This month you’ll find us living our best lives in an Alveare tub chair, sampling Charbonnel et Walker chocs
Words Carolina Sousa
‘Kubi’ Figure of A Choker Cabernet
The elegant and erotic intertwine in this handcrafted choker by rope artist and fashion designer Anna Kii. Inspired by the Japanese bondage practice of Shibari, Kii’s accessories reaffirm rope artistry’s place in the aesthetic realm, while taking the custom in new and imaginative directions. Tied with symmetrical traditional knots of cabernet wax cotton rope and finished with brass hardware, this is a jewellery box hero piece that celebrates confidence, sensuality and femininity. £60
Hazard Square Scarf by Jane Carr
Since 2005, Jane Carr has established itself as a luxury cult label characterised by its bold printed scarves and hand-loomed cashmere wraps, and the Spring/Summer collection “Fail Better” does not disappoint. Taking inspiration from the works of German painter Gunther Forg and silent Buster Keaton movies, the designs play with collage, montage and bricolage, like this 100% silk camouflage and ombre striped number. Wear with a longline mac for trans-seasonal chic. £260
Pilgrim Jewellery Pearl Earrings
These fine minimalistic gold-plated polished earrings are true multitaskers, as appropriate for a a lunch meeting as they are a cocktail party. Inspired by Japan’s rich design heritage and showcasing pearls collected by the Japanese ‘ama’ – meaning ‘sea women’ – the semi-sphere design houses an opaque, misty pearl with a hint of rose-pink. Delicate and classy, with a touch of springtime playfulness. £29.99
Alveare orange and brass tub chair
Tired of Scandi neutrals? Bring a burst of citrus-fresh colour to your living room with this pimping orange velvet tub chair. American mid-century in style, its deep-cushion padding is encased in clementine-coloured velvet and rose-gold hexagonal detailing. The comfiest of spots to make like Don Draper and sip on a potent old fashioned. Cigar optional. £389.99
Arhto Tank Cap
Want to take your outfit up a notch without giving up on comfort? A classic military-style cap ticks all the right boxes: smart, unisex and flattering on most face shapes. Made from 100% cotton and with a slightly bigger fit than standard, these beauties epitomise pin-sharp utilitarian chic and double as a great gift idea. £55
Pantone 2019 Mug
With colourway whisperers Pantone announcing Living Coral 16-1546 as the 2019 Colour of the Year, we can expect to come across a lot more of this warm, tropical hue over the next 12 months. Wonderful offset by teal or cool grey, the tone’s inviting and nurturing qualities are synonymous with those of the wild natural seascapes from which its name derives. The sight of this Living Coral mug, envisioned by Copenhagen Design under the license of Pantone, is bound to lift your spirits in the morning. £18
Silk Tree Botanics
Looking to cut down on alcohol and sugar consumption? Silk Tree’s distilled non-alcoholic Irish spirit is made from the finest natural ingredients, from juniper and lemon verbena to ceylon cinnamon and coriander seed. Distilled in a copper pot, the results are smooth and silky, with a good balance of botanical and spices flavours. And, if you give into the hard stuff, it’s a delicious cocktail mixer. £28.49
Charbonnel et Walker heart shaped boxes
If you’re giving the gift of the chocolatey stuff this Valentine’s Day, do it right with Britain’s first and finest chocolatiers. Inspired by Victorian love tokens, Charbonnel et Walker new Valentine’s Day chocolate collection comes houses in adorable handmade heart-shaped boxes. The red box offers a selection of ambrosial milk and dark chocolate bonbons, while the pink heart shaped box is crammed with champagne truffles. Exponentially better than a standard selection box. £32.00
100 Ideas That Changed Fashion by Harriet Worsley
Harriet Worsley, professor of fashion communication and fashion journalism at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, opens a window onto the transitory and fickle world of fashion with this brilliant book. Charting the movements and developments that transformed the way women dress, Worsley shines a light on the moments when fashion’s tectonic plates shifted, from the invention of the bias cut to the rise of the stiletto heel. An intelligent and provocative visual feast. Published by Laurence King, £19.99