studio is rather experienced when it comes to decorating extravagant lofts and apartments with complex geometry, country houses, cottages and even townhouses. Their latest project is no exception. The interior studio was responsible for the interior design of a small apartment for a young, creative girl which features all of the characteristics mentioned above and much more. The designer’s goal was to create a beautiful and serene space. The interior design of this small apartment is based on traditional elements and it has a sort of timeless piece of art vibe to it. The living room and kitchen have an open design concept, forming a complete space that has the perfect balance between the calm, creative energy and purposed yet functional details.
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In this space, you can discover a patterned rug from the Rug Company, the exquisite tables and the mirrors found above the glamorous sideboard are from Crate & Barrel. The sideboard is by Liberty Home, whereas the dining chairs in black and wooden tones are from Bo Concept and, lastly, the white lamps are from Zara Home. Many of the furniture designs used for the decoration of this residence are actually authored by the studio, including case goods, kitchen furniture, drapes and cushions. In addition, the eclectic use of materials, such as wood, stone, metal, silk, wool and mostly velvet create a sumptuous living space. Furthermore, numerous well-placed mirrors can be seen and this was done in order to expand the walls and amplify the light. The bathroom highlights a minimalist style and a monochrome colour scheme. For this division, Victoria Vlasova opted for neutral tones with a few pops of colour, seen mostly in accessories. The bathroom furniture and fittings are by Villeroy & Boch. As a whole, the design can be upgraded by accenting, without changing the foundation. High baseboards, gypsum stuccowork, oak parquet flooring laid out in a chevron pattern and tall doors with panels custom-designed by the studio itself make this home interior resonate with classical overtones.
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RESIDENTIAL PROJECT TALBOT COOLEY INTERIORS Established in 2001 and based in Houston, Texas, Talbot Cooley Interiors, otherwise known as TC Interiors, is an experienced design firm that focuses mainly on creating sophisticated and unique interiors, where comfort and practicality come together beautifully as one. Talbot Cooley often incorporates her own custom designs into the timeless spaces she creates, while also taking into consideration the vision of her clients. She has mastered many design styles, including contemporary, French casual and edgy traditional, and a few years back, the designer completed the interiors of two astounding residences in Texas, Blalock and Somerland Way.
Mary Mcdonald interior design
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BLALOCK HOUSE Designed as a modern and contemporary home, this outstanding 12,000 square-foot Blalock project was a new build where the studio was pretty much involved right from the beginning, even in its architectural phase. The clients of this project were a young couple with two young children. The astonishing house is located on the main street and the couple wanted the front entrance on the side of the lot, being configured in an L-shape. Upon walking inside the front iron door, you step into an entryway that leads you down to the main family room. This room has two living spaces: one for the children and another for the adults. With 21’ ceilings, wood beams, and iron windows that showcase the outdoor living area, this room is the central hub. The adjoining dining room highlights a bolder and more feminine gold chandelier with Swarovski crystals and handmade butterflies. The unique lighting piece gives a lustrous glow to a wooden table that can fit 13 people. The House is also well-appointed with a Polo blue lacquered library, where there’s also a wine room. The kitchen is rather impressive thanks to its oversized plaster vent hood. Through here, you can access the breakfast room, playroom, office, and the back-stair hall, which lead the way to all the six bedrooms of the house, as well as the mother-in-law suite.
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SOMERLAND WAY HOUSE Located in the heart of the Memorial neighbourhood, this Somerland Way house features a contemporary, yet welcoming ambience to it. The residence has a total of five bedrooms and, as soon as you look at its exteriors, one is immediately drawn to its massive steel pivot door seen at the helm. According to Talbot Cooley Interiors, the inspiration behind the project was simple. The client wanted a neutral colour palette to be used throughout the entire house, so she would be able to give the spotlight to her art collection. Warm whites and slate greys contrast perfectly with the clean lines of the house, while pops of colour can be found in the works of art and home accessories. Nevertheless, white was the most predominant shade in the house, especially in divisions such as the dining room, where Fine Paints of Europe Lacquer were used to dress the walls. A slate blue marble slab was selected for the waterfall kitchen island, which is also complemented by wood floating shelves and flush slab front cabinets. The back of the house is lined up by floor to ceiling windows which provide plenty of natural light, as well as sweeping views of the outdoor living area, pool and garden, thus creating a deep connection between indoors and outdoors. The living room is undoubtedly the main area of this glamorous home. 14’ ceilings, a floor to ceiling concrete fireplace and a quartzite bar with a custom-made iron floating shelf are some of the most impressive design features seen in this area. In addition, a floating staircase with glass leads the way to the second floor and overlooks this main living area.
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CONTEMPORARY QUEENS
by Domenico Dolce Some of the greatest European painters were the masters that
These queens were dressed in Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda and
inspired Domenico Dolce to photograph beautiful women,
Alta Gioielleria creations, in a sumptuous and opulent set of Ba-
something that began two years ago during his Alta Moda event.
roque interiors. Domenico’s compositions are not only a tribute
Iconic images that are now in an extraordinary book that also
to feminine beauty and charisma, but a revitalisation of the im-
presents 140 inspiring illustrations.
age of sophisticated and timeless luxury.
Domenico Dolce was the photographer, designer and tailor of
The 40 paintings highlight an array of artist, from Bronzino to
this project. He chose and prepared the clothes, accessories and
VigĂŠe Le Brun and from Tiziano to Mengs, showing the most fas-
jewellery for each of the ladies, transforming them into contem-
cinating princesses, empresses and noblewomen of the past five
porary queens.
centuries, creating a picture gallery between the past and present.
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These queens were dressed in Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda and Alta Gioielleria creations, in a sumptuous and opulent set of Baroque interiors.
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ITALIAN CHIC Art, Beauty and Style In this book, Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla show the Sassi cave dwellings etched into the mountainside of Matera, the red-orange walls characteristic of the Emilia-Romagna region and the carved birds at Sorrento’s Grand Hotel Ambasciatori. Special moments and places that reveal an intimate portrait of one of the world’s most treasured destinations, and Ferolla’s classical illustrations add another level of personality to the journey. Italians themselves live effortlessly amid all this splendour, knowing instinctively just the type of outfit to throw on, what design element to balance, or what delectable ingredient to add. Andrea Ferolla and Daria Reina are a couple in life and in creativity. He draws and she takes pictures, having been that way for over 20 years. They have been working as creative directors, designers, and communication consultants in the luxury industry with a unique sense of art, beauty, and style. Chez Dédé is a brand of exclusive accessory, fashion, home decor and jewellery collections created by the couple that stand alongside small éditions de charme and collaborations with worldwide luxury brands. Italian craftsmanship, along with their expression of compulsive love for an authentic Italian lifestyle, let us see their “Dedeist” vision.
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Italian craftsmanship, along with their expression of compulsive love for an authentic Italian lifestyle, let us see their “Dedeist” vision.
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TRENDBOOK BOLD INTERIOR DECOR STYLE TRENDS TO TRY IN 2019 Trend Book forecasts future trends for the Home and Interiors. This tool explains how trends grow, evolve and flow; helping perceive and understand how they will interact with our daily life.
// MID-CENTURY The Mid-century style is that design trend that never really fades away. Designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia or Arne Jacobsen created iconic furniture and lighting that are still highly coveted. This movement can be seen in architecture, interiors and graphic design and it is best known for the use of simple forms in furniture, organic influences and emphasis on function.
1. COW NATURAL LEATHER BY MIYABI CASA 2. ILLUSTRATION BY QUILE 3. TEXTURE BY PRATT LARSON 4. KLEO CUSHION BY HOME’S SOCIETY 5. WEST RUG BY RUG´SOCIETY; ELLEN DINING CHAIR AND DOLLY COFFE TABLE BY ESSENTIAL HOME, 6. SIMBA RUG BY RUG’SOCIETY 7. FACES NO3 POSTER BY DESENIO
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// MAXIMALISM For people that love colours, Maximalism is the go-to style. This trend is characterised by the use of bold colours, luxurious fabrics and a mix of metallics and patterns. With this style, the more artwork the better as the key is to strive for personalization. Maximalism is all about saying yes to the items that you love and express your true self in a room.
1. ILLUSTRATION BY KIM KNOLL 2. COLLAGE BY RAPHAEL VICENZI 3. COLLAGE BY RAPHAEL VICENZI 4. COUPLE TUG BY RUG’SOCIETY AND GUGGENHEIM WALL LAMP BY LUXXU 5. NUI PALM STOOL BY HOME’S SOCIETY AND BRABBU 6. XISTO RUG BY RUG’SOCIETY 7. COLLAGE BY RAPHAEL VICENZI
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// ART DECO We expect the Art Deco influence to become more prominent in the coming year, inspiring both textile design and interiors. Angular forms, exotic materials and linear decoration characterise the Art Deco design. Certain materials pop up in this style like stainless steel, chrome or glass and even more expensive ones such as ebony, marble, and rare woods are extensively used as well.
1. ASTORIA CASINO BY RODOLFOREVER 2. MIRA RUG BY RUG’SOCIETY 3. MIR[AGE] CABINET BY HOME’S SOCIETY 4. OSCAR RUG BY RUG’SOCIETY 5. NEW DECO BY ROBIN MORRIS
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// NEOCUBISM This trend is reminiscent of the cubism art movement pioneered by Pablo Picasso. With cool colours and quirky abstract lines when applied to interiors, this decor style can be used to create changes of perspective in a room. Bold geometric patterns with hard angles and a clear preference for symmetry are essential in this refreshing interior style.
1. ILLUSTRATION BY WEBER BAGETTI 2. AMBIENCE BY RUG’SOCTIETY 3. MALAY SUSY ARMCHAIR BY HOME’S SOCIETY AND BRABBU 4. SUSY RUG BY RUG’SOCIETY 5. ILLUSTRATION BY HENRI LAURENS
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20TH & 21ST
CENTURY FURNITURE, ART & ANTIQUES A much-anticipated design gallery featuring a highly-curated online exhibit of contemporary design, renowned designers and emergent cutting-edge newcomers. As a frontier between design & art, Design Gallerist uncovers new developments in contemporary design, broadcasts international design shows, gives you interviews with design icons, previews gallery showings and guides you through the most important breakthroughs in contemporary design.
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LUCIFERASE XLI BY NACHO CARBONELL “Certain objects, through their presence alone, inspire fantasy, poetry, and wonder. Since 2010, Galerie BSL has been distinguishing itself by the desire to rouse this emotion, instilling the unexpected into the heart of the functional.” French Design Historian Anne Bony UNIQUE PIECE Nominated Designer of the Future in Basel, in 2009, at the age 28, Nacho Carbonell was born in Valencia, Spain, in 1980, and graduated with high honours from the Design Academy of Eindhoven in 2007. His work is notably included in the permanent collections of the Fnac-Fonds national d’art contemporain in France, the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands, and in the United States, of the MoMA San Francisco, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Mint Museum. ‘LUCIFERASE’ and ‘TIME IS A TREASURE’ are two collections exclusively produced for Galerie BSL. Each work is a unique, handmade piece. Nacho Carbonell breaks with all conventions to invent creatures with a communicative presence that can be immediately recognized as his own. The fruit of Nacho’s narrative intentions and experiments on materials, these works appeal to our imagination, sensitivity and ability to dream through their tenderness and their poetry. ©GALERIE BSL Website: www.galeriebsl.com
CALLIGRAPHIE III BY TAHER CHEMIRIK A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, Taher’s Chemirik’s ‘Calligraphy’ Paravent, the latest addition to the ‘Interior Treasures’ (‘Bijoux d’Intérieur’) collection, alternates empty and occupied space created by floating, curved lines of elegant handwriting made of long waves of brass. The ‘Calligraphy’ paravent’s four and a half meters unwind like a swirl of flat bands in a magical structure defying gravity. Website: www.galeriebsl.com
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Frosted Ombré Glass Chair & Horizon Screen
STUDIO GERMANS ERMICS Germans Ermičs wields light, space, and color to catalyze a shift in how we perceive objects. For the past few years, he has crafted refined and ethereal pieces of glass furniture. Ermičs is fascinated by the ways in which people interact with their environments and how design can affect these interactions. He frequently draws inspiration from his graphic design background to add a fresh approach to his object and furniture designs, often playing with perceptions of space. Since graduating, the designer has concentrated primarily on experiments with glass and its chromatic qualities. Website: www.germansermics.com
Frosted Ombré Glass Chair & Horizon Screen
MY GOLDEN HORIZON BY ASTRID KROGH “I am fascinated by the change of light in the sky,” Astrid Krogh My Golden Horizon, a brighter horizon dawns in Astrid Krogh’s spectacular artwork, a dazzling display of light and reflection by the power transcendence of the sun. These flashes of colour appear to be tinted gold, separating the horizon from the earth by fiery bands of gleaming light. ©Galerie Maria Wettergren Website: www.mariawettergren.com
MINIMA MORALIA SCREEN – BORDEAUX DANTE GOODS & BADS BY CHRISTOPHE DE LA FONTAINE FOR DANTE Minima Moralia is a room divider made in powder-coated steel and folded fabric. This room divider will be able to adapt to any environment. They have multiple purposes, like adding privacy, interest and beauty to your interior. They are becoming increasingly popular for both a professional landscape or for using at home. As a backdrop, you can provide visual drama by the colour you choose and the positioning provides a practical solution in partitioning open spaces, creating a simple approach to much needed privacy. Website: www.domo.com.au
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MOUTH NEON LAMP BY STUDIO JOB As part of the BLOW collection, the collaborative design brand between Job & Seletti presented this neon wall light that aptly summarises the brands cheekiness and pop design spirit. Featuring a red neon edge that produces a soft diffused light. Website: www.studio-job.com
LUMIERE ROUND MIRROR BY BOCA DO LOBO An artful, large round wall lamp sculpture made out of wood, folded by polished stainless steel that portrays a perfect mirror. Through the manual fitting of hammered polished brass sheet bursts an antique fixture with an intricate edge detailing arm, topped by an elegant pane lantern, handsculpted by a casting mold. Website: www.bocadolobo.com
SAULA MARINA, SOFA JAVIER MARISCAL
LIQUEFY EXTENSION BY PATRICIA URQUIOLA
Mariscal’s visual heritage is drawn from the world of comic books, which he freely admits to drawing inspiration from. Alessandra, Eulalia Perez and Saula Marina seem to have stepped out of the pages of some underground comic, with which they share the same irony, bordering on sarcasm, and a playful approach to contemporary life. Nonconformist, libertarian, post-modern: Mariscal designs the storyboard for a tale told from the perspective of a teenager, where experience always comes before meaning. The desire for roundness, overlapping and amorous couplings of bodies and forms, release the pieces from the normal passing of time into another place, a world which is also our own.
High and low tables and console in tempered, extralight glass with a veined and organic decoration, which takes on the colour and veins of marble. The surprising imagechanging effect makes the veining look dynamic and variable, depending on the viewing point. Available in four different colours: green, pink-beige, whisky and anthracite-grey. The decoration is enclosed by a coordinated colour frame painted on the glass perimeter. Website: www.patriciaurquiola.com
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VAMP SOFA BY KOKET Mysterious and uninterrupted lines give this sofa a highly acclaimed glamour. Upholstered in sumptuous fabric, the cast brass metal resembling a thorn bush branch serves as a base to this luscious lounge sofa. Website: www.bykoket.com
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FINE WINES & FOOD FAIR AT VILA VITA PARC
The astonishing Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa in Porches, Algarve is certainly one of the most stunning resorts in Portugal and worldwide. From 5-13 May 2019, the luxury hospitality venue hosted the biennial event, Fine Wines & Food Fair. Guests can expect to have a delightful week of pure gastronomy, delectable cuisine and mouth-watering creations, paired with the finest wines! The celebration of gastronomy takes place every two years at the luxury property, located in a picturesque clifftop setting on the enchanted Algarve coast. The programme for the 2019 edition will be mainly comprised of awe-inspiring gastronomic experiences with a series of themed dinners.
This year, some of the major international guest chefs include Thomas Allan from The Modern (NY), Christian Bau*** from Victor ’s Fine Dining in Saarland (Germany), Jan Hartwig*** from Atelier in Munich (Germany), Jacob-Jan Boerma*** from De Leest in The Netherlands, Annie FÊolde*** from Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence (Italy), Karlheinz Hauser** from Restaurant Seven Seas in Hamburg (Germany), Dieter Koschina** from Vila Joya, in the Algarve (Portugal), Nigel Haworth* from Northcote in Lancashire (UK), among many other renowned names in the industry.
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The event will start off with a traditional Portuguese barbecue occurring at Herdade dos Grous, Vila Vita’s own organic farm and vineyard. Furthermore, wine aficionados will also have opportunities to join in on extraordinary masterclass workshops with some of the most renowned winemakers in the world. These culinary masterminds will cook alongside Hans Neuner in the resort’s two Michelin-starred Ocean and Atlântico restaurants for intimate audiences of between 30 to 80 diners. Taking place on May 11st at the Vila Vita clubhouse, the outstanding Kitchen Party will be the centre stage of the programme, where the international guest chefs and the best winemakers from all over the world come together to create culinary magic for over 500 guests. Gastronomy is at the heart of the VILA VITA Parc experience with 11 innovative dining venues to choose from, ranging from casual beachside dining and rustic, regional Portuguese plates to one-of-akind culinary creations and even original Japanese cuisine that guests can enjoy at the two Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort values the use of only the freshest and seasonal local ingredients and actually, the majority of them are actually sourced from the resort’s farm. Address: Rua Anneliese Pohl,8400-450 Porches Website: www.restaurantoceon.com
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HOTEL DE RUSSIE ROME, ITALY
Rome, one of the most requested destinations for those who love history, the capital of an ancient empire that contributed to modern language, religion, politics, art, literature, architecture and engineering and so on. It is one of the most privileged cities with architectural patrimony and where the sense of place makes more sense than any other city in the world. As we use to say in Rome, do as the Romans do, the Rocco Forte family took this concept of sense of place as their philosophy, and that’s what turns their hotel chain so unique. They started the company in 1996 and nowadays have 14 hotels all over the world, including in Italy, the UK, Belgium, Berlin, Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia and China.
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All of them are the result of a delicate balance between hard work and passion and the Hotel de Russie in Rome is no exception! In 1917, the French poet Jean Cocteau dubbed this hotel as the “Paradise on earth” and the accolade still stands today. Located in the heart of Rome, between the most picturesque piazzas of the city, Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo, Hotel de Russie is one of the Eternal City´s most prestigious luxury hotels. Their unforgettable concept involves us in the city concept and philosophy, promoting a unique sense of exclusivity and uniqueness. Composed of several types of suites that provide unique moments, like the presidential and terrace suites that highlight warm colours combined with style and comfort. Generous in size and decorated with feature accents inspired by the city’s antique history, the elegant interiors include sculpture and bas relief, photography and vibrant cushions made with lavish Zimmer + Rohde fabric, and chic furnishings from Porada and Porta Romana. Effortlessly blending classical influences and contemporary design, as envisioned by Olga Polizzi and architect Tommaso Ziffer, the five-star Hotel is comprised of 120 rooms and suites that exemplify luxurious Roman living and offer sweeping views of the historic city streets. Take, for example, the Valadier suite which is beautifully appointed and decorated in a contemporary yet classic style with breathtaking views. The Picasso Suite was named after the celebrated artist who stayed there for several months in 1917. The Picasso Suite pays homage to its namesake through its expressive, elegant decor. It is composed of fine Italian furniture from Citterio and Meridiani. The Popolo Suite has one of the most exclusive views in the city. It elegantly marries accents from Rome’s classical and contemporary heritage while antique wall reliefs and sculpture are displayed alongside a curated collection of bespoke rugs, midcentury furniture, and a colour palette that echoes Papal Rome. However, one of the most sought-after suites is the Nijinsky suite that makes you feel right at home! It is both playful and refined. The stunning Carrara marble bathroom, adorned with Bisazza mosaics makes you feel like you are in a Roman bath. As a whole, every detail has been carefully thought out! The sense of refinement and elegance are undoubtedly the points that best define the experience at Hotel de Russie.
Address: Via del Babuino, 9, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Website: www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/hotel-de-russie/
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BACCARAT HOTEL NEW YORK, USA
It only takes a few seconds when stepping inside this incredible hotel for one to immediately feel the luxury state of living, the perfect combination of the noble heritage and the perfect craft of the legendary French crystal company with a modern flair and elements. At the ground-floor entrance, we were welcomed warmly by a fourfoot-tall dual-sided fireplace paying homage to Baccarat’s furnaces, which are stoked 24 hours a day to produce the world’s most coveted crystal. Behind the entrance, a wall is formed with nearly 2,000 Harcourt glasses, the brand’s most iconic crystal piece. Laid horizontally and illuminated with LED lights, the installation subtly flickers and flashes throughout the day. After being hosted by the nicest Concierge, we were invited to meet one of the 114 sanctuary-like guest rooms and suites. When arriving at our room, it was crystal clear that we had arrived at Baccarat’s crown jewel. This room was designed like a pied-àTerre and we felt at home with the delicious delights from French gourmet house Ladurée and a custom desk, sconces and table lamps by Baccarat. This suite conjures the alchemy of modern day in Paris through a Baccarat lens. Luxurious artistry gives way to beauty beyond measure. All the amenities were charming and, we must say, we slept like babies that magic night. This was the Baccarat experience as a luxe personal escape. The Afternoon tea experience reaches new heights with a Tea Sommelier offering a special pairing of tea by Mariage Freres and culinary delights invented to complement the experience. Introduced first with King Louis XV Tea and Prince of Wales Tea, the journey through the senses is now exploring Russia with the Tsar Nicholas tea, dubbed Best Tea by Bloomberg.
HOTELS WE COVET // Best described as A Caviar Tea for Two at Tsarskoye Selo, this over-the-top experience starts with an amuse-bouche of sable, kohlrabi, and baby beets. It wouldn’t be Russian-inspired without Tsar Imperial Ossetra caviar, from the famous French Maison Petrossian on tea-infused Blinis. After an Intermezzo of Stoli Kvass Sorbet infused with Rooibos Tea with Macerated Raisins, the dessert can only be Lavender Shortbreads and Earl Grey Caramels served with Lung Ching Imperial Green Tea and Krug Grand Cuvée. It’s dinner time and we couldn’t leave without tasting the elegant French-inspired culinary of Chef Gabriel Kreuther in the stunning crystal clad surroundings of The Grand Salon. “The Baccarat Hotel takes an elegant and sophisticated approach to hospitality that has similarly defined my career and my restaurant—prioritizing high-quality ingredients, fine craftsmanship and beautiful presentation,” he says. “I’m proud to partner with a brand so closely aligned with my Alsatian roots and I am delighted by the opportunity to reinvigorate the culinary program with classic French technique and fine dining ideals that will elevate the Baccarat guest experience.” It did in fact elevate our experience.
Visually stunning with a dose of French “je ne sais quoi,” the Grand Salon is inherently majestic - a quality well-suited for any celebration, for a cocktail or a cosy and memorable dinner. The waiter that was attending us that evening was the most diligent and nice person. As he served us the most delicious dishes accompanied by the best wines, he told us so much about the Grand Salon and the Petit Salone: The Grand Salon’s 35-foot ceiling and plush, platinum-and-champagne-hued palette creates an incredibly glamorous backdrop for all-day lounging, while the Petit Salon’s smoked oak walls and emerald green velvet settees beckon guests desiring a more private and tranquil environment. At The Bar, you can get a cocktail that costs $450. Most of the other cocktails cost around $26 - but this should still give you a good idea of what kind of place this is. Panelled in silver-leafed boiserie and sitting in an open alcove off the Grand Salon, the book-lined library offers a semi-secluded space for intimate celebrations and social gatherings of all kinds, from Champagne toasts to late-night rendezvous, birthday brunches to mid-afternoon meetings complete with Mariage Frères. If you have a few days off in the City that never sleeps, ride around New York City in style. Luxury house car service is available to guests for à propos jaunts through Manhattan—anywhere within 15 blocks of the hotel.
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The subterranean Spa de la Mer is hidden away below the hotel’s entrance and designed to recall luxurious moments by the sea. The design of Spa de la Mer brings the La Mer brand to life with luxurious textures and a soothing colour palette. Rich bespoke materials in warm champagne and bronze tones are inspired by the signature ingredient found in all La Mer products, The Miracle Broth™. The reception area is accented with a calming golden ocean visual, while Italian marble floors and whitewashed planks line the hallways. Each treatment room is adorned with a beautiful mural of sea kelp hand painted by New York artists, Lynda White and Jeff Wood. Custom Baccarat crystal sconces line the space, casting a warm glow. Adjacent to the spa’s four intimate treatment rooms, Gilles & Boissier installed luxurious canopied day beds and coated the bottom of the 50-foot swimming pool with black and white tiles, reminiscent of a sunken ballroom.
the innovative image for the first-ever Baccarat Hotel. A new concept in the elite hospitality sector, the interiors pay tribute to the refined aesthetic of 18th century France while incorporating the feeling of a private and welcoming 21st century home.
What’s the best place to inspire the heated Baccarat Pool? Côte d’Azur. The pool’s checkered floor and warm, pure water make for a dreamlike quality, as do the comfort of its crisp white daybeds.
Built by internationally-acclaimed architecture firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the Midtown Manhattan tower features a prismatic glass façade, which fittingly recalls the radiance of Baccarat crystal and subtly reflects and refracts light across its 50 stories. In addition to the hotel’s 114 luxurious guest rooms, the sleek skyscraper features a separate residential lobby and 60 elegant residences designed by interiors master Tony Ingrao.
Brilliantly imagined by hospitality industry titan Barry Sternlicht, the brand’s global flagship has been conceived in the style of a sumptuous hôtel particulier by Paris-based interior design firm, Gilles & Boissier. Dorothée Boissier and Patrick Gilles devoted three years to developing
Throughout the hotel, guests experience a fusion of sensibilities; uniquely French spatial proportions and decor are melded with the dynamism of contemporary New York, a city celebrated for its boldness and vitality. Custom designing most of the furniture and accessories in the hotel themselves, Gilles & Boissier have thoughtfully woven bespoke pieces of fine Baccarat crystal throughout the property. By alluding to the mysterious alchemy of crystal and its scintillating qualities through product, fabrics, lighting and art, the designers are able to tell a remarkable story about the legendary brand’s 250-year evolution.
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For the art lover, a private collection has been specially curated for the hotel by the French husband and wife team Stéphanie and Frédéric Chambre. This collection subtly echoes Baccarat’s own history. In addition to the bar ’s museum-quality collection from the likes of Robert Longo, Ellen von Unsworth, Joaquin Ferrer, Slim Aarons, Jean-Philippe Aubanel, Segui, Nan Goldin and Eduardo Arroyo, more than 100 custom-designed works of art are displayed throughout the hallways and public areas of the Baccarat Hotel. In fact, Chambre commissioned 11 artists to create statuettes using Baccarat’s iconic
Harcourt glass, each of which will be showcased in a vitrine at the landing of each guest room. Other artists who contributed to the hotel’s extraordinary interiors include Gilles Barbier, Bardula Studio, François Houtin, Armand Jonckers, Eva Jospin, Mathieu Mercier and Meret Oppenheim.
Address: 28 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA Website: www.baccarathotels.com
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SHANGRI-LA HOTEL PARIS, FRANCE
Paris, known as the city of love, is surrendered by luxury and now concentrates some of the most inauspicious places, including the most luxurious hotels, complemented by the most exotic and glamorous restaurants, and the events that the world follows so closely. The French capital is indeed charming and full of vibrancy, which does not seem to slow down anytime soon, not even when the city darkens to give life to the lights that make this the perfect place for all lovers. To confirm this scenario, the most luxurious hospitality experiences in the world are born: Shangri-La Hotel Paris is the most perfect example of that. This glamorous hotel offers unique breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower as well as the many iconic monuments of the city. Comfort, luxury and glamour are present throughout one’s stay.
With an impressive architecture from the late 19th century, the Shangri-La Hotel Paris consists of 100 unique rooms and suites; three restaurants that feature scrumptious dishes that will awaken all the senses of those who experience them and one bar with the best cocktails in the city and several lounges scattered around the space where you can relax and enjoy. At Shangri-La, everybody is transported to another era, since even in the smallest details, the 19th century is never forgotten. If you love the Parisian style, opt for the Eiffel View Room, from which you can contemplate the symbol of the city through the huge windows that will make you feel like a true Parisian. At Shangri-La, everybody is transported to another era, since even in the smallest details, the 19th century is never forgotten. If you love
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the Parisian style, opt for the Eiffel View Room, from which you can contemplate the symbol of the city through the huge windows that will make you feel like a true Parisian. And it would not be a true luxury hotel if the Shangri-La didn’t offer the most astonishing well-being and relaxation treatments to its guests. It is at this point that you can (and should) experience CHI, The Spa, a unique place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being where you will be treated by the best hands and you will have at your disposal the best treatments to recover from a day discovering the streets of Paris. Paris, the city that will make you fall in love - for the life that runs its streets, its architecture, and many other details - could only have to offer you one of the best luxury chains. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is spread all over the world. The next time you go to Paris, do not forget to cross the streets of the city to feel the true Parisian spirit and architecture. After that, choose the Eiffel View Room at Shangri-La Hotel Paris to realise the love that emanates from Gustav Eiffel’s most famous architectural masterpiece. And do not forget to fall in love - again, or for the first time. Address: 10 Avenue d’Iéna, 75116 Paris, France
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Website: www.shangri-la.com/paris/shangrila/
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GRAN HOTEL INGLÈS MADRID, SPAIN
Considered one of the landmarks in the hospitality world, Gran Hotel Inglés went from a neglected space to one of the most sophisticated places for one to spend time in Madrid. Elegant and sophisticated, but always without losing the building’s history, the place that was once the meeting point for intellectuals is now a five-star hotel to spend some well-rested time in. Redesigned and renovated by the Rockwell Group, the leading design team made sure to bring back the hotel’s glory days. The design concept of the 165-year-old hotel is now in vogue, replenished with all the luxury decor elements that go from stylish wood found in the rooms to the plush velvet and leather furniture that defines the aura of the hospitality project. The team also introduced elegance and sophistication to the lobby, celebrating its 20’ ceilings with circular chandeliers and inspired by a class English manor. Some of the hotel’s original chandeliers and columns were restored and featured. A central lobby
bar is surrounded by a cocktail lounge with clusters of area rugs and a range of seating, creating a marvellous gathering spot for hotel guests and visitors. The spaces feel delicate, yet intimate. With trendy looks that go form wallpaper prints of vintage hotel postcards to the use of one of the most majestic materials, marble. The Rockwell Group brought elegance into a modern space that feels like home. With an excellent service to guests, you can count on award-winning products on the four spa treatment rooms, an excellent menu when it comes to gin and breakfast service, that goes from the most traditional Spanish cuisine to the food of the modern world. Currently, with one of Madrid’s top restaurants, chef Willy Moya is at the helm of Lobo 8. Undoubtedly a tasting experience, the menu changes seasonally and it will surely add some glamour to your travel experience.
Address : Calle de Echegaray, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain Website: www.granhotelingles.com/en/
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RISTORANTE BERTON MILAN, ITALY
Andrea Berton
The Berton restaurant is situated in the heart of Milano, right next
course in the menu. Every course is elegantly displayed in colourful
to Porta Nuova, one of the main districts in Milan. The Restaurant
plates that will please the most exacting palates.
showcases a unique refined simplicity style that will warmly
Moreover, we would like to highlight the extremely professional
introduce everyone to a fine dining experience. Experience is the
service at the table, you will feel assisted for the whole meal and
perfect word because trying the innovative and sensorial menu of
you will receive extreme useful recommendations from the staff
the Berton restaurant it is everything except just having a meal.
of the restaurant. Luca Enzo Bertè, that is the sommelier, will help
The restaurant is directed by the brilliance of Andrea Berton,
you out to choose the perfect wine for each plate. The wine offer
winner of multiple Michelin stars for excellence in cuisine service
is perfectly explained, before trying them you will already know
as well as for his restaurant, that won the Michelin star in 2013
how it will smell and taste and the effect that you will experience
and the star was confirmed in 2014. At a later time, he opened
by combining it with the courses.
another breathtaking restaurant called “Berton al Lago” which is situated next to the Como lake in a suggestive location. Berton
We suggest you also try the “table in the kitchen” experience, in
al Lago won the Michelin Star in 2018, underlining the extreme
which you will be able to eat while having the unique opportunity
impact of Andrea Berton’s skills.
to see how the starred chef and his crew are working, understanding
The menu offered in the Berton restaurant is just outstanding,
all the processes behind each course. Try this unforgettable
starting off with a comprehensive range of mouth-watering food
experience that may affect your perception of the culinary world!
starters. The innovative cuisine of Andrea reinvented the simple recipe of the broth and made it the main and most sophisticated
Website: www.ristoranteberton.com/en/ Address: Via Mike Bongiorno, 13, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
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ASSAJE RESTAURANT ROME, ITALY
The Assaje restaurant is situated in the suggestive environment
the unique style of the two starred Chefs that are directing the
of the Aldrovandi Villa Borghese which showcases an astonishing
kitchen, Andrea Migliaccio and Claudio Mengoni. The key
refined style. The restaurant presents both indoor and outdoor
words to offer a unique culinary experience are, as they claimed,
dining rooms allowing you to enjoy the fresh air of the spring and
perseverance, passion and dedication. This is the secret of the Assaje
the warmness of the indoor dining room in the coldest seasons. We
Restaurant and these values are shared among the Assaje’s team
suggest you try the Assaje restaurant experience in their private
and it is clearly visible. The wine cellar of the Assaje showcases an
garden as while you will be served, you will have the opportunity
incredibly wide range of the best European wines. But the most
to enjoy the relaxing and flavoured environment. The staff of
incredible thing is the quality of each one, selected one by one by
this Michelin-starred restaurant will warmly welcome you, the
the experience and brilliance of the sommelier, Gennaro Buono,
only thing that you will have to do during the whole experience
who won the “Best Sommelier of Italy Aspi” prize. You can also
is to take a sit, relax and enjoy each moment that the Assaje’s
enjoy a unique selection of non-European wines, whose origin are
restaurant has to offer.
from countries like Turkey, Israel and USA, among other countries.
The gourmet menu showcases a unique varying offer of traditional
If you are travelling around the gorgeous surroundings of Rome,
foods, pleasing the most exacting palates. It will give you a
the Assaje restaurant is an unmissable place to experience the best
complete overview of the specialities that the Assaje has to offer.
expression of the Italian cuisine.
Every single tiny detail of each course was selected carefully and the composition was just perfect! The taste of each course was well balanced and delicate, reflecting
Website: www.aldrovandi.com/en/ Address: Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 15, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
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JOIA RESTAURANT MILAN, ITALY
Pietro Leemann If you are looking for a suggestive and unique gastronomy experience, you cannot miss the Joia Restaurant in Milan. You will be kindly welcomed by the Joia’s attentive staff and they will make you feel at home, relaxed and comfortable. At first sight, the restaurant looks incredibly simple, but at the same time, it has a unique style which is inspired by nature. Nature is the heart of this restaurant, every single product and detail of Joia reflects the pure, clean and fresh power of nature. Joia offers one of the best vegetarian experience that you could ever try! The menu will let you experience the best natural ingredients, combined in unique compositions created by the brilliance of the Chef Patron, Pietro Leemann. His unconventional way of serving the courses will certainly seduce you, and you will experience anything but a regular meal. The purpose of the menu is to please all of your senses while trying each course. Your sight will be pleased by the colourful plates, served with a unique disposition and your palate will taste flavours that it never tasted before. The name of each course evokes feelings of love towards Mother Nature and its products, and it will give you an overview of the fresh ingredients that you are going to try. The wine selection of Joia is just remarkable! You will have the opportunity to try the best Italian wines, selected one by one to perfectly match each ingredient present in the courses. Finally, we want to dedicate a section of this article to talk about the dessert offering of the Joia restaurant. The dessert offer is off the charts! Most of the ingredients used for them are carefully selected and prepared by the owner and Chef Patron, Pietro Leemann. Combining these first quality ingredients it’s an art, and you will taste an explosion of unique flavours that are perfectly balanced. We absolutely recommend you dining in this venue. It’s a must-try! Website: www.joia.it Address: Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18, 20124 Milano
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BISTROT64 RESTAURANT ROME, ITALY
Kotaro Noda and Emanuele Cozzo
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Bistrot64 has a extraordinarily innovative offer that meets the high-
spaghetti, butter and anchovies” and it was amazing, a revisited
quality of the Italian cuisine and the sophistication of the Japanese
version of spaghetti made with the best qualities potatoes and
cuisine. The union of these two brilliant cuisines is made possible
fused with the delicious taste of fresh anchovies.
thanks to the two Chef Patrons, Kotaro Noda and Emanuele
The starters are just an introduction of what’s to come as your
Cozzo, which express the best qualities of each respective cuisine.
palate is about to sense an innovative journey of flavours. The main
The location is rather surprising, it is simple but extremely cosy,
courses and the dessert offer are just incomparable! You will be
nevertheless one of the strongest points of the Bistrot64 restaurant,
pleased in all of your requests and the staff will just perfectly help
making you feel comfortable and at home. To perfectly enjoy this
you find the most suitable dish based on your tastes and desires.
experience, you just have to relax and feel part of the environment
The wine offer is evenly superlative where guests can choose a
that is surrounding you.
great selection of Italian wines. Each course can be combined with
The menu showcases innovative courses that are personally
a perfect wine that will satisfy your palate and taste harmoniously.
crafted by the two Chef Patrons. Combining ingredients from
We suggest you entrust the experienced team of Bistrot 64 as
two different and distant cultures like the Italian and the Japanese
they will transform a simple meal into an unforgettable culinary
can be quite a tricky process, however, they can perfectly balance
experience that will affect you deeply.
each ingredient and fragrance. We tried a starter called “Potatoes
Website: www.bistrot64.it/ Address: Via Guglielmo Calderini, 64, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
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ALL’ORO RESTAURANT ROME, ITALY
Credit Stefano Segati Riccardo Di Giacinto The All’Oro restaurant is situated in the striking five-star H’All Tailor Suite Hotel. The starred Chef Patron and owner, Riccardo Di Giacinto, brought the matchless style of his restaurant to this structure, creating a unique luxury Hotel in the beautiful Italian capital: Rome. The Hotel has 14 different tailor-made suites, each one with a unique and different style, realized by internationally renowned artisans and designers. The All’Oro restaurant, just fits perfectly in this suggestive environment, offering some of the most touching culinary experience that you could ever try in the Italian capital. Both dining rooms have their own unique style. The main one showcases a luxury modern style enriched by marble and brass features. The second one with a more exclusive appeal will warmly welcome you with its unmistakable “Old England” style garnished with unique, elegant and warm wooden features. The whole team, in charge of creating this awesome culinary experience, shares common values and aim to provide an unforgettable, flawless experience to each client. Each course imparts the emotions, work, the expertise of the entire team that made it. The team includes 12 experienced chefs and 8 waiters; all of them are specialised in a specific field such as sommelier, maître, chef de rang, sous chef, bakery and breakfast. All of them are directed by the Chef patron, Riccardo Di Giacinto. The menu offers a wide range of traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary twist, that is the offspring of Riccardo Di Giacinto’s creative mind. The secret, following his words, is to take a step back, back in the tradition of each course and ingredient and give them a unique touch that will make it inimitable.
This value is tangible in the All’Oro restaurant, even the plates’ shape is carefully chosen one by one, to reflect the values that each course should impart, offering an innovative way to serve the courses. The wine cellar of the All’Oro restaurant is just breathtaking. It showcases the best Italian’s wine selection, divided by region and quality, ensuring the perfect combination with each course. The sommelier, Patrizio Pizzi, will cautiously select with you the most suitable wine, based on your course and taste. Website: www.ristorantealloro.it/ Address: Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 23/25, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
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SHANG PALACE PARIS, FRANCE
Chef Samuel Lee Sum Situated inside the amazing Shangri-La Hotel in Paris, one of the
Chef Lee Sum discovered a love for cooking through his mother’s
most renowned and celebrated hospitality designs in the world,
family. They introduced him to the subtleties of traditional
Shang Palace provides a fine-dining experience through the world
Chinese cuisine, which is a subject he can happily talk about all
of Cantonese cuisine, with a menu that pays homage to China’s
day. In his dishes, there’s a stunning combination of colour and
full flavours and authenticity. In 2012, Shang Palace had the
ingredients that are complemented by the natural flavours of high-
honour of becoming the first Chinese restaurant in France to be
quality seasonal produce.
awarded a Michelin star.
When it comes to cuisine, the sautéed live rose lobster with crispy
Inspired by the Canton and Huaiyang regions’ culinary traditions,
shallots and the marinated foie gras and bean curd in Chaozhou
the restaurant has become one of the most popular gourmet
style are highly recommendable. In addition, the deep-fried squids
destinations among tourists due to its ability to provide authentic
with pomelo and lemon peel and the poached chicken with Sichuan
Chinese cuisine, prepared by the brilliant Chef Samuel Lee Sum,
chilli sauce are also excellent choices for a superb dinner that really
whose main goal is to always challenge himself to improve his
embodies the best out of Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant also
already-phenomenal cooking. After spending six years as an
features a valuable list of fine wines, including the extraordinary
executive chef at top establishments in Tianjin and Kunshan, he
Puligny-Montrachet, which will certainly be the cherry on top of
took on the challenge of becoming the head chef of one of the best
the visit for any wine connoisseur.
restaurants in the world.
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The restaurant’s decor is superb, resembling a grand Parisian palace, just like the Shangri-La Hotel. It’s beautiful and luxurious, with a little extravagant side that we all know so well from the Chinese culture. The restaurant showcases everything from large jade walls carved with complex patterns to beautiful tables with golden tablecloths. The Shang Palace is definitely the right place to spend a luxurious time in. Website: www.shangri-la.com/paris/shangrila/dining/restaurants/shang-palace/ Address: 10 Avenue d’Iéna, 75116 Paris, France
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THE KAISER’S FAREWELL TO ARMS February 19, 2019. The world will always reminisce this date with sorrow as Karl Lagerfeld tested the biological notion of immortality. But there’s a thing about immortality that completely transcends the concept of living beings. Immortality per se is not something of biological nature, at least for us, humans. It doesn’t really matter if we live up to 20, 50, 100 years old. Immortality lies upon our legacy. We can argue that Michelangelo, DaVinci, Botticelli, Bach and Julius Caesar are in fact immortal. Although they have overstayed their time amongst us, mere mortals, their story is told every day, with the hopes of inspiring in achieving something beyond the world’s expectations. We live in a generation that desperately craves for role models, and Karl Otto Lagerfeld, ladies and gentlemen, lived on to carry that burden like Sisyphus carried the boulder up the mountain.
HIS FIRST LOVE Chanel played a quintessential role in Lagerfeld’s life, but the designer wasn’t interested in a monogamous marriage with the French brand. In fact, his longest love affair was in Rome. For 56 years Karl has been the creative director for Fendi, creating iconic designs such as the Baguette bag or the double F logo. The Kaiser ’s influence was so big that, in 2018, with his Fendi Logomania Collection, he helped Fila get back on its feet by incorporating the Italian sports brands’ logo in the designs. Despite the global commotion around the use of fur and leather in the fashion industry, Karl always stayed true to the brand’s vision and genesis, as Fendi was originally created as being a longlasting leather and fur brand.
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THE FRENCH MISTRESS Karl once said he’s like a fashion nymphomaniac who can never achieve an orgasm. This overachieving mentality is what kept the uber-talented designer for 36 years in Chanel. He wasn’t there to do what Coco Chanel did, Karl was there to do what Coco Chanel would do. And that played a key role in Chanel’s success. Now, as he rises up the Fashion Olympus to meet his predecessor, he looks upon his right hand Virginie Viard as she fills up Karl’s creative shoes in the French fashion powerhouse. As remarkable as it sounds, the name Karl Lagerfeld became sounder than the name Chanel. Whoever was buying Chanel wasn’t because it was Chanel, but because it was designed by the Kaiser. The monumental stages he created for the shows became the zenith of his creativity, like when he turned the emblematic Grand Palais in Paris into Germany’s Black Forest for the Fall/Winter 2018 Show.
THE MUSES FLORENCE WELCH Florence Welch admits that she didn’t quite understand what she was getting herself into when Karl Lagerfeld asked her to star in his Spring/Summer 2012 aquatic-inspired Chanel show, where she sang live from a giant shell. The pair first met following her performance at a party hosted by the label.
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KEIRA KNIGHTLEY The British actress’ ethereal, feminine style made her perfect for Chanel. Although she is best known for her appearances in films including the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, “Pride & Prejudice” and “The Imitation Game”, Keira is also a regular in the Chanel front row. She became the face of Chanel perfume Coco Mademoiselle in 2006 and played Coco Chanel in Lagerfeld’s film “Once Upon a Time”. Lagerfeld himself applauded her portrayal of Coco Chanel’s innovative spirit. Recently, Keira got married in a short Chanel wedding dress and ballet flats, kicking of a trend for non-traditional and rewearable wedding looks.
LINDA EVANGELISTA She is one of the original supermodels and perhaps the most recognizable, having become an icon of the 1990s. Linda and Karl began working together in 1985 and she has continued to inspire him with her statement-making style and constant changes to her look. Linda was Chanel’s original runway bride, taking to the haute couture runway in 2003 in a stunning bridal gown. Mr. Lagerfeld chose her as the face of Chanel eyewear in 2012 and recently shot her with his adorable pet cat, Choupette.
INES DE LA FRESSANGE The French aristocrat and fashion legend was one of Lagerfeld’s first muses. Her effortless chic and infectious smile helped her become the first model in the 1980s to sign an exclusive contract with Chanel. Since her modelling heyday, she has expanded to become a prolific designer and recently launched a blog chronicling her uniquely French style. Though Ines and Lagerfeld parted ways in 1989, they reunited in 2011 and she appeared in Chanel’s S/S11 show.
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MILAN MEN’S FASHION WEEK Fall/Winter 19/20 Milan has always played an utmost important role in Europe. Ever since its establishment, the Drinkable city has been the centre stage, not only regarding geopolitical reasons but also for a rather natural bias to host important cultural events. After all, it is the birthplace of legends such as Leonardo DaVinci and Giuseppe Verdi. It would only be natural that the historic transalpine city became the world’s fashion capital. There’s absolutely no better thing to do in the city than strolling down the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, checking Prada’s latest collection while listening to the good old La Traviata. Well, except if you go to the prestigious Milan Fashion Week, of course. The event is hosted by the Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana (The National Chamber for Italian Fashion), which is the nonprofit making Association which disciplines, co-ordinates and promotes the development of Italian Fashion. The Association represents all the highest cultural values of Italian Fashion. It aims to protect, coordinate and strengthen its image, both in Italy and abroad. Every new season, the fashion world’s spotlight shines upon this magical Italian city, and it shines back with the latest trends, where designers star and models gleam. From Fendi to Givenchy, men’s fashion world just got rocked by a trendy hurricane.
FENDI “Dualism in the DNA of Fendi, under every form,” says Silvia Venturini Fendi, Creative Director for menswear. The Fendi Men’s Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Collection from the Roman fashion house is the fruit of her collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld. Dualism is expressed in a swirling futurism and classicism for silhouettes in a colour palette dominated by black, beige and brown, heightened by accents of red and electric blue. Fendi’s legendary Baguette bag makes its debut for men in cross-body, hand-carried and belt bag versions. Cordovan and patent leather shoes echo Karl Lagerfeld’s signature with Cuban heels. The show culminated on a powerful note with a performance by Chinese singer Jackson Wang, the new Fendi ambassador in China.
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GIVENCHY In conjunction with Paris Fashion Week, Givenchy presented the men’s looks for its Fall-Winter 2019/2020 collection. This is Clare Waight Keller’s first collection for men since she became creative director for the Maison. With a suite of colour-blocked suits and embroidered leather pieces, she contrasted volumes, proposing both sleek and generous shapes. The collection was a nod to the maverick individualism of the Nineties, recast with a modern vision for a versatile and richly contrasted wardrobe.
LOUIS VUITTON For his second runway show as Artistic Director for Louis Vuitton Men’s collections, Virgil Abloh paid homage to pop megastar, Michael Jackson, transforming the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris into a cityscape reminiscent of New York in the 1980s. Less than a year after joining Louis Vuitton, the menswear designer continues to reinvent the spirit of the luxury fashion brand, presenting his vision of the men’s wardrobe for Fall-Winter 2019/2020. His take is equal parts classic chic and streetwear, with the signature Monogram on bags joined by oversize volumes and neon colours. Virgil Abloh also revisited Michael Jackson’s emblematic style with white shirts, sparkly gloves and prints of the artist’s likeness.
DIOR Echoing Christian Dior’s love of art and the artistic world, Dior Men’s Artistic Director Kim Jones collaborated with contemporary visual artist Raymond Pettibon to articulate the identity of the men’s wardrobe for the Dior Fall-Winter 2019/2020 collection. The looks presented by Kim Jones project the codes of the Dior heritage through a new prism. Animalier prints and pastel colours are combined with draping and precious haute couture materials. Moreover, exquisite accessories revisit the iconic Dior “Saddle” bag with new iterations in nylon or mink, worn cross-body style. The collection was presented as a series of tableaux vivants along a 76-meter-long moving walkway, the immobile poses of the models referencing both a couture salon show of the past and antique sculptures.
LOEWE For his first-ever men’s runway show since joining Loewe in 2013, Jonathan Anderson celebrates Loewe’s craftsmanship in unexpected ways, imagining a wardrobe where the worlds of sartorial tradition and team sports collide. Set against the backdrop of a sculpture by the German artist Franz Erhard Walther, the runway show took place in the Maison de l’UNESCO in Paris. Jonathan Anderson sent out elongated silhouettes with incongruous effects. Fitted shearling jackets are superposed over extra-large knits and extended shirt sleeves peek from the cuffs of two-tone jackets. The collection also included audacious pieces such as a colourful printed satin shirt featuring Marilyn Monroe.
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All’Oro Restaurant Website: www.ristorantealloro.it/ Address: Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 23/25, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
Joana Astolfi Website: www.studioastolfi.pt/ Address: Rua Pereira Henriques, 24, 1950-242 Lisboa, Portugal
Ristorante Berton Website: www.ristoranteberton.com/en/ Address: Via Mike Bongiorno, 13, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
Assaje Restaurant Website: www.aldrovandi.com/en/ Address: Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 15, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Joia Website: www.joia.it/ Address: Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18, 20124 Milano
Baccarat Hotel Website: www.baccarathotels.com Address: 28 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Kettal Website: https://www.kettal.com/ Address: Aragón, 316, E-08009 Barcelona, Spain
Ritz Paris Home Collection Website: www.luxurylivinggroup.com/ritz-paris-home-collection.html Address: Palazzo Orsi Mangelli, Corso Diaz 43-45, 47121 Forlì, Italy
Bistrot 64 Website: www.bistrot64.it/ Address: Via Guglielmo Calderini, 64, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
Lladró Showroom Website: www.lladro.com Address: 979 3rd Ave #333, New York, NY 10022, USA
Boca do Lobo Website: www.bocadolobo.com Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Lladró Website: www.lladro.com Address: Lladró, S.A, Carretera ALboraya S/N, 46016 Tavernes Blancques, Valencia, Spain
Brabbu Website: www.brabbu.com Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Luxxu Website: www.luxxu.net Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Circu Website: www.circu.com Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Maison Valentina Website: www.maisonvalentina.net Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Covet House Website: www.covethouse.eu Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Malherbe Paris Website: www.malherbe.paris/ Address: 64 Rue de Rome, 75008 Paris, France
Shang Palace Website: www.shangri-la.com/paris/shangrila/dining/restaurants/shang-palace/ Address: 10 Avenue d’Iéna, 75116 Paris, France
Meridiani Website: hwww.meridiani.it Address: Via Birago 16, 20826 Misinto, Italy
Shangri-La Hotel Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/paris/shangrila/ Address: 10 Avenue d’Iéna, 75116 Paris, France
Normal Studio Website: www.normalstudio.fr/ Address: 28, rue Kléber, 93100 – Montreuil, France
Talbot Cooley Interiors Website: www.talbotcooley.com/ Address: 9055 Gaylord Dr. Suite #112, Houston, TX 77024, USA
PAD Paris Website: www.pad-fairs.com/paris/en/ Address: 102 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France
Tom Dixon Website: www.tomdixon.net Address: 4-10 Bagley Walk, Kings Cross, London N1C 4DH
Patricia Urquiola Website: www.patriciaurquiola.com/ Address: Via Bartolomeo Eustachi 45, 20129 Milan, Italy
Tuuci Website: www.tuuci.com/ Address: 1000 SE 8th Street, Miami-Hialeah, Florida 33010
Preggo Website: www.preggogroup.com/ Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Vila Vita Parc Website: www.vilavitaparc.com/en/upcoming-events/finewines-food-fair Address: Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches
Ptang Studio Limited Website: www.ptangstudio.com/ Address: Room 5 - 6, 4 Floor, Hopeful Factory Centre, 10 - 16 Wo Shing Street, Fo Tan, N.T., Hong Kong
Vista Alegre Website: www.vistaalgre.com Address: Vista Alegre, SA, 3830-292 Ílhavo, Portugal
DelightFULL Website: www.delightfull.eu Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal Doshi Levien Website: www.doshilevien.com/ Address: 49 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG, United Kingdom Essential Home Website: www.essentialhome.eu Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal Fermob Website: www.fermob.com/en/ Address: Parc Actival, 01140 Thoissey, France Foscarini Website: www.foscarini.com/en/ Address: Via delle Industrie 27, 30020 Marcon (VE), Italy Gran Hotel Inglès Website: www.granhotelingles.com/en/ Address: Calle de Echegaray, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain Hotel de Russie Website: www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/hotelde-russie/ Address: Via del Babuino, 9, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Pullcast Website: www.pullcast.eu Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal
Rug’Society Website: www.rugsociety.eu Address: Rua Particular de Regueirais, nº33, 4435-379 Rio Tinto, Porto, Portugal Salone del Mobile Website: www.salonemilano.it/ Address: Foro Buonaparte 65, 20121 Milan, Italy Sebastian Herkner Website: www.sebastianherkner.com/ Address: Geleitsstraße 92, D-63067 Offenbach am Main, Germany Seletti Website: www.seletti.it Address: Via Codebruni Levante 32, 46019 Cicognara di Viadana, Italy
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