Guest Edits
Marie-Chantal has many lives. She is an expert in art history, a mother of five, the founder of an eponymous children’s-wear collection, and even the crown princess of Greece. As of 2019, she was anointed an expert on the art of living, thanks to the publication of her book, Manners Begin at Breakfast: Modern Etiquette for Families. It’s a rather intimidating C.V., but Marie-Chantal is as friendly, approachable, and stylish as they come. Naturally, her must-haves of the moment combine functionality, style, and charm
Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo (Marie-Chantal)
After graduating from the London School of Economics, Jennifer Chamandi got her start in banking at Merrill Lynch, where she took to the trading floor in her signature stilettos. Ultimately, she decided to walk away from finance (in towering heels) in favor of fashion. Now her five-year-old label is a hit with shoppers around the world. With loyal clients such as Amal Clooney, Olivia Colman, the Duchess of Sussex, and Helen Mirren, no further stamp of approval may be necessary. And yet Chamandi continues to direct her considerable energies toward growing a label that aims to complement women without overpowering them. Herewith, the designer identifies her must-haves of the moment
British-born American journalist Daisy Prince is intimately familiar with the newsmakers, troublemakers, and social mainstays of certain rarefied circles on both sides of the Atlantic. Contributing to publications ranging from Vogue and Town & Country to the Financial Times, she deftly chronicles the rituals, mores, and contradictions of the beau monde. A resident of New York City, Bridgehampton, and Newport, the mother of two also spent years as the editor in chief of Avenue, the magazine of society and social history. Herewith, the AIR MAIL Editor at Large shares the finds that appeal to her most today
Photo: Alex Welsh/The New York Times/Redux (Prince)
If there’s one thing fashion designer Jennifer Zuccarini understands intimately, it’s, well, intimates. Ever since co-founding the cult-favorite lingerie brand Kiki de Montparnasse, in 2005, she has been redefining the way many women approach the category. With the introduction of Fleur du Mal, her most recent label, Zuccarini had set out to further emphasize elegance and empowerment in both dressing up and undressing. Herewith, the creative visionary highlights a collection of products she loves right now
Grace Atwood and her must-have products are a natural fit for AIR SUPPLY. Indeed, the founder of and creative director behind the Stripe, the daily lifestyle site “for the stylish bookworm,” shares a certain aesthetic sensibility with our own shop. Through her flourishing social-media presence and podcast, Bad on Paper, Atwood, who recently relocated to Charleston from Brooklyn, offers up her sharp take on everything from books and travel to wellness and design. Herewith, following the debut of her new blanket collaboration, the Cape Cod native spotlights that cozy new item and more
Photo: Trent Bailey (Atwood)
Since launching her eponymous fashion label, in 2003, Israeli-born Nili Lotan has become renowned for her sophisticated yet highly wearable wardrobe staples. It’s not uncommon for her ardent, vocal fans—a high-octane cohort that includes the likes of Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Aniston—to unwittingly wear multiple pieces of hers at once, later remarking on her well-crafted, timeless clothing and accessories. Herewith, Lotan—who recently unveiled an editorial section on her Web site, featuring playlists, recipes, and gift guides—offers up her picks of the moment
Richard Christiansen, founder of the Chandelier Creative agency, leads teams in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, where they help brands from Hermès and Cartier to Calvin Klein and Nike realize their messaging goals. A native of Australia, Christiansen—who spends much of his spare time tending to his garden and traveling—channeled his passions into the debut of Flamingo Estate, his hilltop idyll in L.A. and the name of his new home-and-garden brand. It’s here that the conservation-minded entrepreneur lives with his dogs, chickens, goats, and bees. Here are a few items of particular interest to him right now
Photo: Christian Högstedt (Christiansen)
A longtime resident of the U.K., Lily Atherton Hanbury, co-founder of Le Monde Béryl, was born and raised in Virginia, where she was encouraged to pursue her artistic interests from an early age. With a degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as one in gemology, Atherton Hanbury went on to work as a creative consultant, building collections of art, jewelry, and design for brands and private individuals. In 2016, she decided to create her own simple, practical, and elegant shoes, which would carry her “from meetings to museum openings—and everywhere in between.” In addition to its trademark Venetian-gondolier-style slippers, Le Monde Béryl now comprises bespoke jewelry, accessories, and décor. Herewith, Atherton Hanbury showcases her top selects
Photo: Billal Taright (Atherton Hanbury)
Since debuting her eponymous firm, in 2016, British designer Matilda Goad has enjoyed a burgeoning fan base on both sides of the Atlantic, thanks in large part to her eclectic, charming flair. Having found broader success collaborating with boutique fashion houses and interiors brands such as Jamb and Farrow & Ball, Goad also launched an e-commerce shop, with her own products soon making their way to the coveted shelves of Liberty London. And this month, her formative, now signature scallop-edged lampshade celebrates its fifth birthday. To mark the milestone, Goad lets us in on her prized picks of the moment
Photo: Isaac Marley Morgan (Goad)
Before Carey Lowell began her modeling career, in the 1980s, when she worked for the likes of Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, she lived with her parents around the globe. Later, as a Hollywood actress, Lowell had significant roles in film and TV from License to Kill and Law & Order to Sleepless in Seattle. These days, the mother of two channels some of this worldly, creative background into her work as a ceramist, plying her craft in both upstate New York and Montecito, California. “There’s a distinct calling to lose yourself that is apparent in both acting and throwing ceramics,” she notes of the two pursuits. Herewith, Lowell lists the products winning in her wardrobe and topping her wish list
Photo: Catherine White (Lowell)
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