“I love the craft and simplicity of Carl Auböck’s designs—and I love the sound of opening an envelope. Old objects are touching.”

“I love vintage books—and crystals and zodiac signs, even if I take them with a grain of salt. Isn’t it amusing to read what the past techniques were to see the future? It’s an everyday game.”

“I love this exfoliating powder—the cleanness, the tingling feeling… It’s playful and efficient.”

“Instant photography is exciting because you need to concentrate while shooting. I love the funky colors, the glossiness of the square, and the way they age. I have a huge collection of Polaroids of models when they were starting out and of looks from styling shows; I also have many of my kids behaving very, very sillily.”

“My apartment is very blue—I am mad about wood and indigo. This chair seems like a dream for reading my book on my terrasse.”

“Christopher Niquet’s Study is about different art matters. I am very flattered and excited that the fifth issue is about my work as a stylist through the past to today. It contains a beautiful text from Natasha Stagg and a brilliant poem by Wilson Oryema.”

“I love a bike bell. It keeps my swearing in control.”

“I use this suitcase a lot. It is a very specific trunk size, which is as practical as it is good looking. I usually don’t care about luggage, but this was love at first.”

“I’ve used these agendas every year since I was 18. It’s fascinating to reopen them; they’re full of meetings, poetry, song lyrics, and codes… I alternate between red, navy, blue, and black, always engraved with my initials in gold. At the end of the year, they are very smashed but beautiful.”

“Audre Lorde is one of my favorite writers, activists, and poets. I love all her books. Zami is a very special one about her childhood and adulthood, and the evolution of her sexuality and self-awareness. Her mind gives me strength.”

“In my dream loft, this sofa would be by a fireplace. I love its color and its multiple possibilities of positions. It feels retro sci-fi.”

“This magical product is my favorite gift for friends and family. It’s the best food for skin I’ve ever met. It heals, hydrates, and smells of almonds. Once you start, you can’t stop. Herve is a Parisian facialist who I love seeing every month!”

“Every time someone is celebrating something special—a wedding, a baby, a holiday—I put together a beautiful gift box of some of my favorite things. This always includes a local handmade ceramic and these incense matches.”

“As a teenager, I was modeling in Paris and still remember visiting Diptyque all those years ago. Since then, I have always kept Orphéon hand and body gel in our homes.”

“I created our core collection to always have my favorite staple pieces available to my clients. I wear this plongé leather jacket everywhere from business meetings to formal events.”

“Ed Ruscha is one of the most iconic Los Angeles artists. I was astonished seeing the variety of his work at his new MOMA retrospective. This work on paper would fit perfectly in my library.”

“I always have a bottle of this in my bag, especially when traveling.”

“Bottega Veneta is the brand I go to time and time again for accessories. I think now is the perfect moment for the return of their classic woven hobo bag. I’ll be wearing the large white version all winter.”

“We love to entertain with dinners full of friends and family. There is something about a big table beautifully styled that allows for people to come together and enjoy time together. I am always looking for unique and interesting table settings; this gold flatware set will be perfect for the holidays.

“I always have Aquaphor on hand. It’s so healing and can be used everywhere by everyone in the family—on the kids, on the go, for makeup, for cuts, to heal… In a pot, in a tube. I love it.”

“I have collected contemporary vintage fashion for over 20 years. I have many museum-quality pieces from Margiela and would love to add a Stockman corset to my collection.”

“Ilaria Icardi is one of my favorite ready-to-wear designers and her jewelry is equally chic. The Tuxedo Ring has that balance of minimal and extravagant that I’m always looking for in jewelry.”

“I never leave home without cinnamon Altoids. They are always with me at all times.”

“Every year, we go away after Christmas through the New Year. It’s an important time to unwind and to reflect and recharge for the year ahead. With five children, my husband and I find ourselves packing a huge stack of these classic black suitcases.”

“I love hosting dinners in my flat in Clerkenwell, a little tucked away square in London. My favorite part is laying the table. These hand-painted sun plates from Emporio Sireneuse are perfect for big Italian feasts.”

“Inspired by road trips and the magic of adventure, this necklace is my current go-to modern heirloom.”

“On the rare occasions of having some time to myself, I love to listen to music at my kitchen table, whilst writing, sketching, and daydreaming of new ideas. I’m never without my Moleskine.”

“I’ve recently been taking a lot of pleasure in sketching and writing with a sharp pencil. This pencil sharpener brings me so much joy!”

“I live in old Levi jeans and an array of simple cotton tanks—my easy uniform for life on the go. I particularly love this one from Toteme; it’s a super soft cotton, and I really enjoy the cut.”

“I’ve been trying to find more time to cook these days. My handed-down Le Creuset pot is always part of the ritual.”

“There’s something about this scent that transports me to summer memories. I love that you can personalize the bottle’s sticker; mine currently pays homage to a particular goal I achieved this year.”

“There’s nothing better than owning a piece created by a friend. Métier’s Melissa Morris is never far from my heart, as I’m always carrying my life around in the Private Eye.”

“Photography is one of my greatest passions; whilst I usually shoot on a 35mm Pentax, I’ve recently become quite obsessed with creating images on a very simple Polaroid camera.”

“Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy is the text that inspired Alighieri Jewellery. To this day, it’s a source of great inspiration for me. I’ve been collecting old copies for about a decade now.”

“My work often means I’m on the road, shooting and building pop-ups in different cities. The inside of my suitcase has been known to contain an eclectic array of objects, from jewelry to boxes of films, a spirit level, and hammers! My suitcase has seen me through some interesting moments!”

“I never travel without our new Sacred Ash Incense Cones. Hand-crafted in collaboration with the London-based brand Cremate, they evoke the feeling of old libraries and wine cellars. I love the ritual of lighting the cone at the end of the day.”

“I love Cariuma’s sneakers and their commitment to the environment. I just purchased my first pair after being introduced to the brand by my daughter.”

“New York has been my home for almost 35 years, and I have enjoyed shopping at Bigelow for just as many years. Their hand wash is a staple in my washrooms.”

“My eldest daughter used to live in London, and we would often go to Selfridges to buy holiday hampers for friends and family. I am so excited that they will be carrying our cookie tins this year.”

“I’ve been flying to Milan a lot recently as we just reopened the original Sant Ambroeus. I’ve found that I much prefer traveling with a carry-on. Rimowa’s is just big enough to hold everything and still fit in the overhead compartment.”

“Alireza Niroomand, our creative director, introduced me to Mr. Porter when he was one of their brand ambassadors. It’s now my go-to shop for my two sons who both love James Perse T-shirts.”

“My wife, Sam Tannehill, is an interior designer. We spend a lot of time together looking at all the special items 1stDibs has featured. She loves Gio Ponti furniture.”

“We have two dogs, Lapo, a black Labrador, and Harry, an Australian Shepard. They love Royal Canin.”

“La Ligne’s store is very close to Sant Ambroeus’s Madison Avenue location, so I recently stopped by on my way to the restaurant and purchased a striped sweater for my wife. It’s one of her favorites.”

“The Webster is my go-to store to shop for my two daughters. I just purchased these trousers by The Attico, who we collaborated with last year, for my youngest.”

“I always make sure to bring a hostess gift from our retail line whenever I am a guest. I especially love our olive oil.”

“I love the shape of these vessels. They are the perfect pieces for a moody table setting.”

“I love a blazer to dress up any outfit from day to night. This one has the perfect amount of sophistication.”

“Inside every bag or clutch of mine you’ll find Fenty’s lip gloss.”

“I love to cook, and no kitchen is complete without a Le Creuset Dutch oven.”

“My new book showcases my philosophy to design of mixing high-end and accessible pieces that strike the perfect balance between livable and luxurious.”

“Everything The Row does is so understated in the best way. Their leather bags are some of my favorites.”

“I’m always looking for light fixtures with interesting materiality and a sense of scale for my projects.”

“This is one of my all-time favorite scents. It’s a must-have for any home!”

“This is my go-to party drink. Seriously!”

“I’m wearing this dress to my next dinner party at my new home. I love the simplicity and elegance of everything at Khaite.”

“I wear these sandals to cocktail parties in Los Angeles. I love the knot.”

“I don’t travel anywhere else without this suitcase. And it’s so chic in black.”

“I recently bought this architecturally brilliant, deconstructed blazer to take me from fall to winter in L.A. It was also perfect to wear to the Sacai show in Paris earlier this month.”

“I happened to read this book this summer in St. Tropez, which felt apropos considering the context. I even ended up having a DM dialogue with the author. We are now talking about co-hosting a launch for the book in L.A.!”

“I am not the first person to mention this candle, and I definitely will not be the last. I’ve been a huge Diptyque fan ever since discovering the brand during graduate school in Paris. If you have a home full of chefs as we do, this candle is the best.”

“If you travel as much as I do, the only way to keep your sanity is with the genius of Métier’s bags and cube system. When a designer says that she is inspired by Steve Jobs and Apple—and is applying that mindset to travel—I am definitely ‘on board!’ Plus, the bags are chicer than chic.”

“Not only am I a huge fan of Tory Burch for the business that she’s created, and the pride I have in being a part of her launch in Hong Kong and China at Lane Crawford, but I am even more enamored with her commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs. Aside from that, I am truly loving the new direction of her creative direction.”

“Food52 seems to know exactly what we need for our kitchen and exactly when we need it. This cookware set will be useful as we will be hosting both sets of families soon for the holidays.”

“I was introduced to the magic of Ilaria through my dear friend Philomena Schurer Merckoll, who I met when we stayed at her sublime riad in Marrakech, Riad Mena. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a true passion for unique fine jewelry; this Tuxedo Ring is on my wish list.”

“Some of my closest friends are part of the reason that Selfridges is currently one of my favorite places to shop, whether I am in London or online from Los Angeles. I am especially excited about their wonderful Reselfridges concept, which includes pre-loved bags.”

“Back to my love of creative fine jewelry, Adina Reyter is where it’s at. I suggest putting a few of her charms onto a chain. Adina has the knack for figuring out exactly how you can layer and layer until you have your ultimate look that is truly yours and very personal.”

“I love Kika Vargas’s passion for pattern and color. All of her prints are hand-drawn and come from her study of fine art at the Art Institute of Chicago. This top will go so well with my pinstripe pants, along with many other things in my mix-and-match wardrobe.”

“A very personal, emotional, and extraordinary human and creative journey by one of my all-time favorite photographers. An absolute must-read.”

“I would strongly recommend anyone to indulge in and experience the ‘bespoke shirts’ floor in Charvet’s Place Vendôme store. These are the only shirts I have ever worn and will ever wear. Their classic elegance is timeless!”

“A beautifully designed workout accessory, which spends more time standing graciously on the fireplace mantel of my bedroom rather than in my hands!”

“I am in love with Diptyque’s Baies and Bois Cire candles to the point that they are mandatory on my rider regardless of where we work around the world! They have just launched these stunning, heavy glass, refillable candles, which are beautiful and desirable objects.”

“Raf Simons, Martin Margiela, and Helmut Lang have been my eternal fashion heroes since the 1990s! This parka has been a key item of my wardrobe since my late teenage years, and Raf has always embraced and revisited these youthful memories of mine.”

“Proud to share my new book, which is my creative journey over the last three decades as an art director, graphic designer, publisher, and photographer.”

“I would never spend this kind of money on a ceramic vase, yet I fantasize about owning a set of Jouve’s objects and ask their price every time I see them in an antique store just for the fun of it!”

“Simple, pure, elegant, practical, and timeless. Decorated with some of my Self Service magazine x Saint Laurent Rive Droite stickers and a topless polaroid of Anja Rubik!”

“My Jason Bourne purchase that helps me locate my car on certain mornings! Tried putting one in my teenage son’s backpack for fun but was uncovered shamefully!”

“This was my first art purchase, which I made years ago at Printed Matters in New York. I’ve always been inspired by Jenny Holzer’s unique, thought-provoking use of words and meaning.”

“A friend told me these High Sport pants would change my life. She was not wrong. Now, they are a constant in my suitcase. The fabric and fit are impeccable, and they work from day to evening and everywhere in between.”

“Heywood Hills curates a selection of books and sends them to my home throughout the year. It’s such a nice surprise to get a new book in the mail, and I love that they pick things that I wouldn’t have selected myself. Plus, it’s really important to support independent companies.”

“These are the only pencils I use to sketch. For me, they are perfect.”

“I hardly ever wear heels; I wear a lot of flats that can go from day to evening. Le Monde Béryl is the best at timeless, elegant, effortless designs that have just the right amount of femininity.”

“This bag makes every trip so much easier and less stressful. Thanks to a hidden exterior pocket, I always know where my passport and phone are, while the interior pockets are for my keys, glasses, and chargers. The pièce de résistance is the mini Stowaway, which clips in so I can arrive and go straight out the door.”

“This piece clips inside the Perriand Weekend (and all our larger bags). I created it because I always had a small pouch inside my bag for my essentials, but it invariably became a bottomless pit and also was not chic enough to wear on its own.”

“I feel most comfortable in classic pieces that are tailored perfectly and made from impeccable fabric. This is my go-to white shirt in my wardrobe.”

“I listen to music wherever I go. I love to see live music and to create playlists for dinner parties. We always have music playing in the studio. It’s a really nice way to get good energy flowing at the office.”

“Gucci Westman sent me a care package of her makeup when we collaborated on a range of makeup bags. Ever since, I am rarely without this highlighter. It is so simple and makes even the tiredest of entrepreneurs look fresh.”

“Fernando’s fusion of architecture and sensuality creates the most nuanced shapes. I love the Flame earrings; they look so good during the day with an oversized sweater and jeans, or they can be dressed up with a silk camisole and blazer.”

“I love a glass of wine at the end of the day and Montrachet is one of my favorites. It feels like a true luxury to finish the day with something indulgent.”

“I studied sculpture and was particularly interested in chairs, which are the epitome of form intersecting function. This was a big splurge, but I’ve always admired its ergonomic proportions and ingenious comfort. I believe luxury design should be useful and improve a space while also feeling indulgent.”

“I took up tennis during the pandemic and now play every morning. I am always looking for fun tennis accessories; the personalization makes these so special.”

“Métier is understated and elegant; their weekend bag is one of the most used items in my closet. It’s just as suitable for a weekend trip as it is for a day trip with my daughter—we can fit so much in this bag!”

“I love Vibi Venezia’s modern take on a traditional Venetian slipper. This style is so comfortable and easily pairs with virtually everything in my closet.”

“As a working mom, I have to be organized. This Smythson notebook is a staple on my desk, and each year I purchase a new one. They come in the best colors—my current obsession is the neon yellow version. Just looking at it makes me smile.”

“Over the last year, I have found that these tabs really help to keep my overall calendar and weekly schedule organized. You can write directly on them, and they are super sticky but don’t rip or damage pages when removing.”

“I always travel with a candle so I can recreate a bit of home while away. I love the clean and modern design of this vessel. Both the scent and color are very soothing.”

“When hosting people at home, I pay very close attention to lighting and will often only use candlelight. I like to have lots of candlesticks both on the table and all around the space so that there is a soft and inviting vibe all night long.”

“Leonor Greyl has been my staple since childhood. Their iconic hair oil is the ultimate repair product, plus it makes for a great detangler and imparts the most amazing botanical scent. I slather it on at the beach and find it protects my hair from becoming dry.”

“The Row continues to be one of my favorite brands of all time. It’s timeless and functional but always feels chic. This turtleneck is lightweight yet super cozy and perfect for chilly nights.”

“Carlos is a dear friend of mine, and I admire his style and exquisite point of view. This book is so beautiful; green is one of my favorite colors. It’s the perfect addition to my coffee table.”

“No dinner party at home is complete without my Polaroid camera making an appearance. I love the way the images look, and you can’t beat the vintage vibes.”

“A great cuff can completely transform a look. The sculptural elements of this sterling silver bracelet combined with a pillowy braided shape make for the ultimate statement piece.”

“For two years, we’ve collaborated with Drogheria Crivellini, a family-run company based in Udine, Italy. I wear these navy Mary Janes in our signature cotton-linen fabric in spring, summer, and fall, and then switch them out for velvet when the temperatures drop.”

“A talented colleague introduced me to these magical pens, and now—because of how good they are for sketching and scratching out to-do lists—they’re on practically every surface of our office.”

“Inès Bressand’s handmade straw baskets are sculptural, simple, and, best of all, incredibly functional.”

“The images in Claude Nori’s An Italian Summer—culled from over 30 years of travel along the coastline—have an inescapable pull over me, no matter my hour of day, time of year, or state of mind.”

“This brush has become my go-to for applying everything. I love its sturdy beechwood handle and the fact that the bristles don’t wind up all over my face.”

“I’m a sucker for anything that be a standalone object—or, sneakily, just a catchall for tchotchkes.”

“Our voluminous, workwear-inspired jacket in duchesse satin. For an evening out, just add a pair of pants—or go without.”

“I collect jewelry with coins and intaglios, many of which I’ve found on trips over the years. This 1st-century Roman carnelian looks like it’s practically glowing from within.”

“I wore this suit almost all summer long, under sheer beach shirts and by the pool, over and over. It’ll be the first thing in my suitcase on my next warm-weather trip.”

“A perfect way to wake up: a tea that smells like someone was smoking cigarettes overnight in a butcher’s shop.”