Listening, Reading, Thinking, Shopping, Watching / 11
Some interesing articles about health; a restaurant in Shoreditch; a 57-year-old model (with a recent Vogue cover); the perfect leather strap sandals for spring, and more
As another month flies by, we're excited to once again share our latest inspirations with you. For those who have recently joined us (and there are many newcomers this week), this regular series, ‘Listening, Reading, Thinking, Shopping’, is a glimpse inside my mind: open tabs, screenshot folder, search history, notes app, etc. These round-ups are a carefully curated compilation of things that I’ve seen and have been inspired by over the course of the week or so. This week’s edition includes a favourite recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi; a restaurant in Shoreditch; treillage and the elegance of fluting and reeding; (more) musings on the beauty industry, a few interesting articles on health, and more.
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FLUTED STONE
fluted. /ˈfluːtəd/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of FLUTED. : decorated with a series of long, rounded lines that are cut into the surface. In other words, a finish with a characteristic wavy appearance reminiscent of the architecture of classical Greece and Ancient Rome.
Yes, I’ll always and forever be in my marble and natural stone era, but this time, there’s a twist: fluting and reeding. Both are types of ornamental carving, with convex (out) for reeding, and concave (in) for fluting. Reeding consists of rounded convex ridges similar to gadrooning, while fluting consists of concave channels or grooves. Both are spectacularly elegant details that will elevate any room.
FILM REVIEW
Last week,
wrote about the film American Fiction and navigating the intersection of artistic integrity and cultural commodification through satire, identity, and legacy. You can read his thoughts here.
ON OUR LIST
One of the many places on our list is Bistro Freddie, a cosy 45-seat restaurant in Shoreditch celebrating the finest in British produce and French winemaking. Chef Anna Sogaard's menu pays homage to classic British and French gastronomy with a seasonal array of starters, bold mains, pies made to share, and even some dishes cooked over an open fire. The menu is accompanied by Alex Price's meticulously curated all-French wine list, which takes diners on a journey through the diverse terroirs of France. From renowned regions to lesser-known spots, the selection showcases a variety of styles and producers, each bottle expressing a distinct sense of place. With its commitment to quality ingredients, skillful preparations, and a deep exploration of French wine culture, Bistro Freddie promises to be worth the trek to the East End.
DECOR
This room instantly captivated me with its rich tapestry of textures—the plush shearling, the intricately carved spindles, the rustic painted fieldstone, and the warm wooden slats. The calming neutral tones and floods of natural light further add to cosy, inviting ambiance.
SHOPPING
These Leather Strap Sandals and this Medium Leather Shoulder Bag for spring.
FASHION EDITORIAL
Really love Bella Hadid’s fresh-faced look for the March 2024 issue of Vogue Italia, photographed by Zoe Ghertner and styled by Alex Jordan Harrington.
RECIPE /with a note from P.
I'll admit I'm a bit late in discovering Yotam Ottolenghi, the London-based chef, but I’m glad I finally made it. I knew the name, of course, and I'd even seen some of his restaurants around, but it wasn't until I picked up his book Simple that I really became a fan.
Sometimes you want something tasty, satisfying, yet simple—and you come across those "easy" recipes, but they just don't quite hit the mark, you know? But Ottolenghi's stuff is different—his recipes are genuinely simple, but they're also seriously delicious.
My current favourite is this chicken dish with miso and lime. It's essentially chicken legs, spring onions, and a marinade made with miso, ginger and maple syrup. Sometimes I'll even toss in some sliced red peppers just to mix things up. But the best part is, you simply throw it all in a casserole dish and bake it in the oven. It's so easy, but the flavours just work so perfectly together. I usually serve it up with some brown basmati rice, and it's an absolute winner.
Ottolenghi has definitely won me over as a new devotee—I'm completely hooked on his culinary skills. The guy has a real knack for taking simple ingredients and turning them into something truly special.—
STONE AGE /002
Remember our discussion about the rustic charm of rough-hewn stone sinks? Well, it seems my instincts were on the mark, because look what we have here: a stunning sink (complete with custom nooks for beauty products) in a perfume shop in Shanghai, and an entire bath carved from this striking, raw natural material.
GROWING UP TOO FAST
Yes, I may have gone a little overboard with recent criticisms of the beauty industry lately (fueled by one too many scathing exposés). I still like makeup, and of course still take care of my skin. However, my concerns were not entirely misplaced, as we're now seeing an alarming trend of teens and even children becoming preoccupied with ageing and wrinkle prevention…
READ: Teens are worried about wrinkles. Here’s how Gen Z is helping to fuel a beauty boom
WATCH: Inside Gen Alpha’s controversial obsession with skincare
SYLKE GOLDING
Sylke Golding started modelling at the age of 18, scouted while living in Sweden. Now, at 57, Golding is back on the runways and even shot her first Vogue cover this past March…
When I quit modeling at 26 I never thought that I would be back in my 50’s and land on the cover of Vogue. By the standards of the fashion industry in [the ‘80s and 90s] this was just inconceivable. What a momentous change. I am often being asked what my visibility means to other women and I can say it resonates deeply with women across all age groups. I wish and hope that more women find courage within themselves to accept the changes that aging brings. What are the alternatives really? For me personally, I choose to live my life in way that feels authentic and aligns with my core values which includes the acceptance of the things I cannot change and knowing that I live a life of privilege for which I am extremely grateful!
ON HEALTH
Article: Why are so many young people getting cancer?
Some possible answers: ultra-processed foods; phthalates found in makeup; microplastics in the environment; getting less or interrupted sleep
Systematic reviews of the available research, though, such as one published in Frontiers in Nutrition in 2022, have identified dietary factors that are associated with a higher incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer, regardless of body weight. These include consumption of a lot of deep-fried foods, processed foods, foods high in fat, and sugary drinks and desserts, as well as low folate and fiber consumption.
Article: The 12 ultimate hero foods: how to improve your meals in seconds - without really trying
Article: The Keys to a Long Life Are Sleep and a Better Diet—and Money
The thinking of the aging community goes like this: You take all the non-communicable chronic diseases that we get now: heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes. All of those diseases are highly correlated with age. Age is the biggest single risk factor for those diseases.
So their view is that we can tackle these diseases one at a time. Or the other way would be to say that the underlying cause is aging, and so you should tackle aging as a whole and that will have multiple effects.
TREILLAGE
There are very nearly entire odes to treillage at TIG—that’s how much we adore it. And here, at Hôtel Lilou, a hotel and restaurant in Hyères, France, it looks especially perfect, surrounded by brass and orange tones. The hotel was designed by architectural designers Kim Haddou and Florent Dufourcq of Studio HADDOU / DUFOURCQ.
ONE LAST THING
Thanks for reading and à bientôt / see you soon,
Roséline
@thisisglamorous
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