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Collector’s CHOICE • NEWS/SHOPPING/OPINION/TRENDS
HOME GROWN
BRIGHT FUTURE
TEJ CHAUHAN • We talked to the British industrial designer known for his playful, futuristic aesthetic about his work and recent collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Rado
Best case scenario
OUT OF THIS EARTH
BEST IN SHOW • From beds to bowls, wares for our furry companions are becoming increasingly cool. Here’s our pick of some of the most stylish new designs
CHECK MATES
HAUTE HEADS-UP
PAT ON THE BACK
METTE SCHELDE • The Danish architect and designer has collaborated with Fritz Hansen on the ‘Stub’ side table, first exhibited at the 2019 London Design Festival (fritzhansen.com)
REBOOTING RETAIL
IN THE SADDLE
POTS OF STYLE
ACERBIS • The Italian stalwart is embarking on an exciting new era, thanks to a creative shake-up and a judicious delve into the brand’s past
The thrill of the antiques hunt • This month, the writer, presenter, podcaster and entertaining guru discusses the joy of tracking down a vintage gem and longs for a time when she can go on her next sourcing expedition in Europe
ENZO MARI • The Italian designer who combined political radicalism with a love of playfulness and functionality
The MINOTTI way • Synonymous with sleek Italian style and quality for more than 70 years, the family-run brand’s latest chapter has a truly global outlook
ANDREA RISEBOROUGH • An arbiter of taste tells us what they’re reading, listening to and more
GARDENS
POCKETS of WILDNESS • A new trend is emerging that could see our back gardens transformed into mini forests – and eco-activist Elise van Middelem is leading the way
ARCHITECTURE
PHIL COFFEY • We speak to the founder of London-based Coffey Architects on what makes a good home, his favourite projects and the launch of his new off-shoot company
KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
TECHNOLOGY
BLUEPRINT for living well • Design tastemakers and twins Byron and Dexter Peart both call the iconic Montreal apartment block Habitat 67 home. Now, they say, its emphasis on community and green space has never felt more relevant
‘SUSULU’ FABRIC BY BLACK EDITION • This attention-grabbing woven jacquard in a kaleidoscope of colours is taken from Black Edition’s recent ‘Zafaro’ collection. The unusual feathered surface has been created by leaving large, loose threads of yarn when the piece is woven, which are subsequently cut to create rows of circular fringing. These will ripple as the fabric moves, making it perfect for curtains – or use it to give your cushions a textural refresh.
PAPER CUT
THE NEW MOOD
MAXFIELD PARRISH • The popular American painter celebrated for his escapist paintings of celestial blue skies
ETHEREAL BLUES • Take inspiration from Parrish’s transcendent dawn skies, layering soothing shades of blue, from pale to punchy cobalt, filtered with gentle highlights of watery green
THE PAINTS • Our edit of the most dreamy blues
NO.12 • The London duo who use opulent materials and muted colours to create a feel of calm sophistication
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