Objects of Desire

The Wick Culture - Greek Islands Maison Assouline

Objects Greek Islands by Assouline

If you’re plotting your next getaway, look to Assouline’s latest release in their travel series, Greek Islands, for a dose of inspiration. Both author and photographer, Chrysanthos Panas and Katerina Katopis, explored the region by boat to capture each island’s unique sense of history, tradition and adventure. Not surprisingly, it features heavenly snapshots of shimmering waters, white sand beaches, cliffside monasteries and volcanic rims. The result is a spectacular journey through the islands of the Aegean Sea. Few books capture wanderlust quite so successfully as this one — we need now.

€95

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The Wick Culture - Objects Dora by Mondo Corsini

Objects Dora by Mondo Corsini

Summer calls for stylish linens that’ll see you through from day to night. And we know just where to find them. Enter Mondo Corsini, the luxury British brand offering timeless clothing, accessories and homeware made to last. When it comes to clothing, each of the styles is inspired by trail-blazing women from life and literature that the founder, Susan Corsini, looks up to. This elegant and versatile linen dress is named after the artist, poet and muse Dora Maar. We love the pretty pleats, flattering neckline and tie belt which keeps the silhouette looking sleek rather than billowy. It also comes in lightweight cotton in olive. Add wedges and a statement clutch for day-to-night perfection!

£340

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The Wick Culture - Vilebrequin x John M Armleder Gra Swim Shorts

Objects Vilebrequin x John M Armleder Gra Swim Shorts

Shades, flip flops and sun cream at the ready: holiday season is almost upon us. And what better way to celebrate than with Vilebrequin’s limited-edition swimwear collection curated by contemporary art publisher JRP|Editions. The collaboration sees contemporary artists, including Kenny Scharf, Massimo Vitali and Sylvie Fleury, translate their work to textiles. Think hats, trunks, shirts, totes, bikinis and flattering swimsuits brimming with colour, patterns and prints. Among our favourite pieces is this pair of swim shorts inspired by John M Armleder’s celebrated ‘Pour Paintings’ series. The colourful design and mobility-enhancing cut make them perfect for poolside frolicking.

£215

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The Wick Culture - Objects Courts and Fields 4 by Ishkar

Objects Courts and Fields 4 by Ishkar

Ishkar provides an ethical online marketplace for artists, photographers, designers and makers in war-torn countries like Afghanistan, Yemen and Pakistan. Established in 2016 by Edmund Le Brun and Flore de Taisne, who met in Kabul while working with the NGO Turquoise Mountain, Ishkar sources some of the best design and craft objects that these countries have to offer. ‘We need to tell stories of places like Afghanistan that aren’t just about bombs and what you can read in the headlines,’ de Taisne once said.

Today Ishkar offers everything from earrings and cuff links to tableware and rugs, all made by highly skilled artisans whose traditions are now in danger of dying out. Turning heads this season is a collection of five limited-edition carpets, designed by British artist Christopher Le Brun and handmade by a team of weavers in northern Afghanistan. Courts and Fields 4, seen here, is our favourite of the five delightful, abstract designs.

£5,000

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The Wick Culture - Objects Marmo-Print Kaftan Dress by Pucci

Objects Marmo-Print Kaftan Dress by Pucci

Camille Miceli’s first collection for Pucci, titled ‘La Grotta Azzurra’, is full of jubilant colour and pattern. Taking inspiration from the sun-drenched island of Capri, the Parisian designer — who was appointed artistic director of Pucci last September — has reimagined the house’s iconic motifs to create elegant, playful pieces that embody the holiday joie de vivre. Expect fluid materials, enlarged florals and lots of swirling colour. If you’re after a statement-making dress this summer, look no further than Miceli’s maxi kaftan. Made in Italy from 100% silk, it features the house’s trippy Marmo print, a flattering boat neck and long dolman sleeves. Don with over-sized shades and gladiator sandals for added glamour.

£1,240

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The Wick Culture - Objects Houghton Hall Dinner Plate

Objects Houghton Hall Dinner Plate

The new Houghton Hall x Cabana collaboration is generating a lot of buzz — and for good reason. Inspired by original artefacts at Houghton Hall, the magnificent Norfolk estate built in the 1720s for Great Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, the collection bursts with vibrant colour and pretty details. It includes porcelain plates, glassware, silver swans, napkins and table linens inspired by Rose, The Marchioness of Cholmondeley’s 18th century hand-painted silk bedroom wall covering. With alfresco dinner parties at the forefront of mind, we’re swooning after this made-to-order plate, with gold rim and delicate blue and orange floral design. Hand painted by Matilde Argiolas, one of the finest porcelain painters in Italy, it combines traditional motifs with contemporary edge to perfection.

£151.80

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The Wick Culture - Objects The Spring Flower Vase by Maison Margaux

Objects The Spring Flower Vase by Maison Margaux

Tablescaping (the art of laying a luxurious table setting) is one lockdown trend we’re happy to embrace post pandemic. The same goes for Maison Margaux, the much-hyped homeware brand that offers elegant pieces to make even the simplest of mealtimes feel special. Perfect for the season is this whimsical flower vase. With its playful design and bright colour palette, it will look great on a bookshelf, dresser or table set for dinner alfresco. Add a cluster of pastel blooms for maximum impact.

£68

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The Wick Culture - Objects Louise Bourgeois ‘Spiral’ Plate

Objects Louise Bourgeois ‘Spiral’ Plate

In 2020 the Coalition for the Homeless teamed up with 50 top-tier contemporary artists to create limited-edition dinner plates in aid of the homeless community in New York. The inaugural edition of the Artist Plate Project raised $1.5 million, with many plates selling out in seconds. For the project’s second edition, which also marks the charity’s 40th anniversary, the Coalition partnered with more than 40 artists, including Cecily Brown, Ai Weiwei, Sarah Sze and Keith Haring, on a new series of limited-edition plates. Produced in an edition of 250, this example features Louise Bourgeois’s striking spiral design. Ideal for the socially conscious aesthete in your life.
£175

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The Wick Culture - Objects Carolina Herrera x Paperless Post

Objects Carolina Herrera x Paperless Post

If you’re planning to send invitations (of any kind) in the coming months, look no further than the new Carolina Herrera collection for Paperless Post. In true Carolina Herrera style, the digital invitations are bold, beautiful and fabulously stylish. Not surprisingly, graphic florals take centre stage. Traditionalists should look to the ‘embossed lace’ with intricate border decoration, while summer brides might prefer the warm palette of the ‘floral dots’. Aesthetes, meanwhile, should opt for the ‘painted tulip’ design in bright lapis. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, drinks party or wedding extravaganza this summer, these chic invitations will make a lasting impression on your guests.

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