Naomi Osaka in Yoon Ahn designs for Nike.
Photo: Courtesy of Nike
The Artful Life: 5 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From tennis star Naomi Osaka’s fashionable return to the U.S. Open to a new boutique retreat tucked away in the Catskills
The collection coincides with Naomi Osaka's return to the U.S. Open. Photo: Courtesy of Nike
1. Nike and Yoon Ahn Celebrate Naomi Osaka’s Return to U.S. Open with Sleek Performance Looks
To mark Naomi Osaka’s return to the U.S. Open, Nike connected the tennis superstar with fashion designer Yoon Ahn to create one-of-a-kind day and night performance wear. The former world no. 1, who has stacked four major titles and returned to the court in early 2024 following the birth of her daughter, last competed in the tournament in 2022. The new custom looks are designed for the exact specifications of Osaka’s game, and include walk-on skirts and jackets with oversized bows. “The inspiration that fueled the look for me—and this might be a Japanese term—is feeling like a ‘magical girl’ on the court,” she said. “There’s a moment of transformation for me for when I walk onto the court, and I have a lot of fun playing, so wanting everyone who sees the outfit to connect with that feeling is a really big motivation for me.” The collection extends into Nike Women by Yoon, which is available beginning August 27. “We live in a girls’ world, and I wanted to embody that in Naomi’s on-court look as well as the collection,” Ahn said. —Alexandria Sillo
Meditazione, which combines Champagne, Tanqueray gin, Venturo (a chamomile and mint-based aperitif), and verbena cordial. Photo: courtesy of Aman
2. Aman Venice Launches Bespoke Cocktail Menu Infused with History
One of the most luxurious hotels in Venice has unveiled a special cocktail menu with six bespoke drinks inspired by the history of its opulent location. Aman Venice, set along the Grand Canal in the monumental Palazzo Papadopoli, enlisted a local historian to work with head mixologist Antonio Ferrara to conjure a list of distinctive refreshments, among them Meditazione, which melds Champagne, Tanqueray, a chamomile and mint-based aperitif, and verbena cordial—with a dazzling diamond-shaped hunk of ice in the middle. (The ethereal beverage evokes the ornate beauty of the property’s dreamy Blue Room.) Every detail at The Bar is artfully curated, down to the menu itself, which features swaths of Rubelli fabric, echoing the walls of the hotel. —Geoffrey Montes
The Hensen. Photo: Courtesy The Hensen
Room at The Hensen. Photo: Courtesy The Hensen
3. Boutique Retreat The Henson Opens in the Catskills
Surrounded by rolling mountains and some of Upstate New York’s most popular hiking trails, the Catskills has solidified itself as the go-to destination for New Yorkers seeking a break from the bustling city. Now, a 159-year-old structure has gone through a major transformation to become a chic 16-room boutique hotel, offering visitors the perfect place to commune with nature. To create The Henson, Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra (the brains behind New York City restaurant staples Contra and Wildair) joined forces with Ely and Danielle Franko (founder of The Hunter Houses) to bring chic charm to the town of Hensonville. Inside, guests are welcomed to public spaces outfitted with modern and vintage finds, such as an Adrian Pearsall platform sofa and dining chairs from Fritz Hansen. In addition to a roof deck and manicured lawns, the property boasts its own herb garden that provides produce to on-site restaurant Matilda, where dishes such as wood-grilled oysters with bone marrow, pumpkin seed oil, and purple sorrel can be enjoyed. —Shelby Black
Cartier TuttiTutti ring. Photo: Courtesy of Cartier
Cartier TuttiTutti ring. Photo: Courtesy of Cartier
4. Cartier’s New TuttiTutti Collection Honors Daring Creativity
The artisans at Cartier are flexing their creativity with a dazzling new collection dubbed TuttiTutti, which launches on September 1. It is part of the Cartier Libre collection, which is an annual collection that gives the creative time total freedom to come up with something new, challenging form and design while putting the spotlight on Cartier’s savoir-faire. Bold and unexpected, the range consists of rings, bracelets, and watches that boast innovative designs, bright colors, and dramatic contrasts. Highlights include rings spiked with colorful pendants, studded with diamonds and onyx; a geometric diamond cuff with a sprinkling of gold beads; and a fully articulated watch with an architectural dial featuring bubble-like forms of blue and white opals, rubellite, blue chalcedony, tanzanite or set platinum. —Lucy Rees
Ceramist Henry Holland crafted a new collection of fabrics and wallpaper for Harlequin that reinterpret his signature motifs. Photo: Courtesy of Harlequin
Henry Holland’s new collection of fabrics and wallpaper for Harlequin include (from left) Potshop and Ludaix Velvet as well as Marble Wave (on stools). Photo: Courtesy of Harlequin
5. Ceramist Henry Holland Debuts Collection of Fabrics and Wallpapers with Harlequin
Many artists and artisans found new creative outlets during the pandemic; for London fashion designer Henry Holland, it was ceramics. In his studio, he experimented with the Japanese nerikomi method, stacking, folding, and then carving colored pieces of clay into slabs that he transforms into tiles, tableware, and lamps with an exaggerated wood-grain like pattern. “It is a privilege to design beautiful things that people are willing to live with,” he says. Now, his two creative pursuits are coming together with the launch of his debut collection of fabric and wall coverings with Harlequin. His talent for rich, earthy hues is on full display, with exuberant patterns like the fiery zig-zag Southborough, robust floral Ludaix, and geometric Blenets Check rendered in saturated browns, greens, and blues. Fabric designs translate similar prints and palettes into sumptuous textures and weaves, like the nubby boucle of the Marble Wave or shimmery jacquard of Elsworthy, while the crewel embroidery of Potshop nods to his pottery output with interlocking shapes that suggest stacks of vases, plates, and bowls. “A great color palette mixes well between tones and shades within a cohesive story,” says Holland. “This collection’s palette can be interpreted in a multitude of ways for people to curate looks that reflect who they are… this synthesis of color has universal, useable appeal. I can’t wait to see how the collection is applied in interiors.” —Jill Sieracki
Cover: Naomi Osaka in Yoon Ahn designs for Nike.
Photo: Courtesy of Nike
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