< Previous20 RA D A R / N e w s Shima Samaei’s product designs for UAE firm Chapter 101 often reference her Persian roots, but its new range of rustic vases was inspired the landscape of Les Baux-de-Provence and made by French potters. Très chic! chapter-101.com Jordanian architect Rula Yaghmour’s Kutleh concept (objects made from blocks of reclaimed stone) has led to a quirkily beautiful collaboration with American tile company Clé. Each Strata Linea pack is a mix of 10 Eastern Mediterranean stones in different lengths and hues. cle.com Rabah Saeid founded Dubai-based interior design studio Styled Habitat after leaving what she thought was her dream job at a high profi le architecture fi rm in 2016 to “launch something that celebrates creative design and collabora- tions.” Since then, the elegant Sudanese American has notched up a range of projects, from refreshing private homes to polishing commercial concrete shells to perfection. Her calm, considered aesthetic is big on tactile fi nishes, as Styled Habitat’s recently completed loft-style offi ce in Dubai Design District beautifully demonstrates. Saeid champions democratic design via the studio’s e-design service and undertakes pro-bono community projects, too. “At its core, design is unpretentious and inclusive,” she says. “Beautiful doesn’t necessarily equal complicated or expensive.” styledhabitat.com – SAIQA AJMAL C R E ATIVE S PA C E Elegant Rebel POTTERY YARN BETWEEN THE LINES CR A F T DESIGN ABOVE: Styled Habitat’s Dubai Design District HQ combines plaster arches with herringbone oak fl ooring and statement seating. AD_033_20_Radar_News Rabah Saeid_11311057.indd 2024/06/2020 09:09:21 PMThis ultra-luxe, sustainable car is made using recycled plastics and has an infotainment system powered by Google VOLVO’S UPSCALE, ELECTRIC sub-brand revealed its Precept concept in March and we were immediately smitten with the sedan’s low, sleek shape. Incorporating sharp planes, dynamic surfaces and centre-opening doors, it’s a futuristic silhouette that looks like nothing else on the road. Polestar has made some very interesting strides in the realm of sustainability, especially in the use of novel materials. “One of the big things with designing electric cars is the reduction of weight,” says Max Missoni, design director of Polestar. “For the Precept we have used ampliTex, which is a composite made of fl ax fi bre. It’s a great material because it is 50% lighter than plastic panels.” Plus, plastic use in the vehicle has been reduced by an impressive 80%. Another area of innovation is infotainment (in-car information and entertainment). Polestar is the fi rst automotive brand to collaborate with Google for the vehicle’s underlying operating system and integrated digital assistant. This system is capable of natural-language voice recognition for help with music and directions, as well as lighting, seating position, and climate control. As Missoni says: “The new luxury must be the amount of technology you have in your car, not the amount of leather and wood.” polestar.com – BRET T BERK ELECTRIC DREAMS 21 RA D A R / M o to ri n g AD_033_21_Radar_Motoring_11270872.indd 2125/06/2020 04:39:15 PM22 RA D A R / D e s ig n for the simple pleasure of daily rituals, like sipping a great cup of coff ee or dressing up for a week- day dinner. And so, having break- fast with Tiff any’s tableware might be the perfect way to ele- vate the everyday before we can truly enjoy fi ne dining experi- ences again. In the meantime, you could brush up on your etiquette with the classic book Tiff any’s Table Manners for Teenagers, penned in 1961 by Walter Hoving, former company chairman. “Remember that a dinner party is not a funer- al nor has your hostess invited you because she thinks you are in dire need of food. You’re there to be entertaining,” he intoned. As well as the wish list-worthy colour block crockery (Tiff any Blue, naturally) there’s all man- ner of stylish home accessories rendered in the fi nest materials, including crystal bowls, glazed terracotta pots and a whimsical ‘paper’ coff ee cup in bone china, that’s crying out to be used on the go, croissant in hand. Chignon hair-do, sunglasses and tiara optional. Tiff any.com – TALIB CHOUDHRY Tiffany & Co’s enduring shade of turquoise is elevating all manner of luxe, everyday ‘essentials’ True Blue CLOCKWISE: The original Blue Box Cafe at the Tiff any & Co NYC fl agship; desk accessories including a sterling silver marker; wool & cashmere blanket; Everyday Objects bone chine ‘paper’ cup; walnut Tic-Tac-Toe set. A t the end of 2019 it seemed like it would be easier than ever to have breakfast at Tiff any’s; two bijoux Blue Box Cafes had opened in Asia (one in Hong Kong, the other in Shanghai), and although the original in New York City was closing for refur- bishment (along with the rest of the legendary Manhattan fl ag- ship) another was set to open its doors at Harrods on Valentine’s day. It was all part of bold expan- sion and recalibration plans for Tiff any & Co. following its recent acquisition by LVMH. But in a post-Covid 19 world, dining out in far-fl ung cities seems as fantastical as a celluloid Cinderella story. Lockdown has kindled renewed appreciation AD_033_22_Radar_Design Tiffany_11280946.indd 2224/06/2020 09:13:52 PMRA D A R /S ty le 23 NIGHT AND DAY Desmond & Dempsey’s printed pyjamas look good enough to wear from bedroom to brunch IT ALL BEGAN WHEN MOLLY GODDARD started pilfering her British beau’s shirts to wear to bed — and out to brunch — and he began to feel the strain on his wardrobe. He bought her silk pyjamas to wear instead, but they felt too precious to, you know, actually wear. Enter Desmond & Dempsey, the duo’s London-based passion project which produces cute cotton pyjamas in hand-drawn prints inspired by their travels. The latest collection arose after a sojourn to India, including a stay at the sumptuous Rajmahal Palace, now a boutique hotel with maximalist suites. The jaunty sleepwear is stylish enough to wear during the day: the men’s short-and-shirt co-ords are the perfect holiday attire, while the women’s shirts are cut to work as well with jeans as they do for slumber. And, like any good relationship, the super-soft fabric improves with time. desmondanddempsey.com W O R D S : ALE S S AN D R A CO D IN HA AD_033_23_Radar_Style Dempsey_11283908.indd 2324/06/2020 09:15:20 PMEllipse mirror and Runway bench. RIGHT: Lambert swivel chair and Pearl Mirror. BELOW: Huxley Dining Table. All Baker Luxe. 24 RA D A R / In s to re A Dubai furniture emporium’s timelessly elegant designs have made it an industry insider go-to THE FAVOURITE T he Iconic Home showroom in Dubai Design Design District is one of those places that interior designers would like to keep an insider secret. Why? Because once you step inside, visitors quickly realise that the contemporary luxe look that many regional decorators pass of as their own is easy to achieve – if you know where to shop. Enveloped by molded-panelled walls and chequered marble fl oors, a series of jewel-like rooms showcase furniture from Baker, the American purveyor of fi ne furnishings, and its sister brands Milling Road and McGuire. Better still, there’s a smart selection of light- ing, wallpaper and fabrics, making Iconic Home a one-stop shop. Baker’s furnishings hit the sweet spot between long-term investment and modern glamour thanks to collaborations with nota- ble interior designers, including the renowned American decorator Thomas Pheasant, who specialises in refreshing classic codes and Jean-Louis Deniot, who brings Parisian élan to the mix. Creations from either of them are sure to be worthy investments – Deniot’s Topaz fl oor mirror has a mythic Grecian feel to it, while Pheasant’s sofas are timelessly chic – but the new, Seventies-inspired Baker Luxe line has caught our attention. It’s full of look- at-me pieces that will add a dash of drama to a room. Standouts include the Pearl mirror and Runway bench, which are every bit as sassy as they sound. iconichomeuae.com – T C AD_033_24_Radar_Design_11311003.indd 2424/06/2020 09:16:37 PMShore Weave Chanel’s latest high jewellery collection is inspired by the fabric that originated on the banks of the River Tweed RA D A R / Je w e lle ry 25 THE PIONEERING GABRIELLE CHANEL co-opted tweed for womenswear from the country squire’s wardrobe during her romance with the Duke of Westminster in the 1920s. The soft, carded wool became an essential element of her wardrobe and she began using it to create clothes for similarly dynamic women. It has been a perennial favourite in the house’s fashions and accessories ever since. And now, it has made an appearance as the recurring motif in a 45-piece high jewellery collection, too. The challenge for Patrice Leguéreau, director of the jewellery creation studio, was how to make metal and stones feel as supple as the handwoven Scottish woollen cloth; fi nessing the techniques took several years. His artisans have worked the precious materials into magnifi ed iterations of the fabric, imitating the charmingly irregular weave of tweed. Diamonds, pearls and sapphires are layered and intertwined on several plains, creating articulated necklaces, rings and bracelets with intricate textured eff ects. It’s innovative, dazzling and very Chanel. chanel.com W O R D S : T ALI B C H O U D H R Y AD_033_25_Style_Chanel_11282122.indd 2524/06/2020 09:17:34 PM26 R A D A R / Moodbo a rd 1 3 6 8 7 2 NATURE TRAIL Designers, architects and photographers are taking inspiration from the free-flowing, organic forms of the natural world. 1. Babel, 2019 by Turi Heisselberg Pedersen courtesy of Mouvements Modernes 2. An image by South African photographer Michael Oliver Love 3. Kubu rocking chaise by Satyendra Pakhalé, courtesy of Ammann Gallery 4. Topographies of Pleasure, a living room concept by Lorna de los Santos Studio for Casa Decor 2020 5. Morro coff ee table by Kelly Wearstler 6. Hemp vessels by Yasmin Bawa 7. Fictive Erosion table by Kajsa Melchior 8. Echo Bench by Kelly Wearstler 9. Part of a photography series by Gohar Dashti capturing scenes of nature in abandoned Iranian buildings 10. Dahlem sofa by Dmitriy & Co 11. The One Main offi ce in Cambridge, USA by Decoi Architects. 11 4 9 10 5 P H O TOS : MAR IN A D E N ISO V A , GO HAR D A S HTI , M IC HAE L O L IVE R L O VE AD_033_26_Radar_Moodboard_11311851.indd 2624/06/2020 09:19:01 PMShine a Light Inspired by the Zulu word Khanya, meaning ‘light’, Khayni hopes to “bring warmth and simple living” into the home. The London-based company has just been launched by siblings Tarryn and Shaun Ginsberg with a collection of modern-rustic furniture, art and home accessories in a soothing palette. “We were born in South Africa and although our family moved to the UK when we were children, our hearts belong to the African continent,” explains Tarryn. “We love its peace – its ability to ground and heal us in a hectic world.” The duo sources handcrafted products from across Africa and Indonesia, which sit alongside their own designs. “We want to shine a light on the beauty of the natural world by celebrating sustainable materials and traditional, local craftsmanship,” she adds. “Contemporary interiors do not need to be devoid of meaning and soul.” khayni.com RA D A R / D e b u t 27 AD_033_27_Radar_Debut Khayni_11312056.indd 2724/06/2020 09:19:52 PM28 RA D A R / A d d re s s Lucky Charm Inspired by Morocco and India, the interior of Marlo Laz’s NYC boutique is as bright and beautiful as its talismanic jewellery AD_033_28_Radar_Address Marlo Laz_11294995.indd 2824/06/2020 09:26:03 PMABOVE: Jesse Marlo Lazowski. RIGHT: Je Porte Bonheur Eyecon Ring. OPPOSITE PAGE: A 19th century starburst mirror hangs above a 1950s Italian table. The carpet is by Patricia Urquiola for CC Tapis. Jesse Marlo Lazowski is an optimist. “I’m someone who loves Mondays because of the endless possibilities that lie ahead in the days to come,” says the unabashedly upbeat 29 year-old. Taking a virtual tour (via evocative Instagram posts) of her fi ne jewellery brand Marlo Laz’s NYC fl agship has provided an uplifting tonic during lockdown. The pink-walled store opened on Bleecker street just a few weeks before the Covid-19 crisis. A series of bijoux rooms are fi lled with all manner of precious pieces, from her trademark boho-chic jewels to vintage design gems, hailing from far-fl ung lands and eras. “It’s an Italian palazzo meets a Moroccan riad meets an Indian haveli,” says Jesse of the store’s interior, which she decorated with the help of her mother, the interior designer Marcia Lazowski. “We wanted it to feel like an unexpected discovery or lucky fi nd – to incite curiosity.” It’s a playful space with Rajasthani-style arches framing doors and windows (over- looking a backyard bamboo garden), extravagant fringed Fortuny velvet curtains and a glowing Ettore Sottsass Ultrafragola mirror, which Jesse describes as “arguably the greatest selfi e mirror.” Other standout pieces include an amber Seventies Murano glass chandelier, a Syrian mosaic mirror and a 1970s Lucite backgammon table, which serves as a convivial cash desk. Such cosmopolitan design choices make sense for a brand like Marlo Laz, which seeks inspiration from around the globe. Jesse credits a 2012 trip to Jaipur (while she was studying at the American University in Paris) with fuelling her passion for jewellery design. Following a mother-daughter holiday, she extended her stay in the Pink City to have pieces made that she later sold to friends. After a stint at the Gemology Institute of America – and setting her mother and grandmother to work at her kitchen table – Marlo Laz was born in 2014. The vibrant jewellery has a bohemian feel that’s very now (think vivid gemstone combinations, tie-dye enamelwork and intricate engraving), paired with timeless motifs. Her fi rst collection, La Trouvaille, featured international symbols of good luck and the Marlo Laz Eyecon series includes super-size evil eye rings and pendants with inset stones. While the inspiration for her boutique’s pink-and-orange palette came from Luis Barragán’s house in Mexico City, a zingy patterned rug that brings the colours together hails from Morocco. “It’s a piece that I shipped home from Marrakech on my fi rst visit 10 years ago,” explains Jesse, “I have returned dozens of times since, both physically and in my imagination, for I am forever energised by the city’s colours and purple skies.” marlolaz.com – TALIB CHOUDHRY Warren Platner chairs fl ank a painted marble table by Italian artist Federica Elmo. The rug is Moroccan and the mirror is vintage Ettore Sottsass. LEFT: Elixir earrings. AD_033_28_Radar_Address Marlo Laz_11294995.indd 2924/06/2020 09:26:13 PMNext >