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My Luxuries: Paula Cademartori

Paula Cademartori
Paula Cademartori

The Brazilian-born, Italy-based handbag and shoe designer shares the things she'd rather not live without.

What’s your definition of luxury?
For me luxury means refinement, attention to detail, fine materials and craftsmanship. A luxury product must be able to last, so it must be of the highest quality.

ALAÏA Eyelet-embellished laser-cut leather sandals
ALAÏA Eyelet-embellished laser-cut leather sandals

Favourite designer?
Alaia. A real genius!

Little luxuries you love?
I love lingerie by La Perla, really feminine and refined. As for small leather goods I think Valextra offers really cool pieces.

Valextra grained leather card holder £175
Valextra grained leather card holder

Beauty indulgence?
Muschio Bianco by Dolce e Gabbana.

Watch on your wishlist?
A Boucheron style from the 1930s.

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Most treasured piece of jewellery?
My Pennisi earrings. They are a rare piece from the late 1800s.

Dream drive?
I dream about an Italian Vespa from the 1950s, with a sidecar. I already imagine myself and my dog Apollo in it!

A Vespa with sidecar at the Piaggio museum in Rome. - Credit: International/REX/Shutterstock
A Vespa with sidecar at the Piaggio museum in Rome. Credit: International/REX/Shutterstock

Private jet or yacht?
If I have to choose, I would go for the yacht.

Ideal home?
A farmhouse in the countryside, surrounded by green fields with breath-taking views of the nearby mountains.

Favourite architect? 
Ferruccio Laviani, without any doubts. I really admire his amazing work.

Dolce & Gabbana restaurant Gold - Credit:   Ruy Teixeria © 2017 by STUDIO LAVIANI
Dolce & Gabbana restaurant Gold with interiors by Ferruccio Laviani Credit: Ruy Teixeria © 2017 by STUDIO LAVIANI

Sight for sore eyes?
The view from a beach chair underneath a palm tree, while sipping on coconut water.

Artwork you covet?
A painting by Georges Braque, one of the cut-outs by Picasso or a canvas iconography by Basquiat. It's very hard to choose.

Favourite piece you own?
A black marble “Arco” lamp, designed by Castiglioni. This is a unique piece, a limited edition that I bought when I arrived in Italy in 2005. I immediately fell in love with it.

Arco lamp, designed by Castiglioni
Arco lamp, designed by Castiglioni

Collector's item?
I collect porcelain. Both my home and my office are filled with beautiful pieces from Richard Ginori, Fornasetti and many others.

Go-to restaurant?
Filippo La Mantia in Milan. A place where you can try a real taste of  Sicilian cuisine, it’s simply amazing.

Filippo La Mantia
Filippo La Mantia

What are you drinking?
It depends on the occasion! Champagne or fruit milkshake.

Home from home?
The Aman hotel in Venice. I think it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. It feels like you are entering a royal palace, which has been restored to perfection. The staff there are wonderful, always discreet and professional, hence the hotel is run with absolute precision and elegance.

Aman Venice
Aman Venice

Design classic you covet?
I’m in love with the Poliedri lamp by Venini. It’s simply exquisite and I think can add a touch of class and elegance to any place.

Ultimate escape?
I am planning an escape to Dubai at the moment, where I will be staying at the Armani hotel. I’m very excited and curious to discover the luxury landscape there.  

Armani Hotel Dubai
Armani Hotel Dubai

Necessary luxury?
Time. It's the most precious thing.

What single thing would make your existence more luxurious?
The chance to have a personal chef at home. I would adore that!

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