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From $48.00
“Glasses that can be as formal or as casual as you’d like. I love setting the table with a combination of the short and tall sizes when hosting. Effortlessly elegant.”
Oura
$499
“As someone obsessed with gadgets, I was so excited to find one that could give me a more holistic view of my day-to-day health. It turns out that I do need more than three hours of sleep every night, and the Oura Ring helps me stay accountable.”
Nate Home by Nate Berkus
$74.99
“My husband has perfected the everyday towel. They’re in every bathroom of our home.”
Jeremiah Brent
$40.49
“I’ve spent the past 10 years looking for my forever home and the past two years writing about it. The Space That Keeps You is my love letter to the people, places, and memories that ‘keep’ us.”
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
$6,000
“Vintage furniture that’s been reupholstered in cashmere is my kryptonite. We have a collection of pieces available at Atrio that I’ve had trouble not keeping for myself.”
Unite Hair
$30
“From one hairstyle to the next, it’s never failed me… I always have it in my bag for quick styling.”
Celine
$2,850
“Celine’s lightweight shell never fails to protect me from Fifth Avenue’s brutal wind tunnels.”
ChapStick
$1.99
“Since 1999. You just can’t beat the classics… Though I am guilty of immediately peeling the wrapper off to keep the branding more discreet.”
Cherry Pie
From $20.49
“As sweet as it sounds, it goes with any cuisine. We always have a bottle on hand for ourselves and for gifts.”
Bottega Veneta
$4,700
“The Cassette bag is the perfect size, and the padded suede adds just a bit of texture and tone to my typical monochromatic look.”
Apple
$1,199
“Also known as my sketchbook. I keep my iPad and Apple Pencil with me at all times for moments of inspiration or editing layouts and floor plans.”
My Favorite Things
While studying architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts, Anh Duong—with her balletic poise and Modigliani-like visage—caught the attention of photographer David Seidner and, soon after, countless designers. In 1988, however, the French model became her own best muse when she moved to New York and started painting her now signature self-portraits. Ahead of the opening of her latest exhibition, at Galerie Gmurzynska, Duong shares her must-haves
Santa Maria Novella
$75
“I love this handcrafted terracotta object, and its scent is surprisingly long lasting. The brand can trace its roots back to the Florence of 1221. It’s very special to think that it’s had 800 years of history.”
Carolina Irving & Daughters
$100
“Carolina Irving & Daughters’ handmade plates capture the spirit of different European countries. They have an authentic look and a bohemian-chic vibe. Even if you are serving a simple dish, they will make your meal interesting and impress your guests.”
Bearpaw
$49.99
“I love to feel comfortable and cozy at home and put my feet to rest in these slippers. I just bought another pair for Paris, and I also like to wear them at the studio. They’re the best winter item.”
Victoria Beckham
$32
“When it comes to makeup, I tend to be lazy and like something quick and easy. This eyeliner is the best for doing a smoky eye. And it comes in all different colors according to your mood.”
Vrai
$6,600
“It’s always nice to have some sparkle, a girl’s best friend, and know that no one had to suffer for them. Vrai’s diamonds are grown in a lab.”
DR Instruments
$25.99
“I wear this coat at the studio to paint. Over the years, it gets stained with paint and looks like a beautiful palette. It also gives you a look of authority, like a doctor.”
Hazan
$65.65
“There is so much to see in one great exhibition. I like to collect the books of my favorite shows and go over the paintings again and again to get inspired.”
Chatelles
$125.35
“These Mary Janes work with everything, and you can stack them in different colors in your suitcase.”
Foundrae
$8,560
“Foundrae’s gold medallions have beautiful, inspiring messages that remind you what is important. They work from daytime to evening; you can wear them casually at the studio with jeans and T-shirts or to black-tie events.”
My Favorite Things
After beginning her career at David Zwirner and rising through the ranks of the art world, Ashley Stewart Rödder landed at Gagosian, where she became one of the gallery’s youngest directors. Whether working from her Upper East Side office or traveling the world to visit artists’ studios and international fairs, the exacting aesthete always dresses the part, as detailed below
Pineider
$36
“Pineider is from Florence, but they have a great store in Manhattan, which carries the most amazing office supplies, from stationery to pens to these colorful notebooks that I always get. The quality and attention to detail is top of the line.”
Mary MacGill
$175
“I have had these earrings for years and receive the most compliments on them. There’s something about the imperfect baroque pearls and the simplicity of the design that feels really modern.”
Schirmer Mosel
$69.95
“I like giving rare art books and objects as gifts. I’m always very impressed by the selection at Gagosian’s bookshop, where I found a signed edition of this Cy Twombly volume. ”
Turnbull & Asser
$625
“I love classic pajamas. This pair from Turnball & Asser comes folded inside a small cotton bag, which is perfect for traveling.”
Alessi
$149.99
“I’ve had this beautifully designed tea kettle since college, and it has never failed me!”
Métier
$3,950
“I travel a lot, and this has been my go-to carry-on for weekend getaways and longer international trips. I love the richness of the chocolate-brown leather, which doesn’t show scratches. And the compartments give me quick access to all my essentials.”
La Mer
$80
“I carry this lip balm with me everywhere I go. It’s mint-scented and leaves a velvety finish. It’s so good that my husband steals it all the time.”
Puiforcat
$1,000
“I love Puiforcat’s beautiful silver designs, whether it’s a vase for fresh flowers or a piece from their recent dinnerware collaboration with the Donald Judd Foundation.”
Sisley Paris
$114.50
“My hairstylist, Ro Morgan, uses Sisley’s products on my hair. I love how lightweight, but nourishing, this oil is.”
My Favorite Things
Though Alyssa Kapito has decorated sprawling SoHo lofts and grand Upper East Side townhouses, the interior designer’s latest undertaking may be her most ambitious yet: an eponymous gallery offering rare 20th-century treasures—including Jean Royère chairs and François-Xavier Lalanne cachepots—and her very own collection of exquisite Murano-glass vases. Ever the curator, Kapito showcases more of her favored finds below
Smythson
$28
“I have a real thing for beautiful stationery. My favorite correspondence cards are from Smythson. Their paper quality is unmatched, and they do wonderful custom work.”
Lobmeyr
$94
“Lobmeyr makes the perfect glassware; I promise drinks even taste better in them. They are so thin and airy. This is the ideal tumbler—so subtle but so elegant.”
Frédéric Malle
$135
“Leave it to Frédéric Malle to create the perfect sheet spray. This smells so fresh with hints of orange blossom. I also adore the name, Dans Ton Lit—or ‘in your bed’—so it’s just a little sexy too.”
Galerie Alyssa Kapito
Price Upon Request
“This vase is from my gallery’s edition line made by Laguna B. It was inspiring to work with the incredibly talented glassblowers in Murano to accomplish the perfect opaqueness and texture. The particular shade of green is my very favorite color.”
SkinCeuticals
$150
“I have very sensitive skin, and New York winters are so dry. This is the only cream that hydrates me—and it has a beautiful scent. I heat it up in my palms and apply it with my fingers in an outward motion, almost like a gua sha, over my jawline and cheekbones.”
Khaite
$990
“The perfect low boot for trousers or jeans. Thankfully they are one of the most comfortable shoes as well!”
Jean-Michel Frank
$8,883
“I love the color and texture of straw marquetry. This Jean-Michel Frank box is so simple in form but so elevated in material. I could see it grouped with a few other small Deco boxes on a table or console.”
Violette_FR
$28
“I like to use this liquid lipstick almost like a lip stain, taking the tiniest amount on my finger and just dabbing it on for a hint of color. A little goes a long way, and it lasts pretty long.”
My Favorite Things
In an age of transient trends, Maria Cornejo stands apart: for more than 25 years, the New York-based Chilean designer, who recently received the CFDA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, has quietly met the needs of smart sartorialists with her signature amalgam of sustainability, sleek simplicity, and architectural lines. Here, Cornejo shares her own enduring essentials
Mepra
From $99.50
“Using the simplest of geometric shapes as a foundation is one of my defining design principles, so it makes sense that it translates to my aesthetic in general. I love the geometric lines and elegant minimal style of this flatware set.”
Zero + Maria Cornejo
$495
“This is the perfect everyday pant. It has great volume, and it’s made from eco-denim.”
Métier
$1,050
“I’m pretty minimal when it comes to purses. This timeless crossbody is just big enough to carry my essentials: keys, cards, and phone.”
Another Fox
$54
“I’m always looking for gifts for my one-year-old grandson. He would look so cute in this quilted coat printed with geometric shapes.”
Maison Margiela
$990
“I have the original leather Tabi boots from 1987. These Tabi rain boots are perfect for running around New York on a rainy or snowy day.”
Diptyque
$430
“I’ve bought a number of Diptyque candles over the years, but I especially love the fresh berries scent in this extra-large size. Its long burn time ensures cozy evenings. It is a true indulgence after a day at work.”
Casa Bosques
$22
“I like to carry nuts or chocolate in my pocket throughout the day for a little burst of energy; this is the perfect combination of both.”
Zero + Maria Cornejo
$650
“This is my go-to shirt for any day of the week. It’s an easy pullover—with long, curved sleeves and a relaxed fit—which I can dress up or down.”
My Favorite Things
In the past year alone, Adam Charlap Hyman has debuted ribbon-painted tableware, dreamed up whimsical rugs for Patterson Flynn, and decorated countless homes, from Notting Hill to West Hollywood. Which is all to say the RISD-trained co-founder of the design firm Charlap Hyman & Herrero has no shortage of imaginative proposals, including trompe l’oeil accents and striking objects to elevate your day-to-day, as seen below
Moda Domus
$535
“I use these raffia trays on a table next to my bed. Everything used to sit in a confusing pile, but now it’s much more tidy thanks to this little tray system—one for receipts, one for cash, one for my glasses and watch, one for water and pills, and one for books.”
OEM
$150
“We designed this incense holder for the furniture designer Shun Kinoshita. The reflective steel surface looks amazing with a growing ash pile on it, and the spherical ‘feet’ can be positioned however one wants. It is a sculptural piece that can be formed by the user.”
Gran Centenario
$24.99
“A wonderful, well-priced, old-school tequila in a very beautiful Art Deco bottle that is nice to look at when out of the liquor cabinet. Very pretty on a steel counter.”
myCharge
$59.99
“I believe the greatest material luxury of our time is not having to worry about a dying phone, so I religiously charge and carry one of my three portable phone batteries. I’ve landed on this model because the cord is connected, so you never lose that piece, and it provides 60-plus hours of juice.”
Bezzera
$1,455
“A very good espresso machine that does not burn coffee and is a kind of gleamingly technical and efficient object in the kitchen.”
C.O. Bigelow
$9
“I am not sure if this is the most ergonomic toothbrush design in the world, but I derive a fair amount of pleasure from using my C.O. Bigelow toothbrush every day—and I haven’t ever had a cavity. Plus, they look good on the sink in a cup. The tortoiseshell pattern is my favorite.”
Joan Kron and Suzanne Slesin
$22
“This book has been immensely inspiring to me. Written in the 80s, it collects the sources and interiors that Suzanne Slesin wrote about in her New York Times design column about the emerging industrial style High-Tech. Lots of good ideas!”
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
$1,740
“This is a great reading lamp that I make use of quite a bit. It was designed in the 50s by my favorite architect, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, but is still in production. The shade was inspired by the black veil worn by nuns, and it has a little ring on the top so you can easily pick it up to move it to different seating situations.”
Missiaglia
$7,475
“Someone gave me these as a gift and I could never have dreamed of such extraordinary salt and pepper mills. A petal on the stem can be pulled back to insert the pepper corns, and a small snail can be twisted to regulate the coarseness.”
Wayne Koestenbaum
$17
“I’ve recently returned to this book, having read it once when I was just starting to get interested in opera. It was a great initiation; this time around, it’s crystalizing so many feelings and ideas I have had along my opera-journey. Wayne Kestenbaum is extremely funny and insightful.”
Charlap Hyman & Herrero
$5,250
“This straw rug is from the Patterson Flynn collection I made with my mom, Pilar Almon. Its size is customizable so it can be large or small; mine is laid on top of a larger area rug. I’ve always been drawn to snails because of the idea that they carry their homes on their backs and that each shell is completely unique.”
James Robinson
$1,500
“I am so calmed by candlelight; even a single candle in the evening over dinner or while relaxing can really help me to unwind. I have a pair of these classic silver Georgian-style sticks from James Robinson and I appreciate their formal restraint.”
My Favorite Things
After a 25-year career in fashion—including tenures at Browns and Farfetch—Yasmin Sewell set her sights on the wellness world with the 2021 debut of Vyrao, a collection of healing, high-vibrational perfumes. But the London-based Australian didn’t leave her playful sartorial streak behind entirely, as seen in her favorite finds below
Humanrace
$46
“I really like how clean and effective Humanrace products feel. I use this exfoliator every week.”
Alaïa
$1,290
“I’m not really a bag person, but this one I adore. I have it in black—and, yes, I’d take another in pink. I think she is iconic.”
Lisa Marie Fernandez
$150
“I’m heading home to Australia for the holidays, and I always want a new bikini for a summer trip. I love this navy terry cloth one by Lisa Marie Fernandez.”
Dizziak
$28.50
“‘I love Dizziak products. This conditioner is great for hydration and it really nourishes.”
Vyrao
$190
“I truly think Witchy Woo is the most wonderful scent. Perfect for this chilly time of year, it’s spicy, deep, warm, and magical.”
Miista
$313
“I don’t really wear heels anymore but an ankle boot I can do. This shape will work with most things I own.”
My Favorite Things
Since moving from London to Paris in the late 90s, Camille Bidault-Waddington has become widely celebrated for her distinctive approach to sartorial storytelling, as often seen through the lens of photographers Jamie Hawkesworth, Inez & Vinoodh, and David Sims. Below, the sui generis stylist divulges her favorite finds, both old and new
Carl Auböck
$337
“I love the craft and simplicity of Carl Auböck’s designs—and I love the sound of opening an envelope. Old objects are touching.”
1stDibs
$265
“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.”
Dr. Barbara Sturm
$75
“I love this exfoliating powder—the cleanness, the tingling feeling… It’s playful and efficient.”
Polaroid
$669.98
“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.”
Business and Pleasure
$299
“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.”
Study Magazine
$38
“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.”
Rimowa
$1,450
“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.”
Smythson
$285
“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 Lord
$17.99
“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.”
Tom Dixon
$15,240
“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.”
Herve Herau
$104
“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!”
My Favorite Things
Whether Rosetta Getty is sketching her signature sartorial essentials or setting the table for a celebratory dinner, the bi-coastal designer is unerringly exacting. Ahead of her eponymous brand’s 10th anniversary and newest collection, created alongside her 20-year-old daughter, Getty shares the items she can’t live without
Hibi
$48
“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.”
Diptyque
$50
“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.”
Rosetta Getty
$3,900
“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
$695
“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.”
Bottega Veneta
$4,400
“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.”
Christofle
$15,500
“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.
Aquaphor
$16
“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.”
Martin Margiela
$17,465
“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
$8,580
“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.”
Rimowa
$1,875
“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.”
My Favorite Things
Though Rosh Mahtani spent her childhood in Zambia, the self-taught artisan behind Alighieri’s handcrafted gold talismans has made her mark in London; in 2020, she became the first jewelry maker to be honored with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Here, Mahtani shines a light on the pieces that fill her Clerkenwall flat
Emporio Sirenuse
$132
“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.”
Moleskine
$17.99
“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.”
Caran d’Ache
$115
“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!”
Toteme
$105
“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.”
Le Creuset
$290
“I’ve been trying to find more time to cook these days. My handed-down Le Creuset pot is always part of the ritual.”
Le Labo
From $99.00
“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.”
Métier
$3,450
“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.”
Polaroid
$119.99
“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
$575
“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.”
Rimowa
$675
“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!”
Alighieri x Cremate
$65
“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.”
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