Yesterday I interviewed Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou of Space Copenhagen, in front of an audience in the Suite New York showroom. It was largely biographical, with a lot of photos from their childhood, families and formative years - stuff they've never discussed in public before. A video will be available soon. ...
Profile of Sydell Group's Andrew Zobler, creator of Nomad, Freehand and The Line hotels. Read the full story here....
The first piece he ever designed was made by a woman who owned a curtain shop. How far he's come. Read more here....
Kelly Wearstler is the first American ever tapped to design a collection for Georg Jensen. Read why, and see additional shots of the collection, here....
If you know her designs in jewelry, handbags and home decor, you KNOW. If not, read all about it here....
YSL bought a house there after his first visit. Flash forward and dozens of creatives own first or second homes in this North African country. Here's a primer on to get the look, or parts of it, in your own home....
Last summer I boarded Seabourn Quest in Copenhagen and, two weeks later, disembarked in Dover. I was really nervous as the last time I took a cruise (granted river, not ocean) I hated it and couldn't wait to leave. This was the polar opposite - an experience I really enjoyed and (depending on the person ) would recommend to others. Different port almost every day, lots of hiking and kayaking options, and I became a shuffleboard champion! This story ran in 14 titles, you can read it here. ...
JCK editors were asked to weigh in on their favorite jewelry looks from the Oscars red carpet. I chose Spike Lee for his double knuckle rings that were originally used in his movie Do The Right Thing and that insane necklace, which was an homage to his late great friend, Prince, and made by Amedeo Scognamiglio. Read more about Spike's jewels and other editor's choices (Lady Gaga, Charlize, Julia, etc.) here....
If you live in NYC and love a good cocktail, get down to R17 on Pier 17 before summer comes and tourists descend. They've got happy hour seven nights a week. Hit the gorgeous thick-slab onyx bar on a weeknight and sample one of the seriously good cocktails, which you can read more about here....
Illustrator Virginia Johnson will paint a portrait of your home, interior or exterior. The results are lovely. See some examples and learn about her and her process here....