Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2022 i ELLE DECOR

Something evocative of Old Hollywood, à la Paul Revere Williams, perhaps? Something glitteringly modernist (think Gio Ponti)? Or outlandish and singular (I’m looking at you, Kelly Wearstler)? Glamour is most commonly associated with the ornamented, the gilded, and the reflective. As a Leo and a city kid, I dig that. But in these anxious times, I’ve lately found myself reaching for a kind of swaddling glamour, one that envelops even as it dazzles. Take, for instance, our cover story, the drop-dead-gorgeous family home of Hollywood power couple Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, designed by Tiffany Howell of the studio Night Palm. In her piece, writer Marjon Carlos and Brock Akil talk about the power of glamour to bring joy, fun, and centeredness into moments of despair and chaos in…

PICTURE FOR A MOMENT AN 18TH-CENTURY European nobleman cutting open a pomegranate newly arrived from overseas. The deep-red fruit would have been as valuable as the silk covering his walls. Some 200 years later, such a sumptuous scene inspired philanthropist and decorator Ann Getty, who, with her husband, classical composer Gordon, built a collection of fine antique decorative objects over a span of 40 years. This October, two years after Ann’s death, Christie’s will feature an auction of some of the couple’s beloved pieces. The Gettys’ collection focused on 18th-century Asian objects produced for the export market; they treated their San Francisco dining room (shown above), home to many of the objects they amassed, with a near-obsessive attention to detail. Everything in the room is in communication, from the red-lacquered…

VISIT PATTERN PALACE The Portuguese town of E´vora, a UNESCO world heritage site, is known for its tilework and the Roman temple of Diana. But the capital of the Alentejo region now has another spectacular feature: colorful geometric murals by the South African artist Esther Mahlangu. First commissioned for an exhibition in 2018 at the Cadaval Palace, a 14th-century residence of the Duke of Cadaval, the abstract artworks now embellish Cavalariça E´vora, a dazzling new restaurant designed by Jacques Grange. The French interior designer complemented Mahlangu’s murals in the Ndebele tradition with a vibrant design: The ceiling is hand-painted in a black, yellow, and white motif, while the floor is covered in a zigzag mosaic—all overlooking an Andalusian-style courtyard by Louis Benech. Nearby, the palace recently unveiled its restoration of…

The French clothing designer Agnès b doesn’t attend fashion week or advertise her brand—she likes to follow her own instincts. Since she opened her first store, in Paris in 1975, in what was once a butcher shop, her name has become synonymous with an inextricably Gallic look. Her famed snap cardigan has been a staple in the 230 stores she operates worldwide almost since the beginning. Her large circle of friends includes the musician Patti Smith, who often shops in the men’s department. And her philanthropic pursuits are numerous—from her support of nonprofits like Human Rights Watch to the deep-sea research vessel (helmed by her son Étienne) that she funds to explore the effects of climate change. For more than three decades, the designer has lived in a two-story manor…

Items pictured but not listed are from private collections. SO COURANT PAGES 40–41: Vase: Tim Teven, maiden-name.com. Bookshelf: Studio Haos, lovehouseny.com. Chair: Kouros Maghsoudi, lovehouseny.com. Sofa: Casa Josephine, casajosephine.com. SHORTLIST PAGE 48: Christopher John Rogers, christopherjohnrogers.com. FURNITURE FANTASY PAGES 76–77: Jacket and skirt: Elie Saab, eliesaab.com. Shoes: Prada, prada.com. Blazer and pants: Moschino, moschino.com. Coat, turtleneck, pants, and shoes: Prada. Jacket and pants: Christopher John Rogers, christopherjohnrogers.com. Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com. Pewter homeware: Match 1995, match1995.com. Jewelry: Van Cleef & Arpels, vancleefarpels.com. PAGES 78–79: Dress: Moschino. Coat: Michael Kors, michaelkors.com. Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana. Jacket, skirt, and shoes: Dolce & Gabbana. Jacket, pants, and sneakers: Balenciaga, balenciaga.com. Coat, turtleneck, pants, and shoes: Prada. Jacket, pants, and shoes: Alexander McQueen, alexandermcqueen.com. Jacket and pants: Gucci, gucci.com. Shoes: Prada. Jumpsuit: Salvatore…

TASTE STELLA ROSSA CABINET Ivan Paradisi’s cabinet features an intriguing exterior of inlaid wood and brass, plus a generous leather-lined interior with ample storage for tipples and treats to satiate your cravings. 39" w. x 20" d. x 67" h.; price upon request. ivanparadisi.com SIGHT ASTRA TABLE MIRRORS Find your best angle in Clémence Birot’s trio of table mirrors, crafted from French glass, Portuguese cork, and Italian mirror. 9.5" dia. x 8" h., $315; 12" dia. x 13" h., $376; 13" dia. x 20" h., $427. adorno.design TOUCH PALM ARMCHAIR Raphael Navot’s tactility-inspired seat for Loro Piana Interiors comes in lustrous linens as well as sumptuous Suri alpaca. 33" w. x 31" d. x 30" h.; from $13,214 each. loropiana.com/interiors SOUND JINGOO BLUETOOTH LANTERN This ceramic bird camouflages both an…

Few species have sustained centuries of intrigue quite like the snake. Across cultures, it represents fertility, wisdom, rebirth, danger, and temptation. Those last two qualities can be especially tantalizing when it comes to objects, enticing one to go out on a proverbial limb and indulge in something sparkly, new, and perhaps a bit out of reach. It would be impossible to review Bulgari Eden, the Garden of Wonders, and not feel the same way. The brand has been synonymous with serpentine designs for more than eight decades, and this, its latest high-jewelry and watch collection, boasts over 140 one-of-a-kind pieces that nod to many of the aforementioned attributes, resulting in an aesthetic adrenaline rush. Take, for example, the 32 carats of brilliant round diamonds and onyx inserts, set in white…

Beth Diana Smith couldn’t help but speak up. The designer was hired as a remote consultant to help zhuzh a living room but spotted an eyesore in the background. It was a bad, bad foyer, complete with an exposed closet organizing system that was so unsightly it took the fun right out of function. “I said, ‘I absolutely have to address this,’” Smith recalls. “This is the first impression. It’s the first thing that people see when they walk inside your home. So it’s where you want to set the tone.” Essentially, your entrance hall is like a taste test at the ice cream parlor—and it can either be a spoonful of humdrum vanilla or an addictive sea salt with caramel ribbons that you can’t get enough of. “I want…

1 IF YOU LOVE: VELVETS IN MOODY HUES ANTOINETTE Prepping for a big night out? Turn up the drama with this dressing table’s lacquer, shagreen, and mother-of-pearl accents. Look: Giorgio Armani. 28" dia. x 35" h.; price upon request. armani.com 2 IF YOU LOVE: CONTRASTING TEXTURES STAMI BY STUDIOPEPE Layering isn’t limited just to fashion. Gallotti & Radice’s vanity mixes suede and wood for a sleek, chic finished product. Look: Bottega Veneta. 55" w. x 24" d. x 30" h.; $8,520. gallottiradice.it 3 IF YOU LOVE: WARM TONES VANITOSO BY ATELIER OI Walnut and brushed gold complement this dressing table’s oak-brown marble base to create material harmony. Look: Fendi. 64" w. x 25" d. x 72" h.; price upon request. fendicasa.com 4 IF YOU LOVE: DARK, ORGANIC SHAPES BLACK MIRROR…

Are you in the habit of strolling your neighborhood wearing a Pucci unitard, dragged along by matching saluki hounds straining on diamond-studded leashes? Are you able to drape yourself upon Marc Newson’s iconic metal Lockheed Lounge without slithering onto the floor? A truly glamorous person (see: Marlene Dietrich, Marchesa Casati, Violet Chachki, Cardi B) does all of this without batting a lash—and before breakfast. But what exactly is glamour? Surely it’s more than salukis and a unitard. The truth is, whether we are talking about decor, fashion, or a particular person, glamour is an elusive, slippery little vixen who resists definition. Webster’s dictionary unhelpfully defines it as “an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness.” Academic Judith C. Brown refers to glamour as “an experience that moves one out of…

PRESENTED BY MAKE IT PERSONAL Scale the size to your space and match the firmness to your sleep style. Map out your bedroom to determine whether a king or a queen would be the best fit. If you sleep with a partner (or pets!), it may be worth sizing up. Find the right feel—Firm, Plush, or Ultra Plush—based on your usual sleep position. THINK LONG TERM A high-quality mattress should last up to 10 years, so invest in comfort, durability, and support. Research how it’s made—the materials used for the interior and the exterior can have a major impact on comfort and durability over time. TRUST THE LEGACY Seek out a brand with a proven track record. Stearns & Foster mattresses are crafted by hand, not mass-produced. So much care…

Great works of fiction—l ike wel l-appointed homes—tend to have an exciting twist or two, with characters and subplots to shock and awe. Designers Miles Redd and David Kaihoi of Redd Kaihoi know how to spin a good yarn. In a Shingle Style “cottage” north of New York City that they recently completed, the pair imagined an interior story that’s a must-read. There are glamorous, double-height rooms fit for Jay Gatsby, tucked-away corners perfectly suited for a midnight tryst, and regal bedrooms that pull you right back into the ancien régime. “The feeling of the house is dreamy and rambling,” Redd says. “There are grand rooms, but also all of these nooks and crannies, turrets, and moments.” When the duo started work on the project in 2019, they received little…