Objects of Desire

The Wick Culture - Object MAC Viva Glam x Keith Haring Lipstick

Object MAC Viva Glam x Keith Haring Lipstick

Add a pop of colour to your daytime look with MAC’s red Keith Haring lipstick. The collection of three special-edition matte lipsticks — in red, blue and yellow — is inspired by Haring’s signature primary colour palette and most famous works of art. What’s more, the full retail price from the sale of Viva Glam lipsticks is donated to organizations that support the health and rights of people of all ages, races and genders.

Readers in the US are in for an extra special treat. Dropping on April 10th, which is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, is the Viva Glam x Keith Haring NFT collection. Yep, you heard us. MAC is making its first foray into the metaverse with a limited-edition collection of three animated illustrations of MAC Viva Glam lipsticks at increasing rarity levels that can be purchased with your credit card (crypto is not accepted)! All primary sales from the collection will go to the MAC Viva Glam Fund, and 2.5% of secondary sales on OpenSea will benefit the Keith Haring Foundation. What an entrance!

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The Wick Culture - Object Monica Vinader x Florence St. George Nesting Dishes

Object Monica Vinader x Florence St. George Nesting Dishes

Monica Vinader’s latest collaboration with the ceramicist Florence St. George is getting a lot of buzz — and for good reason. Charming, sleek and delicate, it is inspired by the powdery hues of Bahamian seascapes. (Florence lives in the Bahamas with her husband and two children.) Available in blue, pink and yellow, this set of three nesting bowls carries traces of the maker’s hand and each is finished with a hand-painted gold edge that glimmers in the light. Perfect for treasured keepsakes or those all-important front door keys.

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The Wick Culture - Object Small blue glass vase by Vanderohe Curio

Object Small blue glass vase by Vanderohe Curio

After months cooped up inside, it’s time to spruce up your home for spring. Which means florals, vibrant colours and blooms galore. Enter Vanderohe Curio’s hand-blown glass vase in blue. Its fluid form showcases the artistry of the brand’s craftsmen, while its aquatic hues and textured speckles call to mind the sparkling sheen of the ocean. It’ll look just as good in the sitting room as in the kitchen and pairs perfectly with Curio’s large glass vase in green. Add seasonal blooms to instantly brighten up your space as well as your mood.

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The Wick Culture - Fendi Baguette 1997

Object Fendi Baguette 1997

For those who’d prefer to swap logomania for bright colours, this latest Fendi Baguette bag design may be the perfect choice. The Italian fashion house has taken inspiration from fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez to reimagine its iconic 1997 Baguette bag with an embroidered embellishment depicting the Hairdo Girls graphic. This design pays tribute to the trailblazing work of the Puerto Rico-born illustrator who explored the disco era of the 70s and pushed the boundaries of fashion. A celebration of free expression and femininity, the bright and bold design puts a fresh spring spin on the silhouette beloved by Carrie Bradshaw.

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The Wick Culture - Malone Souliers x Bridgerton Sonia Heel

Object Malone Souliers x Bridgerton Sonia Heel

For the ultimate promenade style, dear reader, look no further than Malone Souliers’ latest collection inspired by the second season of the Netflix hit show, Bridgerton. Inspired by the lords and ladies of the ton, the British shoe designer has created a decadent collection that updates their iconic styles with Regency flair. A standout is the Sonia sandal heel in a scandalous blue, adorned with an ostentatious plume of feathers. Inspired by the show’s opulent costumes, as well as Malone Souliers’ approach of challenging the convention of cordwainers craft, this style is equal parts elegant and seductive with shimmering blue satin in sleek, thin straps.

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The Wick Culture - Ugg x Tschabalala Self

Object Ugg x Tschabalala Self Contrast Heel Boot

Y2K style may be experiencing a resurgence at the moment, but Ugg’s current popularity isn’t tied to the beloved shearling boots worn by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in the early 2000s. The American footwear brand has been making a splash recently with a number of exciting and cross-creative collaborations, working with the likes of Telfar, the late editor André Leon Talley and Eckhaus Latta. Now, the label has teamed up with Tschabalala Self, a Harlem-born artist whose cross-disciplinary work explores ideas about the body through different craft traditions, to create a special collection of avant garde, tactical design. Inspired by her experimental play, Sounding Board and the geometric style of her paintings, this high-heeled suede boot uses contrasting colours and long lines to create an aesthetic that is simultaneously retro and contemporary.

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The Wick Culture - Hermes Limited Edition Shiny Lipstick, Rose Nymphéa

Object Hermes Limited Edition Shiny Lipstick, Rose Nymphéa

The Hermes beauty collection has quickly become a cult favourite among beauty enthusiasts, not least for its sublime packaging — colour blocking at its finest, with each lipstick appearing in a tube lacquered with a dup of decadent colours. For spring — and just in time for Mother’s Day — the luxury fashion house has released a trio of limited edition lipsticks in a palette inspired by a garden filled with light and water. The Rose Nymphéa is our top pick, a delicate pink, enhanced with a subtle hint of lilac, that melts on the lips to give a subtle hint of natural-looking colour. As an added bonus, the refillable tube is one anyone would be proud to display on their vanity for all to see.

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The Wick Culture - Amaranté Tender Bloom Dried Flowers

Object Amaranté Tender Bloom Dried Flowers

Flowers are a classic go-to for Mother’s Day, but for a truly unique bouquet that will last longer than a few days, why not go the dried flower route? Amaranté is famed for its sophisticated dried flower arrangements, and for their Mother’s Day selection they’ve created this monochromatic bouquet in shades of pink, a colour closely associated with femininity and maternity. The dried stems of Delphiniums, Helichrysum and a range of roses make for a striking and suitably special arrangement that will remind the special woman in your life how loved she is for years to come.

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The Wick Culture - Roxanne First’s Mama Necklace

Object Roxanne First’s Mama Necklace

For the ones who want to wear their motherhood with pride, opt for the gift of this Mama necklace from
London-based fine jewellery brand Roxanne First. A combination of rainbow beads arranged in an elegant gradient is adorned with “MAMA,” spelled out in lustrous mother of pearl letters. Part of the jewellery designer’s Rocky collection — a nostalgic line of beaded necklaces inspired by the designer’s childhood visits to her grandparents in Murano, where she would collect colourful beads to make friendship bracelets — this necklace is a timely nod to fashion’s obsession with Y2K and Nineties style. Playful and stylish — the ultimate gift.

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