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The Wick Culture - Jo Malone x Richard Quinn Tuberose Angelica Design Edition Ceramic Candle

Objects Jo Malone x Richard Quinn Tuberose Angelica Design Edition Ceramic Candle

Jo Malone x Richard Quinn Tuberose Angelica Design Edition Ceramic Candle
£95

In 2018 Richard Quinn made headlines when the Queen sat front row next to Anna Wintour at his debut catwalk show to present him with the first ever Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Now, after developing his brand during lockdown, Quinn has teamed up with royal favourite Jo Malone on a limited-edition collection of candles and scented liners. The collaboration sees Jo Malone’s signature candles, including the Tuberose Angelica seen here, dressed in Quinn’s exuberant prints. ‘It was kind of the perfect collaboration, really,’ he says. ‘We’re both interested in fantasy and florals, so it was a natural fit.’

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The Wick Culture - 1 Moncler x JW Anderson Printed T-Shirt

Object 1 Moncler x JW Anderson Printed T-Shirt

1 Moncler x JW Anderson Printed T-Shirt
£305

JW Anderson’s latest collection with Moncler Genius is a riot of colour. Psychedelic patterns decorate playful silhouettes, while pink, blue, yellow and green are realised on washed cottons, denims and Moncler’s technical fabrics. In signature Anderson style, classic parkas, padded puffers, t-shirts and totes are transformed with surprising details such as leather straps and zips. Our favourite pieces include the multi-coloured sliders, green splotchy trousers and this gender neutral cotton t-shirt. Inspired by upbeat escapism, it has a coiling wave design, classic crew cut and short sleeves. Pair it with cargo pants or a fuzzy hat from the collection to complete the look.

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The Wick Culture - Theaster Gates: Shop Takeover, installation view, 2022

Object Theaster Gates x Gagosian Shop in Burlington Arcade

Theaster Gates x Gagosian Shop in Burlington Arcade
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Theaster Gates is the name on everybody’s lips. He’s the creative brains behind the 2022 Serpentine Pavilion, Black Chapel, which has garnered praise from critics and collectors alike, and is the subject of a new solo show at Gagosian in Basel. Until 2 July, he’s also taking over Gagosian’s shop in London’s Burlington Arcade. Shown alongside wall and floor sculptures are a range of clay vessels including tea bowls, water jars and sake cups that are integral to Gates’s practice. Downstairs, the shop has been transformed into a reading room where visitors can browse a curated selection of books that have influenced the artist. Also available for purchase are two limited-edition vinyl records produced by Gates and his musical ensemble the Black Monks. We’d buy everything if we could.

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The Wick Culture - Ninth Street Women Mary Gabriel

Objects Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel

Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel
£18.99

This compelling book tells the story of five women who dared to enter New York’s postwar art world. They are Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartington, Joan Mitchell and Helen Frankenthaler. Named after the Ninth Street Show in 1951, which brought together the cream of New York’s artistic crop for one short month, it traces the development of Abstract Expressionism through their pioneering work. You’ll encounter their artistic highs and lows, their romantic and professional relationships, as well their own creative trajectories, life stories and New York studios. This is an engaging account that shines a new light on five powerful but oft-overlooked figures of postwar American art.

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The Wick Culture - YSL Lexicon: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent Martina Mondadori Sartogo and Stephan Janson

Objects YSL LEXICON: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent by Martina Mondadori Sartogo and Stephan Janson

YSL LEXICON: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent by Martina Mondadori Sartogo and Stephan Janson
£32.99

The life of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent was a colourful one. Born in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, he moved to Paris in his early teens to pursue his passion for fashion before becoming the head of Dior in 1957 at the age of just 21. By the 1960s, he was at the helm of a revolution in women’s fashion. This sumptuous tome offers a detailed insight into the inner workings of Saint Laurent’s life and art. As you meander through the alphabet, you’ll encounter the people, places and things that inspired him: C is for Costumes, for instance, while J is for Jardin Majorelle, the glorious garden of his electric blue Moroccan retreat. You’ll also saunter along Paris’s Rive Gauche and discover more about his iconic Tuxedo. For fans of the brand and the man, this is a must-read this summer.

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The Wick Culture - Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World Christina Makris

Objects Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World by Christina Makris

Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World by Christina Makris
£28

This brilliant book by art collector and patron of the RA and the Tate, Christina Makris, takes you on a whistlestop tour of 25 of the best art restaurants around the world, from New York to Hong Kong. Alongside celebrated arty hangouts like the Colombe d’Or and Chateau La Coste, you’ll travel to lesser-known gems such as Cairo’s Abou el Sid and the Gunton Arms in Norwich. It’s no surprise that Aesthetic Dining is a delicious feast, with juicy anecdotes from celebrated chefs, restaurateurs and artists, including Vik Muniz, Julian Schnabel and Tracey Emin, as well as enticing imagery of the art in situ. A delightful meeting of great art and memorable food, it is an ideal gift for the style-conscious foodie in your life.

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The Wick Culture - Il Leone Medallion Necklace

Object Il Leone Medallion Necklace

Alighieri Jewellery has taken the world of fashion by storm. Founded by Rosh Mahtani in 2014 and worn by the likes of Jodie Comer, Tom Daley and Sandra Oh, it celebrates ‘the beauty of imperfection and vulnerability’. Alighieri necklaces are inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy and made from recycled 24-karat gold-plated bronze, rhodium and solid gold and silver. Of all the talismans up for grabs, we’re most taken by the signature Leone Medallion, designed to bring you courage on your adventtures. ‘I created the Leone Medallion as a reminder to myself to be strong in moments of self-doubt,’ says Mahtani. Just love.

£225

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The Wick Culture - Adidas x Gucci Horsebit 1955 Mini Bag

Object Adidas x Gucci Horsebit 1955 Mini Bag

There’s much talk this week about the new Adidas x Gucci capsule collection — and for good reason. Designed by Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele, it includes a selection of clothes, bags and shoes emblazoned with the iconic motifs of both houses. We love the sliders and sweatshirts but it’s the 1955 mini bag that’s got us chomping at the bit. This model in black and white leather features the Trefoil print, horsebit detail and gold-toned hardware. Sling it over a white summer dress or shorts and a tank for ultimate style kudos.

£2,520

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The Wick Culture - Ed Ruscha: Science is Truth Found Out (Red)ition Scarf

Object Ed Ruscha: Science is Truth Found Out (Red)ition Scarf

Silk scarves are the perfect summer accessory. Whether you wrap one around your head to keep the evening chills at bay or around your neck à la Grace Kelly, they are an effortless way to add glamour to any outfit. This limited-edition silk twill scarf by Ed Ruscha is no exception. Produced by Massif Central and released by (RED) and Gagosian, it is based on a 1986 Ruscha drawing which was inspired by a phrase that the artist saw inscribed above the entrance to the science block of Los Angeles’s storied Hollywood High School. The bonus? All the sale proceeds go to (RED) to support their fight for equitable access to Covid relief.

$1,200

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