Home pick: Odela multi-coloured ceramic candelabra from Habitat
What? Odela multi-coloured ceramic candelabra. Priced at £125. Also available in other configurations.
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Patrick Hellman, design chameleon
Who? Patrick Hellmann What? Patrick Hellmann is a bit of a chameleon when it comes to design. As well as fashion, interior and property design, he has also collaborated with Lalique and Audi on design projects. Originally from Germany, Hellmann opened his first London flagship earlier this year and is described by some as “Germany’s Tom Ford”. When? Boutique open now Where? 54 St James’s Street, London SW1A 1JT How? For more information, see www.patrick-hellmann.com Ten tips on style for men from Patrick Hellmann
Design pick: Large pear glass terrarium from Laura Ashley
Who? Laura Ashley What? This glass pear terrarium is an ingenious way to display your house plants and get your friends asking ‘how did that get there’. It creates a lovely little micro-climate to protect your plants from the elements and works best with orchids. But if you’re not green-fingered, try it with some faux flowers instead. Priced at £40. When? Available now Where? Available online from Laura Ashley How? Buy now from Laura Ashley
New time-pieces at Vacheron Constantin Paris boutique
Who? Vacheron Constantin What? Vacheron Constantin have released their latest collection of time-pieces, designated exclusively for their new Paris boutique. The new collection includes the one of a kind Patrimony Traditionnelle Calibre 2755 grand complication alongside other limited edition watches in the Patrimony Traditionnelle series. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Vacheron Constantin Paris Boutique, 2 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris How? See www.vacheron-constantin.com for more information
Summer reading: Concretopia by John Grindrod
Who? John Grindrod What? Post-war Britain is not the poster child for fine architecture but in Concretopia, John Grindrod charts how the country moved away from crumbling buildings to avant garde designs. By exploring well-known landmarks and meeting pioneering architectures, the journey of change, renewal and innovation is brought to life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Design pick: Jojo long legs cheese knife from Philippe Starck and Forge de Laguiole
Who? Philippe Starck and Forge de Laguiole What? We know that sometimes, it’s the small things that finish a set off. If the cheese board is what you hanker for at the end of the meal, why not finish your dining set off with this Jojo long legs cheese knife designed by Philippe Starck and made by Forge de Languiole. It’s hand made from start to finish and will certainly be a joy to use. Priced at £113.50. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amara How? Buy now from Amara
Bibliochaise, the chair with 300 books
Who? .nobody&co. What? The .nobody&co. Designers, Alisée Matta and Giovanni Gennari, began working as an advertising team in 1994 before getting together to establish their Milan based design studio. It was there that they created the Bibliochaise, an arm chair which has space to hold “5 metres” or around 300 books. Bibliochaise is customisable with different covers and colours and prices vary. When? Available now Where? Stockiest list is available on www.nobodyandco.it How? For more information, see website
