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My Favorite Things

Though Alyssa Kapito has decorated sprawling SoHo lofts and grand Upper East Side townhouses, the interior designer’s latest undertaking may be her most ambitious yet: an eponymous gallery offering rare 20th-century treasures—including Jean Royère chairs and François-Xavier Lalanne cachepots—and her very own collection of exquisite Murano-glass vases. Ever the curator, Kapito showcases more of her favored finds below
Photo: Sandra Semburg (Kapito)

Smythson

$28

Bordered Kings Writing Paper

“I have a real thing for beautiful stationery. My favorite correspondence cards are from Smythson. Their paper quality is unmatched, and they do wonderful custom work.”

Lobmeyr

$94

Crystal Water Tumbler

“Lobmeyr makes the perfect glassware; I promise drinks even taste better in them. They are so thin and airy. This is the ideal tumbler—so subtle but so elegant.”

Frédéric Malle

$135

Dans Ton Lit Linen Spray

“Leave it to Frédéric Malle to create the perfect sheet spray. This smells so fresh with hints of orange blossom. I also adore the name, Dans Ton Lit—or ‘in your bed’—so it’s just a little sexy too.”

The Row

$595

Classic Leather Belt

“I have these belts in both gold and silver, and they are the only ones I ever reach for. They also have a great men’s version.”

Galerie Alyssa Kapito

Price Upon Request

Vase 02

“This vase is from my gallery’s edition line made by Laguna B. It was inspiring to work with the incredibly talented glassblowers in Murano to accomplish the perfect opaqueness and texture. The particular shade of green is my very favorite color.”

SkinCeuticals

$150

Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Cream

“I have very sensitive skin, and New York winters are so dry. This is the only cream that hydrates me—and it has a beautiful scent. I heat it up in my palms and apply it with my fingers in an outward motion, almost like a gua sha, over my jawline and cheekbones.”

Khaite

$990

The Arizona Boot

“The perfect low boot for trousers or jeans. Thankfully they are one of the most comfortable shoes as well!”

Jean-Michel Frank

$8,883

1930s Straw Marquetry Box

“I love the color and texture of straw marquetry. This Jean-Michel Frank box is so simple in form but so elevated in material. I could see it grouped with a few other small Deco boxes on a table or console.”

Violette_FR

$28

Petal Bouche Matte Liquid Lipstick

“I like to use this liquid lipstick almost like a lip stain, taking the tiniest amount on my finger and just dabbing it on for a hint of color. A little goes a long way, and it lasts pretty long.”

Maldon

$7.30

Sea Salt Flakes

“You will never use any other salt ever again!”


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