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A Brit living in Paris, Williams launched the independent interiors publication Neptune Papers in 2021. Named after his dog, the biannual issue features tenured members of the design elite, such as Jacques Grange and Bunny Williams, alongside the new guard, like Olympia Gayot of J.Crew. Actress and furniture collector Julianne Moore is on the cover of Neptune Papers’s recently published eighth issue. Williams cultivated his eye with stints in far-flung places: Turkey, the Philippines, rural Canada, the Shetland Islands, and the Champs Élysées, where he worked as a buyer for Galeries Lafayette. Here, he shares a few of his must-haves.

Saman Amel

$3,555

Wool Twill Blazer

“Saman and Dag, the masterminds behind the brand Saman Amel, are sweet, soft, and simple—much like their designs. I have been in love with this deep chocolate suit since spotting it at their Stockholm atelier last fall.”

David Zwirner Books

$60

Alice Neel, Uptown

“I have long been drawn to the singular use of color in painter Alice Neel’s work, which focuses on truly capturing the spirit of the subject.”

Drake’s

$450

Ecru Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Jeans

“There is nothing better than great white denim.”

Nickey Kehoe

$3,400

Vintage Neoclassical Console Table

“I love the slight Napoleonic influences of this console, which can be a great twist to a minimalist setting.”

111Skin

$135

Cryo De-Puffing Facial Mask Set

“Good hydration is what keeps me up at night.”

Jil Sander

$784

Yellow Scarf Throw Blanket

“Yellow is my favorite color, and this blanket adds warmth to a space in a subtle manner.”

The Row

$5,500

Haris Double-Breasted Wool Coat

“It’s hard to get excited about fashion these days with the ongoing round of creative director musical chairs. I’ll stick with this classic, chic black coat from The Row.”

Loewe

$245

Cypress Balls Medium Scented Candle

“I love the playful scents of Loewe’s candle collection, particularly Cypress Balls.”

Mattel

$5.99

Uno Card Game

“My husband and I play UNO religiously when we travel. Easy, fun, and quick!”

Tilar J. Mazzeo

$18.99

The Hotel on Place Vendome

“I am obsessed with historical biographies. I just finished this book about WWII from the point of the view of the Ritz: secret members of the resistance on staff spying on German officers; Robert Capa; Ernest Hemingway; dry martinis while plotting the liberation of Paris. A great read!”

Matthew Foster

$625

Ceramic Medium Casserole Dish

“I love to cook. This dish is perfect for my signature orange and fennel chicken when hosting friends.”


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