Vogue Living July/August 2022

Vogue Living tells stories that engage, fascinate and excite, weaving together a myriad of influences that inspire our lives, be it cultural trends, arts and architecture, a new secret find around the corner, a far flung destination, or a privileged glimpse into a private and compelling world. Interiors, spaces and places, here or there, come vividly to life through their inhabitants and the lens of the camera. Beauty is paramount.

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in this issue

Upfront

Contributors

Richard Christiansen FOUNDER OF CHANDELIER CREATIVE AND FLAMINGO ESTATE A Babylonian retreat in Los Angeles is a far cry from Richard Christiansen’s rural northern NSW farmland upbringing but this speaks his capability to dream big. “My brother and I did not have many friends, but we got to exercise our imaginations all the time with the plants and garden,” he says. For this issue, his covetable home (page 92) has been captured by photographer Matthieu Salvaing. “Collaboration, to me, is an alchemical spark that allows you to see things in new ways,” he says. “It was a dream come true to see the garden and orchard through Matthieu’s eyes.” In the course of his career, Christiansen has worked with Hermès and Cartier, as well as “many of my heroes, from Jane Goodall…

3 min

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Heart of the home

With the release of another compilation of smart and striking KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS from around Australia — our latest Extraordinary Homes special edition on sale now — you can discover more INSPIRING PROJECTS and chic design ideas including innovative lighting, ISLAND AND BENCHTOP combinations, sleek storage solutions, fresh yet timeless colour palettes and insider INTERIOR DESIGNER tips and tricks online. For creative spaces and expert advice, visit VOGUE.COM.AU/VOGUE-LIVING. Vogue Living @vogueliving Vogue Living @VogueLiving vogue.com.au/vogue-living…

1 min

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Guest Editor’s letter

How does Elvis Presley and his iconic style relate to a Vogue Living issue guest-edited by me now in 2022? Well… it all starts with Baz Luhrmann being fascinated by Elvis. In fact, in the 30 years Baz and I have known each other, Elvis has been an abiding interest culminating in Baz’s most recent movie, Elvis of which I was lucky enough to be the production designer, alongside Karen Murphy, and the costume designer. The story delves into the complex dynamic between Elvis and his manager Colonel Tom Parker spanning over 20 years, from the singer’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of an evolving cultural landscape, the civil rights movement and the loss of innocence in America. Being on Baz’s train to Memphis has meant that for…

HEARTBREAK HOTEL

STYLE ASSISTANTS: LAURA ALEXANDRA, THOMAS MESKER. HAIR AND MAKE-UP: CHARLOTTE NIKETIC. MODEL: EMILIE SCHULZ…

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VLife

Material matters

I’ve always had a passion for textiles and their application. I’m fascinated by how fabrics technically work, how they drape and can mould to a body or a piece of furniture. One of the great things about working with Mokum has been understanding how the textiles are loomed. It has certainly stretched my knowledge and allowed me to become much more sophisticated in my own appreciation of textiles. I’m a child of the ’70s and the idea of patterned paper is part of my DNA. I think both fabric and paper bring an extraordinary richness and whimsy, and can also work in tandem to soften a space. There is something very comforting about being enveloped in a patterned world. I have always loved the ’60s and ’70s look of continuous pattern…

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