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Meet the creatives and tastemakers who truly inspire Cabana. Read interviews with some of the design world's most exciting talents, and essays on the legacies of those we admire.

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Finders Keepers with Pom Harrington of Peter Harrington Rare Books

Finders Keepers: Specialist dealer of the world’s most sought-after rare books, London-based bibliophile, Pom Harrington, tells Eleanor Cording-Booth about his greatest literary find (arguably, it found him) and the book he’ll keep forever.

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Inspired by: Manfredi della Gherardesca

With his innate sophistication, extravagant dandyism and glorious sense of humor, Manfredi della Gherardesca was, "the most dazzling peacock among us". As Dreweatts prepares to launch a major auction of the late designer's collection, Manfredi's close friend, Alex di Carcaci, remembers a "wholly original" friend and a true inspiration.

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The Interview: Stephen Sills

Acclaimed decorator Stephen Sills sits down with Cabana to share highlights from an illustrious life in design. Read on to discover Stephen's dream (and nightmare) interiors, favorite dinner guests, guiltiest pleasures and greatest challenges.  

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Finders Keepers: Rare and Fine Treasures with Tribal Art dealer, Ian Shaw

Glasgow and Ghana-based Tribal Art and Textiles dealer, Ian Shaw, tells Camilla Frances the story of two extraordinary objects: his greatest find and the piece he’ll keep forever.

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Finders Keepers: Rare and antique Quilts with Christopher Wilson-Tate

A world expert in antique and rare quilts, Christopher Wilson-Tate shares with Ros Byam-Shaw his greatest find and the piece he'll keep forever: a museum quality appliqué and an English patchwork that sparked a thousand quilts.

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Finders Keepers with Antique Textile Dealer Hannah Whyman

Finders Keepers: Specialist antique textile dealer and conservator, Hannah Whyman, shares the story of two extraordinary objects that have passed through her hands: her greatest find and the piece she'll keep forever.  

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Weaving Magic: Textile Wizardry with Designer Jorge Lizarazo

Colombian architect turned textile designer, Jorge Lizarazo, has spent 20 years creating distinctive textiles by combining unique and unexpected fibers. The Hechizoo founder talks to Rebeca Vaisman, reflecting on his creative approach.

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Inspired by: Madeleine Castaing

Charlotte di Carcaci explores the life and legacy of Madeleine Castaing (1894-1992), an eccentric, visionary decorator who lavished her much-lauded rooms with pattern, fringe, whimsy and nostalgia.

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The Last Swan: The Life & Legacy of Marella Agnelli

Known for her intellectual curiosity, impeccable taste and influential collaborations with leading designers, Marella Agnelli was one of Italy's most illustrious tastemakers. Her niece, Fabrizia Caracciolo, explores the life and legacy of her aunt, with images from Marella's book, The Last Swan.

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Finding Time: Nicholas Cullinan on Cy Twombly

Nicholas Cullinan, director of the National Portrait Gallery, explores Cy Twombly’s beautiful house in Bassano in Teverina, examining the influence of its somber, contemplative atmosphere and rural isolation on the artist’s body of work. Photographs by Francois Halard for Cabana Issue 17.

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Finders Keepers with Guy Tobin

Finders Keepers: Antiquarians and collectors share the stories of two extraordinary objects that have passed through their hands: their greatest find and the piece they'll keep forever. This week, antique dealer Guy Tobin, shares a beguiling, but troubling, find and a much-loved family favorite.

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The Interview: Gil Schafer

Architect Gil Schafer is beloved for his warm classic-contemporary style. Gil shares with Cabana his dream (and nightmare) interiors, how a sudden revelation changed the path of his career, and why he's never let introversion hold him back.  

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John Stefanidis: A Designer's Eye

John Stefanidis' monograph brings together 50 years of the celebrated designer's work. In tribute, we have gathered some of our favorite stories from John Stefanidis: A Designer's Eye, revealing John's adventures and friendships with leading artists, tastemakers and writers.

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Salvatore Ferragamo: The 'Shoemaker to the Stars'

As Museo Salvatore Ferragamo launches a retrospective to mark 100 years since the opening of Ferragamo's first store on Hollywood Boulevard, Francesca Simpson examines the life, legacy and creative genius of the Italian-born designer, fondly known as the 'Shoemaker to the Stars'.

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Finders Keepers with Max Rollitt

Finders Keepers: In this series, antiquarians and collectors share the stories of two extraordinary objects: their greatest find and the piece they'll keep forever. This week, antique dealer Max Rollitt reveals a huge masterpiece and a humble object that made him cry.

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The Interview: Nicolas Kugel

Nicolas Kugel and his brother, Alexis, represent the fifth generation of a family of art and antique dealers. Together they run Galerie Kugel, the renowned Paris gallery in an extraordinary hôtel particulieur. Nicolas shares with Cabana his proudest achievements, greatest challenges, happiest memories and ideal interiors. 

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