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CONTENTS
MARCH./APRIL 2017
TREND FILE 020 Trend file Kartell NEWS & TRENDS 022 Milan Special: The best of Italian Furniture 026 Summer Trends 2017: Covetable Objects 028 Top Exhibitors: Baselworld 2017 040 Discover the recipients of the inaugural Coveted Awards SHOWROOMS WE COVET 046 Interni Mobili & Design 047 Bredaquaranta EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 048 with Alexandra Fedorova 052 with Jean-Marie Massaud 056 with Radu Dragan 060 with Nuno Barra 062 with Nadya Zotova PROJECTS 066 Fascinating and memorable creation by Pepe Leal 070 Artsy Chic Apartment by PFB Design 074 Luxury Residence in Italian Countryside 078 A light & Airy New York Apartment 082 Melbourne House, Greg Natale Design 086 Marcel Wanders Awarded Andaz Amsterdam prinsengracht Hotel 090 Ecletic Apartment, Viterbo Interior design BOOKS WE COVET 094 Fahion Masterpieces 096 The Ultimate Inspiration book INSPIRATIONS 098 20 Contemporary Lighting Ideas all time favourites
COVER PROJECT Luxury Residence in Italy By Iryna Dzhemesiuk HOTELS WE COVET 128 Le Beau Rivage 132 Gallery Park Hotel 134 Hilton Tallinn Park 136 Armani 140 Intercontinental Estoril 142 Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg 144 Yoo Collection - Rio de Janeiro WORLD’S FINEST RESTAURANTS 148 La Reserve and Pagode de Cos 150 Guy Savoy 152 Plaza Aténée 154 Divellec 156 Sushisamba
DESIGN GALLERIST 102 A Unique Savoir-Faire
FASHION 160 Luís Onofre Introduces Hellenic gardens SS17
CITY GUIDE 108 Milan Guide
STYLE ICONS 164 Rita Hayworth
TRAVEL GUIDE 116 Coveted Experience North & Center of Italy
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EDITOR’S
Letter
This issue is a landmark for CovetED. It’s been two years since we first launched the magazine! CovetED was created by a group of designers with the aim of celebrating design with the world’s top professionals in the field, and share with the world their inspirations. Over time, CovetED found its place in the design world and is now one of the most important magazines in this sector, with a very specific style and a collectable character. Milan Design Week works as the background for CovetED #6, since it was the chosen place to launch this issue, followed up by an important preview at BaselWorld, the Watch & Jewellery show. Inside, you will be able to see what top brands from both shows are presenting as new for 2017, from watches & jewellery to furniture & lighting. And since you will probably be visiting Milan during the most important Design event of the year, you will also find a guide to the Design Week’s most CovetED showrooms, hotels and restaurants. If not, maybe we can inspire you to visit the city sometime soon. Moreover, you will find as usual interviews to a selection of top designers about their work, inspirations and projects by the best of the best Interior design firms. After two years of consolidated work, we will also start a collection of Interior Design Books edited by CovetED, which you will find in a bookshop near you on the second semester of 2017. This collection is composed of a series of different books for each room division. Every book has a deeper exploitation of ideas and a wide range of styles. The first book contains hundreds of ideas for Entryways & Hallways selected by a team of interior designers who searched for projects all over the world. It is a blend of projects from renowned interior designers and a combination of designs from the most luxurious and exquisite brands. Be part of CovetED World and enjoy all the new things we have to offer in our third year of existence. EDITOR IN CHIEF
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SUMMER TRENDS 2017
COVETABLE OBJECTS For this edition, Coveted Magazine was inspired by the emotions that spring/summer season recalls on us. Vibrant colours, geometric lines, balance and a challenge to the gravity are the similarities between these objects. This curated selection of unique objects is a travel into the subconscious, capable of making us feel inspired by their bold colours and forms. Apart from all the similarities, each object has its own unique design that makes us feel different emotions and feelings. And the inspiration that we take from each one is also unique and recalls several different interpretations, depending on how we look at them and our point of view.
NEWS & TRENDS //
The Playful Geometry by Pedro Reyes Machine spectacle by Jean Tinguely
Pendant light by Studio Kamaro’an
The Passenger rugs collection by Cold Picnic
Acrylic vases by Hattern
LSD Collection by Elinaulvio Photos by Annikki Valomieli
Balance Lamp by Victor Castanera
Chandelier by Jaime hayon
Acrylic vases by Hattern
LSD Collection by Elinaulvio Photos by Annikki Valomieli
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TOP EXHIBITORS BASELWORLD 2017
The Respected trade show, BaselWorld 2017 occurred from the 23rd to the 30th of March in Switzerland. In a glorious celebration of the best achievements in jewellery and watchmaking, discover the highlighting brands of the artistic event and its astonishing and luxurious designs.
Angelus
Arnold & Son
Having an extensive background in watchmaking, the high-end and prestigious brand based in Chaux-de-Fonds, Angelus has become one of the most influential manufacturers in the industry. The luxurious brand displayed the U20 Ultra-Skeleton Tourbillon which is described as “an authentic Haute Horlogerie sculpture”. Seeking for transparency, each element of the watch was preserved while maintaining a much-needed rigidity and sturdiness. Made from sapphire, this majestic watch showcases prominent 3D architecture features.
A watchmaker brand of generations that delivers the most symmetrical and skeletonised designs one could possibly hope for as they imbue a narrative of their own as well as an unmatched sophistication. Nebula is an epitome of this notion, as this holistic design offers a wide variety of achievements, from a three-dimensional view to a striking power reserve and mirror effect. In addition, the watch presents a seamless symmetry in all sides.
Breguet Always pursuing new forms to reinvent and improve their products while maintaining a certain sense of tradition, the iconic brand has a timeless character that is best understood in its acclaimed collections, take, for instance, the Tradition Dame 7038 which was displayed at the event. A self-winding piece that values a feminine presence in the aesthetics of mechanical horology. Decorated with a rosette motif and adorned by a mother-of-pearl dial, this ingenious piece demonstrates an unparalleled balance and modernity.
Artya Guided by Yvan Arpa, the avant-garde and luxury brand takes watchmaking to new extremes by providing ingenious and luxurious timepieces that have a oneof-a-kind aesthetic appeal. Offering the world with a cluster of pieces at BaselWorld, such as the Son of the Sea Tourbillon, the Sun Tourbillon and the Race Red Oz, each creative design has its own set of exceptional particularities.
Armin Strom Renowned for their astonishing skeleton watches, Armin Strom brings in a new interpretation of tradition and architectural movement. Through a complex watchmaking process, the brand follows a philosophy of “resonance, whereby two balance wheels oscillating in close proximity influence each other and ultimately synchronise”, this can be noticed in Mirrored Force Resonance, a precise and energy saving timepiece.
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Imperiali Genève Recognised for being a force of nature in regards to the reinvention and transformation of pieces, the imperial brand is often capable of blending in a mechanical precision, a superior level of watchmaking with the finest materials as well as conveying to state-of-the-art electronics. Recently, they showcased the most resourceful cigar cabinet, dubbed as Emperador which consisted of twenty-four cigars all rolled in fine gold leaf and severely protected by individual glass sleeves so as to not suffer any damage. It becomes a true experience to the senses while exploration a new another level of sophistication and cleverness.
Kerbedanz Jaquet Droz The luxury watchmaker has a lot of history and cultural significance added to its name since it has been established for over three centuries. Through preciously refined aesthetics, Jaquet Droz has recently launched its iconic line of women’s watches, named Grande Seconde that features as its main player, mother-of-pearl. Contrasting materials and colours, this mechanical sculpture was made to the point of precision.
Combining symbolisms of traditional Swiss watchmaking and artistry with mythological beliefs and cutting-edge materials, the Neuchâtel-based brand focuses on keeping an artisanal heritage while producing high-end jewellery. Sappheiros Tourbillon Black Edition was one of the exhibitions of the brand at BaselWorld which covered in a carbon coating and provides unique light effects. Besides its functionality, this piece is a defying and timeless design that highlights a historical sense and ever-lasting adoration.
Caran d’Ache Founded by Arnold Schweitzer, the Swiss manufacturer knows how to produce high-quality and luxurious instruments giving them an exceptionally crafted identity. In collaboration with horological laboratory MB&F, Caran d’Ache manufactured a realistic and limited edition, entitled Astrograph, which the best of creativity and technology, it is even considered to be one of the most complex pieces produced by the Geneva-based brand.
Rebellion Fusing watchmaking with cars mechanisms, the ingenious brand carries on a passionate and intense approach towards producing high-quality materials. Characterised by a sleek interior, Rebellion’s Predator 2.0 Regulator Tourbillon has a modular and customisable case that symbolises the brand’s principles of tradition and precision. This empowering timepiece has an incredible sum of 65 hours of power reserve.
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March 23 – 30, 2017 Basel – switzerland
Witness the
DAWN OF TreNDs Baselworld is the single-most important trendsetting
market and witness the start of a new trendsetting cycle
show for the world’s watch and jewellery industry.
for the year.
What makes it unmissable is the fact that only here will you find all the key players representing every sector
Seize the unique opportunity to experience the interplay
of the industry together under one roof. Baselworld is
of passion and precision to create perfection. We
where the most prestigious international brands
invite you to join us at Baselworld, where you will be
unveil their innovations, creations and new collections
awe-struck by the spectacular pavilions, amazed at the
in the presence of world-class buyers and the global
new collections, and be amongst those who are a part of
press, all of whom unite here to take the pulse of the
history in the making!
See you at Baselworld 2017
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The one unmissable trendsetting show for the entire watch and jewellery industry, where all key players unite to unveil their latest creations and innovations. Be a part of this premier event and experience passion, precision and perfection in action.
MARCH 23 – 30, 2017
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DISCOVER THE RECIPIENTS
OF THE INAUGURAL COVETED AWARDS During Maison et Objet 2017, Coveted Magazine launched for the first time ever a new ceremonial distinction dubbed as Coveted Awards, in a celebration of the most awe-inspiring and creative designs that were shown this year at the lifestyle event. The awards consisted of twenty-seven categories that register the most coveted achievements in the world of design, from consoles to dining chairs, to floor lamps, to armchairs, to wall mirrors, and the list goes on. Discover the very first recipients of the Coveted Award
MOST COVETED ARMCHAIR
MOST COVETED SOFA
The award for most coveted armchair goes to Ritz Paris Home Collection with this fabulously upholstered chair which serves as the epitome of luxury and comfort. “Ritz Paris is much more than a hotel, it’s an atmosphere, an art de Vivre that allows itself the luxury of a timeless elegance, creativity, and eclecticism.” – Alberto Vignatelli, CEO and Chairman of Luxury Living Group.
Boca do Lobo was acknowledged for Most CovetED Sofa for the classic Imperfectio Providing exquisite and emotive experiences, Boca do Lobo is driven by a desire of highlighting Portuguese culture and traditions in an array of jaw-dropping pieces.
MOST COVETED BAR CHAIR
MOST COVETED BATHROOM DESIGN
Receiving the award for Most Coveted Bar Chair, Due to this amazing Bathroom setting displayed at Maison et Objet, Maison by themetal golden Parker lamp, a stilnovo sconce full of jazz groove. Its sophisticated Riluc masters the artBe ofseduced transforming creating Valentina was awarded Most Coveted Bathroom Design. The Brand produces golden brass tubes will light up the finest restaurants, lobbies & contemporary settings. high-quality and traditional designs. pieces with the most cutting-edge technology and contemporary features.
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MOST COVETED DINING CHAIR
MOST COVETED DINING TABLE
For the Most Coveted Dining Room Chair, the award went to Meridiani. Masterfully fusing traditional elements with contemporary details, the Italian brand creates a new concept of luxury and sophistication that seem natural and relaxed to the eye.
The award for Most Coveted Award was given to De Castelli, founded in 2003 by Albino Celato, who masters the art of shaping iron like no other. The brand designs pieces that combine handcrafting tradition with the latest technological sources.
MOST COVETED MIRROR A part of the Brass Ensemble Collection from Ghidini 1961, the aesthetically crafted Kaleidos Mirror designed by Campana Brothers was awarded the Most Coveted Mirror at the event. According to Fernando Campana, “the piece is composed of six hinged mirror blades. The brass base and gilded mirrors create a kaleidoscope of golden tones and reflections. The piece can be used as a lamp as it is backlit.�
MOST COVETED DINING ROOM DESIGN Fendi Casa was distinguished for this exceptional dining room design. Providing cosmopolitan and charismatic settings, the collection displays a wide variety of aesthetics from current to classic styles
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NADYA ZOTOVA
RUSSIAN DESIGN YOUNG STAR
“Enjoy Home”, architectural and interior design studio based in
About the team
Moscow, is one of the most recognisable in the Russian market.
“Enjoy Home” is a team of 12 young design lovers who chose to
Primarily due to the integral and unique history, clear marketing
work with different directions, combine different motives and
positioning and constant work on self-improvement. But more
find unconventional and beautiful solutions. The design is their
of all, it is known thanks to an accurate and original design style
passion, a way of life, and therefore each new project brings new
of its founder - Nadya Zotova.
inspirational ideas and concepts.
Interior designer Nadya Zotova finished the British Higher
In a continuous search of the people, places and objects that
School of Design and had her internship at Sotheby’s School
inspire, Enjoy Home team organised creative design-trips. This
in New York. She is a popular author of various Russian design
unique Design Travel project helps Russian designers to discover
magazines and blogs abtout décor. Nadya Zotova is an expert in
what is important in the design world, where to buy a piece of
decorating and master in mixing colours of space. She has an ex-
art and how to bring into the interior that same dream dresser
cellent taste, combining in the interiors different stylistic direc-
from a flea market in Paris.
tions and historical periods. Let’s meet her team and the recent
Enjoy Home is also a managing studio and carpentry workshop,
interior project in Moscow.
in which they create handmade furniture.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW //
Description of the project Apartment in Moscow, 80 m² When a small apartment falls into the hands of a responsible designer, the first thing he should do is be concerned about the comfort of the client and be focused on functionality. But if the owners of the apartments are artistic and easy-going people, always prepared for any experiments, the designer will not miss a chance to add some new ideas. Initially, the apartment was a typical example of “stalinka” (architecture style of the Soviet Union under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, between 1933 and 1955, associated with the socialist realism school of art and architecture): a narrow hallway, a small kitchen, bathroom and WC separated. During the process of redevelopment, the designer used every square meter and the result was a bedroom with a wardrobe. In the living room, she found the place for a large dining table, and the corridor lost his area in order to expand to a spacious bathroom. The owners of the apartment, who often work at home, also received a personal cabinet.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW // The colour palette of apartments is built on deep blues and provocative shades of yellow that play with each other in every way. The Brightly coloured living room literally exploding in the small kitchen area, but then it switches to a half-whisper in the next room and newly discloses in the bedroom in a gentle flower theme. Geometric prints on carpets and textiles in the living room and bedroom are responsible for a new dynamic in the interior. The cabinet is decorated with discreet vintage stripes and cells. The atmosphere of the apartment is a mix of typical forms of American furniture and vintage style. For the lighting solutions, the Portuguese brand DelightFULL was the chosen one with the stunning suspension lamp Ella, which is a true design masterpiece. With its sober lines, it has surpassed the test of time. It is a style icon of the fifties and sixties perfectly suitable for a living room in a small apartment. Ella is a unique ceiling texture handmade in brass with 15 arms and aluminium lampshades.
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ECLETIC APARTMENT VITERBO INTERIOR DESIGN
“The apartment is an eclectic mix of myriad styles, colours and textures and is a treasure trove filled with the avid collector´s art, furniture, fabrics and coral.”
PROJECTS // With offices in Portugal and Singapore, Viterbo Interior Design is a leading interior design family company whose success is based on the genuine effort to deliver a unique creation in every single project they work on. For the past 40 years, the firm has been nurturing a creative talent that combines their clients’ needs and boundaries with the designers’ own goals and design skills to exceed everyone’s expectations. This success has already crossed the national frontiers and Gracinha Viterbo features a bit all over the world. Over the years, the group has worked hard to enhance their customer’s experience through a highly customised approach and a strong commitment to their lifestyle vision, which is perfectly reflected in the present project. With the belief that every home tells a story and every space is a moment, this house is all about creating lifestyles and writing stories through spaces.
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The contrasting colours and textures of overlapping carpets, rough raffia against the luxuriant emerald green of a Diane Von Furstenberg Climbing Leopard Rug juxtaposed with a neutral cream, adds depth to a flat surface. The layering of cushions is custom made using antique fabrics, ikats and an assortment of other materials such metal studs. In this home, Gracinha Viterbo turned what was originally intended to be one dining space into a room within a room, by carving out a second living area. The child´s rooms are fun, comfortable, but functional and systematic at the same time. In the master bedroom, the eclecticism takes on an even bolder execution with a distinctively tropical feel and a touch of vintage. Nothing in this eclectic home matches in the conventional sense of the word but the deliberate dissonance results in a captivating and harmonious effect. This project reflects the unique lifestyle and personality of the client. However, it was left space for the story to be continued, so that the clients are able to keep “writing the never-ending story�.
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COVETED EXPERIENCE
NORTH & CENTER OF ITALY Each issue, Coveted Magazine takes you on a luxury tour, in which you can find the best of culinary art and indescribable experiences. We are just astounded by each journey because of the variety, the creativity, and the quality of places we visit. This time, we will take you on a remarkable journey, in which you can appreciate stunning landscapes, beautiful music, and warm weather as well as enjoying good food, complemented by an extensive fine wine list and an attentive and happy staff. Benvenutti a Italia! We have started our journey in April, the streets were crowded, in its typical Milan street style, as it normally is in the background of Salone del Mobile. You could feel and smell the excitement and preparation in the air. The city of design, fashion and art is eager to open its doors to visitors from all over the world.
MILANO | VERONA | FIRENZE | GENOVA | TORINO
MILANO WHERE TO EAT TANO PASSAMI L’OLIO
It won’t be difficult to find a nice restaurant and enjoy an unforgettable meal. You are in Italy, one of the best world’s culinary destination. You will find yourself surrounded by small traditional restaurants, in which the main dishes include different varieties of pasta and different types of pizza. If you are looking for an indescribable and yet homemade gastronomic experience, we recommend you one of the best restaurants: “Tano Passami L’olio”, located only a few steps away from Tortona District, the heart of art and design of Milano. It is one of the best places for people who enjoy table conversations and a getaway city destination. This is a unique and warm destination for mouth-watering food and relaxing moments with family or friends. TANO PASSAMI L’OLIO, serves years of experience in your plate delicately flavoured with extra-virgin olive oils, carefully chosen by the chef himself. This warm and welcoming restaurant is perfect for a romantic first date, the room’s lighting creates a comfortable and intimate environment. Our best advice is to previously book a table so you avoid waiting for too long. The menu offers you a wide variety of wines, perfectly combined with the available menu. This overwhelming experience can become even more special because of chef Gaetano’s attention. The awarded Michelin Start Chef enthusiastically transmits his passion for cooking beautiful and smooth plates. We have to mention in our list of favourite dishes, the true Mediterranean star – a fresh baguette dipped in rich extra-virgin olive oil. It was amazing!! Meanwhile, the caramelised quail eggs on tuna mousse were a sweet and salty explosion in your mouth. So exquisite! The Chef Gaetano’ mission is to improve our food quality, extracting the taste of traditional dishes while adding it a modern touch, this is perfectly represented in our next favourite dish: Squid Tiramisu with mascarpone and potato. One spoon will take you to dive into a journey of thousand flavours! Smooth, creamy and light!
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MILANO WHERE TO EAT BERTON RESTAURANT
We recommend you also visit the BERTON RESTAURANT, an Italian classic rooted cuisine yet more sophisticated, situated in Viale Della Liberazione. It was once an abandoned area. Nowadays, it is an important centre for many great architectural and futuristic projects. The intelligent chef Andrea Berton created an elegant and modern setting, a delightful fusion of smart design and modernity lux. You can sit at any table and you will be able to get a sneak peek at the kitchen area where you can see the chef and his crew working. The space is clean, well-lighted and you can sense the chef ’s touch even in the tiniest details of the interiors. The simplistic decor shines the beauty of the food, although it is not the only thing that brings people to Berton. The menu offers a wide variety of mouth-watering food starters, beautifully displayed in elegant plates. The shining star of the menu and its main focus is the broth which, in many variations, is proposed in ennobled and drink versions, in conjunction with meals that are warm in winter and cool in summer.
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MILANO WHERE TO SLEEP PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA
PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA is simply the best Hotel in Milan, a true luxury experience. It is situated in the very heart of the city where you can find all the important design and fashion stores, Principe di Savoia is the true five stars experience. Part of the deluxe Dorchester Collection Group, Principe di Savoia is the residence for international cosmopolitan travellers since 1920. Always searching for excellence, it is the perfect starting point to discover all attractions and intriguing places of this inspiring city. It is classic but, at the same time, contemporary with spacious rooms, decorated with luxurious furniture. On the last floor, you can enjoy a real moment due to the wellness centre that features a pool with frescoes on the ceiling. The rooms are embellished and designed with dark wood furniture and luxury fabrics. All rooms include bathrobes and comfortable slippers, an LCD TV with satellite TV channels, and a DVD player.
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