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Eduardo González and David Carballido’s Favorite Things
The founders of Lalo tequila blanco grew up together in Guadalajara, Mexico. González, whose nickname is “Lalo,” was practically bred on tequila—his grandfather is Don Julio González, of Don Julio. Lalo’s minimalist aesthetic and purist approach to blanco have made it one of the fastest growing spirits brands in the US. Here, González and Carballido share their taste for the finer things
Nili Lotan’s Favorite Things
When Nili Lotan launched her women’s fashion collection of cool, androgynous staples with a whiff of the 60s and 70s more than 20 years ago, she was designing for herself. When she launched her first men’s collection last year, she had her husband, singer songwriter David Broza (and Bob Dylan), in mind. Originally from Israel, Lotan lives and works in Tribeca, where she just opened her first men’s store across the street from her women’s shop. Here, she shares her tips for a life well-lived
Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s Favorite Things
Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s whimsical glass designs, defined by a combination of color, playfulness, and function, earned a brisk following after she opened her New York–based studio in 2019. Most recently, de Gournay enlisted Jacobsen for Tulipa, a collection of vases, candle sconces, pendant lights, and mirrors inspired by de Gournay’s chinoiserie wallpapers. With the collection currently on view at the firm’s London showroom as part of the London Design Festival, Jacobsen shares her style dispatch
Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro’s Favorite Things
Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro opened their architecture and interior design firm in New York City in 2008. Their relaxed, contemporary aesthetic bears the influence of American Southwestern, Latin American, and European design, and has earned clients including Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, Rashid Johnson, and Seth Meyers (who happens to be Ashe’s brother-in-law). Upon the release of their first book, Ashe Leandro: Architecture + Interiors (Rizzoli), Ashe and Leandro share their picks for a stylish life
Beth Buccini’s Favorite Things
Beth Buccini opened Kirna Zabête in SoHo 25 years ago. A former editor at New York magazine, she brought her eye for new and established designers to retail, creating a colorful destination synonymous with downtown New York. What started with one store has grown to include six boutiques, with a new Miami location coming soon. Here, Buccini shares her picks for a colorful life
Ara Vartanian’s Favorite Things
Ara Vartanian grew up in a family of jewelers in São Paulo, Brazil. He briefly worked as a Wall Street trader before returning to his roots in precious stones. Known for his inverted diamonds, Vartanian’s clients include Anne Hathaway, Swizz Beatz, and Kate Moss. When he’s not in his studio, he’s in the kitchen with a Vermicular cast-iron pot, or out on a Tokyobike
Caitlin Thompson’s Favorite Things
Caitlin Thompson is the founder of Racquet, a truly stylish tennis magazine and media company. Its 25th print issue, out this month, is guest-edited by David Granger, the legendary former editor of Esquire. As the U.S. Open gets underway, Thompson shares her picks to up your game on and off the court. Tip No. 1: Always travel with racquets.
Camille Becerra’s Favorite Things
Camille Becerra is a chef and food stylist with 15 years experience leading New York City restaurants. Currently chef at As You Are at the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn, Becerra recently published her first cookbook, Bright Cooking. The collection features 125 simple recipes drawn from her experience in macrobiotic, vegetarian, local, and organic cuisine. Here, Becerra shares her picks for bright living: Moromi soy sauce, Pointy Snout caviar, and B Sides jeans
Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn’s Favorite Things
For more than 20 years, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn has shifted the currents of New York City’s art world with her gallery, Salon 94. She’s championed artists such as Judy Chicago, Huma Bhabha, and Betty Woodman, and pulled in Alex Rodriguez and Jay-Z for unexpected art/pop crossover. Here, Greenberg Rohatyn casts her eye on Troop mushroom gummies, Alaïa balloon jeans, MBR enzyme cleanser, and more.
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