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REINVENTED. REMODELED. REBORN.
THERE ARE PIECES THAT FURNISH A
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REINVENTED. REMODELED. REBORN.
THERE ARE PIECES THAT FURNISH A
RESTORATIONHARDWARE.COM
HOME. AND THOSE THAT DEFINE IT .®
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REINVENTED. REMODELED. REBORN.
THERE ARE PIECES THAT FURNISH A
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HOME. AND THOSE THAT DEFINE IT .®
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A&D BUILDING
NEW YORK
Shop the Architects & Designers Building, New York’s ultimate design resource, with 35 luxury showrooms featuring kitchens and baths, appliances, tile and stone, wood flooring, carpeting, lighting, and furniture. Open to the public and the trade. For more information, visit adbuilding.com or call 212.644.2766.
From left: Philip Stites, partner, Therien;
Christopher Reiter, managing partner of
Ango, USA; Angus Hutcheson, designer
and founder of Ango Lighting; and
Robert Garcia, partner, Therien.
DESIGNERS AT
THE ALDYN
NEW YORK
To benefit the CFDA Foundation, fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg, Nanette Lepore, and Nicole Miller, among others, will partner with decorators to create a showhouse of fashionable interiors inspired by the book American Fashion Designers at
Home at the Aldyn. For more information, visit thealdyn.com or call 212.579.6006.
HAPPENINGS
PROMOTION
FIND OUT ABOUT ALL ELLE DECOR
EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS ONLINE AT elledecor.com
STUDIO WORKSHOPS
BY THERIEN LOS ANGELES
Therien partners Robert Garcia and Philip Stites welcomed Ango CEO Angus Hutcheson and Ango U.S. partner Christopher Reiter to their Los Angeles showroom to introduce Ango light fixtures, designed and made in Thailand of naturally shed silkworm cocoons and rattan. For more information about Therien’s products, visit therien.com.
THE CONTAINER STORE
Win a $1500 closet makeover with elfa, the premier closet system that brings beauty, ease, and order to your life. Thoughtfully designed, with a myriad of options to choose from, elfa can transform your master closet into your dream closet. To enter, visit elledecor.com/containerstoresweeps.No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Sweep stakes begins September 10 and
ends October 18.
ROCHE BOBOIS
This year Roche Bobois, international leader of modern European furniture, celebrates 50 years of design excellence by partnering with haute-couture icon Jean Paul Gaultier. From September 24–October 3, get a sneak preview of the exclusive new Roche Bobois collection by Jean Paul Gaultier. For more information, visit roche-bobois.com or call 800.717.2747.
LUXEHOME
CHICAGO
Shop LuxeHome, the world’s largest collection of premier boutiques for home building and renovation, on the first floor of Chicago’s renowned Merchandise Mart. Open to the public and the trade, LuxeHome will engage you in the ultimate shopping experience for your kitchen and bath products. For more information, visit luxehome.com or call 312.527.7939.Artistic Tile.Varenna by Poliform.
The “best seller” from Italy
System of Quality ManagementUNI EN ISO 9001
System of Environmental Management UNI EN ISO 14001
System of Health & Safety ManagementOHSAS 18001
Scavolini uses only Idroleb panels for the carcase of its kitchens:
a water repellent V100 panel with the lowest formaldehyde content presently available in the world.
Discover Scavolini’s commitmentfor a cleaner world on:www.scavolinigreenmind.com
Scavolini S.p.A. 61025 Montelabbate (PU) - Italy Tel. +39 0721443333 www.scavolini.com Pls. download our general catalog from www.scavolini.com
The “best seller” from Italy can be found in:
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For further information about Scavolini distribution pls. contact: Scavolini USA, Inc. Tel. Scavolini USA: 877.972.2865 Email: contact@scavoliniusa.com
Just for business use: www.scavolini.biz
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Agent Anna Avedano - Tel. 240 441.1001annaavedano@hotmail.com
Minotti S.p.A.20036 MEDA (MB) ITALIAvia Indipendenza, 152 Tel. +39 0362 343499www.minotti.com - info@minotti.it
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OctOber 2010 vOlume 21 number 8
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by margaret russell
58 Mailbox
our readers write
62 StyleSheet
What we’ve seen, what we’ve heard
69 What’sHot!
dispatches from the world of design
78 fashion starJason Wu’s stylish studio. by fred A. bernstein
86 vera Wang dresses up the bedroom. by cynthia Kling
90 An art-and-antiques show’s rare treasures. by michael boodro
92 A new home for liz o’brien’s vintage finds. by James Servin
96 design iconWilly rizzo sets up shop. by dana thomas
100chic stores opening around the world
106news flash
112the season’s best style books. by laura regensdorf
118DesignDossier
André Kertész, a new look at Abstract expressionism, and
trendsetters’ must-haves. by laura regensdorf
122TrendAlert
the soft touch of velvet. by erin Swift
124Animal prints go wild. by Parker bowie
LEFT: The living room of designer Mikhail Dantes’s Denver home. BELOW: Frédéric Fekkai, Shirin von Wulffen, and their daughter, Ceci-lia, at their Manhattan duplex. ON THE COVER: The New York apart-ment of Ralph and Ricky Lauren. “Perfectly Suited,” page 206. Photography by William Abrano-wicz; produced by Anita Sarsidi.
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Petrie Leather Chair
Its inspiration is ’60s design, but the Petrie Chair transcends any single decade. With sleek lines, slim arms and gorgeous leather, this
chair looks buttoned up, but is made for kicking back. $1999.
To find the store nearest you call 800.967.6696 or visit crateandbarrel.com.
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126InsiderTrading
What’s new in the showrooms
128Shortlist
the 12 things net-a-Porter’s natalie massenet can’t live
without. by vicki Woods
132ArtShow
Photographer Sharon core re-creates the past. by vicky lowry
134the fanciful abstractions of painter thomas nozkowski.
by david colman
136Katherine bowling’s lush visions of nature. by Peter terzian
140Appraisal
the dazzling, witty jewels of verdura. by mitchell owens
146GreatIdeas
crowd-pleasing living rooms. by laura regensdorf
156Inspiration
the idiosyncratic Pauline de rothschild mixed haute and
humble—and set all of europe talking. by mitchell owens
164RSVP
marchesa throws an english garden party. by martha mccully
166Jamee Gregory celebrates great gatherings. by mitchell owens
170ELLEDECOR’sGuidetotheTop10MirroredFurnishings
truth in decorating: robert Stilin and Katie lydon rate these
sparkling, versatile beauties. by laura regensdorf
178Daniel’sDish
the delicate and airy macaron, a classic french cookie, is
surprisingly easy to make. by daniel boulud
186ELLEDECORGoestoMilan
italy’s fashion-and-design capital is also home to stellar art
museums and charming old-world neighborhoods. by J. J. martin
261DesignSolutions
decorator mikhail dantes turns a 1950s denver ranch house
into an updated mediterranean-style villa. by mitchell owens
266Resources
Where to find it. by Anna Surbatovich
272Etcetera
Plates for the perfect start or finish to a meal. by erin Swift
CLOCKWIsE FROM TOP: Carlos Miele at his home in Flori-anópolis, Brazil. A reissued 1920s Verdura brooch. A table setting at Ralph Lauren’s Manhattan apartment.
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Visitcustomerservice-elledecor.comtoorderadigitaland/orprintsubscrip-tion,payyourbill,renewyoursubscription,updateyourmailingande-mailaddresses, and more. In the U.S. and Canada, call 800-274-4687; foreign:386-597-4375.Mail:ELLEDECOR,P.O.Box422535,PalmCoast,FL32142-7496.One-yearsubscriptionrate$15forU.S.andpossessions,$41forCan-ada(includes5%GST),and$60forotherforeign.Toorderabackissuedatedwithinthepasttwoyears,pleasegotobackissues.elledecor.com.
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206PerfectlySuited
ricky and ralph lauren streamline their apartment overlooking
central Park, taking it to a new level of glamour. by Julia reed
214AllAboutEase
At her family’s long island retreat, style insider Patricia lansing
opts for a laid-back, barefoot approach. by mitchell owens
220TallOrder
model Hana Soukupova and her husband, drew Aaron, craft
an art-filled aerie high above manhattan. by nancy Hass
230NaturalInstinct
in a rainforest paradise, brazilian fashion designer carlos miele
builds a sleek glass house. by Peter terzian
238Shopping:PreciousMetals
conjure a mood of glamour and mystery with furnishings that
cast a subtle glow. by Anita Sarsidi
244ColorfulCharacters
cosmetics star Jeanine lobell and actor Anthony edwards
create a vivid and cheerful family home. by Kathleen Hackett
252ForeignExchange
diverse cultures and personal history meet at the new york
duplex of celebrity hairstylist frédéric fekkai and his wife,
Shirin von Wulffen. by ingrid Abramovitch
CLOCKWIsE FROM TOP: The Manhattan entrance hall of Hana Soukupova and Drew Aaron. Untitled (8-100), a 2008 painting by Thomas Nozkowski. Jason Wu in his studio.
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The Miele Gallery.Art you can touch.
Featuring our state-of-the-art appliances, the Miele Gallery is not just a place
to look, it’s a place to touch, experience and enjoy. From wine-storage and
refrigeration to steam cooking and speed ovens, come and see for yourself
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pint-size style
Great design isn’t just for grown-ups. See the
best children’s furniture, from shrink-to-fit Saarinen ta-
bles to little Louis XV uphol-stered chairs, at elledecor.com/
childrensfurniture.
october fest
As the weather cools, things are heating up in the
kitchen, thanks to these hearty autumnal recipes from
chef/columnist Daniel Boulud, at elledecor.com/
falldishes.
out of the closet
Our roundup of celebrity closets offers creative
solutions for putting a stylish stamp on storage. Check out elledecor.com/celebclosets.
beauty marks
Peek into the alluring homes of beauty business pros,
including Estée Lauder’s John Demsey, shown,
at elledecor.com/beauty.
The best of ELLE DECOR, plus exciting new ideas and inspirations
in the Dark
Not every room has to be neutral. Bring drama and atmosphere into your home with an inky palette and bold
contrasts. For great ideas on how to cross over to the dark side, visit elledecor.com/blackrooms.
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Exotic animal prints have always been a chic way to bring the call of the jungle into the home. This year, they’re wilder than ever.
Check out the most fashionable fabrics and furnishings in our Trend Alert on page 124. Then visit rooms where top stylesetters have unleashed
these graphic patterns, such as decorator Jamie Drake’s dynamic Manhattan bedroom, shown, at elledecor.com/animalprints.
art for everyone
It’s easy and fun to shop for art online. Whether you’re a fan of cutting-edge contemporary painting, first-rate photography, or singular discover-
ies like the geometric prints of Giovanni Garcia-Fenech, above, virtual gallery-hopping is just a click away. Go to elledecor.com/onlineart.
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The dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.
Serious and or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. These reactions include itchy rash, swelling, and shortness of breath. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you experience any such symptoms, further injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic should be discontinued.
Do not take BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® or Dysport®; have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including severe dysphagia (diffi culty swallowing) and respiratory compromise (diffi culty breathing) from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; weakness of forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (It is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed (It is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, or vision problems. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes. For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please refer to full Medication Guide on the following page.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic:
• Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
• Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble saying words clearly (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing.
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines.
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MEDICATION GUIDE BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic (Boe-tox) (onabotulinumtoxinA) for InjectionRead the Medication Guide that comes with BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic before you start using it and each time it is given to you. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment. You should share this information with your family members and caregivers.
What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic:
• Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. These problems can happen hours to weeks after an injection of BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic usually because the muscles that you use to breathe and swallow can become weak after the injection. Death can happen as a complication if you have severe problems with swallowing or breathing after treatment with BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic.
• People with certain breathing problems may need to use muscles in their neck to help them breathe. These patients may be at greater risk for serious breathing problems with BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic.
• Swallowing problems may last for several months. People who cannot swallow well may need a feeding tube to receive food and water. If swallowing problems are severe, food or liquids may go into your lungs. People who already have swallowing or breathing problems before receiving BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic have the highest risk of getting these problems.
• Spread of toxin effects. In some cases, the effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas of the body away from the injection site and cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism. The symptoms of botulism include:• loss of strength and muscle weakness all over the body• double vision• blurred vision and drooping eyelids• hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia)• trouble saying words clearly (dysarthria)• loss of bladder control• trouble breathing
• trouble swallowing
These symptoms can happen hours to weeks after you receive an injection of BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic.
These problems could make it unsafe for you to drive a car or do other dangerous activities. See “What should I avoid while receiving BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?”
There has not been a confi rmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX® has been used at the recommended dose to treat severe underarm sweating, blepharospasm, or strabismus, or when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines.
What are BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:• to treat increased muscle stiffness in elbow, wrist, and fi nger muscles in adults with upper limb spasticity. • to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in adults. • to treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm) in people 12 years and older.
BOTOX® is also injected into the skin to treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the
eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults younger than 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).
It is not known whether BOTOX® is safe or effective in children younger than:
• 18 years of age for treatment of spasticity
• 16 years of age for treatment of cervical dystonia
• 18 years of age for treatment of hyperhidrosis
• 12 years of age for treatment of strabismus or blepharospasm
BOTOX® Cosmetic is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of age.
It is not known whether BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic are safe or effective for other types of muscle spasms or for severe sweating anywhere other than your armpits.
Who should not take BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Do not take BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic if you:
• are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic. See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of ingredients in BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic.
• had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® or Dysport®
• have a skin infection at the planned injection site
What should I tell my doctor before taking BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have:
• a disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome). See “What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?”• allergies to any botulinum toxin product • had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the past• a breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema• swallowing problems• bleeding problems• plans to have surgery • had surgery on your face• weakness of your forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows • drooping eyelids• any other change in the way your face normally looks• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby.• are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Using BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.
Especially tell your doctor if you:
• have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months• have received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB) or Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) in the past. Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received.• have recently received an antibiotic by injection • take muscle relaxants• take an allergy or cold medicine
• take a sleep medicineAsk your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
How should I take BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?
• BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injection that your doctor will give you.• BOTOX® is injected into your affected muscles or skin.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into your affected muscles.
• Your doctor may change your dose of BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic, until you and your doctor fi nd the best dose for you.
What should I avoid while taking BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, or vision problems within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities. See “What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?”
What are the possible side effects of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic can cause serious side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?”Other side effects of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic include:• dry mouth• discomfort or pain at the injection site • tiredness • headache• neck pain• eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes. • allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General information about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic call Allergan at 1-800-433-8871 or go to www.botox.com.
What are the ingredients in BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Active ingredient: botulinum toxin type A Inactive ingredients: human albumin and sodium chloride
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and a West coast–based fashion editor—the web was hardly on any-
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wildly popular e-commerce site Net-a-Porter. launched merely a decade
ago—“We started as five people in a small office in chelsea,” she tells us
in this month’s Shortlist column—Natalie’s firm now employs a team of 750
on two continents, and has forever changed the way stylish women shop.
What’s the secret to her success? according to our mutual friend inte-
rior designer Michael Smith, who introduced us at his Santa Monica
loft, it’s her vision and drive. He told me, “She’s unblinkingly focused.”
Natalie also loves fashion, and her achievements have undoubtedly
been fueled by a strong emotional connection to her work.
it’s funny—over the course of my career i’ve been told countless
times that there’s no place for emotion in business. but sometimes
exactly the opposite seems to be true.
How we use the internet is a perfect example. For many of us, our time
online centers on the things we respond to and feel most passionate
about, be it breaking news, politics, or even a pair of stilettos or a sofa.
and at elle DecOr, our website gives us the opportunity to offer not
only some of the magazine’s best content, but also even more of the
things that catch our eye and engage and inspire us. For the past few
months, we’ve been posting regular News Flash updates of shop open-
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know about art and design shows. but, for me, it’s our What We love
features that best reflect the mind-set of elle DecOr.
in the worlds of fashion and interior design, superlatives and even
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Booming in BeirutBeirut was long considered the Paris of the Middle
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Hermès and Christian Louboutin are the latest to join
the list of fashionable boutiques. Jean Nouvel is de-
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museum retrospectives and lavish volumes are de rigueur for the world’s design talents. now there’s a new status symbol. for its Gerrit rietveld exhibition (october 20–January 30, 2011) honoring the great de stijl archi-tect and native son, the centraal museum utrecht has produced not only the expected monograph, but also an iphone app that serves as a guide to all of rietveld’s buildings, with maps, stories, and archival im-ages; itunes.com/apps/rietveld.
Palace Intriguecontext is all. and for those who worried there was no environment the exuberant, cartoonlike, and oversize art of Japanese maestro (and marc Jacobs favorite) takashi murakami wouldn’t overwhelm, the exhibition of the season is likely to be “murakami Ver-sailles.” when the gilding, crystal, marble, and murals of louis XiV’s grand château de Versailles meet the gleaming silver, winsome smiles, and candy colors of murakami’s sculptures—when too much meets too much—the result is somehow just right. september 14–december 12; www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr.
What We Lovewe’re going out on a limb here, since the store hadn’t officially opened when we went to press, but has ralph lauren ever let us down? we have not a single doubt that his new manhattan flagship, display-ing the full range of his extensive women’s and home collections, will be stunning. located directly across from his outpost in the famed rhinelander mansion, which will now be devoted to menswear, it opens in late september. for more of what we love, go to elledecor.com/whatwelove.
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D. Bryant Archie takes inspiration from a
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Known for its richly colored dinnerware,
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With a slim body and energy-saving technology,
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The Cole chair by American Leather offers a con-
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2 / GILT COMPLEX Pearson’s three-tiered side table pays homage to the glamour of the 1920s. The metal frame, featuring a gilded finish and ball feet, is fitted with back-painted glass shelves, measures 24" h. x 18" dia., and costs $1,168. Call 336-882-8135 or visit pearsoncompany.com.
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the luxe spolarium two-drawer side table by
celestina maynila New york, sheathed in denim-
blue Java lizard skin, is sure to add a dash of the
exotic to any room. handmade in the Philippines
of gemelina wood, it measures 31" l. x 22" h. x
12" w. and costs $2,590 at Barneys New york;
call 888-822-7639.
2 / fired up
missoni home translates its signature flame-
stitch fashion motif onto porcelain with the
new Fiamma collection for richard Ginori
1735. the plate and bowl, which
gleam with 24k gold, cost
$230 and $450, respectively.
available at michael c. Fina;
call 800-289-3462.
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lobmeyr’s ethereally thin hand-
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in 1952 by hans harald rath, now come
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tivoli audio marks its tenth anniversary with the
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cassina has introduced the canapo rocking chair,
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House of Style Rising fashion star—and First Lady
favorite—Jason Wu creates an atelier as refined and relaxed as
his designs
So when Wu moved to new offices in a
former industrial building in Manhattan’s
garment district, there was no way he was
going to leave the table behind. “History is
such an important part of what I do that it
had to be a part of this space,” he says. In-
deed, his clothes meld modern shapes with
stylistic references that range from the dra-
matic ball gowns of Charles James to the
neat, elegant tailoring of Coco Chanel. As
the young designer explains, his clothes
make their wearers appear “dressed up and
dressed down at the same time.”
Wu knew he had to come up with a way to
keep the long table from getting lost in the
new office/atelier/showroom, which is five
times bigger than his previous studio, locat-
ed a few blocks away. The solution, says Wu,
was to design a room around it. To do that,
The chunky wood table at the center of Jason
Wu’s studio has seen a lot of history. It’s where
the designer signed his first deal with Berg-
dorf Goodman, in 2008, making him a can-
didate for fashion-world stardom. And it’s
where he helped sew beads and fabric petals
onto the gown Michelle Obama wore to her
husband’s inaugural ball. That took Wu from
candidate to incumbent—a young couturier
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he enlisted Jesse Carrier, a new york deco-
rator who has worked for a number of fashion-
industry and media insiders. Wu had already
commissioned architect Giancarlo Valle, but
he needed someone, in Carrier’s words, “to
take the edge off” the loftlike, raw-concrete-
floored space.
The room Carrier designed around the table
is entered through a pair of 19th-century par-
lor doors, painted a shade Wu calls Geoffrey
Beene–gray, an homage to the gray-flannel
pieces of the late fashion designer, one of Wu’s
role models. A wall covering composed of
the tinted pages of The New York Observer,
created by elizabeth dow, a fabric and wall-
paper maker, gives the room a pinkish patina,
Wu observes. What he doesn’t say is that it
also suggests news is being made here.
In fact, in the next year, Wu says, he plans to
introduce a cosmetics line for Shiseido and a
full line of accessories—the start of a process
that could easily make Jason as famous a first
name as ralph or Calvin.
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wall covering made of pages from The New York Observer.
Fabric and sketches on a table in the workroom. One of the
three steel tables that occupy the center of the showroom.
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“I’m in the middle of a journey,” explains
the soft-spoken Wu, wearing a simple lan-
vin cardigan jacket. And designing his new
headquarters, he says, was an important
part of the trip.
leaving nothing to chance, Wu visited doz-
ens of spaces until he found one that lent itself
to the open-plan office he envisioned. (In too
many cases, the elevator was in the center,
creating a u-shaped or O-shaped layout that
felt claustrophobic.) It was also important for
him to be in the heart of the garment district.
“Across the street is one of our factories; all
around us are fabric and trim stores,” Wu
says. “everything we need to do what we do is
in this neighborhood.”
The space, previously occupied by stock
traders, was filled with cubicles; Wu want-
ed a very different arrangement. now, the
only remaining enclosure is Wu’s diminutive
private office, where he sits at a small black-
lacquer desk.
The spine of the 9,000-square-foot space
is the showroom, a long rectangle with un-
adorned walls that are painted white to
ensure they don’t compete with the vivid
colors of Wu’s clothes. Architect Valle hung
simple steel racks from the ceiling at varying
heights to display skirts, dresses, or gowns,
and added strategically placed mirrors,
which enlarge the room and mult iply
glimpses of Wu’s latest creations.
Carrier—who counts among his clients Anna
Wintour, GQ publisher peter Hunsinger, and
former Men’s Vogue editor Jay Fielden—was
the logical choice to pick up where Valle left off.
Carrier helped Wu select furniture, including
the three tables that run up the center of the
showroom—their trompe l’oeil legs, which ap-
pear to be turned wood, are actually raw steel.
The walls are decorated with Wu’s collection of
photographs by contemporary artists, as well
as prints by Italian fashion illustrator rené
Gruau, whose work once appeared in the
pages of elle, Marie Claire, Vogue, and eu-
ropean fashion magazines.
Someday Wu will have his own stores, and
now that the office is complete, he says, he
has a good idea what they’ll look like. “This
was a learning experience,” he says. He paus-
es to survey the combination of rough and
refined elements, then adds, “It’s the first time
I’ve expressed my brand in anything but the
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Sleeping Beauty Inspired by her love of fabrics, fashion designer
Vera Wang launches a new collection that dresses the bed in creations
worthy of the runway
features a duvet cover, coverlet, sheets, pil-
lowcases, shams, and decorative pillows, in a
variety of coordinating patterns. The palette
includes rich lavenders, blues, and grays, as
well as black and white. What’s striking is the
interplay of textures—jacquard juxtaposed
with velvet, cotton voile with crisp percale.
The bed linens reflect her passion for textiles.
“I am a fabric-obsessed designer and love the
layering,” Wang says. “But the surprise is in the
details.” The whipstitching, pleating, frogs, and
appliqué are more meticulously executed than
those on many runways.
Bedding is a natural progression for Wang,
who for the past decade has been design-
ing fine china, dinnerware, silverware, and
crystal—even mattresses—so she knows the
territory. The crisp blue-and-white Lotus en-
semble is her modern take on French-country
style. Her Love Knots bedding group borrows
from the bridal registry with its feminine flour-
ishes. French Paisley pairs a graphic black-
and-white floral with scalloped-edge sheets.
Wang’s favorite is the dark, sophisticated, tone-
on-tone Bouquet group. “I’m a touch more
masculine,” she says. “A little sleeker. It would
really change everything in my bedroom.”
That, of course, is the great thing about bed-
ding. And Wang’s will bring instant dressmak-
er chic to one and all. Cynthia Kling
In 1990, a recent bride named Vera Wang,
frustrated by the ordeal of shopping for her
own nuptials, designed and sold her first ro-
mantic yet sophisticated wedding dresses to
posh brides-to-be in an atelier at Manhattan’s
Carlyle hotel. Twenty years later, she’s putting
the finishing touches on their trousseaux with
a new line of bedding.
Don’t expect bright pastels, colorful florals,
or lots of sateen. This carefully edited collec-
tion is quintessential Wang and hews to her
modernist design philosophy.
She created four
ensembles: Each
A bed dressed in French Paisley linens.
Love Knots pillows, coverlet, and duvet cover.
Bouquet sheet, pillow-cases, and sham.
Embroidered, basket-weave, and pleated Love
Knots pillows.
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This month’s International Fine Art & Antique
Dealers Show brings the best of everything to
Manhattan
antiques-and-art fairs can be as informative as mu-
seums, but even more compelling, since they hold
out the possibility—if only theoretical—of being able
to bring something extraordinary home. and the
best ones not only stoke our desires, they tend
to inspire new ones.
the international fine art & antique dealers
show, at manhattan’s park avenue armory, is defi-
nitely one of the world’s best. the 22nd annual itera-
tion, produced by anna and brian haughton, is on
view october 22–28 (its opening-night celebration
on october 21 benefits the society of memorial
sloan-kettering Cancer Center). the fair features 62 deal-
ers from around the globe showcasing their finest treasures,
objects that range in provenance from ancient egypt to contempo-
rary paris. and the dealers often create elaborate and striking set-
tings, which only heightens the intrigue.
even a strict minimalist, for example, might develop a new apprecia-
tion for silver after spotting a pair of sleek 1930s Georg Jensen fish
dishes at the booth of the silver fund. the sumptuous yet re-
strained geometry of a louis xvi marquetry chest that ritter antik
is bringing could win over the most dedicated fan of french furni-
ture of the 1940s. it’s not hard to imagine the ceramics at kagedo
French secretary, circa 1765.
Georg Jensen silver fish dishes, 1930s.
Italian marble bust, circa 1790.
George I mirror, 1727.
Etruscan bronze horse, circa 500 B.C.
Marble Oiseau armchair by the
Lalannes.
Byzantine limestone roundel, 6th century.
Japanese art enticing a collector of midcentury
scandinavian pieces. and those who love stark
white rooms could succumb to the subtle opulence and curves of
a pair of George i gilt mirrors at ronald phillips.
decorator Jamie drake is a longtime fan of the event. “i always find
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Liz O’BrienAt her new quarters in
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ever for her distinctive finds and signature pieces
Liz o’Brien’s Manhattan shop thrives on delicious paradoxes. Its
contents can be as refined as a pair of 1930s scrolled sconces by
Jean-Charles Moreau, as edgy as a python-covered tea table by
karl springer, and as earthy as the contemporary glazed-gourd
sculptures of Greg kuharic. the soft-spoken and cerebral furniture
dealer mixes pieces by Frances elkins, Billy haines, samuel Marx
(about whom o’Brien has written a monograph), and other leading
names of 20th-century American decorating. then she adds her
own elegant designs, such as a tweed-upholstered Queen Anne
dining chair with a velvet back. the result appeals to both the eye
and the brain. “I like a counterpoint of classical and modern,” she
says. “Continuity is important to me. If a design is successful, it’s
always successful. It doesn’t matter when it was made.”
o’Brien recently relocated her Fifth Avenue shop to a welcoming
2,400-square-foot showroom on the ground floor of the Interior
Design Building on east 61st street. the move has been seamless.
“People never complained that the old store was out of the way, but
everyone seems happier that we’re here,” she says. “I’m able to
show more of the things I love.” o’Brien’s client roster includes cos-
metics executive Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, decorator Alex Papa-
christidis, and such recent visitors as fashion impresario Valentino
Garavani and French interior designer Jacques Grange.
the ample room and light in o’Brien’s new space have influenced
her aesthetic choices, she says: “I’m loving trompe l’oeil and fabric-
wrapped furniture, like karl springer’s tables sheathed in African
bark cloth and Indonesian batiks. seeing pattern and color on mod-
ern forms softens them, makes them more interesting, brings them
to life.” the tone and feel of her new shop, she hopes, will resonate
with her motto, drawn from the title of one of her favorite Matisse
paintings: Luxe, calme, et volupté. James Servin
An array of pieces by Maison Jansen, Parish-Hadley, and Frances
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Furniture dealer Liz O’Brien in her office.
A cabinet and desk by Maison
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A 1970s games table in the store window.
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Scrivania desk with bronze-glass top.
The recently opened Paris gallery.
Rizzo’s Maria Callas at La
Scala, 1958.
Parallel occasional table.
Lazy Susan dining table.
Triangular Love lamp.
A 1953 Rizzo image of Yves Saint Laurent with his first collection for Christian Dior.
Wander into the new Willy rizzo gallery on
Paris’s left Bank and you just might find the
nearly 82-year-old photographer and furni-
ture designer sitting in front of his
computer with his dashing son,
Willy Jr., the two of them
tweaking sketches for a
new bar cart, cocktail table,
or vanity. “i still have a few
ideas for things i want to
design,” says rizzo, adding
with a laugh, “remember:
Work keeps you young!”
focus away from photography and spent
most of the ’70s furnishing the grand apart-
ments, Alpine chalets, and Mediterranean vil-
las of europe’s decadent chic crowd. His line
is strong, sharp, and masculine, his materials
natural and noble, his style distinctly jet-set.
in 1978 he returned to Paris and the bohe-
mian life of a photographer. Among his most
poignant recent portraits are those of some
of his dearest friends: Jack Nicholson grin-
ning his big Jack grin, sean Penn in front of
an Airstream trailer after wildfires burned
down his house in Malibu, and the late Den-
nis Hopper with his wife, Victoria. “this i shot
in Dennis’s home in Venice just after they got
married,” rizzo says wistfully a few weeks
after Hopper’s death in May. then he smiles.
“Et voilà.” Dana Thomas
rizzo’s vintage pieces have long been col-
lected by aficionados of high style, and new
editions are available at such galleries as Mal-
lett in both New york and london. But late last
year, rizzo decided with Dominique, his wife
of 30 years, to open his own space. “We were
looking for offices,” he explains, “and when
we saw this gallery for rent, we thought, Why
not take this and make it an office, studio, and
gallery? let’s just mix it all up.”
Mix it up he has. in the light, airy shop on a
tiny street, rizzo sells re-editions of his classic
1970s designs, including his iconic rotating
round cocktail table with a built-in Cham-
pagne bucket, as well as new pieces that he
creates in his back office. on the walls hang
giant framed prints of his most famous pic-
tures, many of which appeared in Paris Match,
such as a young, tousled Brigitte Bardot in
saint-tropez and Maria Callas preparing to
go onstage at la scala. these and other im-
ages are available in limited editions.
rizzo got into furniture design “by necessi-
ty,” he says: He had a pied-à-terre in rome,
and as he recalls, “i wanted to decorate it in a
modern style, so i created things for it—and
my career went from there.” He turned his
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• The Italian manufacturer Sicis features its graphic and elaborate decorative-tile mosaics—including floors inspired by the vil-las of ancient Rome—at the company’s first Japanese showroom, located in Tokyo’s Minato district. B1F 5-3-5 Minami-aoyama, 011-81-3-3406-1040; sicis.it
• Hermès has expanded its Chicago presence with a new 6,000-square-foot boutique on the Gold Coast—twice the size of its previous location nearby. A limited-edition scarf has been created to mark the occasion. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com
KENT HOME, CHAPPAQUA, NYInspired by his favorite design boutiques in Paris and Milan, former fashion execu-tive Michael Kalesti has opened a home-furnishings shop about an hour north of Manhattan. Distinctive vintage pieces—brass cherub sconces, an ornate 19th-century Italian credenza—share space with such classics as a George Nakashi-ma chair with a woven-grass seat and midcentury American pottery.396 King St., 914-861-2690; kent-chap-paqua.com
REDEFINED HOME BOUTIQUE, ATLANTA
David D’Ambrosio’s home-decor shop specializes in rotating collections of odd but aesthetically pleasing vintage objects—manual typewriters, oilcans, and Latin apothecary bottles, to name a few. The selection is rounded out by pale-linen-upholstered seating, Gustavian-style ta-bles and chairs, and fanciful chandeliers.887 Howell Mill Rd., Ste. 200, 404-815-7250; redefinedhomeboutique.com
THE MELROSE PROJECT, WEST HOLLYWOOD
Styled with a funky industrial vibe, the capacious showroom of mother-and-son decorating team Kathleen and Tommy Clements displays antiques chosen from favorite sources in Los Angeles and around the country. Kathleen’s own line of furniture—including a Belgian-linen sofa and a lacquer dining table—is on offer, as are artworks from local galleries and hand-knotted rugs. 8674 Melrose Ave., 310-862-2327; themel-roseproject.com
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this bright duplex showroom in manhattan’s
soho neighborhood displays modern euro-
pean home design, including streamlined
sofas and armchairs by vico magistretti for
De padova, richly colored Casalis carpets,
and minimalist bathrooms by agape. studio
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CH CAROLINA HERRERA,
NEW YORK CITY
the fashion designer has unveiled a
glamorous manhattan boutique devoted
to her Ch line of clothing and accessories
for women, men, and children. the warm,
wood-paneled salon carries herrera’s
dresses, suits, and handbags, plus swank
gear such as leather suitcases, silk sleep-
ing masks, and buckskin driving gloves.
802 Madison Ave., 212-744-2076;
carolinaherrera.com
LANvIN, NEW YORK CITY
a classic upper east side townhouse is
now home to lanvin’s manhattan flag-
ship. alber elbaz’s highly coveted ready-
to-wear, resort, and bridal collections are
displayed on three light-filled floors orna-
mented with art Deco chandeliers and vin-
tage photographs. the boutique also
features the designer’s signature jewelry
and shoes, and a playful selection of
unexpected gift items.
815 Madison Ave., 646-439-0381; lanvin.com
JON vACCARI ANTIQUES AND DESIgN,
NEW ORLEANS
Decorator Jon vaccari’s new shop, located
in a stunning 1853 greek revival building,
has all the flair of a classic new orleans resi-
dence. striking table lamps by garouste &
Bonetti, black leather marco Zanuso chairs,
and a bronze vitrine created by Jacques
grange for yves saint laurent’s paris bou-
tique are juxtaposed with contemporary
furnishings and lighting.
1912 St. Charles Ave., 504-899-7632;
jonvaccaridesign.com
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1 / Starring role
Top Chef winner Stephanie izard—whose
last name is french for a Pyrenean goat—
brings her talents to chicago’s funky, rustic-
chic girl & the goat. her inventive dishes,
many of which pair meat and fish, include
yellowtail crudo with crisp pork belly and
seared scallops with braised veal. at 809
w. randolph St. call 312-492-6262;
girlandthegoat.com.
2 / Café SoCiety
a chandelier made of 300 wineglasses
brightens La gazzetta, a cheerful café
housed in manhattan’s soon-to-be-opened
villa Pacri, a multilevel restaurant modeled
after an italian villa. Panini, small plates, and
pastries are on the menu. at 55 gansevoort
St. call 212-924-5559; villapacri.com.
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Located in italy’s Puglia region and overlook-
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a bold color scheme and streamlined industrial
accents add a dramatic vibe to nuela, a mod-
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manhattan’s flatiron neighborhood. the space
was crafted by decorator christopher coleman
and fashion designer angel Sanchez. at 43
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the moorish-inspired riads, or traditional
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Set on eight lush acres landscaped with
gardens and fountains, the property in-
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2 / anChorS aweigh
the eco-friendly forty 1° north hotel
in newport, rhode island, boasts sweeping
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at manhattan’s Ça va, at the new inter-
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glass chandeliers and walnut tables courtesy
of designer Jeffrey Beers. at 310 w. 44th St.
call 212-803-4545; cavatoddenglish.com.
4 / Swank Setting
the hotel veritas, located in harvard Square
in cambridge, massachusetts, combines
19th-century new england charm with con-
temporary style. Behind a traditional victori-
an exterior are guest rooms bedecked with
luxe beds, mirrored nightstands, and silvery
wallpaper. don’t miss the plush lounge and
tranquil terrace. at 1 remington St. call
617-520-5000; thehotelveritas.com.
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Cover to CoverFall’s best style books look back at midcentury masters, tour historic houses and gardens, and showcase today’s reigning design stars. By Laura Regensdorf
Celebrating her firm’s 20
years, Victoria Hagan:
Interior Portraits (Rizzoli,
$50) captures the decora-
tor’s signature style—
equal parts elegance and
comfort—with projects
that include Nantucket
cottages, prewar apart-
ments, and a Jackson
Hole retreat.
A keen sense of balance
and color—a legacy of her
father, Mark Hampton—
unites the 18 homes in
Alexa Hampton: The Lan-
guage of Interior Design
(Clarkson Potter, $50). As-
semblages of fabric swatch-
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illustrate how many of
the rooms came together.
Timeless Elegance: The
Houses of David Easton
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$65) showcases the archi-
tect/designer’s seamlessly
integrated homes and
landscapes. Stately com-
missions from Montreal
to Mexico City, as well as
his own antiques-filled
residences, are on view.
More than 100 trendsetters
reveal their living spaces—
glam, minimal, exuberantly
colorful, or full of quirky
collections—in American
Fashion Designers at
Home (Assouline, $65),
proving they’re just as styl-
ish behind closed doors.
With an eye for streamlined
interiors and lively tab-
leaux, decorator and pho-
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shares his process in
Lifting the Curtain on De-
sign (The Monacelli Press,
$50). Travel inspirations
and before-and-after shots
outline his work from
conception to completion.
For centuries the taste-
makers of Sweden have
championed the decorative
arts, incorporating elabo-
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ceramic-tiled stoves, and or-
nate architectural elements
into home decor. The
Swedish Country House
(The Monacelli Press, $60)
presents 20 magnificent
examples, including
sprawling sunlit estates,
humble yet charming
farmhouses, and a royal
pavilion fit for a king.
The World of Madeleine
Castaing (Rizzoli, $65)
reflects the French de-
signer’s mantra,“Be auda-
cious, but with taste.” Her
fabric patterns, many still
in production, and her
neoclassical-inspired interi-
ors for Jean Cocteau, Fran-
cine Weisweiller, and others
are the stuff of legend.
The allure of vintage objets
d’art and the search
for great bargains have
long made les puces a
Parisian destination. Anti-
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(Assouline, $75) details
their history and famous
devotees (André Breton,
Coco Chanel) and offers
an in-depth guide
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if, for some reason, the art market were to col-
lapse, Sharon core has a number of skills to fall
back on. the fine-art photographer could be-
come a world-class pastry chef (in fact, she
made wedding cakes while living in Prague be-
fore graduate school), or a fruit grower whose
farm stand would rival that of her neighbors in
new york’s lush mid-hudson Valley. that’s be-
cause the artist, known for her luminous, me-
ticulously detailed photographs, made every
layer cake and scoop of ice cream from scratch
for her “thiebaud” series, 18 works that repli-
cate Wayne thiebaud’s food paintings of
the 1960s. and she grew nearly every fruit
and vegetable for “early american,” an on-
going series (32 works to date) inspired by
the eerily precise and refined sti l l l i fes of
19th-century painter raphaelle Peale.
for core, who trained as a painter before
earning her Mfa in photography at yale, pro-
cess is practically everything. When she saw
thiebaud’s paintings in a 2001 retrospective
at the Whitney Museum of american art, they
seemed so familiar to her that she wanted to
“construct them from the bottom up—to make
them a reality,” she says. So flour and sugar
flew in her tiny Brooklyn kitchen. then, for the
Peale series, she not only grew the produce,
she even tracked down antique serving pieces
to match the painter’s elegant props. (Because
the plates and bowls in Peale’s time were small,
she had to grow heirloom grapes and melons,
which are smaller than today’s fruit.)
obsessive? Sure. Just don’t call her a copy-
cat. rather, core compares herself to a musi-
cian who is “not copying, just playing someone
else’s notes—but it’s their own interpretation.”
and her images, which have been collected
by the hermès foundation and several mu-
seums, including the guggenheim, are very
different, bursting with color and clarity, detail
and drama, vitality and decay.
lately, core says she is “looking at flower
paintings, from fantin-latour to old dutch
works.” naturally, she now has a flourishing
rose garden—and another marketable skill.
Sharon CoreInspired by American art history, from classic still lifes to Pop Art confections, this photographer literally re-creates the past for her seductive images. By Vicky Lowry
Early American, Watermelon and Blackberries, 2009.
Candy Counter, 1969, 2003.
Early American, Apples, 2009.
Early American, Jimson Weed, 2009.
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Untitled (8-129), 2010.
Untitled (P-19), 2007.
Untitled (P-33), 2008.
Untitled (N-17), 2010.
Untitled (N-9), 2010.
Thomas NozkowskiFor more than 30 years, this champion of abstraction
has transformed fleeting visual impressions into freewheeling yet compelling canvases. By David Colman
almost as much as hollywood, the art world loves drama. artist X starts
off with a bang, zigs this way at 30, zags that way at 50, then slides into
obscurity before staging a valiant comeback. so what makes both the
career and the seductive, small-scale abstractions of Thomas Noz-
kowski unusual is the total lack of backstory. None of his works is titled,
and he politely declines to talk about their various sources, disclosing
only that each one starts from something he has glimpsed.
plus, Nozkowski has experienced no dramatic rise or fall. he began
painting in the late 1960s, when abstraction was beginning to be con-
sidered old hat. and his style has not appreciably changed. for more
than 30 years, he has been admired by cognoscenti, but never quite
had a moment. “my work is murder to sell,” he says with a chuckle.
But as demonstrated by recent retrospectives at the National gallery
of Canada in ottawa and the fisher landau Center for art in Queens,
New york, more people have come to admire the engrossing and playful
beauty of Nozkowski’s work. sometimes suggestive of sci-fi animation,
sometimes of classic gestural abstraction, Nozkowski’s paintings share
no consistent color palette or signature shapes. his latest works, on
view in a show that opens this month at the pace gallery in manhattan,
could as easily have been created in 1980 as 2010.
This isn’t a weakness. it’s actually part of Nozkowski’s mission not to
let subtle trends mold his work or modify it. in his view, efforts in the ’50s
and ’60s to codify abstraction with rules and theory are what ruined it
in the first place. “my paintings, everything i do, come from something
in the real world—ideas, places, things, moments,” he says in his up-
state New york studio. “That’s where they’re rooted, not in some kind
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Then he adds, “what do you say about a watteau?”
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Focusing on ordinary, overlooked details,
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Slope, 2008. Central Park, 2009.
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stars, and royalty all flocked to the atelier of
this daring Italian jeweler, who merged opulence and wit
to dazzling effect By Mitchell Owens
1967 X necklace of gold, amethysts,
rubellite, and rubies, which originally
belonged to Betsey Whitney.
Lily of the Valley brooch, 1970, of gold, platinum, emeralds, diamonds, and pearls.
Maltese Cross cuffs, circa 1930,
made by Verdura for Coco Chanel.
The Duke of Verdura at work in 1961.
Crossover ring of gold, platinum, dia-monds, and enamel,
made in 2008.
1940s Lion-paw shell brooch, set with sapphires and diamonds.
Actress Anne Hathaway in Verdura diamond ear clips at the Tony Awards.
When moviegoers heard Marilyn Monroe
warbling a paean to brand-name jewelers
in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953—
“tiffany’s, cartier, talk to me, harry Winston,”
went the breathy refrain—patrons of a cer-
tain jewelry shop in Manhattan surely sup-
pressed smiles. Pear-shape gemstones of
great clarity and impressive size may have
turned the head of lorelei lee, but for a num-
ber of stylish women, as well as collectors,
the rings, brooches, and necklaces of Ver-
dura possess a little something extra.
Who else but fulco santostefano della
cerda, duke of Verdura and Marquess of
Murata la cerda—a wavy-haired sicilian who
fled provincial Palermo as soon as opportu-
nity allowed—would offer his clients plump
ruby hearts tied with diamond ribbons, vio-
lets whose petals were fashioned from ame-
thysts, a gold ear-of-corn brooch studded
with black-pearl kernels, or a tiara inspired by
american indian headdresses, its golden
feathers paved with white diamonds? as
Vogue observed, “any jewel that Verdura
touches becomes a more interesting jewel.”
from 1939 (when the immigrant aristocrat
opened his first boutique in new york city)
until 1978 (when he died, at age 79, in lon-
don), hundreds of the most celebrated
women in the world flocked to his doorstep.
they snapped up in-stock extravagances or
commissioned flights of bejeweled fancy
whose decorative wit was as unmistak-
able as the vibrant stones, colorful enam-
els, and signature use of gold rather
than platinum. Which accounts for
a coterie of devotees that still
craves anything he designed,
whether pieces conjured while in
the employ of coco chanel in the
1920s and Paul flato in the ’30s,
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• Camilla Dietz Bergeron, New York City,
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• Neil Marrs, New York City, 917-603-7402;
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• Neiman Marcus, Houston (713-621-7100);
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• Obsidian Harry Fane, London, 011-44-20-
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who purchased the company in 1985. de-
cades ago, one writer proclaimed, “the
smartest women buy their bombazines
from Mainbocher, their sparklers from Ver-
dura . . . and syrie Maugham is called in to
decorate their flats.” Verdura is the only
tastemaker on that list still in business—and
still quickening pulses.
fashion editor diana Vreeland rarely left her
apartment without first sliding two of the jew-
eler’s big, bold Maltese-cross bracelets onto
her wrists. style icon babe Paley owned doz-
ens of Verdura baubles, including a knockout
dinner ring consisting of a walnut-size canary
diamond nestled in thickly knotted gold wire;
her sister betsey Whitney ordered the feather
tiara for her husband’s investiture as ameri-
can ambassador to great britain. confec-
tions of equal inventiveness glittered on the
bodices and earlobes of playwright clare
booth luce, hollywood wife afdera fonda,
and demi-royal Wallis Windsor. cole Porter’s
wife, linda, commissioned lavish cigarette
cases to commemorate the opening nights
of his musicals (one incorporated a re-
movable diamond brooch). Joan crawford’s
patronage made Verdura’s jewels a must-
have in silver-screen circles. her first piece, a
brooch designed in 1940, was a blue chal-
cedony heart pierced by a diamond arrow
and dripping six ruby drops of blood.
the nearly 10,000 provocative jewelry de-
signs Verdura dashed off were anything but
well mannered. sass, not subtlety, was the
name of his game, and his artful creations—
sparked by everything from italian rococo
plasterwork to fresh vegetables to sailors’
knots—caused bourgeois ladies to clutch
their perfect pearls in disbelief and women
of stronger character to place their orders.
some followed the example of spain’s duch-
ess of cadaval and entreated Verdura to up-
date their ancestral jewels. in
his hands a pink-tinged ba-
roque pearl became the belly
of a hefty, diamond-flecked
rhinoceros brooch. seashells
were drizzled with precious
gems and turned into chic
compacts or traced with
gold wire and mounted as
earrings; a pair of these became
an emblem of the duchess of Wind-
sor. the ennoblement of humble mate-
rials, high married to low, appealed to
Verdura’s mordant humor. “What i get a kick
out of is to buy a shell for $5, use half of it, and
sell it for $2,500,” he said.
today the market for Verdura jewels
remains strong. the new york city
boutique, for example, carries vin-
tage pieces alongside new and
reissued designs. auction houses
do a lively business in Verdu-
ra too. a sapphire-
and-diamond
necklace, modeled
after intertwined rib-
bons, sold for more than
$200,000 last november
at sotheby’s geneva, while
a table ornament depicting a
white hard-stone terrier on a
malachite cushion brought
$11,250 a month earlier
at the auction house’s
new york location. dia-
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best friend, as Miss
Monroe sang, but as
any Verdura fan will at-
test, a bauble by the duke is
a grand amour.
A 1951 sketch for a necklace of Ceylon sap-
phires and diamonds.
Diana Vreeland in the 1920s, wearing Maltese Cross brooches Verdura designed for Chanel.
Gold-and-zircon Leaf brooch, 1943.
Byzantine Theodora brooch, circa 1920s, reissued in 2009.
Wrapped Heart brooch
of rubies and dia-monds, 1949.
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An Aristocratic EyePauline de Rothschild, the American whose flair and idiosyncratic style had all of Europe talking, remains a potent influence on tastemakers today. By Mitchell Owens
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a top-flight Manhattan fashion designer who became hostess of the celebrated french winery château Mouton rothschild when she married its owner in 1954 at age 45, the willowy rothschild (1908–1976) electrified the international haut monde with her idiosyncratic approach. other women of her ilk embraced silk-velvet-and-ormolu interiors to complement their dior gowns. But the former pau-line fairfax potter created sublime environmental
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chippendale chairs—chosen for their silhouettes
rather than comfort—which were offset by modern
sculptures by Brancusi, césar, and richard Lippold.
rothschild’s gesso-white bedroom recalled the mag-
ical landscapes painted on rare Japanese screens,
from the flared gilt-wood valances that emulated
thatched roofs to the elegant flock of stuffed marsh
birds that posed and postured on tabletops through-
out the room to the towering bronze bed whose se-
vere canopy was borne aloft by metal branches.
in the extraordinary London duplex apartment she
completed in the early 1970s with the help of British
tastemaker John fowler, the drawing room curtains
were scissored to echo icicles she had seen drip-
ping from window ledges in the Soviet union, and
the main corridor was strewn with dozens of over-
lapping white goatskins.
“rothschild was sampling long before any hip-hop
musician,” says blue-chip architect and designer
daniel romualdez, a member of an informal roth-
schild fan club that includes interior designers Jef-
frey Bilhuber, Suzanne Kasler, and charlotte Moss.
Kasler’s penchant for upholstery with wide, wide
stripes echoes the blue and white fabrics rothschild
whimsically pieced together to cover a Louis XVi set-
tee in the London flat. Bilhuber, for his part, cheerfully
owns up to adapting an extravagant gunmetal-leg
sofa that the baroness conjured for Grand Mouton’s
library. he remade it for several clients, including
andrea and John Stark, owners of the eponymous
textile and rug firm. “pauline de rothschild is the
gift that keeps on giving,” Bilhuber says with a
smile. “her ideas remain absolutely fresh when those
of so many style icons have gone entirely stale.”
entertaining at Mouton, for instance, was made
memorable by dinner tables decorated with every-
thing from pine boughs and peach blossoms to
cabbages and weeds, often sprouting from plump
beds of moss that spread like lava across one of the
baroness’s more than 100 tablecloths, a collection
that included bargain-basement indian printed
cottons that might seem better suited to a hash-
scented college dorm room. (the tables themselves
were collapsible banquet tables moved at whim
around the house, which had no designated din-
ing room.) a rare George ii i si lver teapot was
pressed into service as a paperweight, and the fau-
cet handles of her bath were made of gold cast in the
shape of lemons. in the baroness’s paris flat—her
husband lived across town and sometimes made
dates with his privacy-mad wife via hand-delivered
note—one plaster wall held a long shelf-cum-desk
fashioned from an unfinished plank of wood trimmed
with a band of sterling silver. in the garden outside,
the lawn was as overgrown as a meadow, though
the shrubs were meticulously pruned into topiaries.
nothing about le style Pauline, as admirers called
these domestic special effects, was even remotely
ordinary. Grand Mouton, a visitor wrote in 1963,
was “beautiful, filled with beautiful objects, a setting
for a beautiful way of living, conducive to beautiful
ideas, and producing beautiful work.” Which surely
explains why philippe de rothschild remained in
thrall to his wife, spiritually if not physically, over
more than two decades of tempestuous married
life. after all, the lady spent her days building the
most alluring of prisons.
touchstones of Le StyLe PauLine
• Reindeer-hide rugs
• Indian printed-cotton tablecloths
• Nineteenth-century Creil earthenware plates
• Eccentric floral arrangements: fruiting
branches, towering weeds, shapely twigs,
cabbages, moss
• The scent Extract of Limes by Penhaligon’s
• Boldly patterned floors—tiled or painted
• Exotic taxidermy birds
• Flowers in vases set along baseboards or on
floor-hugging tables
• D. Porthault bed linens threaded with
blue silk ribbons
• Chinese Export mirror paintings
The baroness’s bedroom in the London apartment, with curtains made of pieced satin and a paint-ed wood floor, one of her favorite decorative elements.
A guest room in the London apartment.
Pauline de Rothschild, circa 1967.
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collection, Marchesa, in the u.s., they translated their elegant english
sensibility into lavish gowns with textured fabrics and detailed embroi-
dery. they brought the same sensibility to a sunset soirée they threw in
July, importing the atmosphere of an english garden to Manhattan’s
hudson hotel. it was the perfect backdrop for the introduction of their
collection of bone china for Lenox. “we wanted to have a moment to
show family and friends what we’ve been up to,” says chapman, who
has been working on the tableware with craig for more than a year.
the hotel penthouse, designed by Philippe starck, is outfitted with an
ivied solarium; an adjoining terrace offered sweeping views of Manhat-
tan. of course, any garden party must have flower arrangements—in
this case, hydrangeas, peonies, sweet peas, and garden roses. “we
wanted to design something that felt european and feminine at the same
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even the signature cocktail—made with dom Pérignon rosé, elder-
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ies and two Little red hens red-velvet mini-cupcakes. “it
was nice to have an excuse for a party,” chapman says.
and it’s always nice to have another occasion to bring
en glish style to america. Martha McCully
Flower PowerTo celebrate their new china
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garden in Manhattan
The ivy-covered solarium in the penthouse at New York’s Hudson Hotel.
Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman.
Outdoor seating on the terrace.
Chapman’s brother, Edward, and mother, Caroline Wonfor.
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Jamee Gregory knows parties, both as an enthusiastic hostess and as
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fundraising circles and on the front row at fashion shows. “People talk
about them for years, so why not record the best to inspire others?”
Armed with that can-do attitude, Gregory, with photographer Eric
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octane compendium of 15 brunches, lunches, and dinners given by
top-tier hosts. But just because the pages are filled with all the right
people living it up in all the right places—fashion designers Tory Burch
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says, comparing the chapters of the book to segments of a reality-
television show. Disasters minor (the wrong color roses) and major
(an electrical outage) haunt the preparations, but experienced hosts
just roll with the punches, and the book is packed with their smart tips
and stylish solutions. Fearful of mixing chic and cheap? Lauder has no
problem combining Baccarat crystal with Crate & Barrel dishware, and
neither should you. Weak cooking skills? Kors orders in from a favorite
seafood restaurant. Whether you’re staging a hunt-country breakfast,
a dress-up tea party, or a working lunch, the best tip is one Gregory
holds dear: It’s the spirit of the get-together that counts. “A party,” she
says, “is a gift you make for your friends.” Mitchell Owens
Parties 101In her latest book,
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behind the scenes at the most stylish soirées
Blair and Alistair Clarke’s table for an intimate gathering.
Evelyn Lauder’s bold colors
at an anniver- sary dinner.
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When there’s a need for a bit of glamour, it does the
trick every time. as with the right shade of cherry or
rose, a mirror’s level of patina creates a mood. an
unblemished surface has a crisp, modern sensibility,
whereas antiqued mirror, in its infinitely hazy varia-
tions, lends an air of mystery to a room.
reflective surfaces—whether on a cocktail table, a
1930s-style screen, or a chest of drawers—also add
another texture to a space, playing off wallpaper
and rugs. designer robert stilin, who likes to take
mirrored furniture out of its usual dressed-up con-
text, envisions it in a beach house with linens, ceram-
ics, and a kilim. “don’t make it so precious,” he says.
and while a roomful of reflections—Versailles’s Hall
of Mirrors, for one—can make a statement, there’s
definitely a saturation point. “you have to be careful
not to go campy,” says designer katie Lydon. but a
well-chosen piece provides levity, she adds. “it can
lighten a space, literally and metaphorically.”
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furniture with thoughtfully
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6 IsABeLLA MIrrOreD rOOM sCreeN BY ArTerIOrs hOMe With its sculptural beveled-edge panels and 1930s feel, this 76"-tall folding screen would create instant drama in a space, Stilin says. He admires the antiqued finish: “It’s artful and very natural.” $4,499; arteriorshome.com
7 ANTIQUeD MIrrOr CONsOLe TABLe BY CUrreY & CO. Well proportioned with beautifully tapered legs, this 33"-tall console table suits a formal urban foyer, says Lydon. She’s a fan of the graceful patina and pewter- color wood trim: “It takes the mirror down a notch.” $1,310; curreyandcompany.com
8 TeMpLe NesTING TABLes BY JULIAN ChIChesTer FrOM GeOrGe sMITh Silver-leaf-backed glass gives these nesting tables an ethereal quality, Stilin says. The trio (the largest is 22" tall) can be placed around a room for a party or used as tiered bedside tables. $4,995; julianchichester.com
9 reFLeCT FLOAT TABLe FrOM ABC CArpeT & hOMe “Whimsical, with a modern vibe,” says Lydon of the 22"-tall right-angled table. “It’s simple, but the floating base keeps it from being boring.” She’d set two in front of a sofa and style them differently—one with objects, the other with books. $1,595; abchome.com
10 DONNABeLLA ChesT BY MITCheLL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMs “This chest has a vintage look, but it’s crisp and fresh too,” Stilin says. “The dark wood and silver-leafed glass play nicely off each other.” In a ca-sual bedroom the spacious 30"-tall chest would add a touch of glam, he says. $2,065; mgbwhome.com
1 ChAIrsIDe TABLe BY CeNTUrY FUrNITUre A striking octagonal form and smoky patina draw Katie Lydon to this 27"- tall table: “It has tons of personality.” The aged finish would be at home in a grand or low-key setting, she says, and pairs well with leather and fabrics. $1,650; centuryfurniture.com
2 eVA LOW ChesT OF DrAWers BY OLY“Clean, linear, and functional, but with a shimmer factor,” says Robert Stilin of this 54"-wide chest. He pictures it in a bedroom with deep colors, where the mirrored body would add light and balance. There’s plenty of storage, too. $4,125; olystudio.com
3 FACeTeD MIrrOr sIDe TABLe BY WesT eLM “It’s a playful accent piece,” says Lydon of the geometric table. The triangles add points of reflection, she notes. At 12.5" wide, it’s compact enough to fit into any nook; plus, it’s well priced for those who want to give mirrored furniture a try. $199; westelm.com
4 sT. GerMAINe OVAL MIrrOreD COCKTAIL TABLe BY sChUMACher With mirrored legs and a gemlike border, this 48.5"-wide table sparkles, says Stilin. He sees it paired with a linen-upholstered sofa, mixing chic with classic. Fresh peonies would be per-fect on top, he adds. $6,395; fschumacher.com
5 INOx hIGh CONsOLe TABLes BY MAUrIZIO pereGALLI FrOM DDC To Lydon, these console tables (the larger one is 39.5" tall) are a “phenomenal base for accessories,” with a minimalist design in mirror-polished stainless steel. She’d dress these with wood pieces for contrast. $4,250; ddcnyc.com
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Sweet NothingsThe French cookie that became a classic is easy to make and hard to resist. By Daniel Boulud
the macaron is the quintessential french cookie. it
doesn’t have much in common with the american
macaroon except that both contain egg whites.
i learned to make these sweet meringue treats as
an apprentice chef in the 1970s, when macarons
were still considered a delicacy offered only by
fancy restaurants and pastry shops. we didn’t
have the rainbow of shades and diversity of flavors
found today. back then, macarons were more tra-
ditional in color and taste. the sad truth is that fla-
vor has lately been sacrificed for presentation.
fortunately, it’s simple to make first-rate macarons
at home. the trick is to let the meringue dry out a
bit before you bake them, so the outside becomes
crispy while the inside remains soft and chewy.
this classic vanilla version is not too sweet and
pairs beautifully with a variety of fillings. whether
you use fresh fruits, jams, or ganache, your friends
are certain to be impressed.
Vanilla Macarons
Makes 70 cookies or 35 sandwich cookies
1¾cupsalmondflour
3 cupspowderedsugar
7 eggwhites,divided1⁄3 cupwater
1 cupsugar
1 vanillabean,splitandseedsscraped
preheat oven to 275°f. spray a baking sheet with
nonstick cooking spray and line with a piece of
parchment paper. sift the almond flour and pow-
dered sugar into a medium bowl and set aside.
Using a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, begin to
whip three egg whites to a medium peak. Mean-
while, combine water and sugar in a small heavy-
bottomed saucepan over high heat. simmer while
monitoring with a candy thermometer; be careful not
to overbeat egg whites. remove syrup from heat
when temperature reaches 240°f. continuing to
whip the egg whites on medium speed, pour the
syrup down the side of the bowl to incorporate slow-
ly. increase speed and whip until whites form glossy,
very stiff peaks. Using a spatula, stir the remaining
egg whites and the vanilla seeds into the flour mix,
making a smooth paste. with the spatula, fold
Vanilla macarons filled with jam, fruits, and ganache are a sweet ending to any autumn meal. The plate is by William Yeoward, and the tablecloth is of a Qua-drille fabric. See Resources.
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bookstore, a café, a nightclub, a nobu restaurant, a
bar, and, coming in 2011, a seven-story hotel with a
rooftop pool. Well, why not? Fashion designers are as
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tine Giorgio Armani dining on sushi. hit up the disco
Plastic and there’s a good chance stefano Gabbana
will be out on the floor waving his arms with the rest of
the club kids. roberto Cavalli has a leopard-spotted
restaurant, while Miuccia Prada is building a gigantic
contemporary-art museum and design space.
Though most people are aware that Milan is one
of the four holy cities of fashion—along with Paris,
new york, and London—many don’t realize its
prominence in the design world. Famous architects
and designers from Angelo Mangiarotti and Gae Au-
lenti to Piero Lissoni, Patricia urquiola, and Fabio
novembre all call the city home. each year in April,
Milan hosts the famed salone internazionale del
Mobile, a weeklong furniture and design fair that
sees thousands of visitors with edgy haircuts and
swedish accents descending from high-speed
trains, shaking the city from its slumber, and trans-
forming it, at least temporarily, into the design mecca
of europe. “The city is just completely different,” says
rossana orlandi, whose eponymous boutique offers
a maze of rooms dedicated to art, sculpture, and
design and is one of the hottest salone spots in
town. “it’s energized and open. it’s the time when
you can really see all of the splendid gardens
and courtyards.”
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EssEntial Milan
The country code is 39.
Shop till you drop. Hit Via Montenapo-
leone and its surrounding streets for
the big fashion brands, stake out the
area around San Babila for major
design, then take a spin through the
luxe boutiques of Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele II, the world’s oldest mall.
Indulge in food therapy. Milan’s gastro-
nomic shops treat olives and prosciutto
like precious jewels. Try Peck (Via
Spadari 9; 02-8023161), La Rinascente’s
Food Hall (Piazza Duomo), and Eataly
(Piazza 5 Giornate 1/A; 02-55192083).
Stand at the bar, please. Sitting at most
cafés will cost you quadruple the price
for a coffee. Stay vertical and order the
sfoglia alla mela at Cucchi (Corso Geno-
va 1; 02-89409793). Cova is pricey, but
worth it (Via Montenapoleone 8; 02-
7600-5599). Sissi has Milan’s best
brioche (Piazza Risorgimento 6; 02-
7601-4664). Zucca in Galleria (Piazza del
Duomo 21; 02-86464435) is nearly 150
years old, and Marchesi (Via S. Maria alla
Porta 11/A; 02-876-730) is even older.
Rent a city bike. Cruise the Brera area
for galleries and design and antiques
shops. Circle Parco Sempione, and
then head to Via Tortona and Via Savo-
na for charming cafés (bikemi.com).
Eat ice cream once a day. It’s all ridicu-
lously good, but try Chocolat (Via Boc-
caccio 9; 02-481-0097), with several
different versions of chocolate gelato,
or the Grom chain throughout the city.
Hop on a fast train. You can see spar-
kling Lake Como in 40 minutes or be in
sunny Portofino or the heart of Rome in
three hours flat (trenitalia.it).
What to sEE
Cenacolo Vinciano, Piazza S. Maria
delle Grazie, 02-928-003-62; cenaco-
lovinciano.org: Viewing Da Vinci’s Last
Supper takes only 15 minutes, but it
will never be forgotten. Book ahead, as
reservations are required.
Church of Santa Maria Annunciata in
Chiesa Rossa, Via Neera 24, 02-895-
00817; smacr.com: This 1932 church
designed by Giovanni Muzio houses a
light installation created by Dan Flavin
in 1996, just before he died.
Hangar Bicocca, Via Privata Chiese,
02-853-531-764; hangarbicocca.it: It’s
north of the city, but Anselm Kiefer’s in-
stallation alone makes the journey to this
contemporary-arts center worthwhile.
Il Duomo, Piazza del Duomo: A stun-
ning façade and interior, but don’t miss
the view from the gargoyle-lined roof.
The walk up will burn off your lunch.
La Scala, Via Filodrammatici 2, 02-887-
91; teatroallascala.org: Even if you can’t
get tickets to a ballet or opera, take a
tour of the opera house and its museum.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Via Brera 28,
02-722-631; brera.beniculturali.it: A
beloved small museum with a few
standouts, including Mantegna’s Dead
Christ and Bellini’s Madonna and Child.
Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni,
Piazza Castello 27, 02-805-3606; achil-
lecastiglioni.it: His studio provides re-
markably intimate insights into one of
Italy’s most beloved modern designers.
WhErE to stay
The Bulgari Hotel, Via Privata Fratelli
Gabba 7/B, 02-805-805-1; bulgariho-
tels.com: Among the city’s most luxuri-
ous accommodations; even if you
don’t stay here, come for the spa, the
brunch, or the aperitivo.
Four Seasons Hotel Milano, Via Gesù
6/8, 02-770-88; fourseasons.com/mi-
lan: Originally a 15th-century convent,
it is lovely, of course, with 118 guest
rooms and suites, and is right in the
center of things.
Grand Hotel et de Milan, Via Manzoni
29, 02-723-141; grandhoteletdemilan-
.it: Grand but not at all pompous. The
rooms are spacious; its location is ideal.
Hotel Principe di Savoia, Piazza della
Repubblica 17, 02-623-01; hotelprin-
cipedisavoia.com: Justly renowned,
and a favorite of fashion editors, but
regular folks will also like the revamped
rooms, gym, and gilded indoor pool.
Maison Moschino, Viale Monte Grappa
12, 02-290-098-58; maisonmoschino-
.com: All of the wit and irony of the fash-
ion label’s runway shows have been
poured into the 65 guest rooms of this
newly opened, wonderfully wacky hotel.
Town House 31, Via Carlo Goldoni 31,
02-701-56; townhouse.it/th31: A refined
boutique hotel. A bit east of the center,
but its lovely garden makes up for that.
WhErE to Eat
Antica Trattoria della Pesa, Viale Pasu-
bio 10, 02-655-5741: Traditional Mila-
nese dishes from cotoletta to osso buco
con risotto, all of them outstanding.
Bastianello, Via Borgogna 5, 02-76-
31-70-65; bastianello.com: A tradition-
al café that has you covered in the
morning (latte macchiato), afternoon
(delicious frozen yogurt), and evening
(a great aperitivo spread).
Bice, Via Borgospesso 12, 02-760-
02572; bicemilano.it: A never-fail
Milanese classic for 84 years, and
still perfect for a civilized lunch.
La Cantina di Manuela, Via Poerio 3
and two other locations, 02-763-18892;
lacantinadimanuela.it: Fabulously quaint
wine bars. Come for aperitivo and you
may eat enough to skip dinner.
La Granseola, Via Tortona 20, 02-581-
09381: Every item is fish-based, includ-
ing the pastas. The namesake fresh
crab salad is its signature dish.
Le Specialità, Via Pietro Calvi 29, 02-
738-8235; ristorantelespecialita.com:
The room’s not great, but the pizzas are
fantastic—try the focaccia di Recco.
Luini, Via S. Radegonda 16, 02-864-
61917; luini.it: Don’t leave Milan without
trying panzerotto, a kind of pocket pizza.
Princi, Via Speronari 6, 02-874-797;
princi.it: Truly scrumptious bread, pizza,
and focaccia by the slice in a sleek set-
ting designed by Claudio Silvestrin.
Tano Passami l’Olio,Via Villoresi 16,
02-839-4139; tanopassamilolio.it:
Understated but grand, known for its
spectacular presentation and inventive
olive-oil pairings with every dish.
WhErE to shop
10 Corso Como, Corso Como 10, 02-
290-02674; 10corsocomo.com: The
queen mother of chic multibrand
stores, with an art gallery, bookshop,
café, and top-notch fashion.
Azucena, Via della Passione 8, 02-
798-527; azucena.it: High-style Italian
furniture, lighting, and hardware, craft-
ed by a Milanese firm founded in 1947.
G. Lorenzi, Via Montenapoleone 9, 02-
760-22848; lorenzi.it: From horn ac-
cessories to shaving gear, this is a
discerning gift giver’s paradise.
L’oro dei Farlocchi, Via Madonnina 5,
02-860-589: Luxe knickknacks and un-
usual and refined tabletop items.
Marni outlet, Via Filippo Tajani 1, 02-
710-40332: It’s not convenient, but well
worth the hike if you haven’t emptied
your wallet on Via Montenapoleone.
Spazio 900, Viale Campania 51, 02-
701-25737; spazio900.net: A dazzling
assortment of midcentury furniture,
especially strong in lighting and seating.
Spazio Rossana Orlandi, Via Matteo
Bandello 14/16, 02-467-447-1; ros-
sanaorlandi.com: A design, fashion,
and art lover’s mecca; a maze of rooms
featuring exhibitions, furniture, and
tabletop items—and even a restaurant.
Understate, Via Varese 20, 02-626-
90435; understate.it: Paolo Cesana and
Raimondo Garau’s array of midcentury
treasures, plus a modern design shop
full of pieces by well-known names.
Wait and See, Via S. Marta 14, 02-72-
08-01-95; waitandsee.it: Milan’s best
new store, with cool underground fash-
ion labels and design objects, all priced
under 1,000 euros.
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digging begins.“so much of this city is hid-
den,” explains Matteo Marzotto, chairman of
fashion label Vionnet and head of italy’s tour-
ism board, ENiT. “it has a very strong italian
soul to it, but it requires a bit of discovery.”
behind many of the gilded doors of ivy-
covered palazzos lie lush gardens and arcad-
ed courtyards fit for royalty. some of these are
privately owned, such as Palazzo invernizzi,
where the household pets are not dogs and
cats but a flock of grazing pink flamingos
Getting a hotel room during this busy period
is about as easy as cleaning the façade of the
Duomo with a toothbrush would be. but visi-
tors can reap the rewards of the city’s design
patrimony any time. “Milan is like a volcano,”
says Fabio Novembre. “it erupts during the
salone, but the designers are creating all year
round, and there are amazing exhibits and
things to do.” specialized galleries that cod-
dle talent both new and seasoned are one
driving force behind the design scene. in ad-
dition to spazio rossana Orlandi, there are
Design Gallery Milano, Tingo, and Dilmos, as
well as Nilufar on Via della spiga, where the
furniture looks like (and costs as much as) art.
Of course, a tour of the big names in furni-
ture design is required viewing for any new
visitor and complements the indie fare. “All
the major producers of furnishings are based
here,” Novembre says. Which means central
Milan is sofa and kitchen heaven, from boffi’s
gleaming lacquered cabinetry and sculptural
bathtubs to De Padova’s warm minimalism.
With elegant furniture at b&b italia, edgy de-
signs at Cappellini, and contemporary lighting
at Flos, you really will be spoiled by choices.
but there is only so much shopping one
can do. And that’s where the psychological
The interior of La Scala.
A bedroom at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi.
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(you can peek through the gates at Via Cap-
puccini 9). but others are open to the public
and give a fascinating glimpse into the Mila-
nese good life. The majestic Villa Necchi
Campiglio, designed in the 1930s by Piero
Portaluppi, is a must-see. Take in the stunning
interiors and array of decorative arts, then sit
down for lunch in the garden. That’s just the
tip of the iceberg when it comes to house mu-
seums: Others to hunt down include Museo
Poldi Pezzoli, featuring the personal art, furni-
ture, and objects of 19th-century aristocrat
Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli; the Museo bag-
atti Valsecchi, a fabulous palazzo; and the
Casa-Museo boschi Di stefano, with its col-
lection of 20th-century italian art.
Nearly al l v is itors get giddy about the
Duomo—the monolithic cathedral that took
a whopping 500 years to build—and Leonar-
do da Vinci’s The Last Supper. “You could
spend a full day inside the Duomo,” Marzotto
says. “And The Last Supper alone is reason
enough to come to Milan.”
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hidden booty that will give you reason to stay.
sprinkled across the skyline and tucked
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Ponti, Franco Albini, Giuseppe Terragni,
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Take yourself on a tour of architecture from
the 1930s to the ’60s: start with Torre Velas-
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Francesco d’Assisi al Fopponino, and finally
head to the very top of Torre branca, in the
midst of Parco sempione. Next door is the
Triennale Design Museum, which has con-
sistently great shows highlighting the best in
italian innovation, and a wonderful café con-
ceived by chef Carlo Cracco.
The first half of the 20th century saw prolific
construction in the city, but then it slowed—
until about nine years ago, when the area sur-
rounding the canals began to be colonized by
fashion companies looking for large-scale
showrooms and spaces for fashion shows.
since then the area known as Zona Tortona
has seen a turnaround not unlike that of New
York City’s meatpacking district. Giorgio Ar-
mani, Tod’s, Hogan, Diesel, Neil barrett, Mai-
son Martin Margiela, and Zegna have all set
up shop down south within the past few
years, and the area has become a hot desti-
nation. “A few years ago there were only old
warehouses and prostitutes down here,”
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Z Zegna, who works in the neighborhood.
“Now there are new shops and restaurants
popping up practically every ten feet.”
it is safe to say, however, that Milan will never
offer the newness, adaptability, and raw en-
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How to conjure glamour? Ricky and Ralph Lauren transform their Fifth Avenue
apartment into a magical minimalist loft. Model Hana Soukupova opts for a
sleek tower with glittering Manhattan views. Patricia Lansing updates tradition
at her family’s Long Island retreat. Makeup maven Jeanine Lobell and actor
Anthony Edwards revel in a color-drenched New York City home. Fashion
designer Carlos Miele crafts a stunning glass house in Brazil. And star hairstylist
Frédéric Fekkai enjoys a dashing mix of cultures at his Upper East Side duplex.
For more ways to shine, check out our gleaming metallic furnishings.
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Minimalism is not a term often associated with Ralph Lauren, whose
densely propped flagship store in Manhattan’s Rhinelander mansion
has inspired legions. But when he first commissioned the late decorator
Angelo Donghia to design the Fifth Avenue duplex where he and his
wife, Ricky, raised their family, Lauren said he was motivated by the
“simple, almost primitive desire for clean, open space.”
Now, more than 30 years later, he’s finished a renovation that has
made the place even more clean and open. Three bedrooms that be-
longed to his now-grown children have been repurposed; spatial variety
was added by incorporating steps to create different levels, making the
space seem even larger. “The changes were subtle, but important,” he
says. “They really modernize the apartment.” They also involved gutting
it and starting over. “There was more than one moment when I asked,
Oh, God, what did I do?” he says, laughing. But this wasn’t the first
time. During the initial renovation, things got so fraught, he says, he
“ended up going to the hospital for a day of rest.”
The original space had been a warren of rooms spread out on two
floors overlooking Central Park. “It was beautiful, but not me,” the de-
signer says. “I wanted a Fifth Avenue loft. I’m too casual to live in a stuffy
apartment.” After trying to do the renovation on his own, he hired
Donghia, who was known for simple lines and sensual textures and
shapes, and who became one of Lauren’s closest friends.
Facing page: Ralph and Ricky Lauren in the entrance hall of their Manhattan duplex.
THiS page: The library’s wall of lacquer shelv-ing serves as a backdrop for a custom-made sofa, armchairs, and cocktail table by Ralph
Lauren Home; the binoculars are antique, the vintage floor lamps are from Wyeth, and
the silk rug is by Stark Carpet. See Resources.
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Then, as now, the overarching feeling of the apartment was of phe-
nomenal openness, with even more phenomenal views, augmented
by predominantly white furniture and fittings. “I deal with color all the
time when I’m working,” Lauren says. “This is a way I feel like I can live
in New York and be comfortable and simple. When I’m at home, I need
to feel like I’m floating on a cloud.” That floating feeling has been en-
hanced by raising the level of the living room so that you step up into it
and by removing Donghia’s matchstick blinds from the windows, which
wrap around the apartment and seem to bring the outdoors inside.
“There’s a flow and a comfort I like better now,” he says. “It’s about the
windows, and the light that comes in from the park. In the evening, with
candles lit, it’s almost like an event.”
Further streamlining was achieved by replacing the original herring-
bone floors, which were stained a medium-brown, with darker wood
in a simpler pattern. A structural beam that had been expanded by
Donghia into a round, sculptural presence was taken down to its studs;
the kitchen and bathrooms are now symphonies of clean lines and
glossy surfaces. The tropical bamboo tones and textures that accent-
ed the white in the apartment’s previous incarnation have been sup-
planted by black and chrome. The banana plants that once abounded
in the dining room are gone; the accessories now tend to be reflec-
tive vases full of red roses, for example, while gleaming vintage lan-
terns hang overhead. Both the table and the dining chairs (which have
taken the place of earlier rattan-and-canvas versions) are Lauren’s own
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In the living room, a sculpture by Rem-brandt Bugatti is displayed behind a
custom-made sectional, cocktail table, and leather-upholstered carbon-fiber chairs, all by Ralph Lauren Home; the
side table is by Juan and Paloma Garri-do, and the rug is by Stark Carpet.
Facing page: An original Star Wars storm trooper and a painting by Joseph Stash-
kevetch in the entrance hall; the floors are of polished cherry. See Resources.
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Vintage light fixtures hang above a din-ing table and leather-upholstered chairs
by Ralph Lauren Home; the custom-made zebra-skin mirror is by Richomme.
Facing page, cLOcKWiSe FROM TOp LeFT: A photo of the Chrysler Building by Sheila Metzner and a custom-made mirror by
Mark Albrecht in the entrance hall. In the living room alcove, the television stand is
a copy of an easel found in Paris and the desk is by Ralph Lauren Home. The painting in the library, Hero, is by the
couple’s nephew Greg Lauren, and the clock is by Jaeger-LeCoultre. A 1930s
figure stands beside the living room fire-place; the cashmere throw on the sofa is
by Ralph Lauren Home. See Resources.
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carbon-fiber pieces, inspired by the sleek race cars he drives and col-
lects. “Like the cars, they are built for comfort and durability,” he notes.
The one thing there is more of in the new space is art. “I love the ar-
chitecture of the blank walls, so the art had to be personally important
to me,” he says. “I’m not about status paintings—they have to be
important to me or Ricky.” The Star Wars figure that now occupies
the spacious entrance gallery was a Father’s Day gift from his family.
“I have always liked toys—my office is filled with small toys and char-
acters,” he says, “and we saw all the Star Wars movies with our kids.”
He likes the piece—“so stark and so white and graphic”—paired with
a gutsy motorcycle painting that previously resided in his office. Other
artworks include a Batman painting by his nephew Greg Lauren and
a Bugatti sculpture of an elephant that appealed because, he says, “I
have Bugatti cars.” Another favorite piece is a figure in a top hat and
tails straight out of a Ralph Lauren ad that stands guard by the living
room fireplace. “It’s just a unique sort of Fred Astaire character,” he
says. “Like everything else, it’s very personal. All of them have a con-
nection to my life or point of view.”
Asked if he gazes at the heavens through one of the apartment’s two
telescopes, he laughs and says he hasn’t had the time—and besides,
who needs to look further than the spectacular views? His routine, he
says, is to come home, have dinner, and watch TV. In the mornings he
works out in his “nice playroom,” the gym located off the kitchen. “This
apartment was not made for entertaining—though we certainly have
entertained here,” he says. “It was made for a more private life.”
His life with Ricky and his family plays out in a number of homes: the
country estate in Bedford, New York, a sort of tweedy stone house set
on a beautiful piece of property; the low-slung Frank Lloyd Wright–ish
complex on the beach in Long Island; the ranch out West; and the tropi-
cal fantasy of Round Hill, Jamaica. “They are all uniquely wonderful,” he
tells me, but it’s his urban aerie that he finds the most soothing. “It’s
exactly what we needed as an escape from our hectic lives.”
The master bath, which overlooks the Central Park reservoir, features mir-rored and white-lacquer cabinetry, and a countertop and floor of Thassos mar-ble. Facing page: The kitchen has ovens and a cooktop by Wolf, a custom-made vent hood, and cabinetry of white lac-quer and stainless steel; the island is sheathed in Celador, and the Bertoia barstools are by Knoll. See Resources.
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Facing page: Patricia Lansing with her children (from left), Carolina, Gerrit, and Magnus, at their week-end house in Long Island, New York. This page: In the living room, a pair of sofas by Mecox Gardens and win-dow shades and pillows in a Clar-ence House linen; the painting above the mantel is by Alexis Rock-man, and the framed photograph is by Chema Madoz. See Resources.
All About EAsEshE mAy bE A dAughtEr of fAshion, but At hEr fAmily’s wEEkEnd rEtrEAt on
long islAnd, PAtriciA lAnsing PrEfErs A lAid-bAck, bArEfoot lifE
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oncE uPon A timE, New York City businessmen would park
their wives and children in the far-off Hamptons for the summer, only
making occasional visits. That was then, however; this is now. When
fashion consultant Patricia Lansing and her husband, Gerrity, a hedge-
fund manager, started to look for a second home, a key consideration
was that it be an easy drive from their Manhattan loft, so the couple
could have a country place yet still see each other on a daily basis. The
pair soon came across an old but renovated coach house barely 30
miles away, in Locust Valley on Long Island’s fabled North Shore. A
storybook brick structure swathed in ivy and sporting a wing topped
with a jaunty cupola, the building was originally the stable of a property
designed circa 1914 by Guy Lowell, one of America’s great gentle-
man architects. The Lansings quickly snapped it up, settled down,
and began commuting back and forth.
“I honestly like seeing Gerrity every day,” Patricia says with a laugh
about the man she married eight years ago, while wearing a white
crepe-satin dress designed by her mother, Carolina Herrera. Gossip
columnist Aileen Mehle breathlessly dubbed the couple’s gardenia-
bedecked cathedral wedding “a union of beauty and bloodlines.” (Patri-
cia and Gerrity’s family trees include early settlers of Venezuela and the
U.S., and her father is Vanity Fair contributor Reinaldo Herrera.)
But Caracas-born Patricia doesn’t desire an overly refined existence.
The five-bedroom house overflows with children year-round. The cou-
ple’s daughter, Carolina, and two sons, Gerrit and Magnus, are all
under the age of six. Guests appear practically every weekend, from
friends eager to avail themselves of the Lansings’ relaxed hospitality to
relatives from abroad; Patricia’s sister, Carolina Herrera Báez, and her
pint-size offspring jet in from Spain every summer for a month’s stay.
And when the sisters’ stylish mother makes her way to Long Island,
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In the library, an armchair found at a Paris flea market is upholstered in a Travers zebra print from Zimmer + Rohde; the large photograph is by Roe Ethridge, and the painting in front of the bookcase is by Alexis Rockman. Facing
page, From Top: The ivy-covered brick house. Patricia Lansing and her sister, Carolina Her-rera Báez, with their children; the teak seat-ing is by Gloster. A garden path leads to the pool and poolhouse. See Resources.
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the senior Herrera lays claim to a sunny guest room that extends from
one end of the building like a tree house.
Life at Coach House, as the place was christened by a previous
owner, is sometimes a three-ring circus, but that’s how the Lansings
prefer it. “I love having everybody around me,” Patricia explains. “Kids,
dinner parties, people hanging out. How hard is it to throw another
chicken in the oven and break out another bottle of wine?”
Hosting hordes with ease, however, means creating an environment
where no room is off-limits. Upstairs and downstairs, the look is a
clean-cut, low-fuss version of East Coast tradition with sparks of mo-
dernity. The bright rooms of Coach House are at their most glorious in
summer and fall, when the windows are flung open to capture breezes
and children chase one another indoors and out. But Patricia wanted
her home to feel just as inviting in winter too. She carefully juggled such
traditional elements as antique furniture, tailored sofas, and floral fab-
rics with up-to-the-minute accents. The library’s stately blue walls
may recall an old-fashioned book-lined study, but the blue-and-white
zebra-stripe upholstery dressing a plump armchair from a Paris flea
market is chic rather than sober. Other rooms are painted with soft
colors—sea-foam green in the master bedroom, blush-pink in the liv-
ing room—and furnished with everything from Crate & Barrel sofas to
charming tables from local shops.
Artworks put a quirky spin on the proceedings. “My husband does
most of the collecting, and luckily I haven’t objected to any of his choices,”
Patricia says. “Gerrity doesn’t really care about decoration, as long as
it’s comfortable enough that his buddies can hang out. But he does
care about what’s on the walls.” Which means pictures where nature
and fantasy intersect rather than the family portraits one might expect.
Over the fireplace in the living room hangs a funky Alexis Rockman
painting of a bulge-eyed frog resting in the shade of a colorful blossom;
in the library, an oversize Roe Ethridge C-print depicts a larger-than-life
pigeon fluttering across a cloudless turquoise sky.
Gerrity may hold the art-collecting reins in the family, but the natural-
world scenes he brings home reflect one of his wife’s passions. “I love
to garden,” she says, adding with a wry grin, “but I don’t mow the
lawn.” Near the pool, which is guarded by a split-rail fence and a thick
hedge of spiny roses, stand masses of hydrangeas and apple trees
heavy with fruit. Outside the kitchen, vegetables flourish in a pair of six-
by-12-foot beds, including the family’s inaugural attempt at growing
corn—a toothsome success. To Patricia’s delight, Coach House offers
a verdant experience even when nothing’s in bloom or ready to harvest,
thanks to the property’s plethora of evergreen trees and ivy. “There
aren’t many bare branches in winter,” she happily observes, “so we can
pull into the drive and everything is still so green.”
From Top: David Hockney paintings and lamps by Christopher Spitzmiller in the master bedroom; the bedding, shams, and coverlet are by Matouk, and the cotton quilt is by Roberta Freymann. In Carolina’s room, the artwork was a gift from grand-parents Caro lina and Reinaldo Herrera. Facing page: The sofa and armchair in the sunroom are by Crate & Barrel, the stool is from John Rosselli Antiques & Decora-tions, and the tablecloth is of a Lulu DK fabric; the low side table is made of wood from a tree Gerrity Lansing chopped down in the yard. See Resources.
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Drew Aaron figured he knew almost everything there
was to know about the luxurious midtown Manhattan
high rise he’d been living in for nearly a decade. Aaron
bought his first apartment in the 90-story Trump World
Tower, across the street from the United Nations,
when it was still on the drawing board. He spent his
single, club-hopping years trading up from one apart-
ment to another in the bronze-glass skyscraper, which
was the tallest residential tower in the city when it was
built. He knew its quirks, every square inch of the
health club, all the layouts. “I considered myself an ex-
pert on what was possible here,” he says.
Then, in 2005, Aaron, who is president of a family-
owned paper-distribution company headquartered
in Philadelphia, met the young Czech model Hana
Soukupova. “It took me over three months to get a first
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Facing page: Drew Aaron and his wife, model Hana Soukupova, in their Manhattan apartment, which was
designed by Mark Cunningham; the architecture is by Michael Gilmore. This page: In the living room,
a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat hangs above a custom-made sofa by Cunningham, which is flanked
by Willy Rizzo lamps; the cocktail table is by Michel Boyer, the red leather-top side table is by André Sor-nay, the rug is by Sacco Carpet, and the prints in the
library and entry are by Andy Warhol. See Resources.
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Cactus Wind, a 1983 metal sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, is displayed on an André Sornay table in the living room. Facing page:
The entry’s Italian light fixture by Barovier e Toso and console by André Sornay both date from the 1930s; the steel stools are midcentury, and the tar-and-spackle paint-ing is by Donald Sultan. See Resources.
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Andy Warhol’s 1985 images of iconic cor-porate logos are displayed in the mahogany-paneled media room; the sectional is upholstered in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric, the throw is by Hermès, the 1970s cocktail table is by Paul Legeard, and the 1964 molded-fiberglass Half and Half chair is by Christian Germanaz. Facing page: Ruth Smoking, a light installation by Julian Opie, hangs next to a pair of World War II binocu-lars mounted on a tripod. See Resources.
date,” he recalls. “But after our first dinner together—
which lasted more than four hours—we both knew it
was meant to be.” A year later the couple were mar-
ried, and soon thereafter they bought a three-bedroom
apartment on the 77th floor, with unfettered views of
the East River and most of the city. And that sparked a
journey of discovery for both of them.
“This will probably be our last apartment before we
start a family, so we wanted to push the boundaries—
ours and the apartment’s,” Aaron says. “We wanted
to go outside of what was just comfortable.” They in-
formed the designer they chose, Mark Cunningham,
they craved an elegant yet informal space that would
set off their art collection, which includes works by
Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Soukupova
spends much of her time on fashion shoots around the
world or on catwalks for such labels as Gucci and Dior.
She’s hardly a homebody, but she did want a big kitch-
en. Neither of them knew much about furnishings, but
they were eager to learn.
The first thing Cunningham and project manager
Alex Gaston did, working with architect Michael Gil-
more, was reclaim space in the 3,000-square-foot
apartment. Gaston, who has worked in real estate,
knew that developers of new buildings tend to empha-
size sellable floor space, which means they sometimes
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The light fixture in the library is by Maison Charles, and the red painted-steel sculpture is by
Alexander Liberman. Facing page, FROM LeFT: The living room has views of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings, the East and Hudson riv-
ers, and the Statue of Liberty; the print is by Andy Warhol. Aaron and Soukupova in the kitchen
with Lily, their French bulldog puppy; Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans are displayed over painted-
wood cabinets with hardware by the Nanz Company, the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, and
the pendant lights are vintage. See Resources.
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aparTmenT befOre We STarT a family,” SayS dreW aarOn.
“SO We WanTed TO puSh The bOundarieS—
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drop ceilings and conceal useful corners. The team
discovered space above the ceiling and was able to
raise the height of most rooms from eight and a half
feet to 12. The demolition also uncovered places for
artful, near-invisible storage. “That was awesome,”
says Aaron, “because my wife and I are control freaks
and don’t like to have anything lying around.”
The layout was reconfigured to better suit a young
couple. One bedroom was turned into a spacious li-
brary. The dining room became a media room. The
kitchen, once standard issue, is now lofty and gleam-
ing. The master bedroom was combined with another
bedroom to make a grand suite. Soukupova is “the
least materialistic person I know,” Aaron says, but he
wanted her to have a closet “like the one in the first Sex
and the City movie,” so Cunningham made her a hide-
away with suede-lined cubbies for her designer bags.
Though Aaron and Soukupova were neophytes,
they had long been tearing images out of maga-
zines. They handed these over to Cunningham,
along with DVDs of the movies A Perfect Murder
and The Game, whose sets they admired, and pho-
tos of favorite hotel rooms. “I stay in a lot of hotels,”
Soukupova says, “and they are nice, but it’s not the
same as a real home.”
“They were comfortable learning a new vocabulary,”
says Cunningham, “and open to the underlying mes-
sage.” At first the couple didn’t want gray hues, but
after the designer created a series of inspiration
boards, they gravitated to exactly that palette—soft
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The sitting area of the master bedroom includes a painting by Christopher Wool and a metal-and-acrylic
armchair by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier. Facing page, FROM TOp: A Damien Hirst painting hangs above a custom-made leather bed by Mark Cunning-ham; the 1930s desk of Bakelite and stainless steel is
by Donald Deskey, the walls are covered in a Romo fabric, and the photograph is by David LaChapelle. In the master bath, a vintage ’40s chair, a lacquered-
glass stool from DDC, and sconces by Ralph Lauren Home; the print is by Andy Warhol. See Resources.
tones that let their bold artworks speak, energized by
shots of red and orange.
Because the apartment is relatively spare, each
piece the couple chose would have huge import. They
initially balked at incorporating vintage furnishings.
Aaron shakes his head at the memory: “I thought,
People have used this furniture—why would I want
it? And my idea of antiques was a lot of ornate, old-
fashioned stuff.” But Cunningham introduced them to
French midcentury style and industrial design. “I told
them I didn’t want the place to look like a showroom,”
he explains. A glass-and-steel cocktail table by Michel
Boyer converted them. “I had always thought a cocktail
table was a slab with four legs, period,” Aaron says.
“That table was a revelation.” And thanks to Gaston,
the couple discovered André Sornay; more than a
dozen of his pieces now punctuate the apartment.
“I’m pretty intense, and I tend to get fixated on things,”
Aaron says. “So for a while it was all Sornay, all the
time.” The light fixtures are also crucial. They include
a ten-foot-long crystal design in the entry and a 400-
pound steel fixture above Aaron’s desk.
“This has been more than just a project, more than
just making an apartment,” Aaron says. “It opened us
up to a whole new world, a new way of thinking.”
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Brazilian fashion designer Carlos Miele returns to the Beloved BeaChes of
his youth to Build a glass house open to nature
above: fashion designer Carlos Miele on the beach in florianópolis, Brazil, where he built a midcentury-inspired glass house. Facing Page: in the living area, an antique sofa made of eucalyptus and a brass daybed upholstered in suede are grouped with a cocktail table of native pequi wood, a patchwork-leather ottoman, a woven-leather chair, and a hand-made wool rug; the doors open to the garden. see resources.
Growing up in the Brazilian city of São Paulo, Carlos
Miele dreamed of becoming an architect. He read
books about architecture, and later came to meet
and befriend professionals—“an informal education,”
he says. As an adult, he found his true calling in fash-
ion, and his sweeping gowns in bright, painterly col-
ors reflect his lifelong interest in the fine arts. But even
as his fashion career flourished (his clothing is now
sold in more than 20 countries) and he developed an
alternate career as a multimedia artist (his videos and
installations have been shown at museums in Brazil
and the United States), Miele never abandoned
the desire to build his own home.
A few years ago he realized that wish by designing a
house—a sanctuary, he calls it—in Florianópolis, a
cosmopolitan city on an island in the state of Santa
Catarina, off Brazil’s southern coast and a short flight
from his apartment in São Paulo. Miele has surfed
along the island’s beaches since he was 17. “The na-
ture in this part of Brazil is still very strong,” he says.
“I wanted a place surrounded by landscape, where
I wouldn’t see my neighbors.” He chose a site in the
Lagoa da Conceição district, facing the wide lagoon
from which the neighborhood takes its name.
Miele’s primary inspiration was the rectangular glass
houses of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip John-
son, which are mostly located in colder northern re-
gions such as New England and the Midwestern U.S.
Oddly, while modernism thrives in Brazil, glass houses
are rare, he says, even though the tropical climate
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above: the pool is lined in blue mo-saic tiles, and the deck is made of Brazilian pinus wood. Facing Page,
cLocKWiSe From toP LeFt: the wall in the living area is made of stacked são tomé stone, a traditional Bra-zilian building material. Miele de-signed the pequi-wood sectional in the living area; the cowhide rug is handmade, and the floor is paved in Brazilian stone. the pool extends into the living area; the chaise longue is by le Corbusier, and the hanging chair is by armando Cerello.
would seem to suit such open structures. (The tem-
perature in Florianópolis fluctuates between the
50s and 80s year round.) “People are very classic
here,” Miele says. “They like to copy Miami houses.”
The enormous glass panes of Miele’s home turn
the meticulously cultivated natural environment
outside the windows into grand decor. Every wall
becomes, in effect, a mural of abundant trees and
flowering plants. “On nights with a full moon, you
don’t need light inside,” he says. Rainstorms trans-
form the house into a theater.
To further connect the two realms, Miele designed
an 82-foot-long swimming pool, with one end in the
garden and the other in the middle of the living area,
framed by a deck made from pinus, a Brazilian wood.
During the day the pool serves as a mirror, reflecting
the light from outside; at night, underwater lamps put
on a colorful light show.
Miele believes the surrounding environment is as
important as the house itself, a philosophy he adopted
from the parks and gardens designed by the great
Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx.
Miele’s house is raised nearly five feet off the ground,
so that it seems to float on a sea of green. He has en-
circled the glass box with indigenous rainforest trees
and plants. Mango, pineapple, papaya, and guava
all grow here. Monkeys live in the trees, and toucans
and falcons nest in the garden. The designer’s 11
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the dining table is from southeastern Brazil, the bamboo chairs are hand-crafted, and the bench on the terrace is carved out of pequi wood; the clay vase and bowl were made by members of an indigenous tribe, and the large photographs are from a performance Miele staged at the Kennedy Center. Facing Page, From toP: the pool and rear façade at night. the kitchen cabi- netry mixes stainless steel with nogueira wood from the country’s southeast region; the floor is Brazilian stone.
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From LeFt: the master bath’s zig-zag chair is made of nogueira
wood; the open shower and tub are sheathed in Brazilian granite. in
Miele’s bedroom, the portuguese bed is 18th century, the wool cover-
let is handmade, and the bench is from Brazil’s southeast region;
the floor of peroba wood, a tree commonly found in Brazil, is topped
with a cowhide, and the print is by the são paulo artist alberto simon.
German shepherds live in a kennel on the property,
but are occasionally given full run of the grounds.
Brazil, Miele points out, is a mixture of nationalities—
Europeans, Americans, indigenous tribes, and
Africans—and the interior of his Florianópolis home
reflects that mélange. “I don’t like a house that looks
very ‘decorated,’” he says. “I don’t see boundaries
between styles, such as modern or contemporary.
I’ve collected each piece from a different experience
or period of my life.” Many of the furnishings are con-
structed from Brazilian woods: pequi, nogueira, euca-
lyptus. An interior dividing wall is made of imperfectly
aligned stacks of São Tomé, a blond-and-russet Bra-
zilian stone. Antiques, among them a massive 18th-
century engraved wood bed from Portugal, mix with
a Le Corbusier chaise longue and a podlike chair com-
posed of woven wattles that hangs from the ceiling
beside the pool. The dining area is dominated by over-
size photographs from a performance piece staged
by Miele at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Per-
forming Arts in Washington, D.C.
Miele also has an apartment in New York and plans
to build another house in the mountains of Brazil. (“My
other home is airports,” he says; he and his girlfriend,
Ana Gequelin, a model and swimsuit designer, are
inveterate travelers.) But he hopes someday to retire
to his place in Florianópolis, which he thinks of as an
extension of himself. “It feels like a part of me—
everything open and integrated,” he says. “The only
things I don’t like are walls.”
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FROM TOP:
Gio pendant lamp from Room.
Gino S. lamp by José Esteves for Intérieurs.
Troia bowl by Pampaloni from Bergdorf Goodman.
Leather credenza by BDDW.
Background constructed by John Novajosky of ceiling tiles by Architectural Products by Outwater, painted in Witching Hour by Benjamin Moore.
FACING PAGE:
Jewel Votive table lamp by Baker.
Kalup side table by Moura Starr.
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FROM TOP:
Lawrence box by Ralph Lauren Home.
Chrysanthemum candleholder by Ted Muehling.
Metallic Kyoto tray by Calvin Klein Home.
FROM LEFT:
Stanley pendant lamp by Original BTC.
Armand Riviera pendant lamp by Arteriors Home.
FROM TOP:
Solar bowl by Calvin Klein Home.
Silver nautilus shell by Verdura.
Treasure bowl by Sieger by Fürstenberg.
Arcane bracelet by Hermès.
The Fool on the Hill stool by Moroso.
Couronne mirror by Bisazza Home.
FROM TOP:
Tower shelving unit by Tom Dixon for Dune.
Matroschka egg cup by Sieger by Fürstenberg.
Caneva vase by Armani/Casa.
Hammer Tone bowl by Surevolution.
Asymmetrical bowl by Oly.
Cosmopolitan hardwood flooring by Shaw Floors.
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Bronze Copper Shade lamp by Tom Dixon from Property.
Biomorphic console by Baker.
FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE
FROM TOP:
Bamboo Leaf bowl by Devi for Surevolution.
Lotus candle stand by Odegard.
Bowl from ABC Carpet & Home.
Bermuda Black Bead necklace by Roost.
Cairo bracelet by Marco Bicego.
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In the living room of the Manhattan apartment of cosmetics executive Jeanine Lobell and actor Anthony Edwards, which was decorated by Rafael de Cárdenas, the sectional sofa and cocktail table are by Cárdenas, and the 1940s sleigh chairs are from High Style Deco; the curtains are of a Stark fabric, and the framed wallpaper panel is by de Gournay. Facing page: The games area features an artwork by Jean-François Debongnie, the chairs are upholstered in a Designers Guild fabric, and the tree sculpture is a C. Jeré piece; the vases are by Robert Kuo, and the rugs are Chinese Art Deco. See Resources.
Colorful CharaCters
CosmetiCs maven Jeanine lobell
and her husband, aCtor
anthony edwards, Create a manhattan apartment
as Cheerful and eCleCtiC as
their family life
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Jeanine Lobell traces her success to a day
out with her father in her native Sweden
when she was a teenager. “We were walking
together on the street, and he pointed to this
little hot-dog vendor,” she says of her father,
who supported her artistic endeavors from
an early age. “He explained that nobody was
telling the man to spread the mustard just so
for maximum productivity, that he owned that
hot-dog stand,” she says. “He said, ‘Honey,
you need to get your own hot-dog stand.’”
Ownership seems to come naturally to the
gregarious Lobell, a makeup artist whose un-
apologetically bold color sense rattled the
beauty industry when she created Stila, her
cosmetics line, 17 years ago. Never one to
follow the rules, the free-spirited Lobell shot
shimmer and sparkle through her flirty lip, eye,
and face products and branded them with
sprightly, stylish cartoon women. This was at
a time when most companies were putting
out low-key brown and beige palettes in se-
date and elegant packaging.
Fast-forward to today, and Lobell is still at
it, spinning the color wheel fearlessly,
though this time the subject happens to be
the Park Avenue apartment she shares
with her husband, actor Anthony Edwards,
their four children, two Chihuahuas, and a
pair of parakeets. The family decamped
to Manhattan from Los Angeles several
years ago. “We lived in a rambling Spanish-
style house in L.A.,” says Lobell, “and
serene shades seemed to suit it. But I
wanted this place to reflect our current life,
which is hardly quiet.”
She found a kindred spirit in architect and
designer Rafael de Cárdenas, a former fash-
ion and production designer whose interiors,
not to mention personality, effect a gravita-
tional pull on the creative (read: risk-taking)
crowd. “I rarely need to get formal approval
for my choices from my clients,” the designer
says, “which says a lot about the kind of
people they are. They’re brave, and they don’t
want anything expected.”
From leFt: The dining room walls are covered in a vintage wallpaper from Secondhand Rose, the Gustavian-style table, cabinet, and mirror were found in Sweden, and the rug is by Madeline Weinrib. In the foyer, fashion photographs by Melvin Sokolsky are dis-played above a 1960s Brazilian credenza; the walls are Venetian plaster. See Resources.
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But Cárdenas admits that when it came to
choosing a palette for the 5,000-square-foot
space, a ful l f loor in a prewar bui lding
achieved by his deft marriage of two apart-
ments, he deferred to the queen of color.
“Jeanine is very exacting on that subject, as
one might imagine—don’t call it lavender if
it’s lilac!” he warns. Indeed, it got to the point
where Cárdenas found himself suggest-
ing that Lobell might want to exercise a little
color restraint, atypical advice from such an
audacious designer.
Then again, Lobell and Edwards are noth-
ing if not gutsy. They married in Reno—on the
drive back to California from a getaway
weekend—on impulse. He runs the New York
City marathon every year to raise money for
his favorite charity, Shoe4Africa, which is
funding the first children’s hospital to be built
in sub-Saharan Africa. Having sold Stila, Lo-
bell is now Creative Director of Kevyn Aucoin
Beauty, filling the very big shoes left behind
by the beloved founder of the brand. She is
also overseeing a line of cosmetics for the
über-hip boutique Opening Ceremony.
This is a couple who, not long ago, trekked
around the world with their son and three
daughters—ages five to 13 at the time—for a
full year. Along the way, they purchased a
painting of poppies, and the living room’s color
scheme was born. “That gorgeous fuchsia? I
just had to live with it,” exclaims Lobell. And
her husband? “I like what Jeanine likes,” Ed-
wards says wryly. Not that the actor doesn’t
have his own design genes—his maternal
grandfather was the architect of the original
Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.
That flamboyant fuchsia shows up again
in the generous foyer, a room that hints at
both what Lobell calls her split personality
and what lies beyond. The supersaturated
Venetian-plaster walls express her penchant
for glamour, a pair of simple lamps her lack of
pretension, the 1960s wall-spanning cre-
denza her love for midcentury design, and
an oil painting brought back from India her
informal approach and passion for the exot-
ic. For every space with eye-popping vertical
surfaces—the moody purply-blue bedroom,
the kitchen’s acid-green cabinets, the
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From top: Lobell and Edwards with their daughter Esme, 13, and Miss-es, a Chihuahua, in the breakfast room. The collection of artworks in Edwards’s office includes render-ings by his grandfather Kem Weber, who also designed the lounge chair; the desk, lamp, and console are from Visiona in Miami, and the bead necklace is from Kenya. Facing
page, From top: The kitchen fea-tures stainless-steel countertops, a sink by Franke, and cabinetry painted in Benjamin Moore’s Bright Lime. The wallpaper in the hallway is by Sum Design. See Resources.
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exuberant chinoiserie wallpaper in the dining
room, the hallway’s playful field of green—
there is another in which the walls recede so
that the furnishings and art can dazzle. A pair
of bottle-green chandeliers pops against the
petal-pink walls of the living room. In the cou-
ple’s adjoining offices, paintings, drawings,
collages, and photos—male portraits in his,
females in hers—are hung salon style. A
heavy cherry-red Samburu bead necklace
brought back from Africa holds pride of place
in Edwards’s office. “In every room there are
one or two pieces that don’t really go in the
conventional sense,” says Cárdenas, “but
that’s why the place is so exciting—because
it’s just harmonious enough.”
Weaving together such a broad range of
passions might throw a less intrepid designer
off, but for Cárdenas, it’s as it should be.
“A home should be a distillation of your inter-
ests, of who you really are. If you’re happy
with your life, your space will reflect that,” he
says. Looks like the Lobell-Edwards clan is
positively exuberant.
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In the master bedroom, Rafael de Cárde-nas designed the bed, which is uphol-
stered in a Stark fabric; Palumbo’s Tommi Parzinger recamier is covered in a Design-
ers Guild silk, and the walls are painted in Grappa by Benjamin Moore. Facing
page, From top: Poppy, 8, and Wallis, 10, in their bedroom, which features cano-
pies from ABC Carpet & Home and a faux-fur pouf. The powder room is sheathed
in a Stark wallpaper. See Resources.
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Foreign exchangeStar hairStyliSt Frédéric Fekkai and hiS wiFe, Shirin von wulFFen, take a
continental approach in their Manhattan duplex, Mixing FaMily hiStory with perSonal Flair
Text by Ingrid Abramovitch · Photography by William Abranowicz · Portrait by Rebecca Greenfield · Produced by Anita Sarsidi
Facing page: Celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai and his wife, Shirin von Wulffen, with their daughter, Cecilia, at their Manhattan apartment, which was designed by Robert Couturier. This page: The living room’s vintage armchairs are by Milo Baughman, and the 18th-century daybed is covered in a graphic print by Chapas Textiles; the tripod table is by Hervé Van der Straeten, the window shades are of a Zimmer + Rohde silk, and the rug is a 19th-century Oushak. See Resources.
long beFore she married celebrity hairstylist
Frédéric Fekkai, Shirin von Wulffen spent her child-
hood in prerevolutionary Iran. Her parents, Germans
who owned and worked on an Iranian farm, left the
country after the 1979 revolution and moved to
Virginia—but not before buying several Persian rugs
from a family of venerable rug merchants, the Yaraghis.
The last her parents had heard, the Yaraghi brothers
had also fled Iran that year for New York City, where
they opened a carpet business on Madison Avenue.
Later, when Von Wulffen moved to New York, her
parents asked her to keep an eye out for the broth-
ers’ rug shop. One day she noticed Safavieh, a large
home-furnishings store that deals in antique Persian
rugs, and went inside to ask if anyone had heard of
the Yaraghis. The man behind the desk looked up
and addressed her without skipping a beat. “You
must be Shirin,” said Ahmad Yaraghi, one of Safa-
vieh’s owners, who recognized in the grown woman
the four-year-old she once had been. “We still have
a rug that belongs to your parents,” he told her.
Three years later Safavieh’s exquisite antique Per-
sians anchor the decor in Von Wulffen and Fekkai’s
duplex apartment overlooking Central Park. Just as
Von Wulffen has brought her past into their home,
her husband has contributed an aesthetic shaped
by growing up in antiques-filled houses in the South
of France. Newly married, the couple turned to the
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A Jean Dubuffet painting is displayed above the living room sofa; the 18th-century chair is by Georges Jacob, and the cloisonné lamp is from the 1950s. Facing page, clockwise From Top: A set of polyhedral cocktail tables by Mattia Bonetti and a French side table in the living room. In the hallway, the console is by Hervé Van der Straeten and the herringbone mirror is by Tommi Parzinger. The library’s ’60s boomerang desk is by Maurice Calka, the vintage armchair and ottoman are by Walter & Moretti, and the rug is an 18th-century Agra. See Resources.
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doesn’t look good in a certain color, then they won’t
be happy in their space,” Couturier says.
The apartment is one of seven two-story units in a
small Upper East Side building. The manageable
scale appealed to the couple, who have a one-year-
old daughter, Cecilia (Fekkai also has a teenage son,
Alexandre, from a previous marriage), and who also
own a farm in Millbrook, New York, a house in Tus-
cany, and a 17th-century bastide in Provence. “We
were looking for a townhouse but were concerned
about the amount of time we spend traveling,” Fek-
kai says. “So we found an amazing compromise: a
duplex apartment with a townhouse feel.”
Inspired by the layered look of Parisian apartments,
the couple went on several trips to France to buy
furniture and art. There Couturier and his team led
them to a Jean Dubuffet painting for the living room
(in Franco-American red, white, and blue), a modern
Hervé Van der Straeten steel console for the hallway,
and a 1960s Maurice Calka “boomerang” desk for
French-born, New York–based interior designer
Robert Couturier for help in fusing their tastes while
giving their home a modern touch.
From the ruby silk-velvet wall covering above the
library’s fireplace to the Louis XVI–style dining chairs
in citrine suede, the interior decoration is based on
a color scheme of jewel tones that radiate warmth
and glamour throughout the space. “There is such
a tendency to do beige in New York,” Fekkai says.
“It’s safe and beautiful. But growing up in France, we
always had color. I wanted that same rich, cozy feel.”
For Couturier, a home’s palette is arrived at through
a process of deduction. Here he sought out colors
that would work with the urban architecture and
bring life to the rooms in both winter and summer.
He candidly admits he also searches for hues that
will flatter a room’s occupants—which posed a
challenge in this case, since Von Wulffen’s pale
blond good looks are the yin to her husband’s olive-
skinned, dark-haired yang. “I believe that if a person
From leFT: The artwork in the kitchen is by Von Wulffen’s cousin Julia von
Eichel. The wall of custom-made cabi-netry is Shaker-inspired. Facing page:
An Hervé Van der Straeten chandelier is suspended above a 1988 Italian
table in the dining room; the Maison Jansen chairs are upholstered in an
Edelman suede, and the photograph is by Candida Höfer. See Resources.
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18th-century French furniture,” Couturier says.
“Mind you, ’70s furniture does not!”
In the master bedroom, with its upholstered walls,
mirrored pieces, and fanciful bed, a contemporary
painting pops over the mantel. Meanwhile, a soft
red antique Persian rug from Safavieh forms an el-
egant backdrop. For Von Wulffen it’s this last de-
tail, resonant with her family history, that makes
the room speak so eloquently. “To me,” she says,
“it’s a beautiful illustration of the invisible threads
that bring people together.”
the library, which doubles as Fekkai’s home office.
“Robert made the whole process fun,” Fekkai says.
“He invited us to collaborate and take part in creating
the decor. And while he has a great sense of culture,
he doesn’t take himself too seriously.”
Back in New York, Couturier mixed playful Pop Art–
inspired furnishings with Louis XVI shapes. In the
living room, an 18th-century daybed upholstered
in a graphic black-and-white fabric faces a pair of
steel-backed 1960s chairs recovered in orange silk
velvet. “I think ’60s furniture goes incredibly well with
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good in a certain color, then
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Space,” he SayS
The master bedroom features a Robert Couturier–designed bed with hand em-broidery by Marquise de Laborde; the sconces are by Urban Archaeology, the curtains are of a Clarence House silk, and the rug is an antique Tabriz from Safa-vieh. Facing page: The artwork on the mantel is by Ian Davenport, and the gild-ed 1948 mirror is French. See Resources.
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On the RiseIn Denver, an up-and-coming designer creates a personal retreat, transforming a 1950s ranch house into a spare and serene pavilion in the sky. Interview by Mitchell Owens
ELLE DECOR: I always admire people who
take their time before building a new house.
You spent four years planning every detail
before breaking ground.
MIKHAIL DANTES: I bought the property for
the land. The house was a 1950s ranch that
wasn’t worth reworking, but I lived in it any-
way. That four years gave me time to collabo-
rate with Scott Parker of Nest Architectural
Design, who came up with the perfect re-
placement house for the lot, which is on a
hilltop overlooking Denver.
ED: The house you built is so serene. It’s
almost like a temple.
MD: I go to Greece every year, but I swear the
house wasn’t inspired by the Parthenon! I just
wanted something clean and modern that
wasn’t cold. I’m a big fan of the Bauhaus era
and love International Style. Basically I want-
ed a home with few rooms, high ceilings, lots
of light, and numerous outdoor spaces.
ED: You didn’t tear the original house down
completely, though.
MD: There were some details of the previous
house I wanted to retain, such as the size of
the entrance hall and the size of the living
room. I saved the original fireplace and chim-
ney, too, because you can’t build open wood-
burning fireplaces in Denver anymore. I just
gave it a new limestone surround to bring
it up to date.
ED: The rooms are tall and generous in scale.
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The loggia and lap pool at the rear of the house.
The living and dining rooms.
A large window in the kitchen looks onto
the front courtyard.
MD: many modern houses have open floor
plans that offer no surprises. I like the for-
mality of having separate rooms that flow
into each other—which is great when you
have big parties. I was careful about creat-
ing a spatial experience, from the ceilings,
which are between 13 and 17 feet high, to
the tall, narrow, rectangular shape of the
doors and windows.
ED: There are very few windows, which is a
striking departure.
MD: I prefer glass doors to windows. opening
doors when the weather is nice creates a
whole different atmosphere than just opening
windows. I didn’t use many moldings either.
That’s the key to minimal design: Keep it ex-
tremely simple, but mix hard and soft elements
together to keep it from seeming chilly.
ED: What are some of the materials you used
throughout the house?
MD: White stucco for the exterior walls, poured
concrete for the exterior columns, and rift-
cut oak for the floors and to frame the inte-
rior doorways. Being a designer, I’m sensitive
to materials that have a tactile quality. So
I chose all-natural fabrics and coverings, in-
cluding leather, silk, cotton, wool, and linen.
ED: The use of mosaics and marble in the
bathrooms feels both modern and ancient,
especially when the materials are married to
creamy plaster walls.
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WHAT THE PROS KNOW
• Dantes uses glass doors rather than
windows to give rooms a sense of
airiness. Doors designed with openings that
almost reach the ceiling make any room
seem larger.
• High ceilings and enfilades that line up
doors and windows make a house feel
spacious.
• A limited palette needs varying textures
to keep the decor scheme intriguing, so
play hard surfaces against soft fabrics, metal
against wood, marble against plaster.
Poured concrete, when polished to a subtle
sheen, can be as elegant as rare marble—
and is more affordable.
• Establish dining areas inside and out
to create different moods when entertain-
ing. Terraces and porches broaden the
possibilities while adding friendliness and
ease to the architecture.
The spacious entrance hall.
Clean-lined furnishings in the master bedroom.
The master bath has a mo saic-tile floor
and walls sheathed in stat uary marble.
MD: I’m a big fan of mosaic floors in bath-
rooms, and of the way the material feels un-
derfoot. And I love veined statuary marble.
In the master bathroom, the alcove that
contains the shower and sunken tub is lined
with slabs of marble whose edges project
about an inch from the plaster wall, which
gives the space a natural frame. It’s a subtle
detail that provides a lot of impact, similar to
how the windows throughout the house
meet the ceilings. I hadn’t planned on using
any window coverings. The house is very
secluded, so I could get away with that.
ED: The restrained palette of the house
seems to defer to the landscape. Did you
plan it that way?
MD: Black, gray, and white is a combina-
tion I never tire of. White walls with dark
floors make me happy. We have great light
in Denver. You want to make the most of it
by keeping the rooms restrained.
ED: my favorite spot in the house is the
loggia overlooking the pool.
MD: I have large dinner parties there in the
summer, with a dozen people around the 14-
foot-long table. But there’s a dining room
indoors, too, for more formal evenings, and
a big table in the kitchen, which I use most of
the time. All my friends cook, so they take
over the kitchen. my job is easy—arranging
the flowers and setting the table.
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Kazak linen-cotton, in orange/pink on white,
#302830C-06W, to the trade from Quadrille (for showrooms:
212-753-2995; quadrillefabrics.com). Clarabelle faceted
cordial glasses, #1097891, $80/sm.; and #1097893, $85/
med.; all by Astier de Villatte from ABC Carpet & Home (for
information: 212-473-3000; abchome.com).
Page 180: Half-sheet pan, #1984343, $19, by USA Pan for
Williams-Sonoma (for information: 800-541-1262;
williams-sonoma.com). Rose-quartz 4"-dia. crystal bowl,
#SR4, $150; Rock-crystal 5"-dia. bowl, #SRC5,
$250; and Rock-crystal 4"-dia. bowl, #SRC4, $150; all by
Ruzzetti and Gow (for information: 212-327-4281;
ruzzettiandgow.com). Mitra stainless-steel dinner spoons,
#3300011, $27 ea., by Gundorph Albertus for Georg
Jensen (for information: 800-546-5253; georgjensen.com).
PeRFeCTLY SUITeD
PageS 206–13: Ralph Lauren (for information: ralphlauren-
.com). Architecture by Michael Neumann Architecture (for
information: 212-675-2285; mnarch.com).
PageS 206–07: In library, custom-made lacquer shelving by
Daniel DeMarco and Assoc. Inc. (for information: 631-598-
7000; danieldemarco.com). Custom-made sofa and
armchairs, all upholstered in Stonewashed linen, in
sunbleached white, #LFY50300F; and custom-made
high-gloss-polyester cocktail table; all by Ralph Lauren
Home (for information: 888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome-
.com). Vintage steel floor lamps from Wyeth (for information:
212-243-3661; wyethome.com). Custom-made silk rug, to
the trade from Stark Carpet (for showrooms: 212-752-9000;
starkcarpet.com). Custom-made stainless-steel lamps, to
the trade from Mark Albrecht (for information: 718-786-9860;
markalbrechtstudio.com), with crocodile-skin covering by
Richomme Inc. (for information: 212-226-4706; richommeinc-
.com). Custom-made stainless-steel-and-glass side table,
to the trade from Mark Albrecht.
PageS 208–09: In entrance hall, Motorcycle #1 by Joseph
Stashkevetch from Von Lintel Gallery (for information:
212-242-0599; vonlintel.com). In living room, custom-made
sectional, upholstered in Stonewashed linen, in
sunbleached white, #LFY50300F; custom-made
high-gloss-polyester cocktail table; and RL-CF1
carbon-fiber dining chairs, #PRC802; upholstered in
Burnley Capri leather, #RL1145-30; all by Ralph Lauren
Home (for information: 888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome-
.com). Cilindros silver-plate side table by Juan and Paloma
Garrido from Barry Friedman Ltd. (for information: 212-239-
8600; barryfriedmanltd.com). Custom-made silk rug, to the
trade from Stark Carpet (for showrooms: 212-752-9000;
starkcarpet.com). Vintage aluminum-and-brass binoculars
from Nicholas Brawer Gallery (for information: 212-772-
2664; nicholasbrawer.com). Custom-made stainless-steel
sculpture pedestal, to the trade from Mark Albrecht (for
information: 718-786-9860; markalbrechtstudio.com).
Page 210: In entrance hall, custom-made stainless-steel
mirror, to the trade from Mark Albrecht (for information:
718-786-9860; markalbrechtstudio.com). In living room
alcove, custom-made television stand by Daniel DeMarco
and Assoc. Inc. (for information: 631-598-7000;
danieldemarco.com). Langham stainless-steel desk,
#PRC707, by Ralph Lauren Home (for information:
888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome.com). In library, Hero by
Greg Lauren (for information: greglauren.com). Atmos 561
clock, #5165101, by Marc Newson for Jaeger-LeCoultre
from London Jewelers (for information: 516-627-7475;
londonjewelers.com). In living room, Classic cashmere
throw, in black, by Ralph Lauren Home.
Page 211: Vintage industrial-steel light fixtures from Wyeth
(for information: 212-243-3661; wyethome.com). Strand
stainless-steel-and-rosewood dining table; and RL-CF1
carbon-fiber dining chairs, #PRC802; upholstered in
Burnley Capri leather, #RL1145-30; all by Ralph Lauren
Home (for information: 888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome-
.com). Custom-made zebra-skin mirror by Richomme Inc.
(for information: 212-226-4706; richommeinc.com).
Page 212: 30" double oven, DO30-2U-S; and 48" cooktop,
#SRT486G; both by Wolf (for information: 800-332-9513;
wolfappliance.com). Bertoia barstools, in chrome finish, by
Knoll (for information: knoll.com).
clarencehouse.com). Hugo iron-and-cowhide X-base
bench, #2194, $1,350, by Arteriors Home (for information:
877-488-8866; arteriorshome.com).
SHORTLIST
Page 128: Natalie Massenet of Net-a-Porter (for
information: net-a-porter.com). Rosette-detailed
wool-crepe dress by Valentino; shoes, similar styles
available, by Givenchy; and aviator-style sunglasses by
Cutler and Gross; all available at Net-a-Porter. Ballon
Bleu stainless-steel watch by Cartier (for information:
800-227-8437; cartier.com). Boys' non-iron Supima
oxford shirt by Brooks Brothers (for information:
800-274-1815; brooksbrothers.com). Original Musk
oil by Kiehl's Since 1851 (for information: kiehls.com).
iPod and iPad by Apple (for information: apple.com).
aRT SHOW
Page 132: Sharon Core is represented by Yancey Richardson
Gallery (for information: 646-230-9610; yanceyrichardson.com).
Page 134: Thomas Nozkowski is represented by The Pace
Gallery (for information: 212-421-3292; thepacegallery.com).
Page 136: Katherine Bowling is represented by DC Moore
Gallery (for information: 212-247-2111; dcmooregallery.com).
RSVP
Page 164: China tableware by Marchesa by Lenox from
Bloomingdale's (for information: bloomingdales.com).
Floral arrangements by Belle Fleur NYC (for information:
212-254-8703; bellefleurny.com). Tablecloths, pillows,
and quilt, all by John Robshaw Textiles (for information:
212-594-6006; johnrobshaw.com). Cupcakes by Two
Little Red Hens (for information: 212-452-0476;
twolittleredhens.com). Cookies by Eleni's New York (for
information: 888-435-3647; elenis.com).
Page 166: New York Parties: Private Views, $55, by Jamee
Gregory, published by Rizzoli (for information: rizzoliusa.com).
THe TOP 10 MIRROReD FURNISHINgS
PageS 170–72: Robert Stilin of Robert Stilin LLC (for
information: 631-329-7141; robertstilin.com). Katie Lydon
of Katie Lydon Interiors (for information: 212-334-7107;
katielydoninteriors.com).
Page 172: 1 Chairside antiqued-mirror table, 26.75" h. x
24.25" dia., #SF5042, $1,650, by Pride Sasser for Century
Furniture (for information: 212-479-0107; centuryfurniture-
.com). 2 Eva Low hardwood-and-mirror chest of drawers,
30" h. x 54" w. x 20" d., $4,125, by Oly (for information:
775-336-2100; olystudio.com). 3 Faceted Mirror side
table, 20.5" h. x 12.5" w. x 12.5" d., #5946553, $199, by
West Elm (for information: 888-922-4119; westelm.com).
4 St. Germaine Oval Mirrored hardwood table, in antique
mirror, 19" h. x 48.5" w. x 30.5" d., $6,395, to the trade
from Schumacher (for showrooms: 800-523-1200;
fschumacher.com). 5 Inox High stainless-steel console
tables, in mirror, 39.5" h. x. 39.5" w. x 11" d., $4,250, by
Maurizio Peregalli from DDC (for information: 212-685-0800;
ddcnyc.com). 6 Isabella Mirrored Room screen, 76" h. x
54" w., #6406, $4,499, by Arteriors Home (for information:
arteriorshome.com). 7 Antiqued Mirror hardwood console
table, 33" h. x 41" w. x 17" d., #4201, $1,310, by Currey &
Co. (for information: 877-768-6428; curreyandcompany-
.com). 8 Temple églomisé nesting tables, in antiqued silver
leaf, 22" h. x 24" w. x 20" d., $4,995, by Julian Chichester
(for information: 336-886-2454; julianchichester.com) from
George Smith (for information: 212-226-4747; georgesmith-
.com). 9 Reflect Float brass-and-glass table, 22" h. x
22" w. x 18" d., #1180421, $1,595, from ABC Carpet &
Home (for information: 212-473-3000; abchome.com).
10 Donnabella acacia-and-mirror chest, 30" h. x 36" w. x
18" d., #10307-CST, $2,065, by Mitchell Gold + Bob
Williams (for information: 800-789-5401; mgbwhome.com).
DaNIeL'S DISH
PageS 178–80: Daniel Boulud of restaurant Daniel (for
information: danielnyc.com).
Page 178: Avington Magenta bone-china charger,
#809031, $395, by William Yeoward Crystal (for information:
800-818-8484; williamyeowardcrystal.com). Tablecloth of
Items pictured but not listed are from private collections.
WHaT'S HOT! PeOPLe
PageS 78–80: Jason Wu (for information: jasonwustudio-
.com). Interior design by Jesse Carrier of Carrier and Co.
(for information: 212-706-1025; carrierandcompany.com).
Architecture by Giancarlo Valle (for information: 646-926-
2224; giancarlovalle.com). Wall covering by Elizabeth Dow
Ltd. (for information: 631-267-3401; elizabethdow.com).
Page 86: Bed linens by Vera Wang from Bloomingdale's
(for information: bloomingdales.com).
WHaT'S HOT!
Page 90: International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show
(for information: 212-642-8572; haughton.com), at the
Park Avenue Armory (for information: 212-616-3930;
armoryonpark.org).
WHaT'S HOT! SHOPS
Page 92: Liz O'Brien (for information: 212-755-3800;
lizobrien.com).
Page 96: Willy Rizzo of Studio Willy Rizzo (for information:
011-33-1-42-86-07-31; willyrizzo.com). Lazy Susan
lacquered-wood dining table; Scrivania sequoia-wood,
stainless-steel, and bronze-glass desk; Parallel stainless-
steel-and-lacquer occasional table; and Triangular Love
stainless-steel-and-copper lamp; all by Willy Rizzo from
Mallett (for information: 212-249-8783; mallettantiques.com).
TReND aLeRT
Page 122: 1 #14987-658 cotton-rayon, in pink satin, to the
trade from Duralee (for showrooms: 800-275-3872; duralee-
.com). 2 Palace silk velvet, in gilt, #LFY50753F, $429/yd.,
by Ralph Lauren Home (for information: 888-475-7674;
ralphlaurenhome.com). 3 Despina viscose blend, in apple,
#F1544-06, by Designers Guild, to the trade from Osborne &
Little (for showrooms: 877-322-7420; osborneandlittle.com).
4 Cabochon cotton, in sapphire, #5060-09, to the trade
from Pollack (for showrooms: 212-627-7766;
pollackassociates.com). 5 Rondine viscose blend, in
cyclamen, #F1543-05, by Designers Guild, to the trade from
Osborne & Little. 6 Polidoro silk blend, in nattier, #4234-58,
by Manuel Canovas, to the trade from Cowtan & Tout (for
showrooms: 212-647-6900; cowtan.com). 7 Vague viscose,
#19410-388, by Etamine, to the trade from Zimmer + Rohde
(for showrooms: 866-627-6899; zimmer-rohde.com).
8 Lucien cotton, in chartreuse, #7288-03, to the trade from
Romo (for showrooms: 800-338-2783; romo.com). 9 Bach
mohair, in admiral, $139/yd., from Calico Corners (for
information: 800-213-6366; calicocorners.com). 10 Velluto
Sforza cotton blend, in rust, by Bevilacqua, to the trade
from Fortuny (for showrooms: 212-753-7153; fortuny.com).
11 Alpaca-and-Mongolian-fur top, $3,900; and
cotton-velvet skirt, $785; both from fall 2010, by Marc
Jacobs (for information: 212-343-1490).
Page 124: Hutchinson porcelain charger, $195, by Ralph
Lauren Home (for information: 888-475-7674;
ralphlaurenhome.com). Zebra polyester, #2640330, to the
trade from Schumacher (for showrooms: 800-523-1200;
fschumacher.com). Leopard Print cotton-rayon, in sand,
#LCF25560F, $69/yd., by Ralph Lauren Home. Leopard
glass-mosaic tiles, #060044275L, $568/10 sq. ft., by
Bisazza (for information: 212-334-7130; bisazza.com).
Fauve Sheer linen, #N-444-01, to the trade from
Christopher Norman Collection (for showrooms: 212-644-
5301; christophernormancollection.com). Animal-print
pony-skin handbag, $2,400/lg., by Cartier (for information:
800-227-8437; cartier.com). Leopard-print silk dress,
$1,750, from fall/winter 2010, by Dolce & Gabbana (for
information: 877-703-4872; dolcegabbana.com). Spotted
Print High leather console table, #188791-VEEM1,
$17,800, by Bottega Veneta (for information: 877-362-1715;
bottegaveneta.com). Snow Leopard cotton bath towels,
in pearl/multi and anthracite/multi, $38 ea., by Natori, from
Bloomingdale's (for information: bloomingdales.com).
Giraffe polyester-viscose, in teak, #190034H-409, to the
trade from Highland Court (for showrooms: 800-275-3872;
duralee.com). Tigre Velours Soie silk velvet, to the trade
from Clarence House (for showrooms: 800-221-4704;
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PageS 214–15: In living room, Melrose sofas, in white, by
Mecox Gardens (for information: 800-487-4854;
mecoxgardens.com). Window shades and throw pillows
of Flowering Quince linen, in green, #33944-2, to the
trade from Clarence House (for showrooms: 800-221-
4704; clarencehouse.com).
PageS 216–17: In library, armchair upholstered in Grammont
Print linen, #107132, by Travers, to the trade from Zimmer +
Rohde (for showrooms: 203-327-1400; zimmer-rohde.com).
On terrace, Ventura teak sofas, #222, by Povl Eskildsen for
Gloster (for information: 888-456-7837; gloster.com).
Page 218: Bayside Apartment sofa, #428205; and Bayside
armchair, #428310; both in snow, by Crate & Barrel (for
information: 800-967-6696; crateandbarrel.com). Tufted
Hoof wood stool, #1623, to the trade from John Rosselli
Antiques & Decorations (for showrooms: 212-750-0060;
johnrosselliantiques.com). Tablecloth of Paradiso
cotton-linen, in honeydew, #11113-3, to the trade from
Lulu DK (for showrooms: 212-223-4234; luludk.com).
Page 219: In master bedroom, Delft ceramic lamps, in
blush pink, by Christopher Spitzmiller Inc. (for information:
212-563-1144; christopherspitzmiller.com). Meridian
cotton-percale sheets and shams, #S320; and Pearl
cotton-matelassé coverlet, #091; both in hydrangea, by
Matouk (for information: 508-997-3444; matouk.com).
Cotton quilt, in blue parakeet, by Roberta Roller Rabbit
(for information: robertarollerrabbit.com).
TaLL ORDeR
PageS 220–29: Hana Soukupova (for information:
hanasoukupova.com). Drew Aaron (for information:
aaronpaper.com). Interior design by Mark Cunningham Inc.
(for information: 212-752-8484; markcunninghaminc.com).
Architecture by Michael Gilmore of Weddle Gilmore Architects
(for information: 480-517-5055; weddlegilmore.com).
PageS 220–21: In living room, custom-made sofa by Mark
Cunningham, produced by Anthony Lawrence-Belfair (for
information: 212-206-8820; anthonylawrence.com),
upholstered in Rive Gauche mohair velvet, in baluga,
#DE10329, to the trade from Holland & Sherry (for
showrooms: 212-355-6241; hollandandsherry.com). Vintage
nickel-plate-and-glass cocktail table by Michel Boyer from
Bernd Goeckler Antiques (for information: 212-777-8209;
bgoecklerantiques.com). Vintage red leather-and-wood
side table by André Sornay from Magen H Gallery (for
information: 212-777-8670; magenxxcentury.com). Egret
Collection II silk-blend rug, in grey, #M3734KS, by Mark
Cunningham, to the trade from Sacco Carpet (for
showrooms: 212-226-4344; saccocarpet.com). Custom
Club chairs, to the trade from C. J. Peters (for showrooms:
212-752-1198; cjpeters.net), upholstered in Huddersfield
wool, in grey, #752001, to the trade from Holland & Sherry
(for showrooms: 212-355-6241; hollandandsherry.com).
Page 222: Vintage mahogany table by André Sornay
from Bernd Goeckler Antiques (for information:
212-777-8209; bgoecklerantiques.com).
Page 223: Vintage Italian light fixture by Barovier e Toso;
and vintage mahogany console by André Sornay; both
from Bernd Goeckler Antiques (for information: 212-777-
8209; bgoecklerantiques.com). Vintage Danish lacquered-
steel stools from Amy Perlin Antiques (for information:
212-593-5756; amyperlinantiques.com). Tar and Spackle
Flowers by Donald Sultan from Mary Ryan Gallery (for
information: 212-397-0669; maryryangallery.com).
PageS 224–25: Custom-made sectional by Mark
Cunningham, produced by Anthony Lawrence-Belfair (for
information: 212-206-8820; anthonylawrence.com),
upholstered in Biarritz cotton-cashmere, in sapphire,
#92705-09, to the trade from Rogers & Goffigon (for
showrooms: 203-532-8068). Plaid Pistes cashmere
blanket, in orange, #101881M03, by Hermès (for information:
800-441-4488; hermes.com). 1970s glass-and-steel
cocktail table by Paul Legeard from L'Art de Vivre (for
information: 212-734-3510). Egret Collection IV wool-and-
silk rug, in grey, #M3733KS, by Mark Cunningham, to the
trade from Sacco Carpet (for showrooms: 212-226-4344;
saccocarpet.com). World War II mirror-polished-aluminum
binoculars from Nicholas Brawer Gallery (for information:
212-772-2664; nicholasbrawer.com).
Page 226: Vintage metal-and-Lucite chandelier by Maison
Charles from Bernd Goeckler Antiques (for information:
212-777-8209; bgoecklerantiques.com). Vintage oak desk
chairs by André Sornay from Bernd Goeckler Antiques,
upholstered in Paso horsehair-cotton, #BY528, to the trade
from Christopher Hyland Inc. (for showrooms: 212-688-6121;
christopherhyland.com). Egret Collection I wool rug, in grey,
#M3735KS, by Mark Cunningham, to the trade from Sacco
Carpet (for showrooms: 212-226-4344; saccocarpet.com).
Page 227: In kitchen, custom-made cabinetry by Michael
Gilmore (for information: 480-517-5055; weddlegilmore.com),
with fixed brass pulls, in satin nickel, #8324, to the trade
from The Nanz Company (for information: 212-367-7000;
nanz.com). Refrigerator/freezer, #736TCI, by Sub-Zero (for
information: 800-222-7820; subzero.com), with fixed brass
pull, in satin nickel, #6810, to the trade from The Nanz
Company. Vintage glass-and-nickel pendant lights by
Sergio Mazza for Artemide from Bernd Goeckler Antiques (for
information: 212-777-8209; bgoecklerantiques.com).
Page 228: Custom-made sofa by Mark Cunningham,
produced by Anthony Lawrence-Belfair (for information:
212-206-8820; anthonylawrence.com). Vintage wood-and-
glass cocktail table by Jacques Adnet from Bernd Goeckler
Antiques (for information: 212-777-8209; bgoecklerantiques-
.com). Egret Collection III silk-and-viscose rug, in grey, by
Mark Cunningham, to the trade from Sacco Carpet (for
showrooms: 212-226-4344; saccocarpet.com).
Page 229: In master bedroom, walls covered in Merino wool,
in light grey heather, #943039, by Arte, to the trade from
Romo (for showrooms: 800-338-2783; romofabrics.com). In
master bath, vintage French oak chair from L'Art de Vivre
(for information: 212-734-3510), upholstered in Lyrical
Legends leather, in diamond, by Keleen Leathers Inc. (for
information: 708-409-9800; keleenleathers.com). Domino
lacquered-glass stool by Piero Lissoni from DDC (for
information: 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com). Berling Triple
polished-nickel sconces, #RL19021PN, by Ralph Lauren
Home (for information: 888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome.com).
NaTURaL INSTINCT
PageS 230–37: Carlos Miele (for information: 646-336-
6642; carlosmiele.com).
SHOPPINg: PReCIOUS MeTaLS
Page 238: Gio bronze pendant lamp, #LI131, $4,490/med.,
from Room (for information: 888-420-7666; roomonline-
.com). Gino S. steel lamp, #7629, $1,050, by José Esteves
for Intérieurs (for information: 212-343-0800; interieurs-
.com). Troia gold-plate bowl, $8,225, by Pampaloni from
Bergdorf Goodman (for information: 800-558-1855;
bergdorfgoodman.com). Leather-and-bronze credenza, in
dark mulled, 78" l. x 22" w. x 29" h., $16,800, by BDDW (for
information: 212-625-1230; bddw.com). Background
constructed by John Novajosky (for information: e-mail
john@johnnovajosky.com), of polyurethane ceiling tiles,
#CP10-WH-SP, $24 ea., by Architectural Products by
Outwater (for information: 800-835-4400; outwater.com),
painted in Witching Hour, #2120-30, starting at $41/gal.,
by Benjamin Moore (for information: 800-672-4686;
benjaminmoore.com).
Page 239: Jewel Votive cast-bronze table lamp, in gold
plate, #TDQ101, $6,290, from The Selected Works of Tony
Duquette Collection by Baker (for information: 800-592-
2537; bakerfurniture.com). Kalup lacquer-and-crystal side
table, in black, $10,915, by Moura Starr (for information:
212-888-9058; mourastarr.com).
Page 240: Stanley hammered-brass pendant, $465/sm., by
Original BTC from Horne (for information: 877-404-6763;
shophorne.com). Armand Riviera iron pendant, #42467,
$450, by Arteriors Home (for information: 877-488-8866;
arteriorshome.com). Lawrence silver-plate box, $395, by
Ralph Lauren Home (for information: 888-475-7674;
ralphlaurenhome.com). Chrysanthemum sterling-silver
candleholder, $2,800, by Ted Muehling (for information:
212-431-3825; tedmuehling.com). Metallic Kyoto lacquer
tray, in anvil/silver, #76501005, $325/lg., by Calvin Klein
Home (for information: 212-292-9000; calvinklein.com).
Couronne gold-and-glass-mosaic mirror, in yellow gold,
25.5" dia., #1050000077, $4,500, by Bisazza Home (for
information: 212-334-7130; bisazza.com). Solar metal bowl,
in platinum, #76059103, $100/sm., by Calvin Klein Home.
Silver nautilus shell, $600/lg., by Verdura (for information:
212-758-3388; verdura.com). Treasure gold-plate bowl,
#KO20078-5703, $118, by Sieger by Fürstenberg from
Michael C. Fina (for information: 800-289-3462; michaelcfina-
.com). Arcane silver bracelet, #105628B, $1,500, by
Hermès (for information: 800-441-4488; hermes.com). The
Fool on the Hill ceramic stool, in silver, $3,247, by Moroso
(for information: 800-705-6863; morosousa.com).
Page 241: Tower aluminum shelving unit, in satin gold,
$8,225, by Tom Dixon for Dune (for information: 212-925-
6171; dune-ny.com). Matroschka porcelain egg cup, in
gold, $566, by Sieger by Fürstenberg from Michael C. Fina
(for information: 800-289-3462; michaelcfina.com). Caneva
brass vase, in matte gold, $505/med., by Armani/Casa (for
information: 212-334-1271; armanicasa.com). Hammer
Tone brass bowl, #120211697, $230, by Surevolution (for
information: 212-255-6928; surevolution.com).
Asymmetrical copper bowl, $150, by Oly (for information:
775-336-2100; olystudio.com). Cosmopolitan hardwood
flooring, in black tie, #SW264, $13/sq. ft., by Shaw Floors
(for information: 800-441-7429; shawfloors.com).
Page 242: Bamboo Leaf brass bowl, #120511701, $215,
by Devi for Surevolution (for information: 212-255-6928;
surevolution.com). Lotus gold-plate candle stand, $405/
lg., by Odegard Inc. (for information: 800-670-8836;
odegardinc.com). Brass bowl, #1094381, $125/med., from
ABC Carpet & Home (for information: 212-473-3000;
abchome.com). Bermuda Black Bead horn-and-ribbon
necklace, #15425, $65, by Roost from Dovecote (for
information: 203-222-7714; dovecote-westport.com). Cairo
18K-yellow-gold bracelet, $9,405, by Marco Bicego from
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