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CONTENTS SEPT. / OCT. 2017
NEWS & TRENDS 018 The Exclusive Gift Selection 022 High-End Furniture Meets Contemporary Art UPCOMING EVENTS 026 Maison & Object Paris 028 100% Design 030 Design Junction 032 Yecla Furniture Fair 034 Big Boys Toys 036 Boutique Design New York 038 Downtown Design SHOWROOM WE COVET 040 Covet London 042 Llandró New York EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 044 Areen Design 046 Ash Design 050 Christophe Pillet 052 Christopher Guy 054 Nicolò Favoretto Rubelli 056 Sybille de Margery PROJECTS 076 Odette 080 Contemporary Apartment 084 Lili’s Bar 086 Penthouse, Mallorca, Spain 090 Fontain Square Apartment 094 The Bennet Bar
COVER PROJECT Contemporary apartment in Kiev Maya sofa | Essential Home
THE EXCLUSIVE GIFT SELECTION
TANTALISING TREATS FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Whether to mark a special occasion or just a timeless memory, it’s difficult to curb the appetite for luxury of those who have a refined taste. Discover a curated gift selection from the world’s leading designer brands, from fashion, accessories, technology, to champagne and safes. Tantalising treats for demanding people, or just design enthusiasts, suitable for a wide variety of interests; yet sharing the appreciation for quality, craftsmanship, legacy, design, and exclusivity for those who are used to the best things in life. Just make sure special people win the next round by giving them a memory that measures the effectiveness of their swing.
AQUANAUT WATCH BY PATEK PHILIPPE The luxury brand celebrated this year the 20th anniversary of one of its modern icons, the Aquanut. The first men’s Aquanaut wristwatch in 18K white gold dial. With a warmer blue hue, it gets darker to a subtly graduated black toward the outsider from stainless steel.
DOM PÉRIGNON ROSÉ BY MOËT ET CHANDON From the largest Champagne house in France, Moët et Chandon, only 10 bottles were designed by the renowned Hollywood director David Lynch. The vintage rosé has floral, orange-peel, and dried-fruit aromas and reveals a fullness of texture coupled with a balanced structure that is clear-cut to the taste.
EYE-TRUNK IPHONE CASE BY LOUIS VUITTON French luxury house has launched Eye-Trunk for iPhone 7 Plus and it can come in precious Golden Crocodile leather. Designed to pay tribute to the company’s origins as a trunk designer, the selection includes a classic Monogram canvas, a Monogram Reverse canvas, a Monogram Eclipse canvas. A case to bring glamour on daily basis.
High-End Furniture Meets Contemporary Art A cultural fusion
NEWS & TRENDS //
“BRABBU & VELVENOIR joined forces in an international partnership with the fundamental goal of disseminating the importance of contemporary art within the design industry.” The world of high-end interior design is about to be transformed by combining it with contemporary art. It is an innovative cultural fusion that brings together BRABBU, a high-end furniture design brand that reflects an intense way of living with VELVENOIR, an international art consultancy and gallery that works with a global network of art experts on various hospitality, commercial and
To show the world how it all comes together, we’ve designed the first Art x Interior - Ambiances which embody the most beautiful and delicate features of both an international array of museum standard established and emerging artists, such Chen Ping, Mark Perlman and Ivan Marchuk in a combination with a sophisticated design concept and furniture crafted by the BRABBU team such as Vellum, Maya or Sequoia designs. All Lifestyle Images combine fierceness and elegance through the techniques used in the artworks and the bold design of each piece. Together they make a statement and allow an innovative and extraordinary experience and perception of interior design and art themselves. The recognition of the value and benefit of this new Art x Interior concept, will come to life at Maison & Objet Paris in September.
residential projects. Together both firms are taking contemporary art out of the white cube space and placing it into high-end interior design concepts to allow collectors and clients to experience art and design in a one-of-a-kind symbiosis. BRABBU & VELVENOIR joined forces in an international partnership with the fundamental goal of disseminating the importance of contemporary art within the design industry. COVETED MAGAZINE PAGE 25.
The core behind this international collaboration is that it offers a wideranging, in-depth knowledge on art and design, with the awareness of the strong power art has on the ambience, sophistication and personality of a well-designed interior. Therefore, BRABBU offers in-house art consultancy for their international clients together with the international experts from the VELVENOIR Network. VELVENOIR assists the entire team with regards to the art on any residential, commercial or hospitality project. A designed piece of furniture by BRABBU is much more than a high-end product. Each one, carefully designed, tells a story and transforms the space into a unique atmosphere. Every design embodies fierceness and a powerful sense of refinement. It leads people to a comfortable yet intense way of living. An artwork is unique, something special, a masterpiece of an artist who dedicated his life to this profession, building his career within the art market as well as using various techniques, to make each piece, one of a kind. The artwork suggested by the independent art consultants from VELVENOIR adds character to the space and allows a personal and meaningful experience of elegance and sophistication. This is the start of a new artistic sense and perception of interior design, which is all about providing elegant and unique experiences, bringing together the sophistication of interior design and contemporary art with international expertise, which as a result offers international clients everything from one source.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ASH DESIGN Ash Design is a London-based interior design studio, but that wasn’t always the case. More than ten years ago, Ash Design’s founder Sharon Elafouf was travelling around the globe, gathering experience and expertise in the interior design world and working with some of the best names and challenging clients. Having earned a degree in Interior Design, Sharon Elafouf started her journey as an interior designer in Paris in the most “organic way”, as she nicely puts it. Working with mainly French clients and achieving successful results, her business came to grow by word of mouth and it ended up changing as the years went by. From a work based on “decorative schemes”, Ash Design’s founder switched to projects that involve “space planning and architecture”. It was around that time that she integrated her approach, “offering clients a new dimension” of what she was doing. However, the choice to embrace this profession was something that came fairly easy to the interior designer, seeing as she was never a stranger to the world of travelling and staying at different hotels within each stay. This enabled her to “experience hotels and restaurants of authenticity and of significance”, meaning her vision and perception of these places ended up being different than the ones of an ordinary person. With this strong perception background, and with the growing interest in collecting contemporary decorative art, Ash Design’s founder believes her work is an extension of her private life and all the experiences that influence her on a daily basis. And even though this is one of the ways she keeps up with the latest trends - visiting all the art and design shows, travelling between Paris and Miami all the time, and keeping a close eye on a handful of her favourite interior designers - the most important element in every Ash Design project is their timelessness. They try to create spaces which are to be enjoyed by families and that at the same time “must be carefully thought out spaces that stand the test of time”. But of course that, in order to create these unique spaces, Ash Design’s founder must find inspiration somehow. And she had just told us that one of her biggest sources of inspiration is Peter Marino. Why? Because “his work encapsulates the benchmark brands he is designing so accurately through his sophisticated and forward thinking interior architecture, textiles and art”, as Sharon Elafouf so gracefully stated. However, Jean Louis Deniot and his architectural choices and colour palettes are also at the top of the list of inspiring interior design personalities for the Ash Design team. It is with this in mind that they always decide upon French artisans and craftsmen in their bespoke work for clients, as well as vintage and contemporary decorative art, which enables them to be in constant touch with many galleries and artists, sort of becoming their own source of inspiration.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTOPHER PILLET “Nonetheless, the designer believes that time is a necessity when developing a new piece so as to guarantee that every single process is accurately completed. He is also quite careful when selecting colours, materials and textures.” Being a latecomer to the fascinating world of design, the proficient designer, Christophe Pillet was actually considering becoming a musician as he immensely enjoyed playing music, however, once the design bug was manifested into his mind, there was no other option going forward, as he explained, “Step by step I discovered the design, it was not a passion it was just interesting people, curious people. I still believe that today, I’ve really found my job.” Specialising in interior design and interior architecture, Pillet has a wide array of successful projects that reflect the contemporaneity of French Design, from the astonishing Hotel Sahrai in Morocco to the awe-inspiring St. Tropez Villa, along with many furnishings, such as the Agatha Dreams lounge chair and the comfy Pillet Pine Beach sofa. Some of the characteristics that the French artist absolutely esteems about design are the context of the work, discovering brand-new perspectives and creations as well as learning from other tremendously talented individuals. Furthermore, the designer does not differentiate working on a furniture or interior space, or whatever the case may be because although each project has a different value, the most important thing is to express oneself and telling a narrative that is not only about the product but also the people who are acquiring it. To Pillet, it is all connected to sharing his point of view to the public. In regards to his signature style, Christophe Pillet highlighted the fact that most of his pieces obey to an eclectic abundance. Additionally, he views design as a way to create daring and playful projects, and not to take everything in a serious manner. Nonetheless, the designer believes that time is a necessity when developing a new piece so as to guarantee that every single process is accurately completed. He is also quite careful when selecting colours, materials and textures. Pillet recommends young designers not to accelerate their careers, to give a certain time and space for things to happen naturally, however, he adds that in this business one must really trust in themselves and always listen to their heart and intuitions. Young designers should also be aware of their surroundings and what other designers are doing.
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HOW TO DECORATE LIKE A PRO
WITH THE BEST INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS EVER From time to time, we think about what we could do to modernize our home decor, giving it another level of sophistication and charm. And even though after we have checked all magazines and gone online to search all about decoration, sometimes we just do not know how to apply properly all those home design ideas in our own space. Does it happen to you too? If so, have no fear because, in order to help everyone that is seeking a more appealing home decor, this practical decorating guide certainly contains some important tips and advice to pay attention. Just like any other professional field, Interior Design requires a knowledge that is renewed with the passing of the years and, with each new season, it's possible to point out new decorating trends to be followed, since this industry brings us innovations, new concepts and even experimentations in different styles, always providing beauty and style for any interior design projects.
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A new season is approaching and with it new decorating trends as well. But, there’s no need to wait for a new season to start sharing with you what is or isn’t trending when it comes to interior design. On the contrary, it’s always a great opportunity to anticipate, even because the trends are cyclical and renew themselves automatically. One thing is for sure, it does not matter if you have the best professionals by your side. That will be a great help, that's true. But the first — and perhaps the most important of all — advice on interior design is "research, research, research". It's crucial that you know what you are expecting as the final result. That's because, in addition to making your home decor look even more impressive, knowing the hottest decor trends will let you know how to compose beautiful, comfortable and stylish interiors, making your home even more attractive and cosier, but also ensuring each room gets the maximum potential from your decorating projects. Experts point out that many of the decoration trends for this season will remain strong by the end of the year, with some concepts, such as the conscious use of colours, the choosing neutral tones in the decoration and so on. Also optimized spaces and the use of wallpaper — especially metallic and matte — will continue to rise next year, ensuring that your decor looks not just beautiful and but also contemporary.
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INSPIRATIONS
FALL 2017 TRENDS FOR HOME INTERIOR DESIGN ACCORDING TO PANTONE
Every season, Pantone colour Institute creates THE PANTONE Fashion Colour Report based on the colours shown by fashion designers in their collections at New York Fashion Week. That report highlights the top colours for men's and women's fashion for the upcoming season. Inspired by the colour palette for Fall 2017, luxury brands, Brabbu and Boca do Lobo created a unique colour guide applied to home interior design that you cannot miss for your upcoming project. Classic autumnal colours like the dynamic Grenadine red or the tawny Autumn Maple embrace the warmth and comfort that are so typically associated with this season. At the same time, we have more striking shades like pink Ballet Slipper, the refreshing Golden Lime and the bright Marina blue.
ODETTE
LONDON, UK
PROJECTS //
Considered by many the best restaurant of the year in 2017, Odette is much more than a name, it is a tribute to a very special grandmother. The Design company Universal Design Studio located in London, UK worked together with their clients The Lo & Behold Group to create a modern and contemporary hospitality project: The Odette Restaurant.
“The use of natural light and a bright palette offers a welcome departure from more traditional fine dining restaurants where darker, heavier tones are often found.” Situated in the newly refurbished Singapore National Art Gallery (home to the Nation's art collection), this magnificent Restaurant was designed as an art piece in itself, an extension of the collection housed in the historic building. When we asked Lee Ying Ying the Executive for Marketing and Communications for The Lo & Behold Group about the inspiration for this restaurant, he said: “ Odette is award-winning Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s first restaurant, located at the iconic National Gallery Singapore. It is a tribute to his grandmother Odette, who taught him how some of the most remarkable dishes can come from the simplest ingredients. This ethos has directed every aspect of the Odette brand – focusing on the fundamentals and applying the utmost care to every detail.” About the concept he also told us : "The design of the restaurant reflects Chef Julien's approach of keeping the integrity of ingredients and their pure flavours with a soft colour palette and décor that is comfortably elegant, all while respecting the historic and iconic National Gallery location.” The celebration of craft is demonstrated through the use of natural, raw elements presented in a soft colour palette of natural timber, pink terrazzo marble, with nickel and brass accents. The use of natural light and a bright palette offers a welcome departure from more traditional fine dining restaurants where darker, heavier tones are often found. Universal Design Studio sought to achieve these refreshing objectives all while respecting the historic and iconic location within the National Gallery – a Colonial Era, Classical building, formerly the Supreme Court House of Singapore.
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CONTEMPORARY APARTMENT KIEV, UKRAINE
This contemporary apartment in Kiev is inside a 19th-century
The interior designers' fingerprint is present in every single detail of
building and it's shimmering with trendy retro lighting designs.
this project, specifically in the sculptural elements that were added
Alena Makagon, Alexandr Ivasiv and Artem Zavarzin worked
in the ceilings and walls.
together on this interior design project in Kiev, Ukraine. This
The project also reflects the perfect combination of old and new,
contemporary apartment was a tribute to the decorative facade
making this a dazzling and stunning residence. “Our idea was to
of the 19th-century building, as it is possible to see through the
keep the interior space simple in shapes and put an emphasis on
architecture and contemporary design of this unique apartment.
classical white walls that contrast with a modern, predominantly dark furniture and floor."
“In the dining room area, a mid-century suspension lamp by DelightFULL anchors the dining table and highlights the room’s sense of modernity and usage of space. ”
The Designer told us. When entering the apartment, we’re immediately taking aback by the beautiful turquoise metal elements all over the home’s foyer. It’s impossible to miss this mirrored section of the house, with opens up as a closet and it almost gives the sense of a ‘house within a house’.
LILI’S BAR
FRANKFURT, GERMANY
PENTHOUSE
MALLORCA, SPAIN
FONTAIN SQUARE APARTMENTS KIEV, UKRAINE
THE BENNETT BAR NEW YORK, USA
“To make The Bennett a truly special place, its elegance and intimacy had to stand out.”
Coveted Magazine (CM): How would you describe The Bennett Bar project? It has a signature touch? Delphine Mauroit (DM): The Bennett was previously a Belgian Café. Because of the changing dynamics in the neighbourhood, our client wanted to convert it to cater to the current demographic of
Coveted magazine had the opportunity to interview the Belgian interior designer Delphine Mauroit, currently based in New York City (where she founded her company DMDesign & Architecture in September 2008), about her recent work with The Bennett Bar. Delphine Mauroit received a License in Architecture from the University of Brussels – Victor Horta Institute in Belgium. She is dedicated to creating beautiful and original design spaces while always showcasing extreme adaptability and attention to her clients’ creative requests. Her distinctive European sensitivity to the social is uniquely applied to the spatial to offer a deep sense of balance and harmony in the movements, interactions, and energies that flow between people and spaces. Delphine Mauroit has been recognized for her unparalleled creative talent and professional success in global high-end projects with Yabu Pushelberg and Innovative design and architecture projects with Rockwell Group, including the 75-Wall Condominium Residences and Andaz Hotel;
Tribeca (downtown casual chic, high income, celeb-worthy) We started the conversation around an upscale neighbourhood bar with the signature touch of the cocktail bars we’ve previously collaborated on: Raines Law Room and Dear Irving. The neighbourhood feeling is translated in our design: the diner feel of the logo, the vintage menu boards announcing the names and shifts of each bartender. A signature touch we kept from our other concepts is the service bell, but we’ve added a slight twist: when you ring the bell for service, the table number appears in the mirror behind the bar signalling your request for service. The experience at The Bennett revolves around the art of the cocktail, so we’ve accentuated the bar as the focal point. All seating around the elongated marble-topped bar is elevated so guests can watch the bartender prepare their cocktails. CM: What makes The Bennett Bar special when compared to other bars in NYC? DM: To make The Bennett a truly special place, its elegance and intimacy had to stand out. This elegance is conveyed through the contrasting materials we used: the chevron dark wooden wallpaper, the plush blue velvet banquettes, the raw concrete floor, the shagreen leather on the table tops. To reinforce the path between the bar and the seating area,
THE VILLA
SCANDINAVIA, NORWAY
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“The Villa is a luxurious log cabin with top-notch facilities and sensational views of the Jämtland Mountains.” Anemone Wille Våge is an established interior designer who started out as a stylist in editorial work for interior magazines. The prominent designer has created her own studio, Wille Interior which focuses on private and commercial projects. The studio has shaped a characteristic style as well as an aesthetic that equals sophistication, luxury and refinement. The Wille Interior Studio was responsible for the design of a Villa, in the Copperhill Mountainside Lodge, in Åre-Björnen, Sweden. The project was concluded in 2010 and is considered to be one of the most stunning private villas in all Scandinavia. The Villa is a luxurious log cabin with top-notch facilities and sensational views of the Jämtland Mountains. Sleeping up to 16 guests, this private chalet oozes glamorous alpine charm, without losing anything in terms of comfort and intimacy. Stylish furnishings, sophisticated interior design by Anemone Wille Våge, tailored services and an ambience of warmth and luxury blend to create one of the hippest and most exclusive ski lodges in Sweden. With an extravagant sort of log cabin accommodations, the Villa was conceived as a unique set of a classic and exclusive winter resort that clearly stands out from other hospitality retreats in the Scandinavian Peninsula. It gives emphasis to the “Home Away from Home” saying and can be characterised as a faultless and entertaining “winter wonderland”, as described by the owner of the private ski lodge, Petter A. Stordalen. Every inch of the 700 square metres was supervised with first-rate designs, materials and quality. Wille Interior succeeded in creating stylish and luxurious spaces convey an unmatched flamboyance and intimacy in the great volumes and three floors. The Villa consists of seven bedrooms with fourteen beds in the main house as well as a linked apartment that holds 2 other beds. Having in consideration that this villa would be the idyllic place for a family and/or gathering purposes, whether on a professional or social basis, it was designed to provide the utmost discretion and sense of elegance appealing to everyone’s desires and needs.
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FLAMINGO RESTAURANT MADRID, SPAIN
MASQUESPACIO WORKSPACE VALENCIA, SPAIN
PROJECTS //
Masquespacio is an award-winning creative consultancy created in 2010 by Ana Milena Hernández Palacios and Christophe Penasse. Combining the two disciplines of their founders, interior design and marketing, the Spanish design agency creates branding and interior projects through a unique approach that results in fresh and innovative concepts rewarded with a continued international recognition by media specialised in design, fashion and lifestyle trends. They have worked on projects in several countries like Norway, USA, Germany and Spain. Masquespacio presents the recent renovation of its own studio that represents the working experience at the international creative consultancy below the concept “More” or “Mas” in Spanish. The design from Masquespacio’s workspace starts with the redesign of the design studio’s brand image set up on one hand by its logotype and on the other by its icon ‘Mas’, better known as ‘More’ in English. The letter ‘S’ in this case divides each of the graphic applications in two different parts; a division that symbolises the added value offered by the creative consultancy in each of its projects. Regarding the colour selection of the brand, it allows to play continuously with the various brand’s colours and choose the most “trendy” colour for each moment and project. This fact shows clearly the versatile nature from Masquespacio as a multidisciplinary design studio that works both on commercial as well as exclusive projects. The same concept is used for the interior design that plays with the different colours and partitions from the brand’s identity. Ana Milena Hernández Palacios, creative director of Masquespacio: “Although it is a working space, we looked to incorporate decorative elements, besides vivid colours and upholstered furniture with the aim to create a warm atmosphere above just designing a place to work at.” Entering the space, we meet a waiting room that at the same time do its job for more casual meetings and includes Masquespacio’s recently designed Toadstool collection. The right space, on the other hand, is divided into 2 different areas; Here we can encounter a meeting room, as well as the senior designer workplaces, separated as 2 individual cubes. The upper room at the same time follows Masquespacio’s identity palette of colours and finishes. Last but not least, some plants add a green touch to the working space from the Spanish design studio that has done projects in Germany, Norway, USA and Spain.
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL PARIS, FRANCE
PROJECTS //
Mandarin Oriental, Paris is Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's first address in France, at the heart of this fashion capital, just steps from Place Vendôme, the Garnier Opera, Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre all close by. Mandarin Oriental, Paris is a modern Palace housed inside a historic Art Deco building that comes alive with unique character. Everything about this elegant hotel says ‘Paris', from its sense of style to the immediate sense of belonging, and of luxury to be enjoyed. Comfort meets modern in a hotel that is infused with a subtle air of exoticism and romance, making every stay a singular experience.
“The style of Mandarin Oriental, Paris takes inspiration from the richness, modernity and creativity of the 1930s and Art Deco, as well as from the hallmarks of luxury and Parisian fashion. ” The hotel brings together the foremost international names in architecture and design. The architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte has supervised the renovation of the building, its facade and patio, in consultation with landscape design agency Neveux-Rouyer. Sybille de Margerie of SM Design imagined the interior design and decoration of the rooms, suites, Spa and public spaces while Agence Jouin-Manku lent its talent to the bar and restaurants. The style of Mandarin Oriental, Paris takes inspiration from the richness, modernity and creativity of the 1930s and Art Deco, as well as from the hallmarks of luxury and Parisian fashion. The 1930s ushered in elegantly simple styles for women in softly draped fabrics, trimmed with jewels and lace. Madeleine Vionnet, Gabrielle Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli are among the iconic women who left their mark on the era. Mandarin Oriental, Paris revisits the aesthetic of this abundantly creative era and pays tribute to muses past and present with its truly feminine, romantic mood, its subtle shades and textures, and delicate details… an invitation to sensual pleasure. Awarded Palace status since July 2014, Mandarin Oriental, Paris offers 138 luxurious rooms and suites are among the most spacious in Paris. Highlights of the hotel include a tree-planted indoor garden, a choice of two restaurants, a bar and a Cake Shop under Executive Chef Thierry Marx. Refined, state-of-the-art amenities welcome meetings and private events. The peaceful setting of the Spa promotes well-being and relaxation through holistic treatments. Trained therapists perform Mandarin Oriental's exclusive well-being, beauty and massage programmes as well as a selection of beauty treatments by Guerlain. The Spa, which is open to both in-house and non-in-house guests, has seven private suites, each equipped with heat and water treatments. A large indoor pool and fitness centre complete the Spa services. All in all, Mandarin Oriental, Paris encompasses the essence of Paris, providing an oasis of gentle tranquillity, a cocoon of luxury and sensual delights.
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FIFTH AVENUE APARTMENT NEW YORK, USA
Design gallerist Rare & Unique Products
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 and art, Design Gallerist’s uncovered new developments in contemporary design, broadcast International design shows, give you interviews with design icons, preview gallery showings and guide you thru the most important breakthroughs in contemporary design.
EXOTIC, MULTICULTURAL, HISTORIC AND BARROC INFLUENCES DEFINE THIS ECLECTIC AESTHETIC. Design Gallerist selects a set of unique pieces, contemporary and with a high decorative and colour impact.
1o GUCCI HOME COLLECTION Gucci Launched new line Gucci DĂŠcor, an eclectic collection of items with which customers can dress their own spaces. The collection will include cushions, candles, incense trays, chairs, screens, wallpaper, metal trays, and metal folding tables. www.gucci.com
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2o WING’S CHAIR BY ROBERTO CAVALLI The ‘Wings’ chair Roberto Cavalli gave a new lease of life to his iconic “Wings” chair with this latest version finished with mink or kidassia goat skin. jcpassion.robertocavalli.com
3o DIESEL LIVING COLLECTION 2017 Diesel Living hits the desert roads, and finds a barren landscape full of possibilities… From Arizona to California, the American highway rolls past wind-blown tables, spindly cactuses, and sandy no-man’s-lands, where rusty shades of copper, clay, and amber reveal themselves in sunbaked layers of the panorama. www.moroso.it
4o CANAL CHAIR by Luca Nichetto for MOOOI. Inspired by a historical ship that dominated the Mediterranean waterways for centuries, the Canal Chair resembles the bow of a boat and displays striking compositions of matching or contrasting textiles. www.moooi.com
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STYLE
ICONS From the first appearance of the mini skirt to mod-inspiring styles, the 1960’s were known for breaking traditions, with clothing styles going through radical changes. With the influence of British fashion, and the breakout of Twiggy, as well as the emanation of Parisian beauties like Catherine Deneuve, there was plenty to be inspired by the ‘60s.
TWIGGY Twiggy is best evoked as one of the first international supermodels, muse for the youth population and a fashion icon of the 1960’s, as well as the face of London’s “mod” scene. From her debut, at 16 years of age, her look based on three qualities: her stick-thin figure, a short boyish haircut and extraordinarily dark eyelashes. She was short for a model at 5’6” (167 cm), and extremely thin, which gave her a new kind of streamlined, androgynous sex appeal. Skinny to the point of emaciation, Twiggy’s intersexual charm became the big-eyed portrait of a modern girl. Her short hair, and exaggerated eye makeup gave her a unique look, letting her capture the spirit of the “swinging sixties” in London’s Carnaby Street mod scene, recognizable to this day. She had her career breakthrough when she was named The Face of 1966 by the Daily Express newspaper and voted British Woman of the Year. She soon appeared on the cover of many leading fashion magazines, including Elle, Vogue and The Tatler, and by 1967, she had modelled in France, Japan, and the US. Twiggy’s adolescent shape was the perfect starting point for the androgynous styles that began to emerge in the 1960’s.
STYLE ICONS //
“She also started a fashion line called the “Twiggy London” collection, and has begun a fashion blog to discuss fashion-like themes.” The trend was manifested in numerous elements: sweet A-line dresses with collars and ties, suits and dresses that took their details from military uniforms, or, in the case of Yves Saint Laurent, an explicit transposition of the male tuxedo to women. At the same time, under the title of “unisex”, designs that were minimalistic were suggested by designers such as Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges. Ultimately, Twiggy became so beloved in America that she even inspired her own Barbie doll. Extra Twiggy merchandise soon followed, including a board game and a lunch box. Admirers would even copy her characteristic eye look with their own set of Twiggy fake eyelashes. Her timeless beauty surpasses the decades and her style remains in the vanguard of fashion for women of her age. She also started a fashion line called the “Twiggy London” collection, and has begun a fashion blog to discuss fashion-like themes.
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BARAKA RESTAURANT BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
“The dining room is best defined by a sophisticated and serene ambience with a view to an open kitchen, which brings creativity, simplicity and curiosity to the table offering guests the chance to have the ultimate gastronomic experience.”
Revered as an alluring location of French-Asian cuisine and fine dining, Baraka restaurant was established in 2001 and is managed by dynamic duo Leora and David Seboek. In 2015, the renowned destination was strategically relocated to the heritage Dorottya Palace right in the heart of historic Budapest as now it only a stone’s throw to five-star hotels and the banks of the Danube.
LE GRAND RESTAURANT PARIS, FRANCE
DARWIN BRASSERIE LONDON, UK