With the recent opening of her playful new collaboration with Peanuts, Anya Hindmarch brings the beloved comic strip to life in a chic stationery collection, available at The Village Hall on Pont Street until October 13th. To celebrate, we caught up with the designer to discover her current obsessions, from her must-have beauty staples to her favourite local spots and the one piece of jewellery she holds dearest…
I’m Reading A Dictionary of Color Combinations by the Japanese artist and kimono designer Sanzo Wada. It is a constant source of inspiration, and I love to pour over it when I have time. Wada helped lay the foundations for contemporary colour research, and there are combinations in there that are unusual yet perfect, like aubergine, teal, and bright yellow.
'A Dictionary of Colour Combinations' by Sanzo Wada (image SEIGENSHA Art Publishing)
'A Dictionary of Colour Combinations' by Sanzo Wada (image SEIGENSHA Art Publishing)
My non-negotiable indulgence is escaping to North Wiltshire at the weekends. We have a tiny cottage deep in the countryside, and it is a balm for the soul.
I’m watching Slow Horses at the moment; it’s my guilty pleasure and it’s brilliantly written.
When no one is around, I like to call my friends!
North Wiltshire
North Wiltshire
The beauty staples I can’t live without include Gucci Westman makeup, which I love for its light feel. Day-to-day, I wear a touch of her foundation stick (£62), blush, and mascara (available at Space NK). My fragrance is a roll-on oil from Madini in Tangiers, which I pick up whenever I’m there or through someone who goes. I also swear by a handmade moisturiser from my local farm shop in Wiltshire.
Gucci Westman Vital Skin foundation stick
Gucci Westman Vital Skin foundation stick
My fridge is never without good butter with rock salt in it (I like Sublime Pink Himalayan salted butter) and Cacklebean eggs from Cackleberry Farm – I confess to being a dreadful cook, but I can even manage eggs on toast and a mug of Earl Grey. Food of the Gods.
Eggs on toast with Earl Grey tea
Eggs on toast with Earl Grey tea
My mental health would suffer without my friends and family.
I’m thinking about planning a holiday to Adrere Amellal an eco lodge overlooking Siwa Lake in Egypt.
The most perfect thing in my wardrobe is a vintage Clare Waight-Keller-era Chloe tuxedo velvet tracksuit. It’s the gift that keeps on giving and is always worn with my crisp packet clutch.
Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet clutch, £2,700
Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet clutch, £2,700
I’m dreaming about finding another embroidery by Richard Saja to match the one I already have that is hung in my living room. I WISH I had bought another to go on the opposing wall, too.
Embroidery by Catskill artist Richard Saja (via @wgeddes)
Embroidery by Catskill artist Richard Saja (via @wgeddes)
My favourite local restaurant is Olivetto on Elizabeth Street. It’s local to the Anya Village on Pont Street and has seen many family meals over the years.
