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15 V O G U E L I V I N GPHOTOGRAPHER ANSON SMART STYLST: JOSEPH GARDNER22CONTRIBUTORS24VL ONLINE26EDITOR’S LETTER30AU NATURALEA concise edit of ourfavourite natureinspired luxury watches and jewellery34STYLE AND SUBSTANCEKelly Wearstlerlaunches herlatest project,Side Hustle, a curatorial platform foremerging creatives and artists48MIDAS TOUCHDanish luxury house Georg Jensen embarkson a modern artistic chapter under newcreative director Paula GerbaseThe living area of Emma Gott and Cameron MacDonald’sapartment in Sydney. Turn to page 122 for the full story.
16 V O G U E L I V I N GPHOTOGRAPHER GIULO GHRARD60DREAM CATCHERA deep dive into Tiffany & Co.’s mosthistorical creations with archivistChristopher Young, who exalts thework of legendary Tiffany designerJean Schlumberger64THE VL EDITA curated list of the latest furnishings,homewares, art and appliances by localand overseas designers74RHYTHM AND BLUESA home on Istanbul’s Bosphorous Strait istransformed by Pierre Yovanovitch’ssignature tactility and material warmth88AS GOOD AS NEWFlack Studio’s all-encompassing approachmeets its maximalist match in a heritageprotected Queen Anne Federation in Sydney100PARADISE FOUNDInterior designer Kelly Behun draws on theenergy and verve of Miami Beach to craft anidiosyncratic yet idyllic family home112NATIVE POETRY1960s architectural gem Gunn Ridge Houseis restored with chromatic brilliance byMelbourne studio Kennedy Nolan122ITALO DISCOOne Sydney couple taps Tamsin Johnson togild their home in a hedonistic green hue52A NEW LEASE OF LIFEAustralian artist Jordy Kerwick opens uphis family home in southern France56DAY AND AGEStephen Ormandy and Louise Olsen,founders of Antipodean success storyDinosaur Designs,reflect on a milestone40 years of business
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18 V O G U E L I V I N GPHOTOGRAPHER ANSON SMART STYLST: JOSEPH GARDNER134QUARTZ MOVEMENTThe sybaritic pull of stone is celebrated inan eastern Sydney home by Smac Studio146RENAISSANCE MANReflecting on the inimitable style andlasting legacy of the late Giorgio Armani152CHROMATICBulgari’s jewellery exhibition explores thehouse’s astonishing mastery of colour154RIVER DANCEMelbourne studio Hecker Guthrie casts itsvisionary eye on luxury ship APT Solara156LE SOLEILVeuve Clicquot’s exclusive Le Picnic setssail on the stunning Great Barrier Reef160FINE FORMGaetano Pesce’s Up 50 armchair forB&B Italia is a design icon for the agesCOVERThe entry foyer of a home in Miami Beachin South Florida, designed by Kelly Behun.Photographer: Thomas LoofTurn to page 100 forthe full story.Be part of the conversation:#VogueLiving #loveVLThe kitchen of a Darling Point homedesigned by Flack Studio.
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2 2 V O G U E L I V I N GPHOTOGRAPHERS: ELEONORA GRGOLETTO (GIULO GHRARD) HENRETTA GRAHAM (JASON MOWEN)“I’m currently in Greece afterspending six weeks inSri Lanka, doing a deep dive intothe life and work of [architect]Geoffrey Bawa,” explains writerand designerJason Mowen, whobegan writing for Vogue Living in2015 at the behest of then editorNeale Whitaker. Mowen’s mostrecent work explores the legacyof the late Giorgio Armani (page146). Citing his architectgrandfather as “a monumentalpresence in my early life” andinstrumental in nurturing hiscuriosity for design, Mowen’sother great passion — travel —has coalesced into hostingsmall-group trips via hisplatform The Pursuit Of. “I’velived around the world andtravelled extensively, and whileI’ve taken a step back frominteriors it gives me joy toexplore the creativityofdifferentcultures,” he states.“I think it’s apast life thing,” he says of hisinsatiable wanderlust. “WhenI was eight, I was obsessed withatlases and used to trace themaps of Italy and Greece.”JASONMOWENAs a child growing up in a tinyTasmanian town, orderingcopies of Vogue from thenewsagent, Annie Brownalways dreamt of being a writer.Penning a feature on Tiffany &Co.’s archives and colourfulhistory (page 60) has seen thewatches and jewellery editorrevel in her love of fine jewelsand their talismanic powers.“One piece I really value is myCartier Panthère ring,” she says.“To me, it’s a symbol ofindependence and a remindertobe bold.” Uncovering the storiesbehind some ofTiffany’s biggesttreasures was a great source ofjoy for Brown, but there was onethread she loved pulling themost: “Learning about BunnyMellon, the philanthropist andhorticulturalist who wasSchlumberger’s friend and bestclient,” she admits. “I mean thewoman gardened in customBalenciaga and Givenchy, forone! Her taste was so exquisite,she really pioneered the ‘undonechic’ we all still copy today.”Photographer Giulio Ghirardi first picked up a camera while visiting Niagara Falls withhis family, and hasn’t stopped snapping since. Despite a degree in architecture, healways longed to be a fashion photographer. “Elements like framing, composition,balance and lines all stem from my architectural background,” he explains. Yet it wasa film set that laid the groundwork for his spatial exploration. “My passion for interiorstruly blossomed while working on Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name,” he recalls.Shooting a Pierre Yovanovitch home (page 74) saw Ghirardi work with another creativeat the height of his potency. “I admire the consistency and recognisability of [Pierre’s]work, as well as the exceptional level of production and execution in every detail—frommaterial selection and craftsmanship to the masterful use of colour,” he says.ANNIEBROWNGIULIO GHIRARDI
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2 4 V O G U E L I V I N GVogue Living @vogueliving Vogue LivingVOGUE.COM.AU/VOGUE-LIVINGBy YEONG SASSALLPhotographed by DAVE WHEELERStyled by CO: AIKASituated just minutes from Sydney’s CBD, this three-bedroom penthouse inThe Rocks is inhabited by a professional couple and their teenage daughters.The home presents a refreshingly unique take on the notion of an inner-cityapartment and as a result, the apartment is awash in lush materiality, fromeye-popping stone in the bathrooms to carefully considered timber joinery.A collaborative effort between Sydney-based architecture and design practiceCo: Aika and builder Orth Property Group, the project exemplifies a refinedfamily home that delights in luxurious details.
2 6 V O G U E L I V I N GPHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL NAUMOFF HAIR & MAKEUP TENELLE SORGIOVANN SHOT ON LOCATON AT STUDO GARDNERREBECCA CARATTI, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF @BECCARATTIThis issue celebrates not just ART, but the elegance, humility and decency of the creatives who bring beauty into ourWORLD. They’re the same qualities embodied by the late Mr Giorgio Armani, whose passing leaves a quiet ache in thedesign community. Few lived with such poise or built a legacy so defined by refinement and restraint, and we pay tributeto a life lived BEAUTIFULLY (page 146). One of my highlights this year was meeting PAULA GERBASE, the creativedirector of Georg Jensen, at Salone del Mobile in Milan. Ineffably cool and curious, Paula has a deep respect fortheDanish brand’s archives and is breathing NEW life into its storied history (page 48). In my editor’s portrait, I’m wearingthe FUSION collection — design that perfectly captures the balance between architecture, form and timeless elegance.We also visit Australian artist Jordy Kerwick in southern France (page 52), where he lives with his children and artistwife, Ces McCully. I’ve long admired Jordy’s ascent to the international stage, but what I LOVE most is his WARMTHand honesty — qualities that infuse every brushstroke of his work. This issue is filled with homes that speak to thepower of art and design in transforming the way we live. On the cover, designer Kelly Behun brought a playful sense ofdynamism to a Miami home, while Flack Studio’s elegant Darling Pointresidence is a testament to David Flack’sconstant CHAMPIONING of Australian art (page 88). In addition, new projects by Kennedy Nolan (page 112) and SmacStudio (page 134) are a study in considered detail and boundless confidence. Lastly, PIERRE YOVANOVITCH’S sublimeIstanbul project is anchored by one of my favourite artworks from Annie Morris (page 74). The home exudes a senseof joy, serenity and contemplation — hallmarks of Pierre’s practice. It’s a reminderthat the most compelling interiors arethose that feel lived-in, layered and deeply personal. Here, art doesn’t just adorn the space — it animates it. Each piececontributes to the home’s GENTLE rhythm and emotional depth, transforming it from a beautiful interiorintosomething truly transcendent. In the end, this issue is about creativity in its purest form — honest, EMOTIVE andprofoundly human; a tribute to those who shape our world with grace, vision and heart.
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31 V O G U E L I V I N GThis page Faubourg Polka watch, from Hermès, hermes.com Opposite page Grain de Café necklace, from Cartier, cartier.com.auLike the branches of a tree or the bud of a flower, a piece of JEWELLERYsymbolises a singular ACT OF CREATION, a time capsule, a thing of beauty.
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3 5 V O G U E L I V I N Ghere is a Constantin Brâncuși quote that goes “Nothing can grow in the shade of agreat tree”, by which the artist meant that he would never have improved had heremained working with his mentor Augustin Rodin.But Side Hustle, Kelly Wearstler’s newly launched curatorial platform, does notovershadow emerging voicesin the mega-watt glare of the great American designer.Side Hustle is a mutual collaboration, a cross-disciplinary space that brings themeteoric work of creatives across art, sound, performance and design into widerview while elevating the often-humble practice of being a maker.“Collaboration is the driving force behind everything extraordinary — I’ve worked withartists and makers across every conceivable field because that’s where the magic happens,in those unexpected collisions between different creative languages,” explains Wearstler.With Side Hustle, Wearstler is expanding on her studio’s existing collaborative ethos, butinverting the dynamic — “here, the artist leads”, she says, “and I’m a supporting partner”.Since launching her eponymous studio in 1995 amid the electronic ganglia of LA,Wearstler has secured her status as an arbiter of taste with a profound influence oncontemporary aesthetic codes. On Wearstlerworld, her Substack newsletter, she sharesrecommendations (like a pair of Phoebe Philo loafers and Tom Fereday letter opener),reinforcing that, despite her success, she remains wide-eyed to what’s coming next.For Wearstler, Side Hustle is an exercise in legacy-building and a way to amplify a newgeneration. These days, success is “more nuanced and deeply satisfying” — it’s watchinga young designer find their confidence and observing how design can move the Zeitgeist.One such talent is Sam Klemick, whom Wearstler discovered on social media —a woodworker and furniture designer. “Her work immediately stood out — there was thisraw originality,” says Wearstler. “I felt a strong connection to the spirit of what she wasdoing; it had the same sense of fearlessness and individuality that inspires me.”Klemick was a fashion designer for 15 years before shifting the focus of her métier in hermid-30s. Was there a light bulb moment? Klemick narrows it down to living in an emptyartist’s studio in LA and needing to make it feel more like home. “I wanted to make myown furniture, and all of a sudden I was at a night class in a wood shop.”The fruit of her collaboration is Hollywood, a four-piece collection where the designersreinterpret couture through hand-carved wood and digital 3D techniques. It proveda perfect meeting point — Klemick looks at her practice “through the lens of someone who’sbeen obsessed with clothes their entire life” (enduring references include Maison MartinMargiela’s Duvet coats), while Wearstler says “fashion is the secret language runningthrough my work. Fashion and interiors share an intimacy with the human experience,they’re both about creating environments that make you feel more like yourself.”Its catalyst was a vintage Emanuel Ungaro gown owned by Wearstler, a party dress inpleated taffeta with ruffles. “Sam was captivated by its movement and construction,” sherecalls. “Understanding Ungaro’s mastery of draping was essential to translating the fluidforms into solid wood — capturing its grace and rhythm in a completely different medium.”Hollywood comprises a Douglas fir stool, chair, mirror and floor lamp in a luminousbone-white finish. According to Wearstler, the gown’s cascading ruffles are “the DNA ofthe collection”, which Klemick has interpreted as effortless, yet still feminine, gestures.Elements of Klemick’s own designs emerge — the lamp and chair reference her favouredbell shape. Where one might see something overtly womanly, she reads as soft and “a littleunkempt — the ruffles are strewn about, and the ribbons in my work are always halfwayuntied.” But Wearstler’s hand is there if you look closely. “Kelly is deeply involved in everystep of the process, no detail is too small and she pushes for something you’ve never seenbefore,” says Klemick, who learned “to be relentless in the pursuit of getting it right”.On the other hand, the project reminded Wearstler to slow down. “Sam’s process is veryintentional, rooted in memory, materiality, and care for environmental impact. It wasa reminder that design can be almost meditative,” she says.The designers have become fast friends, with Wearstler describing their energy asa beautiful alchemy of two minds in sync. “An incredible tension runs through our work— I’d mention the movement of that Ungaro gown; Sam would see furniture silhouettes.”In October, Hollywood launched at Wearstler’s Beverly Hills residence where the worldlearned what Wearstler has known all along: that slowly but surely, Klemick is buildinga studio to last. This is what legends are made of. kellywearstler.com studiosamklemick.comTA new creative platform curated by KELLY WEARSTLER exalts the workof Sam Klemick, whose woodwork studio proves just how porous are thepartitions between ARTISANAL practices, especially furniture and fashion.PHOTOGRAPHERS: LORENZO CS (KELLY WEARSTLER) JUSTN CHUNG (SAM KLEMCK)By LINDYL ZANBAKA
3 6 V O G U E L I V I N GThis page designer Sam Klemick with her Hollywood furniture collection for Side Hustle,Kelly Wearstler’s new curatorial platform. Previous pages designer Kelly Wearstler in Beverly Hills,with the 90210 lounge chair and stools by Nynke Koster for Side Hustle.
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