< Previous40 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 Grab an espresso and lose yourself in a dreamy world of design with these fi ve new releases IN PURSUIT of TOMES DESIGNING HOLLYWOOD HOMES BY STEPHEN SHADLEY AND PATRICK PACHECO. FOREWORD BY DIANE KEATON A celebration of renowned interior designer Stephen Shadley’s career, Designing Hollywood Homes surveys the design maven’s most beautiful projects from a classic Beverly Hills abode for Diane Keaton and an apartment for Robert Altman in the renowned Pythian building on New York’s Upper West Side to a luxurious contemporary home for Jennifer Aniston. The book showcases various homes of Hollywood A-listers, as well as some green rooms that the designer worked on for the Oscars and the Emmy Awards. Stephen’s work has been noted time and time again for understated beauty and the use of refi ned materials. Barnes & Noble. Dhs239, barnesandnoble.com WORDS BY ATHWIFA SALEEM, IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE PUBLISHERS VERSAILLES: FROM LOUIS XIV TO JEFF KOONS BY CATHERINE PÉ GARD AND MATHIEU DA VINHA Gorgeously depicted with archival images and vibrant photography, Versailles: From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons features text by Catherine Pé gard, President of the Châ teau de Versailles, in collaboration with Mathieu da Vinha, Scientifi c Director of the Châ teau de Versailles Research Center, revealing the events that have unfolded within the glorious monument. The Versailles has seen many pivotal occasions, including diplomatic summits, scientifi c advancements and been visited by visionaries such as Mozart, Benjamin Franklin and Queen Victoria to Fred Astaire, not to mention exhibitions of today’s great artists such as Jeff Koons. Assouline. Dhs3,981, assouline.com LATEST The HBI_048_040-041_Latest_Books_11439197.indd 4026/11/2020 06:01:14 PM41 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 LATEST The BE MY GUEST: AT HOME WITH THE TASTEMAKERS BY PIERRE SAUVAGE, OLIVIA ROLAND; PHOTOGRAPHED BY AMBROISE TÉZENAS, FOREWORD BY LISA FINE Pierre Sauvage, owner and Creative Director of the Parisian design fi rm Casa Lopez invites the reader into the homes of 20 tastemakers in the beauty, fashion, interior design and art fi elds including Martina Mondadori, Aerin Lauder, Carolina Irving, Jacques Garcia, Linda Pinto, Christian Louboutin, Chahan Minassian, Patrick Perrin, Terry de Gunzburg, Jamie Creel and Robert Couturier. Featuring tons of photographs spanning dining rooms, fl oral arrangements, rare furniture, fi ne tableware, festive tablescapes, playful garden picnics and more, the book provides inspiration for all who like to host. Rizzoli. Dhs275, rissoliusa.com ALBERTO PINTO: WORLD INTERIORS BY JULIEN MOREL In this tome, renowned designer Alberto Pinto’s world, where elegance, refi nement and luxury meet, is explored. He gathers an unparalleled scope of style by merging his client’s palate with his own nuance for originality. Some of the projects featured include the interior of a classical orientalist residence in Kuwait revealing intricate marble tile and wood details, while the modern spaces are furnished in black and white with accents in red. Also of note are the details of a Monaco apartment situated by the Mediterranean Sea, a palace in Riyadh and a home in Santa Rita, as well as grand yachts and private jets. Rizzoli. Dhs275, rissoliusa.com HOME FOR THE SOUL BY SARA BIRD & DAN DUCHARS Authors Sara Bird and Dan Duchars explore what it means to create a sustainable home while refl ecting the personality of the owner. The book shares ideas for using eco-friendly, non-toxic elements to achieve a comfortably chic yet sustainable home. The tome features homes Sara and Dan have visited in which the owners have effi ciently used a mindful strategy where minimum damage is caused to the earth without compromising on beauty. The message is clear: no matter what your style is, there are always plenty of ways to add warmth, joy and soul to the home while caring for the planet. Ryland Peters & Small. Dhs97, rylandpeters.com HBI_048_040-041_Latest_Books_11439197.indd 4126/11/2020 06:01:24 PM42 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 Elie Saab is set to launch its long-awaited furniture collection in major cities, having just opened its fi rst showroom in the fashion capital of the world Haute couture house Elie Saab and Corporate Brand Maison have just launched the fi rst Elie Saab Maison showroom in Milan, presenting alongside stunning furniture pieces the brand-new home accessories collection. The space was inaugurated on the occasion of Milan Design Week, housing the Maison’s exclusive furniture and accessories range. The Elie Saab Maison showroom features a fl exible layout and is characterised by volumes that recreate the environments of a real home. The concept of the showroom will be implemented by the end of the year in Dubai, London and Beirut, and will be developed by the Creative Director of Corporate Brand Maison, Carlo Colombo. The new accessories collection spans textile items, decorative cushions and throws, along with lighting and carpets. “The accessories were developed following the same creative process that gave life to the furniture collection, conceived with the aim of being an ideal fi nishing, an enrichment of the rooms of the Elie Saab Maison, embedded and consistent with the codes on which the entire project was built,” says Carlo. “We started from a precise historical context, the 1950s, from which we borrowed a preference for essential style and to which we added a series of shared inspirations, in many cases references to the elements of nature.” Since fashion sits at the heart of Milan, this location seemed perfect for the grand opening. The space invites elegance, exclusivity and refi ned taste tailored for fashion lovers all over. “On the occasion of the launch of the Elie Saab Maison debut collection last May, we talked about a journey that was about to begin,” says Massimiliano Ferrari, President of Corporate Brand Maison. “Today we’ve reached the fi rst destination, Milan, the perfect place for the opening of our fi rst showroom. A space that symbolises the union between fashion and design, which aims to become the symbol of a new way of creating value, not only through the furnishing objects it contains.” The accessories collection beautifully highlights luxury and elegance, fully capturing the brand’s DNA. ■ eliesaab.com Above and below: interior views of the showroom in Milan; Right: Palace low tables by Elie Saab Maison HAUTE HOME The LATEST WORDS BY REEF AY A NOOR TAJ, IMAGES COUR TESY OF ELIE SAAB HBI_048_042_Latest_Elie Saab_11434401.indd 4226/11/2020 06:02:18 PM43 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 STILL SWIR LING ETRO Home has opened its biggest store in the world in Beirut amid turbulent times, and it’s as fabulous as you’d expect From top: An interior view of the new ETRO Home boutique in Beirut; Chairs from the Intimate Living Collection and ceramic trays. All ETRO Home A beacon of hope for Beirut’s design scene, ETRO Home, the lifestyle label of the iconic Italian luxury brand, has landed in the Lebanese capital exclusively in collaboration with the local partner AD Collection. Despite many tensions and the blast that shook the city in August, the store has launched in the heart of downtown, a district celebrated for its selection of fashion and design stores. Opening against all odds, the impressive showroom marks the brand’s biggest boutique in the world. Firm believers in moving forward, ETRO and AD Home Collection gave life to the 700 square-metre space, spread over two fl oors, where visitors can experience a one-of-a-kind journey through sophistication, refi nement and Italian luxury. Endowed with an elegant parquet fl ooring, the eye-catching open space is nothing short of fl amboyant. The space’s walls add to its glory, adorned with fl oral prints and paisley-patterned wallpapers, the house’s signature motif. The imposing velvet couches in a gracious burgundy colour are an invitation to a lavish, relaxing break. Also to be expected is a selection of furniture, home accessories, perfumes and Rasch wallpapers, all displayed with taste in this bespoke magical Middle Eastern atmosphere. The unique ETRO Home experience is completed by a team of top-notch interior architects and professionals, present on-site to help you translate your wildest design dreams into reality. Born in 1968 in Milan, ETRO was founded by Gerolamo Etro and has always remained family-owned. Initially a textile company, the brand was once described as ‘vorticoso’ (swirling) by a fashion magazine in 1984 and has stuck to this description ever since. Heavily inspired by a trip to India, Gerolamo debuted the homeware collection in 1985. The fi rst ETRO Home store was born almost thirty years later in 2014, during Milan’s Salone del Mobile. ■ etro.com The LATEST W ORD S B Y C YNTHIA JREIGE, IMA GES C OUR TES Y OF ETRO HBI_048_043_Latest_Etro_11430726.indd 4326/11/2020 06:03:08 PM44 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 Trends SPECIAL From sleeping mists and books to candles and desert-inspired lounge chairs, we select some of our top gift ideas for the home this festive season THE GIFTS perpeperperperperererrrperperperpererrrpperppperperpperppepepepppeeereeee sBasBasBasBasBsBasBasBasBaBaasBasBaBasBssBssBssBsBssBasBsBsBBasBsBsBBs zazzzzazazazazaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazaaaaaaaaaazazaaaaaz azaaaaza rArrArrArrAAArArrArrArrArrArrArrArArrArrArrArababiabiaabiabiabiabiabababiabiabiabiaabibiiibiiibibibbbbbbb aa.a.a.ca.ccccaaaa ca ccca.cca.cca.ca.c.ca.cca.ca.cca.cca.caa.aaaaa.com/om/omom/om/m/////om/m//omom/om/om//om/om/om/om/om/om/om/om/om/om/om/om/omomom/mm/omoooom CCCCCCCCCCCulCulCulCulCulCulCulCCCuCCCulCulCulCCuCuulCulullllullluuuuCuuu tuturturturtturturturturtuurturrrrrrrrurturturrturuuurrtuuutuuuuuutuuttttutttt eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW TABLE TALK Inspired by Parisian style, the Spiro Console’s Nero Marquina marble and aged-brass elements set the furniture piece as the focal point of the home. Embracing a clean straight marble tabletop, this console by The Private Label is a nod to historic Portuguese craftsmanship, reviving traditional techniques of forging metal. The Private Label. Price upon request, the-privatelabel.com GOLDEN GLAM Golden candleholders accentuate the table, adding a touch of luxury to any room. A thin and simple holder sets a lavish tone, emanating the perfect atmosphere for dinner conversations. This intertwined set of four by H&M Home is designed to create a warm and cosy feel. H&M Home. Dhs99, hm.com From sleep bk t HBI_048_44-47_Trends_Gifting special_11450558.indd 4430/11/2020 09:58:11 AM45 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 W ORD S B Y REEF A Y A NOOR T A J IMA GES C OUR TES Y OF RESPECTIVE BRAND S WARM SCENTS LOEWE’s scented candles exude an uplifting sensation, evoking fond memories, pure nostalgia and emotion. Inspired by vegetable gardens, the new plant-based scents are designed to bring the garden inside. The new Home Scents Collection includes candles, wax candleholders, home fragrances and rattan diffusers. LOEWE. From dhs303, loewe.com FASHION READS Lebanese fashion designer Zuhair Murad’s latest book details his most iconic looks since the birth of the eponymous brand. The tome, ideal for coffee table book-lovers, highlights Zuhair’s most defi ning moments, brought to life through beautiful images of the designs. Assouline. Dhs760, assouline.com BLOOMING JOY A fl ower vase symbolises nourishment, life and beauty. This gorgeous vase by Bloomr Home is versatile; it can be placed on its own or paired with other décor items, enlivening any room. Bloomr Home. Dhs532, bloomr.ae SLEEPING BEAUTY The White Company’s soothing sleep mist has been created for a cosy and fl awless dreaming experience. Sprayed on your soft bed amid cosy duvets and plump pillows, the mist promotes a naturally-induced sleep, creating a seamless unwinding routine. This collection is crafted by the fi nest of British perfumers, made with peace-inducing oils of lavender, chamomile, clary sage and jojoba oil. The White Company. Dhs105, thewhitecompany.com Trends SPECIAL HBI_048_44-47_Trends_Gifting special_11450558.indd 4526/11/2020 06:09:33 PM46 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 Trends SPECIAL MARBLE & GOLD Give the nostalgic childhood game of noughts and crosses a luxury makeover with this beautiful marble and gold standing X&O ornament from Dubai- based homegrown furniture brand Casa Lusso. Carefully crafted and contemporary, this stunning tabletop accessory is the perfect gift for fashionable homemakers with Instagrammable table- styling goals as their New Year’s resolution. Casa Lusso. Standing X&O, dhs1,100 SPARKLE JOY Add festive sparkle and cheer to a loved one’s Christmas with a thoughtful custom-made gift for the home embellished with Swarovski crystals. Sedar’s in-house Swarovski Atelier can glamourise soft furnishings such as scatter cushions with a custom-designed pattern delicately crafted from sparkling Swarovski crystals. Choose a fabric in a shade that matches the recipient’s home, or go for stylish dark blue or charcoal grey. Sedar Global. Swarovski Scatter Crystal Cushion, dhs450 each HBI_048_44-47_Trends_Gifting special_11450558.indd 4630/11/2020 03:57:14 PM47 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 W ORD S B Y ELEANOR JOSLIN IMA GES C OUR TES Y OF RESPECTIVE BRAND S WILD DENS For gardenistas who would like a natural al fresco haven at home, give the gift of sustainable landscaping services from WILDEN Design, a new landscape-design boutique in Dubai that has a fresh outlook for outdoor spaces. Founder Will Bennett designs dreamy desert-scapes using locally-sourced materials and indigenous plants that help to create a biodiverse sanctuary for wildlife in UAE gardens. WILDEN Design. Gift vouchers are available online at wildendesign.com, starting from dhs3,500 DESERT DREAMS Perfect for the region’s winter season, this ferm LIVING desert lounge chair should tick all the boxes on a 2020 Christmas wishlist: Eco-friendly? Tick. Handcrafted? Tick. Contemporary design? Tick. Comfortable? Tick. Al fresco fabulous? Tick! The textile seat of this modernist-syle lounge chair is made from recycled plastic bottles, handwoven into designs that include stripes, shapes and colour blocking in cashmere or soil-brown. The Bowery Company. ferm LIVING Desert Lounge Chair, dhs1,590 Trends SPECIAL HERITAGE HOME There’s a beautiful story behind The Vintage Heritage collection from home-fashion label Wear The House, with founder Jennifer Black inspired by the passions of her late grandparents. The range includes a bright pink tapestry landscape cushion embroidered with one of her grandpa’s woodland paintings, while the geometric design on the retro tablecloths, napkins and placemats draws upon her grandmother’s love for friendship roses. Wear The House. Flower Geo Table Linens, from dhs88. Image courtesy @byfranki_ HBI_048_44-47_Trends_Gifting special_11450558.indd 4726/11/2020 06:09:51 PMCREDIT HERE 48 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 DESIGN FOCUS On show from 9-14 November during Dubai Design Week, this year Downtown Design, the Middle East’s leading fair for high-quality design, featured a conceptual exhibition, a virtual talks programme and its fi rst digital fair. The exhibition at Dubai Design District entitled The Shape Of Things To Come explored how we will interact with our environment and each other in the future and how we will live, work and play in a post-pandemic world, including an innovative pedestrian network, a new approach to design for places of worship and the evolution of air travel. Ahead are ten highlights from the digital fair. downtowndesign.com In light of the ongoing pandemic, this year’s Downtown Design fair embraced a hybrid format featuring showcases and the latest collections by regional and international brands across digital and physical platforms FU T U R E O F DE S I G N DEDON This colourful hanging lounge chair is as delightful to look at as it is to use. With Kida, Stephen Burks has created a collection to be wrapped rather than woven in 834 metres of Dedon special Fibre Touch, featuring a cradle-like organic form that is open, airy and inviting. HBI_048_48-51_Design Focus_Downtown Design_11441829.indd 4826/11/2020 06:11:40 PM The DESIGN FOCUS 49 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Winter 2020 NAOTO FUKASAWA Japanese product designer Naoto Fukasawa for Kettal has created a unique half-dome lamp, inspired by the shape and diametre of the moon and designed to simulate the brightness, feel and atmosphere of natural moonlight. MERIDIANI These modular sofas offer a versatile seating system that, thanks to linear, asymmetrical and curved elements, give a very unique perspective to diverse confi gurations. Rigorous lines are slightly smoothened by soft curves and made precious by basting stitching, visible on both frame and cushions. HBI_048_48-51_Design Focus_Downtown Design_11441829.indd 4926/11/2020 06:11:52 PMNext >