Jonathan Adler: Clay In His Hands
Potter Jonathan Adler gives a playful twist to Clinique’s latest beauty line.
Purveyor of modern American glamour, Jonathan Adler sure knows how to transform a room, but when he chose to give our vanity bag a makeover, we could barely contain ourselves. The potter and interior decorator Jonathan Adler collaborated with Clinique to create a beauty line, which is like a globetrotter’s fantasy. Inspired by some of his favourite travel destinations — Capri, Palm Beach and Santorini — each product vows to transport you to your ultimate getaway. A perennial burst of energy echoes throughout the line as the lid and cheek pop traces the symmetrical landscaping style of French gardens. True to Adler’s style the collaboration also features signature geometric patterns and a dollop of bold hues. This one is definitely for the all work and a lot of play lot or to quote Jonathan himself, “This is for the women who want to crank up their glamour factor to elevens.” Excerpts from the interview:
L’Officiel India DigitalRead L’Officiel India in the digital libraryEvery issue and every cover story, on TCG Media.Read now
What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Argue with my husband about whose turn it is to make a pot of tea.
What is the last thing you do before you go to bed?
Argue with my husband about whose turn it is to make a pot of tea in the morning.
What is your favourite shopping place?
I am not a big shopper, actually. But, if it is clothes, it is Paul Smith or COMME des GARÇONS. If it is for home stuff, well, Jonathan Adler. What can I say?
What country you always wanted to visit?
I could go back to Japan again and again and never get sick of it.
When do you feel most creative?
Always. It’s exhausting.
What is your favorite food?
Roast chicken and apple pie.
Which restaurant do you love dining at?
Il Cantinori in New York. It is so chic.
Name one thing you can’t live without?
My husband, Simon Doonan, my rescue pup FoxyLady. The rest is just stuff.
What is your carry-on must have?
iPad.
What is the number one thing to do on Palm Beach?
It is a toss-up between the vintage shopping and people watching. Both involve antiques.
What is the number one thing to do in Capri?
Hike.
Describe Santorini in one word.
Fresh.
What is your all-time favourite piece you have ever designed?
My Dora Maar vase. It does not look like it was designed. It looks like it was unearthed.
What is one thing everyone should have in their home?
A chandelier that is bigger than they think they need and more expensive than they think they can afford.
What is one thing everyone should have on their vanity?
A product that makes you feel powerful. And something from your mother.
What item in your home have you had the longest?
My husband.
What is the most surprising thing in your home?
A bust of Michael Jackson I bought at a yard sale that would make Jeff Koons jealous.
From the August 2017 issue of L’Officiel India.
Spotted a mistake, or your photo used without permission? Report a correction
