Objects of Desire

Notes on our most coveted art & design pieces and collaborations.

The Wick - Anya Hindmarch x WI Protest Pouches

Object Anya Hindmarch x WI Protest Pouches

Anya Hindmarch x WI Protest Pouches
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Anya Hindmarch has teamed up with the Women’s Institute (WI) on It Takes A Village, a new initiative celebrating women and craft. Until 26 March the brand’s concept store in The Village on Pont Street will host a series of workshops and talks as well as a curated selection of beautiful products, from hand stitched quilts and tufted rugs to hand-knitted socks and craft supplies. Of all the goodies up for grabs, our favourite has to be the one-of-a-kind protest pouches created exclusively for the It Take a Village project. These little bags are hand stitched with WI slogans and messages by individual makers and members of the WI. Each pouch is unique and only available to buy in store. Shopping has never felt so good.

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Object Women Hold Up Half The Sky T-Shirt by Bella Freud

Women Hold Up Half The Sky T-Shirt by Bella Freud
£80

Made from 100% organic cotton, this limited-edition Bella Freud t-shirt is inspired by the book ‘Feminist Posters, 1974-1990’. On occasion of International Women’s Day, the brand has partnered with The Prince’s Trust for their #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign. Throughout the month of March, Bella Freud will donate 20% of the sale proceeds from the t-shirt to the campaign. ‘Women are famously good at holding it together, but if we’re all in this together, we have a chance,’ says Bella Freud. ‘Together the money we raise will help young women in the UK facing enormous challenges to have a much brighter future.’

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Object Advantages of Being a Woman Artist Tea Towel by the Guerrilla Girls

Advantages of Being a Woman Artist Tea Towel by the Guerrilla Girls
£25

The Guerrilla Girls have been fighting against sexism, racism and wealth inequality within the arts and culture for more than 25 years. The group of anonymous artist-activists first came to prominence in 1985 when they launched a poster campaign that targeted museums, dealers, curators, critics and artists who they felt were actively responsible for, or complicit in, the exclusion of women and non-white artists from mainstream exhibitions and publications. Since then, they have protested, performed, taught and exhibited in museums and institutions around the world, including Tate Modern in London and the MoMa in New York. This limited-edition cotton tea towel features one of the 30 posters published in the 1985 poster campaign. What better way to commemorate the fight for equality?

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Object Folding Ribbon Rug by Campbell-Rey

Folding Ribbon Rug by Campbell-Rey
£695

Breathe fresh life into your interiors with this striking rug designed by buzzy London design-duo Campbell-Rey for Nordic Knots, a Swedish brand marrying functional design with Scandi minimalism. The design of this rug is a modern interpretation of the ribbons and swags that appear in late 18th-century furniture of the Gustavian style, a Swedish take on French Neoclassicism. We love the combination of the raspberry pink and amber but look to the Green Maze design if you prefer the verdant tones of spring. Folding Ribbon is handmade in small batches so only a few are available in each size.

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Object Great Hey medium earthenware vase by Henry Holland Studio

Great Hey medium earthenware vase by Henry Holland Studio
£125

The fashion designer Henry Holland first discovered a love of ceramics during the pandemic. After years spent in the frenetic fashion world, the meditative process of sculpting each piece by hand, provided a new and welcome pace of working. Since experimenting in lockdown, he has founded an eponymous studio and worked on a range of homeware projects including textiles, glassware, lighting and furniture. This blue-and-white clay vase was made using a slab building technique and is finished with a high gloss transparent glaze.

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A Table Full of Love by Skye McAlpine
£22.99

For the cookery writer Skye McAlpine, food tastes best when shared with others at home. ‘I love to make people happy (especially people I love),’ she once said, ‘and I think cooking is a wonderful way to express love for someone.’ Her latest cookbook, A Table Full of Love, is filled with elegant recipes that will delight friends and family alike. From scallops with buttery brandy grain to spaghetti with pistachio and lemon, there’s something here for every occasion — even cosying up on the sofa solo. Share your table and your food and enjoy the joyful moments that ensue. Happy cooking!

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The Wick - Louise Bourgeois Cashmere Blanket, Hauser and Wirth

Object Louise Bourgeois Cashmere Blanket

Louise Bourgeois Cashmere Blanket
£1,083

Surprise a loved one this Valentine’s Day with this sumptuous Louise Bourgeois blanket, made from 100% cashmere and emblazoned with a repeating ‘Je t’aime’ design. Throw it over the sofa — or the bed — and cosy up with a good read or delicious glass of red.

Need convincing? By purchasing this blanket you’ll be supporting local heritage and artisan enterprises. Hauser & Wirth’s Artist Blanket series is the result of an annual collaboration between the gallery’s artists and ROAM, a small textile and knitwear studio based in the heart of the Scottish cashmere and fine woollens industry. Could there be a more heartfelt gift on a day that celebrates love?

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Object Loving Candle by Bella Freud

Loving Candle by Bella Freud
£50

Whether you’re looking to treat your lover, mother, friend or sister, this Bella Freud candle might do the trick. Its red case embossed with the word ‘loving’ nods to the spirit of the holiday, while its tantalising notes of Tuberose Absolute, Amber Crystals and Sandalwood add a magnetic seductive touch. Alternatively, treat yourself to some well-deserved self-care this V-Day. Lighting a candle at the end of a long day and smelling its heady scent is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Need we say more?

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The Wick - Knot Bracelet, by Fotini Liami, on sale at the Royal Academy

Object Bracelet Knot by Fotini Liami

Bracelet Knot by Fotini Liami
£125

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but don’t panic. We’ve found the perfect gift for you or that special someone in your life. Enter Fotini Liami’s finely hammered bracelet knot in bronze with gold plate. The Greek designer’s elegant jewellery pieces reference a variety of artistic styles and movements, from classical architecture to European Modernism. So, could this knot design be symbolic of everlasting love? Pair with a black cocktail dress to add a good dose of glitz and glamour to February 14 and beyond.

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Object Savi Gemstone Beaded Necklace

Savi Gemstone Beaded Necklace
£149

In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, Missoma has teamed up with the Beijing-based creative SAVISLOOK on a collection of domed hoops, beaded gemstone bracelets and sculptural pendant necklaces. In Chinese culture, red and gold are auspicious colours and are widely seen during times of celebration, especially throughout the Lunar New Year. Go above and beyond this festive season with this beautiful red gemstone beaded necklace with gold plated lucky charms. We’re in love.

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