Karl Lagerfeld's decision to transform the Grand Palais in to a formal French garden with climbing roses on trelliage, pergolas and water fountains was a welcome site on these January days. There were layers of ruffled tulle and embellished chiffon in pastel hues, feathery capped sleeves and crystal veils and of course, the traditional Chanel tweed, all ushering in a return to the age of innocence and a feeling of spring in the air ...
One of the key spaces in Peter Marino’s recently unveiled Dior store in London (above) is a magnificent light-filled double height space known as the winter garden. Adorning its walls is treillage or latticework which makes the space feel romantic and playful and gives that sense of being in a garden while being indoors.
PERHAPS THE REASON why we feel such an affinity for Palm Beach style is its eclectic mix of old and new, of Spanish and Caribbean, of modern design elements mixing with thrift shop finds.
AS YOU KNOW, am an enormous fan of the magical work of photographer Tim Walker, whose trademark fairytale shots have captured the imaginations of many.
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