Life & Style

There’s reading, and then there’s holiday reading – whiling away long days in a hammock, lost in an unforgettable tale. Here, Collagerie’s favourite bibliophile Katie Law shares her pick of the best beach books…

Sun, Sea & Typography

As renowned for his sculpted pecs as his chiseled jawline, David Gandy is the foremost male model of his generation. Adding entrepreneur to his resumé, with an eponymous fashion and lifestyle brand, he’s also dad to two daughters. Who better to share the ultimate Father’s Day gift list… 


David Gandy

With a resumé spanning the arts, technology and heritage, Charlene Prempeh is a cultural force to be reckoned with. A podcaster, journalist and the founder of A Vibe Called Tech – a consultancy exploring Black inspiration and innovation – her clients range from Gucci to Whitechapel Gallery. We quizzed this contemporary trailblazer on her recent reads…

Charlene Prempeh curates her must-reads for Collagerie... | Collagerie.com 

Charlene Prempeh

Sinuous and sculptural, Mimi Shodeinde’s furniture designs and interior spaces blend functionality with beautifully fluid lines. Working with traditional craftsmen, she updates age-old techniques to conjure timeless yet modern pieces. Here, the British Nigerian creative shares her own Collagerie curation, revealing the elegant eye behind her unique vision.

Mimi Shodeinde

A digital broadcaster turned creative director, Estée’s self-care and lifestyle content has lead to collaborations with everyone from jewellery designers to beauty giants. Renowned for her honest approach to mental-health, she launched Mirror Water during lockdown to build an online well-being space. We quizzed the caring creative on the pampering products she takes home…

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Estée Lalonde

A mix of ancient motifs and modern spirit, Erdei’s unique style brings colour and wit to everything from bespoke fabrics to chic ceramics. Following stints as an illustrator, embroiderer and ready-to-wear designer at Gucci, the London-based artist launched own design studio and interiors label. So how does this cultured creative dress his own home? 

Gergei Erdei

An interiors journalist turned contemporary property guru, Gibberd co-founded The Modern House, rewriting the rulebook on the sale of modernist premises. He followed that with Inigo, for those in search of an historic property. Married to celebrated creative Faye Toogood, Matt lives and breathes design, so we were fascinated to find out what makes it into his home…

Matt Gibberd

Renowned for her natural elegance and timeless style, Marie-Chantal has built a career with family as its heart. A childrenswear designer and author on childhood etiquette, with five offspring of her own, we can’t think of anyone better suited to select loving gifts for mothers and their new arrivals.

Marie-Chantal

Vintage prints and sugared-almond shades are in Violet’s blood; the designer and creative consultant began her career at the family firm, Cabbages & Roses (the brand that put the chic into chintz). Now Violet shares her distinctive aesthetic with Collagerie in this sweetly quirky curation. 


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