LIFE & ST YLE
Michelle shares some firsts and favourite things.
FIRST ADULT HOME? A share apartment in Balmain [in Sydney’s inner west] that overlooked the water. It was pretty basic, but we had lots of fun.
BUCKET-LIST DESTINATION? The Top End and WA (2).
DREAM RESTAURANT TABLE? Lunch at a little restaurant called Da Ö Batti in Portofino (1), Italy. No need for the menu, just order the scampi and pasta Genovese. DREAM CAR? Cars aren’t really my thing, but if I had to pick something for fun, I’d go for a VW Karmann Ghia in Polar Blue (5).
FAVOURITE ARTISTS? Mark Rothko or Anish Kapoor. I also love the colour and sense of fun in artworks by B.D Graft (9).
FAVOURITE FASHION LABELS? I am a bit disloyal on the fashion front... Usually Bassike (8) or Comme de Garçons on weekends; Paul Smith or Camilla and Marc for work. Prada for heels (7) and Common Projects sneakers. FAVOURITE SCENT? Le Labo Bergamote 22 (10). FAVOURITE MOVIE? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. And Crazy Stupid Love, which I watch every Christmas Eve while wrapping presents. WHICH DESIGNERS INSPIRE YOU? I’ve always loved Patricia Urquiola – she’s a total powerhouse and has designed a few of my favourite pieces from B&B Italia (6). I also love Paola Navone. She made my day when she and her friends hung out at the SP01 exhibit, hosted by Space, in Milan one year. FAVOURITE DOWNTIME PURSUIT? Hanging out with my family up the coast – swimming, playing cards/games and eating.
A DREAM PURCHASE FOR YOUR HOME? A designer armchair for my bedroom (4). And some Paola Paronetto ceramics (3). #
“I CAN LIVE WITHOUT MY PHONE BUT NOT WITHOUT ITS CAMERA!” Michelle