The Artful Life: 8 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From a soigné collection of outdoor furniture at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc by French studio Laclaux to a colorful collaboration from Victoria Hagan and High Camp that celebrates the art of summer
1. French Design Studio Laclaux Crafts a Tailored Outdoor Collection for Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
With its cinematic location, breathtaking interiors, and storied history, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc exudes glamour and grandeur. This summer, the resort’s famous restaurant The Grill is set with a soigné new collection of outdoor furniture by French studio Laclaux, helmed by Chloé Nègre and François-Xavier Fonbonnat. Amongst the assortment—which includes armchairs, tables, and stools that evoke a nautical design with a curved detail that pays homage to the resort’s iconic pool—is the exclusive Bridge armchair, which is sculpted from Iroko wood, topped by a sumptuous cushion, and labeled with an engraved plate commemorating the collaboration.
While seated on the hotel’s terrace overlooking the Côte d’Azur with a signature niçoise salad maybe the most decadent place to experience the new pieces, connoisseurs can also bring the ambiance home as the array is also being sold exclusively through Invisible Collection.—Jill Sieracki
2. Film Festival Japan Cuts Returns to New York City for 19th Edition
Regarded as one of the most anticipated events among cinephiles in New York City, noted movie festival Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film returns to the city’s Japan Society for an impressive lineup of contemporary, documentary, and restored classics which feature the best and brightest of Japanese artistry. This year, 30 films have been highlighted through July 18, which bring modern-day storytelling to the big screen, many of which are making their East Coast debut. In addition to spotlighting established and emerging voices in filmmaking, modern-day themes such as family upbringing, LGBTQ identity, human relationships, and more masterfully blend with the stunning cinematography, creating a true kinship between Eastern and Western media. The full festival lineup can be found here before the festival ends with the North American premiere of science-fiction drama film Sheep in the Box, written, directed, and edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda. —Shelby Black
3. Victoria Hagan and High Camp Celebrate the Art of Summer
High Camp, the cult-favorite source for effortlessly chic gardenia delivery, has partnered with Victoria Hagan, herself the master of effortlessly chic interiors. The result is a glorious offering of gardenias, peonies, and lush greenery paired with a painted sea-blue vessel as well as a watercolor set. Some of the limited-edition sets even come with a signature candle, created by Hagan to evoke the essence of summer with notes of gardenia and palo santo. The collection makes for the perfect host or hostess gift as summer entertaining kicks into high gear.—Jacqueline Terrebonne
4. Louis XIII Cognac Raises a Glass to Long-Lasting Friendship Between America and France
As America marks its 250th anniversary and France celebrates Bastille Day, Louis XIII is toasting to the friendship between both countries with a limited-edition collector’s set of bespoke glasses. Available in just ten sets, each is engraved with emblematic landmarks representing both nations and is finished with gold. The glasses are not available for purchase, but will be gifted with a Louis XIII classic decanter.—Alexandria Sillo
5. FoundRae Unveils First International Boutique in London, a Maximalist Vision Inspired by a Private Collector’s Library
Cult-favorite fine jewelry brand FoundRae has made its long-awaited international debut, opening the doors to a stunning new boutique in London’s historic Mayfair. Tucked inside an ornate Victorian façade on Mount Street, right beside the iconic pastel-hued Marchesi patisserie, the intimate space is more akin to a private antiquarian library than a traditional retail store. Channeling the maximalist collecting style and deep historical symbolism of the nearby Sir John Soane Museum, the space’s front window display beckons passersby with a selection of hand-illustrated symbolic cards, a nod to the storytelling that infuses each piece of jewelry. Inside, the space is awash with high-gloss cherry-red walls that display the brand’s signature weighty 18k gold medallions, chain wall, and tenets, while oak-lined bookshelves contain an assortment of antiquities and treasures. Beyond the main salon, a Wild Cherry garden hallway leads clients to the Vertu Room, which contains the brand’s objets d’art and on-site atelier, while the United in Love Room offers a special space for commitment jewelry and reflection. Each FoundRae store features a seal unique to the location: The London version features the Double Cherry, two cherries joined at the stem; a symbol of an inseparable bond, memorialized by England’s own Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.—Lucy Rees
6. Uchi Brings Its Acclaimed Japanese Cuisine to Washington, D.C.
When chef Tyson Cole opened Uchi in Austin in 2003, he transformed Japanese dining in America by pairing pristine seafood with bright citrus, fragrant herbs, tropical fruit, and other unexpected flavors. More than two decades later, the James Beard Award winner has brought his celebrated restaurant to Washington, D.C.’s Golden Triangle, where chef de cuisine Rob Drennan serves signatures such as crispy Brussels sprouts glazed with fish caramel chili sauce, yellowtail crudo dressed with ponzu, and sushi sourced from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. The richly layered interiors, conceived by New York firm Islyn Studio, draw inspiration from New Formalist Modernism, midcentury architecture, Wong Kar-wai’s intimate cinematography, and Tokyo after dark. Warm wood paneling, jade-green stone, crimson accents, and softly glowing lanterns cast an amber light across the dining room. “We choreographed every glow, from the warmth that welcomes you at the entrance to the intimate light that settles over your table,” firm founder Ashley Wilkins tells Galerie. “Ideally, we’ve designed a place that stays with guests long after dinner.” —Ryan Waddoups
7. Jaeger-LeCoultre Releases Three Spirited Perfumes
Nicolas Bonneville began his collaborations with watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre in 2024, when he conceived three luminous fragrances that extended the precision of Swiss watchmaking to the world of haute perfumery. Now, the partnership adds three new scents: the woody, floral, jewelry-inspired “The Dream Shaper,” the mimosa, tea, and suede-infused “The Soundmaker,” and “The Adventure Spirit,” which takes its cues from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s history of technological innovation. The perfumes are part of the brand’s “Made of Makers” program, which brings together artisans from a variety of disciplines beyond horology. Intended as a treat for clients, the three new olfactory experiences will be available in the U.S. beginning in September. —Rena Gross
8. Cherished British Brands Daylesford and Bamford Host First U.S. Pop-Up in the Hamptons
So many celebrated British brands have established dedicated followings Stateside, yet acquiring their beautiful tableware, skincare, or fragrances requires a trip across the Atlantic. Starting this month, fans of Bamford’s line of natural bath products and the charming tableware, picnic items, and giftware available at Daylesford will be available at Bridgehampton, New York, boutique L’Épicuriste. Throughout the season, guests will discover of a curated selection of favorites from the Cotswolds-based brands, including fine table linens, beautifully crafted crockery, home fragrance, and natural skincare. Established by Lady Bamford, this latest endeavor—which kicks off with a July 22 trunk show, hosted in conjunction with Irene Danilovich, Amanda Ross, Tabitha Simmons and Lady Alice Manners—is the latest endeavor following the debut of the company’s U.S. website in May.—J.S.