Charles Ninow, Head of Art at Webb’s auction house on Berlin and American Psycho

28 Apr 2020

Charles Ninow well and truly understands the art of living well as one of Webb’s in-house experts. The auction house’s Head of Art appraises his love for Succession and admiration for an American Psycho for Denizen.

My personal style can be defined by: Repetition. If I find something that works, I tend to buy multiple pairs of it so that I never have to think about what I want to wear.

The last thing I bought and loved was: This is probably something I should have done as a teenager but I recently bought my first pair of Doc Martens and I love them. Black stitching, three eyelets.

An unforgettable place I visited was: New York City. I was there at Christmas time. Who could have guessed what was around the corner? It’s such an amazing, resilient city.

Next place I’d like to go to: Berlin. I’ve been fantasising about going back there during lockdown.

An object I would never part with is: My 1969 Seiko chronograph. That’s a vintage watch by the way.

My favourite app is: I’m addicted to Instagram. It’s a love/hate relationship.

An indulgence I would never forgo is: Eating out. I can’t wait to get back out there when we’ve got the all clear.

If I had to limit my shopping to one neighbourhood in one city it would be: Sheung Wan in Hong Kong.

My style icon is: Patrick Bateman [American Psycho]. Murderous tendencies aside, his style is beyond reproach.

The best book I’ve read in the last year is: The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon by Brad Stone.

In my fridge you’ll always find: Wild rocket. It elevates every meal.

My favourite room in my house is: The kitchen. I’m not the most amazing cook but I really enjoy it.

I can’t miss an episode of: Succession. I discovered this on Neon during lockdown and now I’m hooked.

I recently discovered: My sun, moon and rising signs. Aquarius, Taurus and Pices.

A gadget I can’t do without is: Airpods. These little bring me one step closer to being a cyborg.

The one artist whose work I would collect is (if price is not an issue): László Moholy-Nagy. I love his photo-grams.

The last meal out I had that truly impressed me was: A curry with jackfruit in it that my friend made for me.

The podcasts I listen to are: The Daily by New York Times, Ear Hustle, Planet Money, How I Built This and Household Name, among others.

The best gift I ever received was: A DVD, surprisingly. It was Martin Scorsese’s documentary about George Harrison called Living in a Material World.

The grooming product I can’t live without is: I recently converted to Aesop’s herbal deoderant.

The last music I downloaded was: I’ve been working out to The Weeknd’s new album [After Hours].

If I wasn’t doing what I am, I would be: A carpenter. Does a carpenter make furniture?

I have a collection of: Art. The last thing I hung on the wall was an early photograph by Peter Peryer.

www.webbs.co.nz

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28 Apr 2020

Chef John Pountney and Hayden Phiskie are coming to the rescue of those seeking the kind of comfort from carbohydrates that only Cotto can provide, while assisting those in need. The award-winning Karangahape Road stop for spaghetti, ravioli and other delights is currently closed to customers but the Cotto kitchen is thinking outside the square by launching a Pasta Box, available from Wednesday, April 28.

With the Cotto Pasta Box you pick two pasta portions from the mouth-watering line-up, running the gamut of ravioli to maltagliati, which will be accompanied by a salad and focaccia, perfect for mopping up the sauce. Just follow the easy steps to achieve a Cotto culinary finish.

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Each box is $50 and will not only satisfy your carb-cravings but $6 from every order will go to the Everybody Eats Charity Trust. Basically, your dinner for two will provide two hungry Aucklanders with a freshly prepared three course meal. Feed your body and your spirit at the same time.

(09) 394 1555

www.cotto.co.nz

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Would you like some heels with that? Superette launches a unique takeaway menu

28 Apr 2020

As we enter Level 3 everyone is scanning takeaway menus looking for something to sink their teeth into but leading fashion retailer Superette is joining the frenzy with a zero calorie offering that includes new season collections from Bassike, Anine Bing and P.E Nation.

“I think when we have less to work with we are forced to be more creative,” says Superette co-founder Rickie Dee. “We’ve had to pivot our skill-set and come up with new ways to share the Superette story and service our amazing customers.”

Taking inspiration from the hospitality industry, Superette Takeaways will deliver online purchases (with free express shipping for all orders over $100) or you can take advantage of Call & Collect, visiting your local store for a contactless pick-up.

Making sure that your appetite for style is well and truly satisfied, Superette is also offering the opportunity to make a virtual visit to your local store. Just look up your local store on Instagram, slide into their DMs and let them know you’re keen to chat. The store will video call you back, take you through their offering, try things on for you and offer invaluable styling advice. All purchases can be sent directly to you or made available for contactless pick-up.

“At this point in time we are all just trying to survive, this time isn’t going to last forever and I really believe that when the retail industry comes out the other side it’s going to be better than ever,” says co-founder James Rigden. “We’ve been forced to look at how we operate on a day-to-day basis and look at what we can do to make our shopping experience better for our customers. Superette Takeaways has a long term plan behind it, it’s something we want to offer our community for years to come.”

Even better, Superette Takeaways will arrive smoking hot and stay that way.

www.superette.co.nz

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This flawless Parisian apartment is a masterclass in effortless chic

PHOTOS Martin Morrell | 28 Apr 2020

Joseph Dirand’s design vision is immaculate. A master at making everything striking but nothing overwhelming, his latest project, an apartment in a Haussmann-era building located on Paris’ Avenue Montaigne (a prestigious street that runs off the bottom of the Champs-Élysées), where he was given creative carte blanche, is nothing less than our dream apartment. Littered with amazing art, a task that Dirand was also charged with curating, every aspect of the project is flawless and not an ounce short on material detail.

Featuring all the original Parisian touches including the perfectly restored mouldings, parquet floors and lofty double doors, the owner describes the apartment as “a setting for a modern queen,” according to Dirand’s interview in The New York Times’ T Magazine.

The kitchen features Knoll’s Platner dining chairs which are available locally from Studio Italia

Knoll Platner dining chairs from Studio Italia

The lounge features Knoll’s Platner easy chair which is available locally from Studio Italia

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Get motivated with these productivity apps to help smash working from home

27 Apr 2020

Most Mondays start with the best of intentions. After some exercise you’re going to enjoy a healthy breakfast before conquering all of the work tasks that kept you awake Sunday night and log off from your computer in time to appreciate the sunset. Despite these noble thoughts, by Wednesday you usually find yourself living off black coffee with 75 tabs open on your desktop, scrolling Instagram on your phone to relieve the stress and counting trips to the bathroom as exercise. To help your mental wellbeing we have unearthed the apps that will make you more productive and tackle tasks efficiently. No coffee required.

Todoist
The easy-to-use interface makes this project tracker one of the most popular productivity apps on the market. Your Monday morning to do list will be organised into projects, complete with customisable labels, that allow you to set reminders, due dates and priority levels. Collaborate with co-workers by handballing projects to them and connect to Gmail, Trello and Alexa for even greater efficiency. If list-making helps you deal with anxiety, you’ve just met your new best friend.

Flipd
So you need some tough love to get you to keep your head down working, instead of trawling the latest memes and messages from your group chat? With Flipd you nominate a set time to unplug from your phone and focus on the job at hand, Set “Full Lock” and you’re kept away from your phone distractions. Even if you turn your phone on and off again for a social media fix, it won’t work. There’s also a white noise function that lets you block out distracting sounds.

Toggl
Think of this Cloud-based app as a productivity expert leaning over your shoulder throughout the day. This time tracking app registers how many minutes and hours you spend on specific tasks, analyses your habits and makes suggestions on how you can improve your workflow. It’s perfect for freelancers who want clear reports on their time devoted to a job, allowing them to invoice correctly. Kerching!

Focus@will
This is an instrumental music app designed to create the perfect aural background to increase your productivity at the keyboard. The music has been composed to keep your brain active rather than encouraging you to get out of your chair for impromptu dance breaks to Cardi B. There are more than 50 channels of music on this subscription service to get you into your ‘flow state’.

Flow
If you’re a visual person who is finding it difficult to abandon their classic Moleskine notebook and pen, this app may just convert you to online organisation. This notebook app, from Moleskine, features is perfect for the digital doodler with customisable tools that allow you to select pens, markers, pencils and colours. The ‘paper’ is an endless scroll allowing your stream of conscious creativity to take hold, while the eraser function is intuitive enough to keep your creations looking cool. It’s now wonder that this app picked up the Apple Design Award in 2019.

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Feed your hungry heart with signature ready-made dishes from Soul To Go

26 Apr 2020

One thing is for certain in these strange times, quality food offers comfort and a taste of hope, especially when it comes from the critically-acclaimed kitchens of leading restaurant Soul Bar.

Catering for those of us bored by the sight of stockpiled tins of tomatoes, Soul To Go is coming to the rescue as we enter Level 3 lockdown, with a carefully considered selection of meals that will travel easily from the restaurant door to your table.

Beef short rib ragù, rigatoni, chilli and torched raclette

Green Goddess – avocado, peas, edamame, broccolini, cashew and crispy quinoa furikake

Whether it’s a healing Green Goddess dish with avocado, peas, edamame, broccolini, cashew, crispy quinoa furikake or a more indulgent helping of Beef Short Rib Ragù, with rigatoni, chilli and torched raclette, from Tuesday, April 28, simply phone the restaurant on 09 3567249, receive your pick-up time and collect your divine dishes.

Macaroni cheese, ham off the bone and parmesan crust

Our pick from the superb starters is the Salt and Pepper squid. The restaurant’s star staple starts on a base of skordalia — a Greek purée that skilfully incorporates potatoes, walnuts, almonds, and olive oil. Chilli oil is drizzled over the squid to add a gentle spice.

Beer battered Tarakihi, salt & vinegar red rascals, parsley and lemon

Soul’s owner Richard Sigley has shared with Denizen the extra precautions his venues were taking in addressing health concerns surrounding Coronavirus (Covid-19), with research at present showing that the virus is not transmitted by food itself. So go ahead and lift your spirit with some Soul at home.

Soul Bar & Bistro

Viaduct Harbour
Corner of Lower Hobson Street & Customs Street West
Auckland

(09) 356 7249

www.soulbar.co.nz

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26 Apr 2020

As the creative force behind his eponymous furniture showroom and concept stores, Simon James is one of New Zealand’s leading design figures. Since establishing his own line of furniture in 2001, James has gone on to garner international acclaim and sales for his simple, well-considered designs. Here he gives us insight on his passions.

My personal style can be defined as
Relaxed and minimal.

The last thing I bought and loved was
A work by Fiona Conner.

An unforgettable place I visited was
Fiordland.

Next place I’d like to go to
Back to Mexico, though this may be a little while off for the time being…

On my wish list is
A pair of Model 925 Lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.

An object I would never part with is
My dining table, it holds too many stories.

The last thing I added to my wardrobe was
A suit from Doran and Doran.

The building that inspires me is
Aculco holiday house by Perez Palacios Architects.

My favourite app is
Shazam (still).

An indulgence I would never forgo is
Fishing.

If I had to limit my shopping to one neighbourhood in one city it would be
Crosby Street, NYC.

I can’t miss an episode of
Ozark.

In my fridge you’ll always find
Apples, chocolate and beer.

My favourite room in my house is
The living room where we all congregate.

I recently discovered
Gardening, again.

The people I rely on for my wellbeing are
My wife.

My favourite website is
Dezeen.

A gadget I can’t do without is
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon).

The one artist whose work I would collect is (if price is not an issue)
Franz Kline.

The last meal out I had that truly impressed me was
At Bar Celeste.

The podcasts I listen to are
Rolling Stone Music Now, Two Cents Worth: RNZ.

The last music I downloaded was
Saduva — Gibson Kente.

If I wasn’t doing what I am, I would be
Designing boats.

www.simonjames.co.nz

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This Edwardian home is transformed into a study in sophisticated eccentricity

PHOTOS Derek Swalwell | Styling by Nat Turnbull | 26 Apr 2020

There is something utterly beguiling about a house that tempers its formal aspects (stoic timber, neutral tiles, steel framing) with a touch of whimsy — which is exactly what the renowned architects at Kennedy Nolan have done here, in the charming and completely unprecedented Caroline House.

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Conceived via alterations and additions to a weatherboard Edwardian build in inner Melbourne, this house has been transformed into a surprising family home that embodies the classic design details one might expect from a contemporary pad — touches of light timber, a palette of neutral white, cream and black, and clever use of concrete. But this is more than just your run-of-the-mill.

Anchored by the centralised pool that is round, deep and dark, the house carries a circular motif throughout — replicated in windows, curved corners, lighting fixtures and undulating walls. The moody green tone of the pool is also reflected in the home’s only real pop of colour, an attention-grabbing staircase that adds a delightful dimension to the interior.

From its generous garden to its intriguing sculptural touches, to its textural furnishings, the Caroline House is layered, complex and dramatic but in a way that’s so subtle, you can’t help wondering how on earth it was managed at all. Asking why we can’t rethink the shapes of structures that have become so entrenched as our concept of design, it was with a degree of bravery that Kennedy Nolan embarked on a different path — and boy has it paid off in spades.

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The inventive Culprit team have done it again with their Heat & Eat concept

26 Apr 2020

With their innovative cuisine and modern interpretation of yum cha dining, chef restaurateurs Kyle Street and Jordan McDonald have made an indelible mark on our hospitality scene with Culprit.

Not ones to rest on their laurels, like many creatives in the hospitality industry the duo have spent their time in lockdown productively, cultivating a concept that ensures we don’t miss out on their gastronomic genius.

From Tuesday, April 28, Culprit is offering a Heat & Eat menu for two. After inspecting the constantly changing weekly menu, featuring dishes such as Kimchi Braised Beef Brisket with Broccolini and Peanuts, Burnt Fried Brussels Sprouts and Pita bread with Smoked Sour Cream and Romesco, it’s clear that Street and McDonald’s culinary prowess remains in top form. Vegetarians can join the praise thanks to dishes such as Roast Cauliflower and Falafel, Pickled Raisins, Isreali Couscous, Yoghurt Dressing and Spring Onion Flatbread.

And for those tired of baking (and honestly who isn’t) there’s Soft Pavlova and Curd and Peanut Slab Mousse to ensure you maintain those all-important sugar levels in your veins.

Come the weekend, there’s a special offering of Braised Lamb Neck.

Each of Culprit’s Heat & Eat meals is designed for two, and at $55 for the main course (for two) and just $12 for dessert, it’s a small price to pay to finally bring some professionalism back in the home kitchen.

If you still feel like donning an apron for effect, the Culprit team can elevate your cooking standards with Deluxe Meal Kits that will make you look like a star operator, easily preparing three course meals. Follow the heating, mixing and plating guides and feel free to say that you cooked an impressive meal. For the first two weeks Culprit’s famous pork stuffed roast duck is available, followed by a changing menu.

Culprit is offering free contactless delivery within a 3km radius of their restaurant in the Auckland CBD, or an additional $10 for delivery up to an 8km radius, with delivery or pick up between 3pm –7pm daily.

www.culpritdiningroom.co.nz/athome

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Get the keys to the door for an exclusive fashion experience at Dadelszen

26 Apr 2020

After weeks spent indoors you’re probably champing at the platinum bit for a dose of luxury and Dadelszen is adapting to the times by offering a unique opportunity for some solo luxury as we prepare to enter Level Three Lockdown.

Dadelszen Unlocked is like a secret society for serious shoppers with a focus on staying safe and sophisticated at the same time. After booking a time to view the Autumn 2020 clothing and accessories, captured in the new steamy campaign by photographer Dina Broadhurst, approved clients will be sent a key and personal instructions via courier, inside a Dadelszen leather box. It’s just like the right Royal treatment the Queen receives in The Crown.

“Ensuring our clients receive an unforgettably tactile and highly personalised wardrobing experience is not only a core part of our service, it is our reason for existence,” says owner Edward von Dadelszen. “As a result, Dadelszen, Unlocked is perhaps even more special than the everyday Dadelszen experience as we are completely entrusting our VIP clients with the keys to our home. Offering a moment of pure, uninterrupted escapism during this unprecedented time is just one small way we felt we could give thanks to our loyal clientele who have supported us to date.”

When you arrive at your appointed hour, a personalised edit of clothing and accessories will be waiting for you, along with Dadelszen’s Perrier-Jouët bar. To further customise the experience you can chat with a member of the Dadelszen team by FaceTime or for advice on your selection and to confirm just how good you’re looking.

Just leave your selected pieces on a designated rack, take one last sip at the Perrier Jouet bar before heading home to wait for your clothing to be couriered to your preferred address.

You can bring a member of your bubble with you to make the most of the bespoke experience but the focus is on staying safe with an incredibly stylish result.

www.dadelszen.com

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