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After beginning her career at David Zwirner and rising through the ranks of the art world, Ashley Stewart Rödder landed at Gagosian, where she became one of the gallery’s youngest directors. Whether working from her Upper East Side office or traveling the world to visit artists’ studios and international fairs, the exacting aesthete always dresses the part, as detailed below
Photo: Taylor Jewell (Stewart Rödder)

Pineider

$36

Medium Canvas Airmail Notebook

“Pineider is from Florence, but they have a great store in Manhattan, which carries the most amazing office supplies, from stationery to pens to these colorful notebooks that I always get. The quality and attention to detail is top of the line.”

Mary MacGill

$175

Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings

“I have had these earrings for years and receive the most compliments on them. There’s something about the imperfect baroque pearls and the simplicity of the design that feels really modern.”

Schirmer Mosel

$69.95

Writings on Cy Twombly

“I like giving rare art books and objects as gifts. I’m always very impressed by the selection at Gagosian’s bookshop, where I found a signed edition of this Cy Twombly volume. ”

Turnbull & Asser

$625

Harriet Women’s Pyjama Set

“I love classic pajamas. This pair from Turnball & Asser comes folded inside a small cotton bag, which is perfect for traveling.”

Alessi

$149.99

Stainless Steel Kettle

“I’ve had this beautifully designed tea kettle since college, and it has never failed me!”

Tower 28

$20

MakeWaves Mascara

“I’m into clean beauty products. Tower 28 makes one of the best mascaras.”

Métier

$3,950

Nomad All Day Bag in Cacao Buffalo

“I travel a lot, and this has been my go-to carry-on for weekend getaways and longer international trips. I love the richness of the chocolate-brown leather, which doesn’t show scratches. And the compartments give me quick access to all my essentials.”

La Mer

$80

The Lip Balm

“I carry this lip balm with me everywhere I go. It’s mint-scented and leaves a velvety finish. It’s so good that my husband steals it all the time.”

Puiforcat

$1,000

Pétanque Small Silver-Plated Vase

“I love Puiforcat’s beautiful silver designs, whether it’s a vase for fresh flowers or a piece from their recent dinnerware collaboration with the Donald Judd Foundation.”

Sisley Paris

$114.50

Hair Rituel Precious Hair Care Oil

“My hairstylist, Ro Morgan, uses Sisley’s products on my hair. I love how lightweight, but nourishing, this oil is.”

The Row

$1,250

Soft Suede Easy Loafers

“I’ve never bought a Row shoe that I didn’t love. Their loafers are a great staple.”

Byredo

$225

Super Cedar Eau de Parfum

“I love the subtle and fresh notes of Super Cedar. It’s a scent I always come back to.”


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