October Moodboard

The season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is finally upon us; also known as the season of crisp air, tea and hot crumpets and of course, knitted jumpers and vintage blazers. Time to cosy up on the sofa and have a look at some things that have caught my eye recently…

Ethereal dancer Francesca Hayward wearing a fluffy Gucci jumper at Amanda Harlech’s family home in Wales in American Vogue. I love everything about this photo, especially the soft light and vibrant colours.

The Two Handled Bowl (circa 1920) by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffman, just has something about it. I love how its design is classic, yet playful and a bit whimsical. This piece was made in two versions, the first of brass with a thin layer of gold and the second later version in silver. The aim was to create a simple design incorporating modern forms and the hammered surface and decorative handles subsequently inspired many silver designs of the 1920s.

This black and white photograph of Bianca Jagger taken by British artist Barry Lategan, I love how you almost feel like you’re in the room with her.

The article on Stella Tennant and Isabel Cawdor’s collection for Holland & Holland that featured in Vogue’s 2016 August issue is one I revisit over and over again. The collection was shot by Tim Walker in the Scottish countryside and the pictures, as is the trademark of his work, has an otherworldly quality to it, almost like time has stopped.

These vintage Chanel Slick Back Heels (from Five Dots Vintage) perfectly capture the classic simplicity that makes the brand such a timeless staple. I’d pair with these with jeans, crisp white shirt and a blazer for a trans-seasonal look. Continuing on the 90’s vibe, am also obsessed with the hair style and purple fluffy jumper on Elsa Hosk in this shoot.

Handblown tumblers from Dearborn, for when you feel like a glass of red on a dark and cosy Autumnal evening.

I’ve been diving into the archives of the joyful advertising illustrations for Schiaparelli, most of which were created by Marcel Vertès. Elsa Schiaparelli and Vertès started collaborating in 1937, and he did most the advertising illustrations for her range of perfumes as well as cosmetics. One exception was the perfume Le Roy Soleil, created to celebrate the end of WW2 and for which she commissioned Salvador Dali to create the bottle and campaign.

Another dinky perfume bottle I wish I owned, is this one by Lancôme - Tropiques Etoile. It has now been discontinued, but we can still appreciate the incredible artwork on the box and the unusual shape of the bottle.

Top: Brass and gold bowl
Bottom: Silver bowl. Both by Josef Hoffman

Lancôme *Tropiques Etoile* bottle (1944)

Vintage Chanel Sling Back Heels