Innholdsfortegnelse for January - February 2016 i Vogue Living

1. &Tradition ‘Formakami’ pendant light by Jaime Hayon; enquiries to Great Dane Furniture. 2. Kelly Wearstler ‘Lineage’ chair; kellywearstler.com. 3. Connected by Pattern installation by Patternity in collaboration with Paperless Post at Somerset House during London Design Festival; patternity.org. 4. Jonathan Adler coasters; enquiries to Coco Republic. 5. Monsieur Paris ‘Tectonic Silence’ coffee table; monsieur-paris.com. 6. Bosa by Hayon special-edition ‘T-Table’; bosatrade.com. 7. Clockwise from left: ‘Seventies’ chair, $495; ‘Tribal’ chair, $1195; ‘Basket’ chair, $1295; and ‘Rock Lounger’, $2295; all from Weylandts. 8. Citta ‘Citadel’ towels, from $7 each. 9. A selection of pieces from the Aura Ceramics collection, from $12.95 each. 10. Max Mara ‘Austin’ wedges, $825. 11. Greg Natale for One Duck Two ‘Stripes’ cushion, $120. 12. Roche Bobois ‘Optical’ vases; roche-bobois.com. 13. Limited-edition ‘Stripes Organic Loop’ chair…

1. Giorgio Armani mesh evening bag, $3060, and 2. glass-and-crystal brooch, $1470. 3. Hatmaker straw hat, $390. 4. Prada Collector Edition Candy EDP, $150 for 80ml. 5. Dinosaur Designs ‘Stone 3’ necklace, $290. 6. Miu Miu slingback kitten-heel pumps, $1060, from My Theresa. 7. Atelier Swarovski ‘Kalix’ necklace, $1790. 8. ‘Daisy’ dress; enquiries to Dolce & Gabbana. 9. Fornasetti Burlesque candle, $225, from Mecca. 10. Bally ‘Eclipse’ saddle bag, $2695. 11. Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Advanced Youthful Lotion, $160. 12. Anya Hindmarch ‘Imperial Queues Likely’ leather clutch, $1687, from Matches Fashion. 13. Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme EDP, $165 for 50ml. 14. Giorgio Armani Privé Sable Fumé EDP, $888 for 100ml. 15. La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Moisturizing Cream, $575, and 16. Illuminating Hand Cream, $185. 17. Ek Thongprasert silicone…

KATTY SCHIEBECK, selftaught interior designer and blogger at Somewhere I Would Like to Live — a voyeuristic feed of stunning photography, tasteful interiors and mainly Mid-century Modern-inspired architecture — is truly the product of her generation. Her work has been shared online with such a frenzy of enthusiasm that it has catapulted her onto the international stage. Despite her modest-sized portfolio of residential projects — the most blogged-about being a 440-square-metre apartment in Barcelona’s upscale Passeig de Gràcia — Schiebeck’s distinctive style has attracted attention from day one. What some might see as a mix of Scandinavian minimalism and contemporary Spanish design, the interior designer prefers to describe simply — and aptly — as “welcoming and austere at the same time”. There are many other influences at play, she adds.…

The work of husband-and-wife artists François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne sits somewhere between sculpture, furniture and Surrealist fantasy, and the couple — known as Les Lalanne — has had a small, almost cult-like following since their first show in 1964. The Paris exhibition included such seminal pieces as François-Xavier’s Rhinocrétaire (a life-size bronze rhino that opens to reveal a desk) and led to commissions including a set of fantastical silverware made by Claude for Salvador Dalí the following year. It was Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, however, who would become the Lalannes’ greatest patrons. The late couturier and his partner commissioned François-Xavier to make a futuristic two-tiered drinks table that became known as Bar YSL (1965), while Claude collaborated on the designer’s 1969 Empreintes collection, in which bronze breastplates cast…

A PARADE OF PATTERN, ETHEREAL FORMS AND NATURAL BEAUTY IS TURNING HEADS ON REFLECTION Glas Italia’s Shimmer table, $2820, has landed at Space Furniture. Designer Patricia Urquiola has used an iridescent, multi-chromatic finish on the laminated glass piece so its appearance is constantly changing according to the light source or the vantage point. A dining table, console and shelves complete a collection that refracts light into myriad colours like a bubble.…

For British artist and designer Carolyn Quartermaine, her 17th-century house in the south of France is as much a gallery space as a sun-drenched escape from her usual base in west London. This home in Provence gives the sought-after interior stylist an opportunity to return to her artistic roots. Here, the blank canvas of a clean, calm and simple environment — all white walls, floors and ceiling — gives her room to play with objects, kick-started perhaps by the discovery of a precious jewel at a local market, a new book or a favourite hat, around which she builds a picture of inspiration. “It’s like making ongoing, ever-evolving installations,” she says. The house is almost devoid of architectural detail, with the absence of internal doors further enhancing the gallery feel.…

“BEYOND THE ARTWORKS AND ARCHITECTURE, IT IS NATURE THAT RULES HERE, IMPOSING ITS QUIET STRENGTH” The location of this property is secluded, virtually isolated — only accessible by four-wheel drive via a rough track through scrub and pastureland. However, the bumpy ride to the top is worth it. When you reach the peak, you are met by breathtaking views of seemingly endless hills and valleys, unobstructed by other buildings. This natural parkland in South Africa’s Western Cape province is where design patron and entrepreneur Julian Treger is opening up his new home. Called the White House, the building is composed of white cubes and is just a few kilometres as the crow flies from another of his homes, K Cottage, a spectacular futuristic villa overlooking Plettenberg Bay. “If K Cottage…

“THIS WAS THE LAST PUB WHERE THE MEN DRANK BEFORE THEY GOT ON THE SHIPS TO GALLIPOLI. YOU WOULD HAVE TO HAVE HAD QUITE A STIFF DRINK…” Standing in Sydney’s newly refurbished Hotel Palisade, interior stylist Sibella Court highlights a fascinating if little-known piece of history when she points out, “This was the last pub where the men drank before they got on the ships to Gallipoli. You would have to have had quite a stiff drink…” Once the tallest building in Sydney, the hotel has stood sentry over the city’s historic Millers Point and The Rocks neighbourhoods for a century. Yet Court has transformed it into a ground-level pub, nine-room hotel and double-level rooftop bar/restaurant in less than six months — without an architect. Instead, the woman behind The…

1. HISTORIC HOUSES AND PALACE MUSEUMS I love the history of places like Ham House [pictured], near London; Italian villas and palaces; French chateaux and Mexican colonial houses. 2. WHITE FLOWERS Big, dramatic magnolia, beachy frangipani and waxy tuberose. My number one [pictured] is jungly, crisp gardenia. 3. THE ART DECO VELVET CANDLE This is my favourite of the candles I’ve created so far. The idea was to evoke a spilled martini on a velvet banquette. It envelops you in a subtle, soft cloud of tobacco and vanilla. 4. THE WORK OF CUBAN ARTIST LESLIE SARDINIAS His paintings are beautiful, and his creative process is always interesting. It’s all about layers of materials, paint and concepts. 5. JAPANESE FOOD From katsu curry and ramen to the subtlety of sushi and…

Marilyn Monroe died the year I was born. As a teenager, her memory intrigued me and I recall my university digs were something of a Marilyn shrine. I make these points not to claim any kinship with Norma Jean but simply to detail — as Melbourne editor Annemarie Kiely does so eloquently (page 42) — Monroe’s extraordinarily enduring legacy. More than half a century after her death, there is no hint of it diminishing, as each generation embraces the Marilyn legend afresh. A candle in the wind, perhaps… but one that refuses to be extinguished. There’s a wonderful rhythm of past and present in this summer issue of Vogue Living. Interior stylist Sibella Court, in refurbishing Sydney’s century-old Hotel Palisade (page 141), draws on the building’s history to create an…

1. Jardan ‘Memphis’ timber coffee table, from $2094. 2. Barbera ‘Bronze Round’ table and ‘Uccio’ chair from Catapult Design. 3. Dinosaur Designs for Romance Was Born resin gumnut choker in Black & Snow, $310. 4. Quercus & Co ‘Kookaburra’ jumbo wall stamps in Golden Ochre, $245; enquiries to Tigger Hall Design. 5. Woodmark by Luxmy Furniture ‘Corker’ pendant lights, from $550. 6. Henry Wilson ‘Fin’ large gunmetal bronze bookends, $330 each. 7. Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo (2014) by Anna-Wili Highfield. 8. Made in Ratio ‘Cowrie’ chair by Brodie Neill, $3835, from Living Edge. 9. Blakeborough & King ‘Kite’ stool, $880, from Criteria. 10. Page Thirty Three ‘Interlock’ candle holder, $35. 11. Pierre Frey Origines fabric collection; enquiries to Milgate. 12. Bonnie and Neil ‘Kookaburra Grey’ linen tablecloth, from $215. 13. Willie…

MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY after the death of Marilyn Monroe, you’d think interest in the late star would be limited to senior citizens. After all, in the chronology of 20th–century celebrity, she was buried a month after the Rolling Stones debuted at the Marquee Club in London in 1962, and more than three decades before Justin Bieber was born. Indeed, what digital native would know or even care about the narrative that is Norma Jeane Mortenson – the unloved child (fostered by 11 diferent families) who name–changed into the world’s biggest star before dying from a barbiturate overdose at the age of 36? Well, if Facebook is any fag of her contemporary currency, then Marilyn, who boasts a 14 million–plus following from beyond the grave, claims seven times the…

PHILIPPE MALOUIN’S DESIGN philosophy goes something like this: “The role of the designer these days is stepping into a role within industry and within brands that aren’t usually associated with design, and finding ways to show their products in a different light, so as to change perception and do something more dynamic.” A rising star and unconventional thinker in the interiors world, the Canadian-born London designer dazzled Milan Design Week last year with an unexpected take on showcasing Caesarstone. He used it to create oversized plant pots and an interactive installation of swings, set in a line amid the gilded magnificence of the Palazzo Serbelloni’s main hall, each seat cut from a different variation of the engineered quartz stone. Malouin is especially proud of the planters because they encapsulate all…

IN THIS AGE OF THE SPECIALIST, Toby Jones is an anomaly: a creative who switches job titles as frequently as his underwear. Which is not to imply poor personal hygiene; rather, a studio practice that swings daily between broad-ranging disciplines. “Yes, it can be pretty fast-paced and diverse,” says the thirtysomething Sydneysider, who first came to notoriety as one of the Ksubi crew — the ‘bros’ who radicalised denim jeans and delivered a fashion show famously littered with live rats. “Ksubi was more about expressing an attitude than pursuing any particular trends in fashion.” Ironically, his iconoclasm commands a following that ultimately influences fashion, but such is the mantle of this ‘connector’ who can remake Nana’s blanket as a collectable. “Suddenly I noticed that these 100 per cent woollen textiles…

WHEN RICHARD HAIGH OPENED PARTERRE in Sydney’s Woollahra in 1985 with Annie Wilkes, his partner at the time, the boutique garden industry didn’t exist — you either went to an interior design store or a nursery. The duo created a one-stop shop, offering ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ landscaping, antique European outdoor furniture and accessories by the spade-load — and then added design expertise to an already fertile mix. “We had been inspired by what we’d seen in Europe, where topiary, trompe l’oeil and decorative panels were popular,” reflects Haigh. “Terracotta pots with bows and twisted rope handles, Versailles planter boxes and cast-iron birdbaths walked out the door.” The sun shone on Parterre throughout the ’80s, as Provence and Tuscany made forays into the homes and gardens of Sydney. But, with the…

The home is a livable work of art that transports the owner back to another place Celebrity photographer James White is famous for creating seductive images of beautiful people — Angelina Jolie Pitt, George Clooney, Beyoncé — so it’s no surprise he surrounds himself with exquisite objects and exotic design. His Spanish-revival house on a winding canyon high in the Hollywood Hills is filled with an eclectic array of artworks, ranging from Antonio Zanchi to Andy Warhol. Some are mementoes of Rome, where he spent seven formative years after leaving college; others he acquired from auction houses and contemporary designers in his far-flung travels Desiring a home worthy of his collection, White commissioned Annie Chu and Michael Matteucci, principals of Chu + Gooding Architects. Known for their design prowess in…

In the undulating hills of Palm Beach, an hour’s drive north of Sydney’s CBD, a 1940s Spanish-mission-inspired house sits discreetly behind a brush fence, tucked into the hillside overlooking the magnificent panorama of Pittwater. From the idyllic estuary, it resembles a ship’s foredeck. Gael Boglione and her husband, Francesco, owners of Petersham Nurseries in Thames-side Richmond, close to London, have extended their creative talents to restore and reinvent this glorious home. “I’ve always loved Palm Beach,” says Australian-born Gael. “It has everything to do with relaxing and family. My friend Judy told me of a house for sale near hers. It took my breath away — such a magical setting.” Her first impression was of the gnarled angophora trees clinging precariously to the cliff — the ‘force of nature’ that…

TOUR Cong One of Ireland’s most picturesque villages and full of tearooms and shops selling Irish crafts, Cong also features a bronze statue of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, stars of The Quiet Man, which was set and filmed at Ashford Castle; congtourism.com. Lough Corrib This vast freshwater lake covers 453 square kilometres and is dotted with 365 islands. Cruises leave from the castle daily; corribcruises.com. TRY Fly a hawk Ireland’s School of Falconry sits on the castle property and houses falcons, hawks and an eagle. Instructors will take you into the woods to fly a Harris hawk, the most sociable of birds of prey; falconry.ie. Steam it off Ashford Castle’s new spa is a Moroccan-Celtic fantasy with treatment rooms, steam room, relaxation pool, hammam and fitness centre in a…

THE LEXUS PRESENTATION at the 2015 Salone del Mobile in Milan inspired a ‘Journey of the Senses’ theme at last November’s Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, where guests of Lexus revelled in scents, tastes, soundscapes and prominent design facets. Back in the saddle for a second year, sustainable artist Joost Bakker and Mim Design were entrusted with the look of the pavilion, the only architecturally delineated marquee in the event’s famous Birdcage. This year Bakker covered the three-storey pavilion in rusted recycled wire, creating a bird’s-nest-like blanket for the celebrity-rich zone. The interior comprised thousands of pink tulips hung from the ceiling, while vivid, gemstone-like greens were the chosen palette for Mim Design. “Flemington calls for taking risks and for being brave,” Mim Design director Miriam Fanning said. “We’ve created…

1. Patek Philippe ‘Nautilus’ white-gold and diamond watch, $345,700, from LK Boutique. 2. Diesel Living with Seletti ‘Callisto’ porcelain plate, $55. 3. Canturi ‘Odyssey’ diamond star bangle by Stefano Canturi, $13,500. 4. Cerrone ‘Swirl’ 18-carat-gold drop earrings with pavé diamonds, $55,500 for a pair. 5. Extra-large clear-quartz pyramid, $2895, and assorted clear-quartz shapes, $59 each, all from Becker Minty. Background painted in Porter’s Paints ‘Panorama’. Details, last pages. 1. Waterford ‘Clarendon’ martini glass in Ruby, $399 for a set of two. 2. Nautilus shell set in sterling silver, $595, from Greene & Greene Antiques. 3. Paspaley ‘Touchstone’ yellow-gold necklace with pearls and rubies, $21,800. 4. Nickel shell dish, $249, from Becker Minty. 5. Kailis ‘Angelic’ white-gold bangle with pearls and pavé diamonds, $17,535. 6. Canturi ‘Captivo’ ring by Stefano Canturi…

1. Fritz Hansen ‘Series 7’ chair in Opium Red, $1045, from Cult. 2. Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge EDP, $160 for 100ml. 3. 19 Greek Street limited-edition Re-Imagined ‘Back-to-Back’ chair; from Criteria. 4. ISM Objects ‘Nudie’ large pendant, from $682. 5. La Chance ‘Iconic’ mirror in red and oak, $5562, from Living Edge. 6. Baxter ‘Abatjour’ foor lamp; baxter.it. 7. John Derian ‘Deeply Variegated’ round plate, $260; johnderian.com. 8. Moroso ‘Pipe’ chair; enquiries to Hub. 9. Burberry ‘The Lightweight’ cashmere scarf in heart print, $1395. 10. Waterford Crystal ‘Lismore Red’ decanter, $599. 11. Daum large red ‘Tulip’ bowl; daum.fr. 12. Stellar Works ‘Lunar’ side table, $663, from Living Edge. 13. Moooi ‘Seduction’ rug by Sonya Pletes, $3645 (225cm x 300cm), from Space Furniture. 14. Ligne Roset ‘Baskettino’ magazine rack,…

WHEN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER Marc Newson married British stylist Charlotte Stockdale in 2008, they already shared a history in Greece’s Ionian Islands. Stockdale spent every Easter and summer as a child at her family’s hilltop house on Corfu, while Newson’s grandfather emigrated to Australia from Ithaca. Early in their marriage, Newson took Stockdale to Ithaca to see a pristine piece of land he’d first spotted 15 years prior. “It was really love at first sight,” he says. “I saw the plot from the sea and decided I must have it.” A year later, the designer began work on a holiday home that his wife affectionately refers to as “the little house”. The three-room stone cottage was supposed to be a temporary fix while Newson constructed a large cliffside villa next…

“GARTH WAS A COLOURFUL CHARACTER IN THE INDUSTRY, AND THERE ARE FEW OF THEM LEFT” SYDNEY-BASED interior designer Garth Barnett, who died in late October, led a nomadic existence for much of his life — he would live in an apartment or townhouse, remodel it and move on every two years or so. While many knew him for his classic, tailored look, embracing a neutral palette, layers of decoration and architectural mouldings — his aesthetic, like Barnett himself, wasn’t always easy to pin down. His earlynoughties apartment in Republic II, Darlinghurst, with its brilliant lilac living room rug and slick, clean lines, seemed a world away from his more traditional work. But it was congruous, too: that bold palette was teamed with his signature flourishes of Asian artefacts, classic furnishings…

A TRIP TO NEW YORK was the catalyst for Bruce Slorach and Sophie Tatlow’s homewares and textile brand, Utopia Goods. Having run Sydney creative consultancy Deuce Design for 15 years, the couple felt it was time to make their long-held dream a reality. “It was ‘now or never’,” says Tatlow. “One of the things about going to New York was that everyone celebrates their city and country. It was a great starting point for something wedded in the city we work and live in.” So when the couple began developing the Utopia Goods line in March 2012, Australian flora and fauna seemed a suitably patriotic basis. “We experimented with the first collection, taking influence from everything from French toiles to really Pop things,” recalls Slorach, whose hand drawings were translated…

“The site does have this airy, open and expansive feel with a lovely wide view to the harbour. The light seems to shimmer” Character and personality in a building is always desirable, but infusing a freshly built house with such traits can be quite a task. Yet this challenge has been met with grace and imagination in the Drumalbyn House in Bellevue Hill, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Melbourne-based practice Kerry Phelan Design Office has created a home rich in texture and individuality, layered with bespoke elements, vintage finds and the owners’ impressive art collection. It’s a world away from the stark steel-and-glass boxes that have become so familiar in the world of ‘modern’ architecture — and all the better for it. The tone is set by a series of steps…

The previous apartment belonging to interior designers Pierre Emmanuel Martin and Stéphane Garotin, in the French city of Lyon, was almost completely black. “It was really nice in the winter and very cosy in the evening, but more difficult to live with in the summer,” Martin recalls. “It was so dark that I’d have to take my trousers to the window just to see what colour they were.” So when the couple decided to move, they were intent on one thing — that their new place be light and airy. The 140-square-metre flat they found fits the bill perfectly. Located on the third floor of a building that dates from 1852, its main reception rooms all face south, which, in the Northern Hemisphere, is ideal for catching the sun. The…

Elegantly restrained: these are the words that spring to mind as you walk around the gracefully renovated interior that is now the home of Perth’s Como The Treasury hotel. Wide corridors, cavernous spaces, huge dormer windows and a gentle palette are all hallmarks of this new, four storey luxury hotel in the CBD. The project is the vision of Perth property developer Adrian Fini of FJM Property, who has been busy over the past few years upping the design ante in the city — think award-winning Freemantle restaurant Bread in Common, the Arent & Pyke-designed Alex Hotel and the Robert Simeoni-designed Shadow Wine Bar. However, this is Fini’s biggest statement on the hospitality scene to date, and he teamed with friend and internationally acclaimed architect Kerry Hill to make it…

A GRAND PRIZE deserves a grand celebration, and the On Seven event space at David Jones’s Elizabeth Street flagship store in Sydney lit up for the announcement of the Vogue Living Alessi Design Prize winners. Alberto Alessi, president of Alessi, joined Vogue Living editor-in-chief Neale Whitaker in naming Sydney designer Adam Goodrum the recipient of the main prize for his microcast stainless-steel ‘Nest’ egg cup — while young Canberra designer René Linssen’s clever, seedpod-inspired ‘Pod’ spice grinder won him the Emerging Designer Prize. Both now have the opportunity to pitch their designs to Alessi at the company’s Milan headquarters, with the potential to become part of the Alessi catalogue. The who’s who of Australia’s design industry turned out to applaud their achievement and wish them the best in their endeavours.…