£479
Wear your favourite movie snack on your shoulder with JW Anderson’s Popcorn tote bag. The chunky weave of the raffia-style cotton looks good enough to eat. It comes with a bucket-inspired handle and a calfskin leather version of JW Anderson’s classic anchor logo. A delicious addition to your wardrobe.
£4,577
Snuggle up in front of a film this autumn on a sky blue rug by the artist Castro Smith. Look closely and you can see birds hidden within the clouds of the artwork, inspired by the Nepalese skyscape where The Rug Company’s designs are made. Crafted using handknotted Tibetan wool and silk, it is part of the company’s collaboration with the Sarabande Foundation, established by Lee Alexander McQueen to support creatives with scholarships and subsidised studio space. Castro Smith is known for his highly coveted rings inspired by myths and history, often engraved with sea creatures, ships, hearts and dragons. This rug has the same whimsical spirit.
£2950
A cape to make Morticia Addams proud. This understated wool and cashmere number from Celine will add some tailoring to your Halloween getup – and keep you warm all winter long. Made by the masters in Italy, the Officer Cape comes with military style buttons and a stand-up collar, ensuring the wearer will command attention. Throw it over your shoulders to look sharp whatever the occasion.
£3500 ex VAT
Artist Sue Webster likes to imbue jewellery with a streak of danger. Wearers of her Crawling Spider Necklace for Lulu Guinness will have spiky silver arachnids chasing each other around their neck. The edition of 10 is part of her Spider Series, developed during the first few months of the Covid lockdown. With just toothpicks, a candle, a lighter and a pin as her tools, she fashioned wax models of spiders while her new-born baby Spider slept. These were later cast into a silver necklace, bracelet, rings and web pendants, bearing her typical punk sensibility.
‘I was confined in a sort of prison, but every artist imprisons themselves,’ she says of her lockdown experience. ‘I’ve always made something out of nothing. Give me some toothpicks and I’ll make my Matchstick Cathedral.’
The Crawling Spider Necklace will add a deliciously creepy edge to any outfit.
£2500
Take advice from David Shrigley and ignore the ghosts this Halloween. His vision in pink looks pretty harmless, after all. The Glasgow-based artist produced the work as an edition of 125 screen prints on paper in 2022 and it bears his signature childlike scrawl, cartoonish style and deadpan wit. Hang it in a haunted hall to calm the nerves, or in a bedroom to keep nightmares at bay.
Presenting a captivating narrative about humanity through the perspective of architecture is one of the world’s most imaginative designers, the inimitable Thomas Heatherwick
It’s evident that our world is losing its human touch. Far too often, developers prioritise their shareholders over the well-being of society. Many politicians prioritise their own power over the needs of the people they serve. Our cities, in many instances, appear devoid of soul and have a disheartening quality, with structures designed for commerce rather than for the benefit of the individuals they house.
But where can we discover a glimmer of hope?
Thomas offers an alternative vision. By reshaping the world that surrounds us, we have the potential to enhance our well-being, rekindle our joy, and protect our planet. The moment has arrived to reintroduce human emotion to the core of the design process. With three decades of experience crafting bold and exquisite structures, supported by insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, Heatherwick weaves compelling narratives and presents numerous stunning visuals to create a work of visual art. “Humanise” will serve as a catalyst, propelling us to embark on nothing short of a profound transformation of our world.
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Es Devlin, the stage sculptor extraordinaire, with ‘An Atlas of Es Devlin’. This monumental compendium, spanning over 900 pages, is a tribute to her lifelong artistic journey. From early sketches and paintings to her iconic stage designs for legends like Beyonce, U2, and The Weeknd, this tome captures the essence of her titanic career. Described as ‘instruments of communication,’ Devlin’s stage designs are meticulously crafted through sketching, paper cutting, and model making.
Published by Thames and Hudson, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at her major projects, including the London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony, the 2022 Super Bowl half-time show with Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar, and the Beyoncé Renaissance Tour 2023. It’s a must-read for those intrigued by the evolution of cutting-edge stage design from inception to breath-taking realisation.
Discover ‘Women at Work: 1900 to Now,’ a hardcover book that delves into the fascinating research and acquisitions from the collaboration between the National Portrait Gallery and the CHANEL Culture Fund’s ‘Reframing Narratives: Women in Portraiture’ project. This captivating volume introduces 123 exceptional women from 1900 to the present day who have left indelible marks historically, culturally, socially, and academically in Britain and beyond.
Their inspiring yet often untold stories come to life through the National Portrait Gallery’s collection, enriched by new acquisitions and commissions backed by the CHANEL Culture Fund, as well as rare archival images. Among the distinguished sitters, you’ll find luminaries like Bernardine Evaristo, Margot Fonteyn, Mo Mowlam, Beatrix Potter, Zadie Smith, Amy Winehouse, Virginia Woolf, and Malala Yousafzai. Explore the untold narratives of these incredible women who have shaped our world.
Dive into the essential guide to mental health from the bestselling author of The School of Life. Alain de Botton takes us on a profound journey, exploring the lows of getting unwell and losing our way, but also the highs of healing and rediscovering meaning.
This book is your compass through the twists and turns of a mental health journey – from the moments of despair to the acts of self-care and therapy that offer solace. With empathy and wisdom, it becomes a companion in your loneliest hours, a guide to navigate relationship breakdowns, career setbacks, or everyday anxieties. Let it light the path toward hope and joy.
