Designer Richard Mishaan Reveals His Holiday Wish List
The celebrated New York style setter reveals fashion-forward accessories and timeless treasures sure to dazzle anyone on your shopping list
Richard Mishaan. Photo: COURTESY OF RICHARD MISHAAN
After nearly three decades in the design industry, Richard Mishaan has cultivated an enthusiastic audience for his inspired interiors that layer refined traditionalism with contemporary joie de vivre. His exuberant spaces filled three vibrant monographs and animated Galerie’s 2021 House of Art & Design, where he crafted an attention grabbing main suite, enveloped in striking blue and white fabrics and wallpapers that served as a rich backdrop for verdant landscape paintings by David Hockney and Jane Freilicher.
A prolific host, he knows the ins-and-outs of setting a picturesque tablescape or cultivating an unforgettable dining room, and his dynamic style sense made his Greenwich Village shop Homer a must-stop for any aesthete. Here, Mishaan demonstrates his talents for finding just the right pieces to enliven any room or make a holiday ensemble sing.
Elsa Peretti Bone Candlesticks. Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
1. Elsa Peretti Bone Candlesticks
“My obsession with Elsa Peretti started in 1979 when I saw her beautiful pieces at Halston’s house. I’ve been collecting as many pieces as I could whenever there was an occasion. It’s timeless and the most elegant design to this day. These sterling silver candlesticks are good as a single or in multitudes!”
Lyre’s Mocktails.
2. Lyre’s Mocktails
“Since I stopped drinking a year ago (as have so many people I know), I love a good mocktail. The thing is that without a bartender and a million ingredients it’s hard to make anything great. These drinks, such as the alcohol-free Prosecco and the Amalfi Spritz, are delicious just by snapping the top. Add ice and think of me as you say yum!”
Lao paperweight by Hermès. Photo: Courtesy of Hermès
3. Hermès Paperweight
“Elephants are good luck according to an old family tradition started by my maternal grandfather. I think they’re beautiful. So if you’re lucky enough to get a Hermès lacquer one as a gift, then the old tale is proven true! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”
Arc’teryx Cardigan.
4. Arc’teryx Cardigan
“I don’t know what we did to stay warm and be super comfy before there were fleece garments. However I know that as a light jacket or under my puffy jacket they keep me looking stylish and ever so warm. Arc’teryx makes the perfect fitting one and in the perfect color.”
Olivier Gagnere Gardenia.
5. Olivier Gagnere Gardenia
“Any piece by Olivier Gagnere is a treasure! These limited-edition vases from Olivier from Galerie Kreo in Paris are future heirlooms. They are large and command the space. They also hold large bundles of flowers. You will love it filled or not.”
Shea butter bundle from Fekkai. Photo: Courtesy of Fekkai
6. Fekkai Products
“The best hair products ever are Frederic’s. He’s a star hair-cutting expert and has developed products to give each type of hair the best look possible! Even if he didn’t cut your hair.”
Green medium Sea bag grain 1946 by Connolly. Photo: Courtesy of Connolly
7. Connolly Bag
“This little shop in London is owned and creatively designed by a member of the family that has provided leathers for Bentley and Rolls Royce automobiles for decades. The quality is simply the best. The design in my opinion is spectacular! Honestly everything in the shop has my stamp of approval.”
Kiyoko cabinet by Hervé van der Straeten. Photo: Courtesy of Hervé van der Straeten
8. Hervé van der Straeten Kiyoko Cabinet
Herve’s designs are otherworldly! They are crafted in his shop and overseen by him. I represented him at my shop Homer from when he and I were youngsters in the design world. Everything I’m lucky to own of his is in the “Treasured” category. From the small table top items to the furniture pieces it’ll be something you’ll have as a prized possession.
Läderach Snacking Orange Sticks.
9. Läderach Snacking Orange Sticks
“I love chocolate! These are currently my favorites! I wish it were harder to get them. It’s what they call a dichotomy!”
Berluti Démesure Camoscio leather boot.
10. Berluti boots
“Yes please! The Beatles wore these boots and everyone who’s stylish and cool as well. You’ll have them for 10 years. I know I have.”
Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt | Button Down Collar by Uniqlo. Photo: Courtesy of Uniqlo
11. Uniqlo Shirts
“I wear white Oxford button down shirts almost every day. It’s just the perfect combination of elegance and comfort. These shirts that don’t wrinkle and are priced as they are make it almost impossible not to buy.”
Richard Mishaan Design: Architecture and Interiors Photo: Courtesy of Vendome
12. Coffee table books
“If you don’t have all three I insist you should! If you have any of them, but not all, why not complete the set. If you have them all, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
Ludlow Slim-fit tuxedo jacket in Italian wool by J.Crew. Photo: Courtesy of J.Crew
13. J.Crew Tuxedo
“This is the best tux ever. I’m known to be a bit fussy about my appearance—what can I say? When people ask (and it’s often), who made my tuxedo, I reply J.Crew, and they say no really. I show them the label and they are blown away. It’s that good. Try one on, you’ll want to thank me.”
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