Issue III: Aphrodite
SUmmer in the City
Issue III: Aphrodite, a summer celebration of design, culture, and creativity across the globe. From exclusive interviews with Matthew Williamson, Alessandra Melchiorri, and Paul Cocksedge to standout features on OKU Andalusia, Flamingo Estate, and the cinematic rooftops of Paris, this issue is a curated journey through visionary interiors, bold hospitality, and the vibrant energy of life in the city.
Inside Issue III: Aphrodite
This issue celebrates the vibrancy of urban design, culture and creativity at its most inspiring. From the refined restraint of Ashiesh Shah’s Mumbai residence to the cinematic glamour of Parisian rooftops at Madame Rêve, and the sculptural serenity of The Emory in London, this issue explores global spaces that pulse with personality.
Read exclusive interviews with the British design icon Matthew Williamson, to Alessandra Melchiorri, a fresh talent within interior and furniture design. Paul Cocksedge discusses his craft, blurring the boundaries between design, art, and engineering and meet Emily Johnson, a fifth-generation custodian of a renowned Stoke-on-Trent ceramics legacy 1852 LTD, quietly reimagining what British pottery can be.
Immersive features on design-forward destinations, including OKU Andalusia, LA’s Flamingo Estate, and Explora I. From boutique hotels in Rome to New York’s Manner hotel and new restaurant openings in London, including Town by acclaimed chef and restaurateur Stevie Parle, every page is a love letter to craft, culture, and the sensory richness of summer in the city.
"From design to travel, this edition features a world-class curation of visionary brands, a reflection of our commitment to excellence and taste." Co-founders, Anna & Martyn