A fashion-savvy home decorating magazine for the new generation of design professionals and consumers who know exactly what they want, ELLE DECOR covers fashionable and inspirational products that bring couture chic to every room of your home.
WHEN I TOOK OVER ELLE DECOR last year, I didn’t have much on my to-do list. Perhaps that’s because my magazine philosophy veers more toward showcasing what’s actually happening around us in the world of design rather than reflecting what’s going on in my head and the heads of my editors (though there’s definitely some fun stuff in there, too). Witness our annual A-List issue (June), in which we shrank the design community into six-inch action figures (thank you to my articles editor Charles Curkin). Or the May cover, a stunning London apartment by Georgian designer Irakli Zaria, who sent me the piece via Instagram (we put it on the cover the next day). There were a few ideas, however, I definitely knew I wanted to pursue. A movie-set cover…
RICHARD PHIBBS Photographer, “Ralph Country,” p. 144 HQ: New York City Reading list: Phibbs has three books to his name: Chasing Beauty (2010), The West (2015), and, most recently, Rescue Me! (2016), which features portraits of dogs rescued by the Humane Society of New York. “My hope is that these photos not only help animals find homes, but also enlighten people of the value of all living creatures,” he says. GABRIELLA FULLER Writer, “Going Dutch Master,” p. 120 DAY JOB: Partner in Vivamus, a midcentury design gallery CRITIC’S CHOICE: “I’m a rabid fan of socially engaged art—diffcult, in-your-face, forward-looking work that isn’t a bully pulpit.” CYRILL MATTER Photographer, “Soul Cucina,” p. 136 CREATIVE APPROACH: “Instinct and intuition.” BUMP IN THE ROAD: “My greatest challenge as a portrait photographer is getting…
Show Dogs Cheers to these sparkling accessories that celebrate a family’s best friend. WATERFORD Double old-fashioned glasses, set of two, $125, ice bucket with scoop, $250, and decanters, each $295. A Light Touch In 18-karat gold-plated stainless steel, this shapely trio takes a curvaceous stance. GEORG JENSEN Candleholders, set of three, $295. Whiskey Neat Minimal yet decorative, this collection takes its sculptural cues from scientific glassware. TOM DIXON Decanter and two whiskey glasses, $295. Logo Love Extend your passion of the brand by rolling this fashion statement into your home. MCM x NEIMAN MARCUS Cart, $1,500, tray, $325, ice bucket and tongs, $295, and set of four coasters with holder, $125. Tray Chic Classic with a contemporary twist, it’s ideal for serving drinks or creating a personalized vignette. AERIN Tray, $365,…
Israel has long been called the land of milk and honey, and after a recent uptick in tourism, the country is now seeing the opening of even more luxury properties that boast the modern amenities of world-class resorts. In Tel Aviv’s fashionable Jaffa district, the wildly anticipated Jaffa (above; thejaffahotel.com) is an ambitious 120-room hotel with 32 residences, owned by American Aby Rosen of RFR Holding and designed by the British minimalist John Pawson. During the 24-year restoration of the property—which encompasses a 19th-century hospital and monastery—arched colonnades and a 13th-century Crusaders’ wall were unearthed; the wall is now an impressive, dramatic feature that sweeps through the sleek lobby. Farther north, between the eastern shores of the Sea of Galilee and the foothills of the Golan Heights, lies the Setai-Sea…
In a world where mechanical timekeepers are totally unnecessary (um, iPhone, anyone?), a watch had better make a statement and bring a smile to your face every time you look at it. The RM 07-01 Gem-Set Black Ceramic from Richard Mille checks both of those boxes with a flourish. This ladies’ sports watch is made of matte black ceramic with red gold accents and a sharp-looking diamond set into the crown. It also has slim rows of diamonds set directly into the ceramic bezel, which, despite the effortless appearance, is something that has never been done before and required a considerable amount of R&D. The RM 07-01 is equal parts elegant and aggressive, and it’s just about the chicest thing you can wear on the tennis court. $176,000; richardmille.com.…
What does luxury mean? Comfort. How about in three words? Comfort with panache. (Not like guys wearing socks and rubber slide sandals. That’s gross.) You’re the design architect of 40 East End Avenue. Is the competition with Robert A.M. Stern’s new building down the street something you take personally? Not at all. I live in the neighborhood, so I’m not worried about competition as much as making sure that my neighbors still speak to me after it’s completed. Do you think New York City has enough luxury residential developments, or not enough? The word luxury is often inaccurately used. New York City has plenty of overpriced real estate, if that’s what you mean. No comment. You designed the interiors at 432 Park Avenue. Are you pleased with how the building…
