THE DARKER SIDE OF DIXON

British designer Tom Dixon could perhaps be credited for the now ubiquitous trend of coating objects in high-shine copper, but his latest tabletop collection has taken a darker turn. Sculptural coffee range ‘Brew’ (above, from £35 for a coffee scoop) has been given a mirror-like black covering. ‘Black strips an object down to its essence, allowing us to focus on enjoying the shape and the function,’ says Dixon. Meanwhile, the brand has also dipped its toe into weaving, with its first collection of textiles. Living up to its title of ‘Super-texture’, it’s made up of six fabrics, including bouclé, velvet and mohair (right, from £75 for a cushion) – note the signature copper zip. To fully immerse yourself in the Dixon style, head to Le Drugstore, a Parisian brasserie that’s been transformed with the designer’s flair (tomdixon.net).