
James Andrew at Carlton Hobbs - photo Nick Turner
The superlative Carlton Hobbs Gallery, located in the former home of the illustrious socialite, philanthropist and entrepreneur Virginia Graham Fair Vanderbilt, recently stepped back in time to host a banquet, decorating their glorious space in a manner befitting the latter’s taste and style.

James Andrew at Carlton Hobbs - photo Nick Turner
Carlton Hobbs and Stefanie Rinza have always presented their extraordinary pieces with a sensitive and historically informed eye, and this latest incarnation of the gallery is no exception. It’s a truly magnificent thing to see their John Russell Pope Neoclassical French style mansion filled with such spectacularly important pieces (as it would have been in Vanderbilt’s day). It’s very much a museum collection (we’re thinking of the Frick) and yet, of course, everything is available to acquire!
It’s a must-see for all decorators, architects and collectors. Do ring up Carlton Hobbs to make an appointment and tour their many ravishing rooms.
I’ve included here just two of my very favorite pieces to wet your appetite.

A rare set of four consulate giltwood x-famed armchairs attributed to Georges Jacob

The Westminster fire office chairs. A highly important set of twenty-two mahogany dining chairs by Mayhew & Ince

James Andrew - photo Nick Turner
I’m sporting a Tom Ford “Buckingham” jacket in black and ink wool wide twill damier, indigo and white cotton plaid shirt and ivory silk tie, Charvet Paris, navy and royal silk pocket square, vintage Rolex watch, Ralph Lauren black alligator belt with sterling buckle, J Brand “Kane” dark denim jeans, Pierre Hardy Cobalt suede boots and my fragrance is Creed Royal Water.