Supermodel, socialite and muse to photographers from Bailey to Beaton, Penelope Tree was a ’60s icon. Today her wit remains as razor-sharp as her cheekbones, and while we await her debut novel (published next year by Moonflower Books), we quizzed the ageless beauty about a few of her favourite things… 


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Penelope Tree

If, like us, you are loath to shut the door on summer, there is still time for a blissful break in Provence. And who better point you in the chicest direction than Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique-hotel experts whose exquisite recommendations promise a sun-drenched stay that will linger in the memory long after autumn arrives…

Provençal Paradise

Posting effortlessly pretty tablescapes and mouthwatering recipes inspired by her Malaysian roots, Kirthanaa has swiftly earned herself a spot at Instagram’s top table and a host of foodie fans. We asked the stylist/chef to share the decorative details she’d choose for an unforgettable outdoor event… 

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Kirthanaa Naidu

Reflecting a life split between bustling London and romantic rural Tuscany, interior designer Camilla Guinness is the queen of the boho idyll. A hi/lo mix of high-street buys, antique treasures and junk-shop finds is the secret to her sybaritic spaces, as revealed in her Collagerie curation…

Camilla Guinness

He’s the interiors intellect behind ‘A Spoon Full Of Benjamin’, one of the chicest Instagram feeds online, not to mention a celebrated creative director and stylist. Boasting an exceptional eye for furniture and fine objets, who better to curate summer’s ultimate homewares wishlist… 


Benjamin Reynaert

There’s reading, and then there’s holiday reading – whiling away long days in a hammock, lost in an unforgettable tale. Here, Collagerie’s favourite bibliophile Katie Law shares her pick of the best beach books…

Sun, Sea & Typography

Nothing beats a personal recommendation when booking a dream escape, and few have the insight of Rosalyn Wikeley, a globetrotting writer and former editor at *Conde Nast Traveller*. Add the expertise of global getaway gurus Mr & Mrs Smith and you have the ultimate inside track. Here, Rosalyn visits three deliciously different Mallorcan hotels and selects the buys to recreate their blissful Balearic vibe.  


Balearic Beauty

As renowned for his sculpted pecs as his chiseled jawline, David Gandy is the foremost male model of his generation. Adding entrepreneur to his resumé, with an eponymous fashion and lifestyle brand, he’s also dad to two daughters. Who better to share the ultimate Father’s Day gift list… 


David Gandy

With a resumé spanning the arts, technology and heritage, Charlene Prempeh is a cultural force to be reckoned with. A podcaster, journalist and the founder of A Vibe Called Tech – a consultancy exploring Black inspiration and innovation – her clients range from Gucci to Whitechapel Gallery. We quizzed this contemporary trailblazer on her recent reads…

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