This issue began with a conversation about a pink tablecloth. But not just any pink tablecloth. You see, over a century ago, César Ritz, one of the grandfathers of modern hospitality, arrived at the genius notion to change the tablecloths at his hotel from stark white to a softer, rosier hue, the better to flatter the complexions of the well-heeled young ladies—and their mothers—who gathered for afternoon tea to see and be seen by high society.
It certainly got me thinking about not just the nature of products and services through the ages but also the role that intelligent design and unexpected thinking have in reframing what we consider valuable. While that story is by definition retrospective, much else here is decidedly future-facing, as we celebrate those whose gift is in rethinking solutions to old problems or in pushing aesthetic and practical boundaries beyond the accepted limits. In “Rising Up,”who deserve greater recognition, from the rock star turned “clothes maker,” as he describes himself, to an architectural partnership known for a floating sauna.
No design issue would be complete without a focus on where and how we live, so our home tour this month features an Italian architect who invites you intothat she has transformed into a stunning contemporary residence for her family. It’s a wonderful juxtaposition of old and new that has created multiple opportunities to enhance the character of the building, with its soaring ceilings, statement art, and subtle flourishes—including a metallic spiral staircase. .
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