Interview with Sarah Lavoine by Alfred Escot - Ideat
Addicted to color and warm basics, the decorator thrives on travel and meeting other creators, such as designer Jean-Marie Massaud or stylist Morgane Sézalory, founder of the ready-to-wear brand Sézane.
A color ?
My blue, which is a bit of my trademark. It leans towards green and goes wonderfully with black and white. I do not get enough.
A pattern ?
Stripes, which allow you to “sculpt” the space. The graphic pattern par excellence.
One piece ?
My room, the place where I can rest. A good quality bed is essential.
Furniture ?
A lava stone coffee table that I designed especially for my new store, with ethnic patterns appearing on it, in tone on tone.
A designer?
Jean-Marie Massaud. A beautiful person who designs furniture with soft and welcoming lines. I feel as good in his company as I do on his chairs.
A town ?
Tokyo, a city that has found a balance between tradition and modernity. You just have to leave the main streets, like Omotesando, famous for its Western luxury boutiques, designed by starchitects, to escape globalization. It's very disorienting.
An artist ?
Delphine Cauly, also known under the pseudonym Summer 1981, for her sexy and nostalgic illustrations. She designed the cover of my book, Thus Soit Style, a “survival guide” aimed at busy Parisians.
A ready-to-wear brand?
Sézane, for its chic and timeless basics. We have just co-signed a collection of shoes, ankle boots and heeled babies, to wear during the day and in the evening.
Hotel ?
Esiweni, a luxurious ecolodge run by French people in South Africa. A place lost in the heart of nature, which allows you to reconnect with wildlife, to meet animals... The ideal place to recharge your batteries far from Paris.
A florist ?
Bergamot, with which I created a bouquet for sale on the Internet. He will soon make a peony bar for me.
A restaurant ?
Bambou, the new Thai of the Sentier, decorated by Clémence and Clément. They managed to create a warm atmosphere in large volumes. It's rare.
