James Andrew at D. Porthault
I was recently invited to attend a cocktail party celebrating the artist/designer Patrick Mavros’ trunk show at the super chic D. Porthault boutique – D. Porthault, as you may know, is THE luxury linen of choice, and their NYC boutique was a fitting venue to showcase the exquisite silver work from Mavros’ African Luxury House.
Considered to be one of the most important silversmiths of our time, Mavros creates breathtaking sculpture, jewelery, accessories, and decorative objet – all inspired by the exotic wild life of Zimbabwe where he grew up. The artist traces his business’ beginnings to a pair of carved ivory rose earrings he made as a young man for his fiance – interest in his work grew exponentially, and now Mavros has a truly impressive list of patrons – from dignitaries to celebrities to royalty. The King of Spain is a devoted collector, and Mavros’ silver “elephant hair” bracelets can be seen on the royal wrists of the likes of Prince William and Harry! I’ve included a few images below, but do have a look at the Patrick Mavros website for a larger sampling of these wonderfully exotic works – perhaps you’ll find the perfect piece to enliven a dreary day – a Mavros piece will have you well on your virtual African safari in no time at all!
Mavros silver bracelets.
Mavros sculpture.
Mavros elephant and tortoise ashtray.
(top) Standing in front of the super chic D. Porthault boutique on Park Avenue I’m wearing an olive/brown box quilted hunting style jacket with brown suede accents by Gucci, a red and white cotton striped shirt with contrast white collar and cuffs by Turnbull and Asser, a wool tartan tie by Ralph Lauren, vintage moonstone cuff links, brown tweed motor cycle pants by Gucci, red alligator belt with sterling buckle and brown leather “Chelsea” boot by Gucci.
wow, those Mavros bracelets are just what I need!
Love
Edie
Reading your amazing blog and enjoying everything you show us from this awesome boutique…….
have a great monday
kisses
Monaco Girl
Beautiful ! I love Porthault, Mavros, and James Andrew !
Dean in Florida
Coolest ashtray ever.
mavros is a genius!
Lieber James!
Was für schöne Armbänder! Ich möchte auch eins haben! diese kleine giraffen mit bäumchen sind aber toll!
liebe Grüsse
Christiane
Porthault boutique seem to be amazing…….love the ashtray!
many regards from Brazil
Eugenia
Dear James,
These works in silver are amazing I have to get one of these wonderful sculptures for my living room.
Your outfit is great!
Best Regards,
Johann
Lieber James, der Aschenbecher ist unendlich schön, ich mag die Elefanten sehr sehr gern, ich würde ihn sofort kaufen!
Liebe Grüsse
Marie Freiin von Spiering
Hola James,
Qué maravillosos trabajos en plata, estoy maravillada, quiero uno de esos brazaletes de todas maneras, cuando vaya a NYC, Porthault estará en mi lista de destinos sin falta!
Un beso
Maria
Hola James,
Me parece super interesante lo que cuentas sobre Mavros, no sabía que el Rey de España coleccionaba sus piezas, en todo caso son piezas muy lindas.
Muchos Saludos
Lola
love your red and white stripe cotton shirt!
hugs
This is a very spicy story my dear James, I absalutely adore it!
Pink Cinammon
btw, love your jacket 😉
I love your outfitt. you look georgeous…..it is a plesant to see you
you look very sexy in that pose, plus this clothes are very very nice on you 🙂
The giraffes are so beautiful!
I adore how you mix different patterns darling…
xo*