As a child, Laura Tanzer often visited Millau, an idyllic town in the South of France, and memories of those magical, restorative days are what propelled her and partner Jessica Simpson to launch the luxury, made-to-order bedding enterprise Millaux. Tanzer, a fashion industry veteran, and Simpson, a former professional tennis player, have spent ample time sleeping on quality hotel linens—and had a few edits. The Switzerland-based pair are now introducing sumptuous bedclothes, as they dub them, with small batches of bedding made of Italian-spun, Egyptian cotton sateen and 100% European flax linen. Tanzer and Simpson envision a ritual of rest that transcends ubiquitous shades of white: The inaugural collections, Pastoral and Royale, sport patterns by London artist Fiona Blakeman. Expect pillowcases adorned with minty jumbo stripes or trimmed in regal pennant edges; daring sheets covered in wild orchids and animal prints; and plush duvet covers that mix classic navy and cardinal red tones.
Vintage fashion extraordinaire Nou ventures into home
Tastemaker Alexia Ioannou, founder of Nou, woos stylists and celebrities with her ultra-rare vintage fashion finds. Now she’s turning her discerning eye toward interiors with Objects of Affection, an assemblage of timeless, characterful items imbued with stories of the past. Ripe for dreamy tablescapes is a 1970s ruffle-edged cranberry glass bowl, delicate Japanese plates emblazoned with florals, and 1950s French candlesticks that take the form of curving metal mermaids. Teardrop-stemmed Champagne glasses from the 1930s are also sure to make a splash at holiday fêtes.
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…British design duo JamesPlumb has unveiled a new lighting collection, Copper Roots, as part of their first major solo exhibition with Gallery Fumi in London. The spindly organic objects—towing the line between fairy forest and blacksmith den dreamscape—will softly illuminate the gallery’s Mayfair space through January 25.
Design Happenings
Designers take over a Colonial manse for the Kingston Design Showhouse
The Kingston Design Showhouse, an annual showcase of upstate New York’s creative talent, recently celebrated its 2024 edition, wherein 11 designers reimagined the interiors of an 1800s Colonial home. Beyond the white facade with chocolate brown shutters and a cherry red door, design pros told their own inspired narratives within the sixth annual show house. There was the cheery morning room designed by Kingston Design Connection founder Maryline Damour of Damour Drake, the chromatic dining room by Poppy Interiors, and the dramatic jewel-toned meditation room by Casolare.
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…the iconic Marcel Breuer building on Madison Avenue has been passed to a new set of tenants. The gray cubist structure, which has hosted The Met, The Whitney, and The Frick Collection, has been acquired by Sotheby’s. The auction house has tapped Herzog & de Meuron to lead its restorative redesign, which is expected to unveil in 2025.
…in the wake of Hurricane Helene, Asheville, North Carolina–based Center for Craft is reactivating the Craft Futures Fund grant program for emergency relief to support affected artists in the community. Apply through November 17 for the chance to receive a $500 grant, or feel free to donate to the fund here.
