Shopper's Diary: Nicole Farhi 202 in London and New York
From Julie
When I lived in London, I used to frequent the Nicole Farhi stores like a stalker. The French-born, London-based Farhi (she's married to the playwright David Hare and lives in Hampstead) may be better known as a clothing designer, but she has a pitch-perfect eye when it comes to interiors. Her 202 shops—one in London (202 Westbourne Grove) and one in New York (75 Ninth Avenue)—combine home decor emporium, café, and men and women's clothing in one venue. Farhi creates an effortlessly chic ambience, with vintage pieces (midcentury French lighting) and new (Henry Dean glassware) happily coexisting.
February 13, 2009
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i'm in the process of organising my open shelf in my kitchen. this has given me some inspiration. ta!
Many years ago I bought two mugs from Farhi's London store and I religiously take one of out every morning for my coffee as they are a delight to use. They look like the ones in your third photo next to the green glass.
One aspect I love is the slight indentation in the ceramic just where your fingers hold the cup. That and the fact that one inch at the base of the cups is unglazed. Ergonomic, functional and beautiful all at the same time.
now if she would only open a shop on the west coast, los angeles.....
