The Curse of the Modern Tastemaker
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The Curse of the Modern Tastemaker
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What Happens When You Get So Influential That You’re Bored by Your Own Aesthetic?
Author, interior designer and chef Athena Calderone popularized the luxe-minimalist décor. She built an empire off of consumer’s obsession with her aesthetic, including a collection with Crate & Barrel and a product line of her own called EyeSwoon. But what happens when you grow tired of your own style? Writer Maureen O’Connor dives into the story behind Calderone’s success.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
A growing number of brands are using food to do the talking. To make events as palatable for the Instagram feed as possible, many are collaborating with chefs who first made their name through Instagram. Creating food that’s both beautiful and delicious. Writer Bre Graham speaks with three chefs about their approach to food, what inspires them and the current food and catering industry.
COURIER
A great profile by writer Jeremy Littau on the effects of social media on having informed conversations. None of us are all-knowing, and it’s never been more crucial to create spaces and platforms for people to have debates.
THE ATLANTIC
Writer Felicia Pennant speaks with four women from Danish fashion brand Cecilie Bahnsen from their atelier in Paris. The women discuss the brand’s latest collaboration with Asics, Bahnsen’s approach to design and what made them gravitate towards the brand.
MATCHES FASHION
A profile on the design of luxury hotel The Newt in Somerset. Designed by Karen Roos, the woman behind Babylonstoren, South Africa’s Garden and Design Mecca, has revamped the 800-acre English property into a hospitality experience you never want to leave.