Guest Edits
Upon graduating from Cambridge University with a degree in architecture, Benjamin Seidler joined the International Herald Tribune and traded floor plans for fashion illustrations, which quickly drew in the likes of Prada and Miu Miu. These days, when the Rome-raised Brit is not at home on the Upper West Side with his husband, Stuart Vevers, and two young children, he can be found at Chloé’s Paris headquarters, where he designs accessories alongside creative director Gabriela Hearst. Below, Seidler shares his favorite finds for his closet and beyond
Carolina Irving’s eponymous collection of timeless, travel-inspired textiles are a reflection of her upbringing: raised in Paris by Venezuelan parents, the former Elle Decor editor and Oscar de la Renta Home creative director studied Art History and Archaeology at the École du Louvre. In 2018, she brought her distinctive decorative touch to the tabletop with the debut of Carolina Irving & Daughters, an artisanal homeware brand, which she co-founded with her daughters, Ariadne and Olympia. Below, Irving reveals the pieces she can’t live without
Flynn McGarry was just 19 years old when he opened Gem, an intimate restaurant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side known for its seasonal tasting menus. Now, in his mid-twenties, the teenage wunderkind turned acclaimed chef, who taught himself to cook through watching the Food Network and YouTube tutorials, is celebrating another milestone with the debut of This Is Not a Cookbook, an illustrated guide detailing his own highly imaginative culinary practice. Ahead of its release, McGarry reveals the distinctive staples he turns to both in—and beyond—the kitchen
Since the 2019 debut of HBO’s teenage fever dream Euphoria, even the most staunch minimalists among us have been tempted to consider the merits of mesh or a micro-mini skirt—a feat for which we can thank Heidi Bivens. As the Emmy Award–nominated costume designer behind the series (as well as Harmony Korine’s The Beach Bum and Spring Breakers), Bivens has fused the worlds of fashion and film—resulting in real-life reverberation. Here, she shares her own sartorial must-haves—and more of what’s on her wish list
John Pawson is on a quest to make life simpler. Since opening his design practice in 1981, the British architect and author has become known for his masterful minimalist sensibility, as seen in London’s Design Museum, Calvin Klein’s former Madison Avenue flagship, and Kew Gardens’ Lake Crossing bridge. Ahead of his latest book release, Pawson shares the select pieces he welcomes into his own Notting Hill and Cotswolds homes
Clare de Boer knows her way around a kitchen. After working at River Café in London, the James Beard-nominated British chef moved to New York, where she now helms Manhattan’s King and Jupiter alongside Jess Shadbolt and Annie Shi; last spring, she struck out on her own with Stissing House, a historic Hudson Valley tavern, which she’s reimagined with simple, wood-fired fare and a Shaker-inspired setting. Below, de Boer reveals the items she turns to while cooking—and more of her daily necessities
While designing men’s wear at Calvin Klein in the 1990s, Rafael de Cárdenas read an article on Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao that prompted him to give up his career in fashion and enroll at U.C.L.A.’s architecture school. Since returning to his native New York and starting his own firm nearly two decades ago, he’s traveled far and wide to mastermind spaces for the likes of Baccarat and Cartier, but his most recent project—a bold furniture collection created in collaboration with Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams—has kept him closer to home. Here, de Cárdenas shares the items he can’t live without
For over three decades, Drake’s was best known for its handcrafted neckwear—that is, until Michael Hill took the reins in 2010. Under the Savile Row-trained designer’s creative direction, the British menswear brand has expanded its offerings to include relaxed tailoring and built-for-life footwear (not to mention the occasional must-have collaboration, the most recent of which celebrates the renowned London restaurant St. John). Below, Hill reveals his own sartorial signatures—and more of his everyday essentials
Lucinda Chambers began her career in the 1970s selling handmade jewelry on Portobello Road. In 2018, following nearly four decades at British Vogue, the Notting Hill-born stylist and designer again struck out on her own with the launch of the clothing line Colville, followed by the digital shopping platform Collagerie. This month, the site will make its first foray into art with a collection of limited-edition prints, on view at London’s 8 Holland Street gallery until April 8. Here, Chambers shares more of her favorite discoveries for the home, wardrobe, and beyond
After 15 years of contributing to Self Service and French Vanity Fair and Elle, the Parisian writer, editor, and stylist Christopher Niquet finally debuted his own publication, Study, last summer. True to its name, each issue is dedicated to a single, singular subject, from playwright Adrienne Kennedy to Chanel model Vivienne Rohner’s photography. This April, the periodical’s pages will explore the architecture of Dakar, Senegal. Below, Niquet reveals his highly considered objects of choice
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