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Will Cooper’s Favorite Things

A native of Texas, Will Cooper got his design education at the school of Ralph Lauren, where he worked with the retail and creative teams on store display at the beginning of his career. He applied what he learned to Ash NYC, the New York–based real-estate-development-and-design firm behind hotels including Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans, the Siren in Detroit, and the Ulysses in Baltimore. Cooper joined ASH as partner and creative director in 2011 and left in 2023 to launch William White, his own design studio with a line of made–in–New York clothing, Italian ceramics, Egyptian glassware, and modular furniture. Earlier this month, Cooper opened William White Emporium, a storefront on Canal Street that sells his own collection alongside his favorite objects, scents, and sundries collected from his world travels. Here, Cooper shares his love for all things white

Jacques

$795

Cashmere Wool Jacket

“Gregg, who owns Jacques, is a dear friend. I own this jacket and I love it.”

Pointy Snout

From $195

Camel Bone Spoons

“Who needs mother-of-pearl when you have camel bone? Caviar has never tasted better.”

Il Buco Vita

$125

Salt Cellar / Sugar Bowl

“Good salt cellars are hard to find. I use it to store capers (in salt—still counts right?)”

The Butler’s Closet

$54

Suit or Tuxedo Garment Covers

“I love consistent garment covers hanging in the closet. Nothing worse than the black plastic ones.”

Wms&Co.

From $18

Stainless Task Roller

“There is not enough paper in the roll for the amount of tasks on my list. But I love pretending to be organized. I write to-do lists by hand multiple times per day.”

Antique and Vintage

$1,150

20th-Century Sterling Silver Twin Card Box

“I love playing cards. Who knew you needed a sterling silver box to store them? This will make your decks easy to locate. They always seem to go missing just when you’re ready to play.”

Leica

$399

SOFORT 2 Hybrid Instant Camera

“I love giving a physical photo souvenir of a moment as a gift to whomever I was with for that split second.”

KEF

$399.99

Q1 Meta Bookshelf Speakers

“We installed four of these at the new William White Emporium. I love real speakers and analog sound. They are killer.”

Kenya Hara

$29.95

White

“This book is pure brilliance. Buy a few and give them as gifts.”

William White

$300

Starry Nights Carafe and Glass

“The best host/hostess gift. Use it on your nightstand, in the guest room, and when you’re hosting at home and don’t want to see ugly plastic bottles on the table.”

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