Objects of Desire

The Wick Culture - Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old X David Aiu Servan-Schreiber

Objects Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old X David Aiu Servan-Schreiber

There is no doubt that Glenfiddich’s Grande Couronne is delectable. With layers of sweet toasted oak and velvety aromas of café crème, brown sugar and soft spice, this 26-year-old single malt, matured in American and European oak casks and finished in rare French cognac casks, is worthy of real celebration.

And now more than ever: for its latest limited-edition release, exclusively stocked at Selfridges, Glenfiddich has collaborated with contemporary artist David Aiu Servan-Schreiber to create a bespoke, limited-edition sleeve. David’s striking, crackled design, which evokes the smoked wood grains of the finishing casks, stands in perfect harmony with the regal filigree on the Grand Couronne bottle. With only 50 units available though, demand is high. Chop chop!

The limited-edition Glenfiddich Grande Couronne X David Aiu Servan-Schreiber release is available from Selfridges for £475 (70cl)

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The Wick Culture - Remi Rough x Haig Club Clubman

Objects Remi Rough x Haig Club Clubman

The design for Haig Club’s latest limited-edition bottle comes courtesy of Remi Rough, the London-based graffiti artist best known for his abstracted compositions executed in a rainbow neon palette.

Featuring a splash of Remi’s signature pink shade, the limited-edition bottle is as delightful as the single grain Scotch that it contains. ‘I love surprising people with intense colour and this design for the Haig Club bottle is no exception,’ said Rough. ‘Art is for everyone and people need colour in their lives more than ever right now.’

Developed in partnership with David Beckham, Haig Clubman is best served mixed: add a slice of orange and a splash of tonic for a delicious, refreshing evening tipple.

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The Wick Culture - Andy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire, Drawings 1950-1962 by Taschen

Objects Andy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire, Drawings 1950-1962 by Taschen

The world never tires of Andy Warhol’s prolific oeuvre. This latest Taschen release presents a series of lesser-known works from the period of 1950 to 1962: his seductive drawings celebrating male beauty and sexuality. Illustrated within this elegant tome are over three hundred drawings rendered primarily in ink on paper, with decoratively adorned pages portraying nude or sexually charged young men. The works were created as a way of bursting into the New York art scene in 1956 – though Warhol underestimated the pervasive homophobia of the time. This publication finally allows his colourful cast of characters to sing.

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The Wick Culture - Koi Carp Ring, Castro Smith

Jewellery Koi Carp Ring, Castro Smith

The art of jewellery. With a background in painting and printmaking, Castro Smith’s ring designs are renowned for their illustrative style. Inspired by history, myths and biology, his creations capture the fantasy of creatures and story-telling – such as the Koi Carp in this ring. A Japanese symbol of longevity and prosperity – the only fish able to conquer the waterfalls of the Yellow River – a gift of Koi is believed to grant the receiver strength. Smith’s ‘seal engraving’ method goes back to ancient times and fuses Japanese and Western techniques, producing a cross-fertilisation of styles and processes – beautifully encapsulated within this bespoke contemporary piece.

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The Wick Culture - Duro Olowu, Spring/Summer Collection 2021

Fashion Duro Olowu, Spring/Summer Collection 2021

Colour, joy, optimism: Duro Olowu’s clothing designs are a fabulous marriage of haute couture and feelgood fashion. The Nigerian-born British designer is known for his innovative combinations of patterns and textiles that draw inspiration from his rich cultural background. Across bright motifs, vibrant stripes and warm hues, Olowu’s creations also reflect a deep knowledge of art history (he’s a curator, too). From launching an eponymous label that counts Michelle Obama among its fans, to most recently designing clothes for Vogue’s April 2021 cover, it’s no surprise that Olowu has been featured in Powerlist for the past three years running. This is fashion for celebration.

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The Wick Culture - Fashion Supreme x Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack

Fashion Supreme x Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack

Supreme by name, and nature. ‘I don’t think enough people take risks, and when you do, people respond – in music, in art, in fashion,’ says Supreme founder James Jebbia – and this collaboration with powerhouse Louis Vuitton is testament to this vision. Released in 2017, the design is one of the most iconic of luxury-streetwear collaborations. The bag is embossed with Supreme’s Futura Heavy Oblique white logo and decorated with silver-toned Louis Vuitton branded hardware. Described by Vuitton as reinventing ‘the rugged spirit of a hiking pack’, it’s as cool and fresh as those mountains.

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The Wick Culture - Objects Montblanc Heritage Collection Rouge et Noir Special Edition Ballpoint Pen

Objects Montblanc Heritage Collection Rouge et Noir Special Edition Ballpoint Pen

The name Montblanc came about in 1909 as a way of recognising the supreme quality of their pens, just as the Mont Blanc is the pinnacle of the Alps. A century later and its sophisticated design ranks it among the most time-honoured of stationary items – and this ‘Rouge et Noir’ collection in particular is a vintage classic. Complete with a sleek serpentine motif, the pen comes in black precious lacquer and capped with black precious resin and an emblem made of coral- and ivory-coloured resin. A timeless Father’s Day gift.

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The Wick Culture - Objects Jan Waterson, Fumed Velo DB Chair

Objects Jan Waterson, Fumed Velo DB Chair

Take a seat at the table with this Jan Waterson design, which became an instant classic when it launched in 2016. Inspired by the ergonomics of modern-day bicycle (‘velo’) design, the chair is framed to comfortably envelope the sitter – a model of dream synchronicity between body and object. The design is sprayed with a fume-toned stain that blends into the natural lacquered ash of its wooden frame. At ease within both a traditional and modern setting, its ribbon-like frame snakes around the back to create an arm rest and back support. No surprise Waterson’s reaped awards for his limited-edition design – this one’s a winner with us.

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The Wick Culture - Fashion Stefan Cooke Brown Button Strap

Fashion Stefan Cooke Brown Button Strap

Since his breakout Central Saint Martins MA collection celebrating ‘boring’ clothing, interest in Stefan Cooke’s fashion designs has only mounted. He founded his eponymous label in 2017, known for his offbeat spin on classic garments and understated colours. This latest release offers a signature spin on the time-honoured bag strap, made entirely from tortoiseshell buttons. Characteristic of Cooke’s use of unusual materials to create pieces that are artisinal yet accessible, the strap feature 123 laser etched buttons linked by iron metal rings, finished with silver hardware and logo embossed leather tabs.

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