The Luxe List: December
JESÚS ISNARD
THE CAMPAIGN: Aquazzura x Alex Rivière
The new Aquazzura Resort '22 campaign sees Spanish entrepreneur and digital influencer Alex Rivière showcase a variety of new designs by Edgardo Osorio. From the Tequila sandals to the Gaia lace-ups and the Trés Mondaine pumps – there’s plenty to be inspired by. “My favourite shoes are always the ones you will have a good time in. For this collection, I see the return of party dressing,” Edgardo said of the new collection. “Alex is not only stunning and elegant, but incredibly professional and an industry tastemaker.” We're finding it pretty hard to pick a favourite...
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THE MEMBERS CLUB: Home House
House 21, one of the three Georgian properties that make up private members club Home House, has undergone a huge renovation. The plush interiors have been designed by Russell Sage Studios and there are now two lounges, two bars, a dancefloor, a private dining room and a collection of opulent bedrooms. Non-members can experience House 21 by booking an overnight stay.
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THE BEAUTY BUY: Melyon
Melyon is a Swedish skincare brand founded by Roger Dupé. Aiming to be an inclusive force in an exclusive industry, it is made with people of colour in mind and focuses on conditions commonly found among darker skin tones, while still being suitable for all. With roots in West Africa, the Scandinavian brand combines the best from nature and science to create safe and ethical products with proven results. We’ve got our eye on the brand’s Meylon Milk Cleanser.
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THE CANDLE: Liberty
Liberty has launched its very first scented candle collection. Inspired by four artworks selected from the famous department store’s 145-year-old design archive, each candle is made with natural-blend vegan wax, hand-poured into a reusable glass vessel decorated in a shade lifted directly from the pages of an archive book, and presented in a corresponding Liberty print box. We love the sound of Wild Flowers, a mix of rose, jasmine and earthy cedarwood.
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THE CHRISTMAS TREE: Claridge's X Dior
Mayfair hotel Claridge’s has unveiled its 2021 Christmas tree. Designed by Kim Jones, artistic director of Dior’s men’s collections, the creation is titled ‘The Celestial Snow Globe’ and mixes holographic projections with white toile. In another nod to the fashion house’s heritage, the Christmas baubles that appear to float in orbit around the tree recall iconic Dior emblems. Look closely, and you’ll spot Jones’s dog Cookie on top of the tree.
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THE ATELIER: Anna Mason
British luxury womenswear designer Anna Mason has just opened a new showroom in Belgravia, taking cues from Coco Chanel’s world-famous Paris atelier with private appointments, personal shopping, concierge and after-hours services all available. “The pandemic has shown us that luxury retail isn’t only about an online transaction. It needs to be experiential. It’s a pastime and a privilege. You can’t get fitted online. You can't touch the clothes online. My new maison will allow my clients to fully experience and understand the brand, as well as find some inspiration during they visit," she said. Collaborating with interior designer Abbie de Bunsen, several specially commissioned pieces have been upholstered in Anna’s signature fabrics, while paint shade – Anna’s pink – was created by natural paint brand Edward Bulmer exclusively for the space.
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THE HOT TICKET: My Fair Lady
Broadway’s multiple award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady will transfer to the London Coliseum next year – making it the first major West End revival of the show in 21 years. Performances begin in May 2022, with tickets on sale now. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the London production will feature the English National Opera’s award-winning orchestra playing Frederick Loewe’s famous score. An ideal present for any musical-loving friends.
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THE BAG: Anya Hindmarch Supermarket Tote
British designer Anya Hindmarch has launched a tote in collaboration with both Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, to encourage awareness of the negative impact of single-use plastic bags on the environment. An early champion of reusable shopping bags, Hindmarch has created the tote from 100% recycled plastic, and it has been durability tested for up to ten years’ wear. The bag retails at £10 and is available at 334 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide from tomorrow, with the Waitrose edition arriving on 26th January.
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THE RENTAL: House of Gucci on Airbnb
The 18th-century palazzo that acts as Aldo Gucci’s mansion in new film House of Gucci is available on Airbnb for a one-off one-night stay. On Lake Como, Villa Balbiano is one of the area’s largest private residences and features six striking suites. For those who fancy an extravagant overnighter, Villa Balbiano is offering a single one-night stay through Airbnb on 30th March 2022, when two guests can access the master suite including the first four floors of the home, the outdoor swimming pool, private pier and boathouse. Bookings open on Monday 6th December at 5pm.
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THE BOOK: Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman
Call Us What We Carry is the new book by Sunday Times bestselling author and poet Amanda Gorman. Including ‘The Hill We Climb’ – the stirring poem read at the inauguration of President Biden – this collection reveals an unforgettable collection of verses. Exploring themes of identity, grief and memory, it is timeless and hopeful, while also capturing an important moment in our collective consciousness.
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THE FILM: Don’t Look Up
There’s a galaxy’s worth of stars in this highly anticipated film about two low-level astronomers who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy the planet. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Timothée Chalamet, Jonah Hill, Chris Evans, Ariana Grande, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Perry and Ron Perlman are all here – oh, and it’s written and directed by Adam McKay (Anchorman, The Big Short, Vice). Don’t Look Up will be shown at select cinemas from 10th December and on Netflix from 24th December.
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THE HOMEWARE: The Vampire’s House
Homeware collection The Vampire’s House is the newest launch by The Vampire’s Wife’s designer Susie Cave. The edit will be built room by room, with the first collection – available to buy exclusively on MATCHESFASHION.COM – focused on the bedroom. Expect bedcovers in silk, satin and velvet, oversized pillows in silk and metallic chiffon, sleep masks, hot water bottle covers, lavender pouches, and an edit of grown-up jewellery and pill boxes for your bedside table.
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