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Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro opened their architecture and interior design firm in New York City in 2008. Their relaxed, contemporary aesthetic bears the influence of American Southwestern, Latin American, and European design, and has earned clients including Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, Rashid Johnson, and Seth Meyers (who happens to be Ashe’s brother-in-law). Upon the release of their first book, Ashe Leandro: Architecture + Interiors (Rizzoli), Ashe and Leandro share their picks for a stylish life

David Zwirner Books

$60

Alice Neel, Uptown

“One of our favorite artists. Also an easy gift when you want to feel more creative than just buying a candle.” —A.A.

Playing Cards

$35

“We always travel with playing cards. These are so cute and leave a cool mark if you leave them behind.” —A.A.

Smythson

$265

Plain Paged Soho Notebook in Panama

“What says ‘I’m an architect’ more than sketching on your beautiful leatherbound notebook? Also a lot nicer than taking notes on your iPhone.” —R.L.

Matouk

$99

Cairo Scallop Towel

“Our favorite towels. They bring a touch of whimsy to any bathroom. And now they match Charmin’s toilet paper that also comes with scalloped edges!” —R.L.

The Row

$1,550

Hodette Skirt

“This skirt is so architecturally crisp it’s hard not to feel like a Greek sculpture. But in a young way.” —A.A.

Il Buco Vita

$62

Seaglass Salt Dish

“Yes, this could be used as a salt dish. But if you are middle aged, it is also the perfect little vessel to carry all of your morning pills, vitamins, and supplements.” —R.L.

Aesop

$126

Bathrooms Essentials Bundle

“Their body and hand wash are the best. That their graphic design and packaging is so on point is icing on the cake.” —R.L.

Donsje Amsterdam

From $94.00

Lotus Dress

“We love everything Maisonette. This dress says ‘Yes, my mom chose it. But I love it!’” —A.A.

Tory Burch

$428

Cat Printed Denim Skirt

“This is fun, especially in the current moment. A perfect way to scare off men who hate cat ladies.” —A.A.

Polaroid

$149.99

Now Generation 2 Starter Set

“Just own one. Bring it out at dinner parties, at cocktails, at installs (if you also happen to be an interior designer), and create beautiful memories.” —R.L.

Coming Soon

$145

The Pill

“Even if the owners of Coming Soon weren’t our friends, we would 100 percent be fans of their shop. With this pill-shaped carrier you can be the fun host wherever, whenever.” —R.L.

Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro

$65

Ashe Leandro: Architecture + Interiors

“If you can’t buy our book in your local bookstore (where you should demand they order it!), it’s okay to go to Amazon. A great gift for design-oriented friends.” —A.A.

Beth Buccini opened Kirna Zabête in SoHo 25 years ago. A former editor at New York magazine, she brought her eye for new and established designers to retail, creating a colorful destination synonymous with downtown New York. What started with one store has grown to include six boutiques, with a new Miami location coming soon. Here, Buccini shares her picks for a colorful life

Rimowa

$1,650

Cabin Twist

“I’m always on the go between my seven stores, and red is my favorite color. This suitcase with adorable cherry accents is perfect for life on the run.”

Augustinus Bader

From $96

The Rich Cream

“This cream is a lifesaver on my dry skin. Twice a day, every day. I can’t live without it!”

Westman Atelier

$50

Lip Suede Matte Lipstick

“Gucci Westman’s matte lipstick is perfectly hydrating and the saturated pigment is light as a feather yet bold. A bright red lip is powerful!”

Luc Charbin

$19.49

Hermès: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

“I’m an avid horseback rider. This little book of charming illustrations makes me smile.”

Emporio Sirenuse x Carlo Moretti

$135

Bora: Sky Blue & Red

“I got married in Positano, and I love everything by Emporio Sirenuse, including these fabulous glasses.”

Ruth Reichl

$26.97

The Paris Novel

“I devoured this book in one sitting on a recent plane ride home from Europe. J’adore Paris.”

Sarah Wragge Wellness

$50

Restore - Relenishing Minerals

“Mix this powder with three ounces of water and shoot it right before bed. You are guaranteed a great night’s sleep.”

Smythson

$90

Make It Happen Panama Notebook

“Every day. Make it happen!”

Supergoop

$38

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

“The best sunscreen ever. Period. The end.”

Venini

$885

Fazzoletto Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase

“I love a home full of fresh flowers. This pink Murano glass vase is perfect for a big bouquet.”

Hector Saxe

$1,855

Leather Poker Set

“My two sons have recently become obsessed with poker. I love the idea of this chic set for family game night.”

Gianvito Rossi

$995

Vania Suede Booties

“The sexiest little bootie/heel combo there ever was. A shootie!”

Ara Vartanian grew up in a family of jewelers in São Paulo, Brazil. He briefly worked as a Wall Street trader before returning to his roots in precious stones. Known for his inverted diamonds, Vartanian’s clients include Anne Hathaway, Swizz Beatz, and Kate Moss. When he’s not in his studio, he’s in the kitchen with a Vermicular cast-iron pot, or out on a Tokyobike

Vermicular

$280

Oven Pot, 22 cm

“One of my favorite activities is cooking for my family. A nice pot makes all the difference.”

Tokyobike

$625

Mono in Black

“Cycling is one of my favorite outdoor activities.”

Rapport

$840

Heritage Ten Watch Case in Macassar

“I admire handmade work. This watch case has as much value as the product it will store.”

Love Brand

$220

Men’s Olive Andros Hemp Shirt

“A good outfit means I can wear it from work to dinner.”

Fields Outfitting

$399

Table Knife Set in Olive

“For a perfect cut, you need a perfect knife.”

Craighill

From $48

Match Striker

“I like products that are useful and have a distinctive design.”

Cariuma

$105

Men’s Oca Low-Top Camel Suede Sneaker

“I’m seeking to connect more and more with brands that care about the footprint they leave on the world.”

Bellocq

$78

The Afternoon Collection

“A good day is always accompanied by a good cup of tea.”

Sardel

$44

Chili Infused Olive Oil

“A special flavor for special moments.”

David Zwirner Books

$50

Gerhard Richter: 100 Abstract Pictures

“I’ve always been a great admirer of art and its thousand-and-one possibilities.”

Caitlin Thompson is the founder of Racquet, a truly stylish tennis magazine and media company. Its 25th print issue, out this month, is guest-edited by David Granger, the legendary former editor of Esquire. As the U.S. Open gets underway, Thompson shares her picks to up your game on and off the court. Tip No. 1: Always travel with racquets.

Porter-Yoshida & Co

$500

Tanker Nylon Tote Bag

“I first clocked this sleek, utilitarian tanker bag on our executive creative director Gianmaria. I’m hard on bags, so military-grade nylon feels like a good choice.”

Casa Bosques Chocolates

$13

Pure Dark Chocolate 74% Chocolate Bar

“The best book and magazine store in Mexico City is also an art collective and pension. Grab a bar of Casa Bosques chocolate—lo mejor.

Isabelle Saphore

$35.80

Le style Gomez

“Traveling through the Pays Basque, I’ve gotten to stay in one of the Gomez brother’s architectural marvels.”

Aesop

$165

Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Skin Care Kit

“This has refreshed and revitalized my skin all summer—no easy feat when I’m playing tennis outside as often as I can.”

Gio Ponti

$15,000

Vintage Settee

“Why work in a chair when you can work on a settee? It has all the benefits of a couch but you don’t have to share it. This sexy Gio Ponti midcentury number is exactly the vibe my home office is going for.”

Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

$15.80

This Is How You Lose the Time War

“An approachable science fiction love story written in turns by two authors.”

Atelier Saucier

$88

Marfa Stripe Napkins, Set of Four

I love to cook and host a dinner party, but my current napkins aren’t living up to my whimsical kitchen tiles and off-piste menus. These match my ambitions.”

Nike Tennis

$160

Air Zoom Vapor 11 Sneakers

“With the tennis renaissance, gear is ubiquitous. Yet most apparel and shoes are still grotesque and ill-fitting. Mr. Porter’s tennis edit is on point. I’ll be copping these Nike Air Zoom Vapors.”

Byredo

$100

Bal D’Afrique Body Cream

“For a few years, every visit to Stockholm involved stylish hotels with toiletries by Byredo. Bal D’Afrique was by far my favorite. It still takes me back to Sodermalm.”

Sease

$988

Trace Insulated Ski Jacket

“When tennis season ends, I’m already thinking about ski season. This year, my upgraded kit will come courtesy of Sease, the sportswear brand from the craftsmen at Loro Piana.”

Camille Becerra is a chef and food stylist with 15 years experience leading New York City restaurants. Currently chef at As You Are at the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn, Becerra recently published her first cookbook, Bright Cooking. The collection features 125 simple recipes drawn from her experience in macrobiotic, vegetarian, local, and organic cuisine. Here, Becerra shares her picks for bright living: Moromi soy sauce, Pointy Snout caviar, and B Sides jeans

Coming Soon

$145

The Pill

“If you’re fashion-y, a foodie, and your mother told you never to arrive empty-handed (and you hate the bags at the wine store), the Pill checks all the boxes.”

Warby Parker

From $95.00

Anju Sunglasses

“Instant glam. They look really cute on boyfriends, too.”

Rothy’s

$119

The Point

“I’ve been wearing the same pair for three summers. I’m still not tired of them and they still look like new. Plus, they’re made of recycled plastics.”

Mejuri

$158

Chunky Large Hoops

“I’m a hoop person and a scarf person. They go together like croissants and coffee, oysters and fries, and beer and ribs.”

Moromi

$20

Moromi Soy Sauce

“Soy sauce and miso from coastal Connecticut, where the salt air adds depth. The miso is a perfect dip for radishes and baby turnips.”

B Sides

$385

Lasso Jeans

“The girlies who know, know B Sides. They scour the country for vintage Levi’s and denim that would otherwise be trash and rework them. Out comes the chicest fit.”

Leica

$1,595

D-Lux 8 Compact Digital Camera

“A Leica image is always recognizable. The lines are crisp, color true and light magical. Everyone likes to have their portrait taken. Make people happy and do it right.”

Alice Mushrooms

From $29

Nightcap Mushroom Chocolates

“Love these for sleep assistance during air travel. The formula gets the sweet-to-bitter balance just right, with a hit of adaptogenic brain food, too.”

Rivay

$138

Ford Double Knit Henley in Oatmeal

“The softest, comfiest, best quality cotton boyfriend shirt without all the work of having a boyfriend. Your tan and this oatmeal color go great together on chilly nights when the season transitions.”

Pointy Snout

From $190

Siberian Caviar

“Please show up to your fancy friend’s gathering with caviar and chips.”

Emme Parsons

$595

Ernest in Ivory Calfskin

“Wearing these with a flowy dress is my new all-day-every-day look for late-summer/early-fall.”

Craighill

$148

Arris Tote

“As a chef with bottles, tools, and root vegetables to transport, a lightweight carryall is key. Schleppers unite.”

For more than 20 years, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn has shifted the currents of New York City’s art world with her gallery, Salon 94. She’s championed artists such as Judy Chicago, Huma Bhabha, and Betty Woodman, and pulled in Alex Rodriguez and Jay-Z for unexpected art/pop crossover. Here, Greenberg Rohatyn casts her eye on Troop mushroom gummies, Alaïa balloon jeans, MBR enzyme cleanser, and more.

Alice

From $29

Nightcap Mushroom Chocolates

“Mushrooms and chocolate—the health benefits are undeniable and who doesn’t like a sweet treat before bed?”

Chafinity

From $44

Matcha Gokoro

“Beautiful vibrant color, a small, concentrated ritual, and great coffee alternative. My daughters are addicted!”

David Zwirner Books

$160

The Donald Judd Collection

“Core aesthetic. You can’t have quality maximalism unless you have practiced minimalism.”

Gezeiten

$195

Ampoules: 7-Day Skin Immunity Defense Treatment

“Gorgeous bottle but earthy inside. My aging skin craves oil.”

Le Alfré

$105

‘Le Belt’ in Black Pebble Grain Leather

“A staple in my son’s closet—simple and versatile.”

Troop

$45

Reishi Mushroom Gummies

“From foraging to cooking, I am all in on shrooms.”

MBR

$270

Enzyme Cleansing Booster

“The best for travel, as it is a powder. Always feels clean and fresh.”

Tory Burch

$179

Tech Knit V-Neck Tennis Dress

“My go-to dress for a match with my tennis gals!”

Métier

$3,350

Mariner Zippered Tote in Suede Chocolate

“Their luxurious leather elevates the classic tote. My husband uses this bag for short trips.”

Alaïa

$1,460

Rigid High-Rise Balloon Jeans

“Alaia Jeans to feel chic, semi-casual, and French.”

As the chief executive of London’s Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, Bettina Korek brings art to the public. Here, the native Angeleno shares her must-haves for artful living

Le Monde Béryl

$605

Regency Woven Slipper in Black Leather

“These are great flats by a great brand. I love that they come in a size 42.”

LEGO

$39.99

Orchid

“I recently sent this to my dad for his birthday. When he was an avid gardener, he could bring ailing orchids back to life. This flower is fun to put together and supremely easy to care for when it’s done.”

Vyrao

$55

The Six Pack Set

“I don’t have a signature scent, so I love the versatility of Vyrao’s six pack. Vyrao’s founder Yasmin Sewell really homes in on positivity with her blends.”

Nina Ricci

$576

Cropped Satin Bomber Jacket

“I’ve been searching for the perfect bomber. This is it. I love the bows, a touch of ornamentation that aren’t overly dainty.”

Gabriela Hearst

$3,200

Brett Blazer in Black Textured Linen

“I love a uniform, and this is something I could imagine wearing every day. Quite a luxury, but a practical one.”

Koh Gen Do

$96

Maifanshi Moisture Foundation

“This is the best foundation I’ve ever found. People think I’m not wearing makeup but I am! What’s a better compliment than that?”

Takada

$78

Tawashi Mixed Brushes

“I’m not a cook, but in another life it would be a joy to clean my pots, pans, and vegetables with these brushes.”

MAC Cosmetics

$25

210 Precise Eyeliner Brush

I only recently learned how to put on eyeliner. Pencils are tricky. This brush makes it easy to do a subtle line.

Diptyque

$74

Ambre Candle

“I’m not breaking new ground recommending an amber candle, but this is the very best one. After a long day, lighting this at home gives me more life.”

Mona Lisa Overdrive, by William Gibson

$7.99

Spectra

“This is one of William Gibson’s lesser known works. I love the juxtaposition between the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, and cyberspace.”

TBACW

$8.99

Broken Hair Wax Stick

“My secret to a well-done ponytail on-the-go, and I’m happy to share the news.”

Barbara Kruger

$440.18

I shop therefore I am Rare Shopping Bag

“There are some incredible finds on Etsy, like this rare shopping bag Barbara Kruger created for the Spanish department store Vinçon in the mid 1990s.”

Sarah Ryhanen presides over Worlds End, a 107-acre farm in Esperance, New York, home to floral-design-and-soap company Saipua. Earlier this year, she officially opened Worlds End School, hosting classes, residencies, and a restaurant supplied by the farm’s livestock and produce. Here, Ryhanen shares her must-haves

Hario

$36.50

Jumping Leaf Tea Pot

“I enjoy playing medicine man on the farm and making tea. Lately, I’ve been steeping burdock root which makes an insanely colored turquoise brew. Good for the liver.”

1stDibs

$1,516

19th Century Wool Log Cabin Quilt from Pennsylvania

“I spend a lot of time looking at antique quilts online. You realize how much time and consideration was put into making something you’d keep forever. What joy! This one has incredible colors.”

Kassatex

From $280

Linen-Bamboo Sheet Set

“We run a boarding house/hotel at our school. Keeping the sheets straight is a specific sort of organizational hell. I’m convinced having complete sets for each room, with each having a different color, it would be easier to keep them straight.”

Natasha Denona

$69

Yucca Eyeshadow Palette

“I don’t really wear make up, but I imagine one day I will start, as I transition from farmer to performer in my dream of having a dance troupe or outdoor opera. In the end, we come home to ourselves!”

Khaite

$2,400

The Dandora Dress

“The dance/outdoor opera is probably a greek tragedy complete with a traditional chorus. Instead of togas, they’ll stand on the hill in the breeze wearing this Khaite dress, which made me scream when I found it.”

Azienda Agricola Sofia

$35

Etna Bianco ‘La Vigna di Gioacchino’ 2022

“I have fallen in love with Sicilian wine after spending a month there collecting my thoughts, resting before the farm season, and writing my adaptation of Medea. (She’s misunderstood!)”

Ghia

$60

Sumac & Chili

“N/A option for our farm barn bar—the Racoon Saloon. Can we get it on tap?”

Filson

$695

Large Rugged Twill Duffle Bag

“This has been my travel bag for a decade! I adore it. I load it up and scoot around Europe with it.”

Rimowa

$1,430

Original Cabin

“(Developed arthritic shoulder.)”

Saipua

$48

Rose Geranium Liquid Hand & Body Soap

“My family has made soap for 20 years. We started with a sauna soap…my father is Finnish and Saipua is derived from the Finnish word for soap ‘saippua.’ Asking me for my favorite soap is like asking who is your favorite child. But I think lately on the farm I’m always coming in from working with chickens or sheep and washing up with the liquid soap at the kitchen sink is easier and more sanitary feeling than using a bar.”

Before launching her own brand in 2019, fashion designer Julie de Libran worked for Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton, and was creative director at Sonia Rykiel. Based in Paris, her collections draw on her love of vintage and her childhood in France and San Diego. Here, she shares her style dispatch
Photo: Sylvia Lancrenon (de Libran)

Rimowa

$1,525

Classic Cabin

“A few times a year I do trunk shows abroad. I trust nothing more than Rimowa to help me transport my couture pieces.”

Apple

$1,198

iPad Pro 13-Inch

“I am a very tactile person. I love to sketch and design physically, but when it comes to everything digital, my iPad is my best companion.”

Sisley-Paris

$70

Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick

“I don’t often wear lipstick, but when I do, it has to be Sisley. Not only are their products amazing, but the team at Sisley are good friends and a close partner of my brand.”

Lutava

$99

Align - Antimicrobial Pu Rubber Yoga Mat

“Preparing for the next couture show is always a very busy time. I love to unwind by doing yoga. It’s become my meditation.”

Diptyque

$74

Muguet Candle

“I adore the craftmanship behind Diptyque. If you come visit my store, you will almost certainly find a lit Diptyque candle.”

Celine

$440

51MM Cat-Eye Sunglasses

“If you spot me in the street, I will surely be wearing these Celine cat-eye glasses. I have lens correction in mine, making them indispensable.”

Aesop

$13

Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Mist

“An absolutely essential everyday item that can always be found in my bag.”

Prada

$180

Les Infusions Iris Eau de Parfum

“Daniela Andrier is a dear friend of mine and her work for Prada scents is fantastic. I especially love the Iris perfume, named after her daughter.”

Anya Hindmarch

$1,150

Return to Nature Small Bucket Bag

“Anya’s Back To Nature collection is truly inspiring, creating sustainable, organic pieces that can go back into the ground.”

Julie de Libran

$1,330

Silk Mid-Length Dress

“My ready-to-wear collection is numbered and limited. All fabrics come from deadstock. I love seeing my pieces appear secondhand, as my design and quality is made to last forever.”

Manolo Blahnik

$696

Kerua suede mules

“Manolo Blahnik truly has the most beautiful shoes. You never go wrong when wearing Manolos.”

Charlotte Perriand

$15,891

Ventaglio Wood Stained Black Table by Cassina

“Every collection starts at my desk. When doing my sketches, it’s super important for me to be surrounded by inspiring design.”

An American in Athens, Andria Mitsakos has made a career out of sharing far-flung places through her public relations firm. In 2020, she started Anthologist, a design studio devoted to artisanal craft from Greece and around the world with outposts in Athens and at Paros’s Cosme hotel. Here, Mitsakos shares her picks for a divine Greek summer, including Sappho’s poetry, Lalaounis jewels, and Norma Kamali’s gold Maillot

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

$16,020

Africa Dining Table

“I have this table from Afra and Tobia Scarpa in my showroom in Athens. This collection was small in production, brilliant in execution and I’ll never part with it!”

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

$7.49

The Little Prince

“I once read this book out loud to a lover, page by page. It’s relevance is timeless. Several copies sit on my coffee table, and I sell the various language versions in my shops.”

Lalounis

$5,200

Shell Pearl Pin in 18K Yellow Gold

“Lalaounis is Greece’s luxury jewelry house. My father used to buy pieces for my mother every year. I continued the tradition for myself—and those I love—when I moved to Athens. This stunner is vintage, and I love pearls in summer.”

Sappho

$16.88

A New Translation

“Ancient’s Greece’s most famed poetess stirs the soul in every way. It’s great bedtime reading.”

Iris & Romeo

$50

Weekend Skin SPF 50 + Vitamin C + Glow

“From the moment Michelle Gaugh Baril launched this clean beauty line, I was hooked. This product is your everything.”

Enzo Mari

$245

Danese Milano Sette, Il Leone Print

“I’m a Leo and I love Enzo Mari. This is hanging in my living room under the Acropolis in Athens.”

Tom Ford

$60

Soleil de Feu Spark Lip Balm

“Tom Ford knows lips. Enough said! This will keep your natural color supple and hydrated all summer long.”

Polaroid

$119.99

Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera

“I just bought a few of these for a summer project. For all my photographer friends out there, it gives even more meaning to, ‘Let’s go back to the original Polaroid.’”

Aesop

$33

Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm

“This reminds me of someone’s hands I know very well.”

Dr. Scholl’s

$130

Women’s Original Too Slide Sandal

“I can feel myself kicking these off to gain speed behind the ice cream truck as a kid. A snow cone in sight. There is nothing like summer in a pair of Dr. Scholl’s.”

Fleur du Mal

$158

Year Of The Dragon Embroidered Mesh Triangle Bra

“I’ve been wearing Fleur du Mal since Jennifer Zuccarini started her enchanting line of underpinnings. Since 2024 is Year of the Dragon, this was an immediate addition to my collection.”

Norma Kamali

$155

Snake Mesh Mio One-Piece Swimsuit

“Norma Kamali is the maestra of one-pieces. This gold maillot does not disappoint.”


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