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The Wick Culture - Emotional Baggage Tote: Navy by The School of Life

Object Emotional Baggage Tote: Navy by The School of Life

Emotional Baggage Tote: Navy by The School of Life
£35

Feeling fragile from the craziness of Frieze London? This tote bag from The School of Life has you covered. With slogan-adorned clothing having been all the rage this year, this humorous, yet all too relatable tote bag allows you to your ‘emotional baggage’ with style. Known for their ethos of improving one’s mental well-being and creating tools to bring growth, calm and understanding to users, The School of Life has designed this bag with the people in mind. Modelled in heavy-duty canvas and complete with internal pocket features and thick straps, this is the perfect accessory during Frieze week.

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The Wick Culture - Object Day Off Tote 33 Quote by Off-White

Object Day Off Tote 33 Quote by Off-White

Day Off Tote 33 Quote by Off-White
£1120

Fashion and art have always been intertwined. When the late chief executive officer and founder of Off-White and former Louis Vuitton artistic director Vigil Abloh first showed his iconic ‘SCULPTURE’ bag on 2017 Fall/Winter runway this partnership became even clearer. Since then, the Milan-based label has reproduced the iconic design on other handbags including the Binder Clip Bag and the bucket tote bag all in various colourways. The newest edition of the ‘SCULPTURE’ bag is a large calf leather wide tote in black that is available for pre-order to, incidentally, arrive right in time for Frieze Week.

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The Wick Culture - Object Handwriting Print Tote Bag by Saint Laurent x Nick Turner

Object Handwriting Print Tote Bag by Saint Laurent x Nick Turner

Handwriting Print Tote Bag by Saint Laurent x Nick Turner
£75

If you’re after an understated, yet motivating tote to inspire positivity in fellow Frieze goers, look no further than this Saint Laurent x Nick Turner collaboration. The American artist and photographer is no stranger to the luxury brand, having previously exhibited work in the Saint Laurent Rive Droite stories in Paris and Los Angeles earlier in the summer. Inspired by his deep interest in nature and the human condition, the tote is adorned with the phrase ‘natural selection doesn’t always select the popular kids, select the cool kids’ written in the artist’s handwriting. Also available as a t-shirt, Turner’s words are a motto for life.

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The Wick Culture - Crimson Floor Lamp by Xanthe Somers

Object Crimson Floor Lamp by Xanthe Somers

Crimson Floor Lamp by Xanthe Somers
£3,200

If you’re after a statement floor lamp, look no further than this crimson model by Xanthe Somers, the London-based ceramics artist best known for her large-scale hand-built sculptures made out of clay. She is influenced by Zimbabwean Postcolonial culture and the ideas that we imbue into objects, artworks or systems. Her works offered via the Partnership Editions online platform are no exception. The vibrant red colouring of this voluminous floor lamp will uplift any interior, while its striking shape lends a playful touch.

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The Wick Culture - Matilda Goad & Co x Anthropologie Scalloped Cushion

Object Matilda Goad & Co x Anthropologie Scalloped Cushion

Matilda Goad & Co x Anthropologie Scalloped Cushion
£38

Matilda Goad is one of London’s go-to interior designers. She shot to fame in 2016 after lunching her now-iconic scalloped lampshade on Instagram. Six years on, she is a household name with plans to expand to the US and celebrity fans including Alex Eagle and Margherita Missoni. She is revered in the world of interiors for her playful take on the British countryside aesthetic. Think scalloped edges, whimsical patterns and pops of vibrant colour. This scalloped heart-shaped cushion is part of her new capsule collaboration for Anthropologie. It’s already on backorder but buy it now and you’ll get it in time for Christmas.

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The Wick Culture - Martyn Thompson x Jo Malone Design Edition Collection

Object Martyn Thompson x Jo Malone Design Edition Collection

Martyn Thompson x Jo Malone Design Edition Collection
Various prices

Currently installed across the Jo Malone London Townhouse is an exhibition of new work by the multidisciplinary artist Martyn Thompson. It features layered photographs, jacquard textile screens and painted ceramics alongside the second Design Collection of home scents created in collaboration with Jo Malone. Expect signature scented candles such as Pomegranate Noir, Peony & Blush Suede, and Lime Basil & Mandarin dressed in Thompson’s painterly designs. Light it when you finish work to instantly enhance your home and mood.

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The Wick Culture - A Cup of Tea Case by Casetify x David Shrigley

Object A Cup of Tea Case by Casetify x David Shrigley

A Cup of Tea Case by Casetify x David Shrigley
€70.99

With September comes the inevitable back-to-school feeling: a potent mix of sadness that summer is over and excitement that another hectic season is about to begin. Find the perfect balance with David Shrigley’s Cup of Tea iPhone case for Casetify, featuring a teapot illustration and a typically wry Shrigley message. Placed on your desk, it will remind you to break from the madness and enjoy a moment of calm with the most quintessential of British tipples — best served with a splash of milk and a spoonful of sugar. The ideal comforter when September overwhelm sets in.

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The Wick Culture - Bob & Roberta Smith Notebook

Object Bob & Roberta Smith Notebook

Bob & Roberta Smith Notebook
£8

The beginning of September marks the start of a new chapter and an intense new season in the city. From buzzy new exhibitions and hotly anticipated restaurant openings to London Fashion Week and the London Design Festival, September can feel a little overwhelming after the long summer lull. Whether you’re jotting down your to-do list or setting new daily goals, get your thoughts in order with this Bob & Roberta Smith notebook featuring the work Draw Hope, as seen in the Royal Academy’s 2021 Summer Exhibition. Putting pen to paper has never felt so good.

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The Wick Culture - Patron of Art Homage to Peggy Guggenheim Limited Edition 888 Mont Blanc Fountain Pen

Object Patron of Art Homage to Peggy Guggenheim Limited Edition 888 Mont Blanc Fountain Pen

Patron of Art Homage to Peggy Guggenheim Limited Edition 888 Mont Blanc Fountain Pen
£8,000

As summer begins to wind down, London gears up for another jam-packed season of events, openings, launches and parties. Keep your diary up to date with this limited edition 888 fountain pen, Mont Blanc’s homage to the legendary art collector Peggy Guggenheim. The pattern on the cap and barrel is inspired by her modern art collection, while the straight shape of the cap, barrel and clip are inspired by the geometric lines of the Art Deco movement. Look closely at the cap ring and you’ll see engraved lion heads, a nod to the decorative lions found at the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Peggy’s former residence on the Grand Canal. The nib design, meanwhile, features dog paws which recall those of her 14 beloved Lhasa Apso dogs. It’s time to plan for September in style.

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