The
A-List Guide
Days of get-togethers and great celebration are approaching… Surprising and being surprised with objects or new experiences is something we all like, and though it seems impossible, there are still treasures to be discovered. These are our favourites.
1/5
Copenhagen
The Apartment
An 18th-century flat in which Tina Seidenfaden Busck has gathered contemporary art, recent design and the great classics of the 20th century, which are displayed like in a royal house. And everything is for sale.
2/4
London, Paris, Kyoto
With its own name
With several stores around London, Paris and Japan … These are the reflection of the spirit of their founder, Sir Terence Conran, a dean of London design and creator of a new art of living and consuming.
3
London
A greenhouse and much more…
Pethersanm Nurserys in Richmond Park is a greenhouse, restaurant, cafe and decoration store all rolled into one in the outskirts of the park. A unique place with a truly ‘Brit’ atmosphere.
8
New York
Design with art
The MoMA store deserves a visit as much as the museum itself, but with one recommendation: go to the one in Soho (81 Spring St), there are always fewer people and it is perfectly organised for visitors to find the right gift.
5/6/7
Paris
Merci
The jewel of Le Marais. A charming concept store with something of everything: second hand or new furniture, fashion and incredible vintage garments for adults and children, flowers, books, complements, perfumery and green cosmetics.
9/10
Amsterdam
Make a wish
The ‘Droog’ design studio creates and sells original objects, organises exhibitions and even offers the chance to stay in its hotel. Could anyone offer a more original gift?
12/13
Barcelona
Flowers of another world
Alfons&Damian offers a new concept of self-made bouquets in a premises with 3 sections; Store, Gallery and Studio which turns the world of Homestyle into a unique experience.
11
Barcelona
The Inventory
A small treasure with the name of a “list” that takes up a form of textile factory at the heart of what used to be the busy district of fashion in Barcelona. Unique decorative pieces, recovered from the markets all around the world.
14
Madrid
On the plate
At a time of much using and throwing away, we wager firmly on the prettiest hand-painted craft crockery that one could have, and some limited series. Our winning trio: Pan plates, Ultramar & Bonjour or Andrea Zarraluqui crockery.
