Following on from the release of his Euro-inspired third book, Greg Natale makes his debut at Maison&Objet
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Multi award-winning Australian interior designer Greg Natale is exhibiting at Maison&Objet Paris for the first time this year. The four-day event, now on, showcases the latest and best in design from Europe and around the world. The theme for the 2023 event is ‘Take Care’, with a focus on looking after each other and the planet after the challenges of the pandemic.
Aimed at helping businesses in the design sector grow and connect, the show is in its 27th year, with an unrivalled range of exhibitors, talks and seminars.
Following on from the release of his third book last year, The Layered Interior, Natale is bringing to market his latest interior accessories, Fantaisie, inspired by the club scene of the 1970s and 80s.
The Debbie ceramics range is a homage to the Blondie frontwoman, with gold ‘studs’ and abstract face motifs. Visage takes its cues from the 1980s Blitz Kids with a little bit of Bowie, Cocteau and Picasso thrown in.
The Billy range is also inspired by the 80s scene, with a perforated finish and monochromatic palette.
The latest range will be in addition to Natale’s existing Onda range of stone vessels and joins his considerable stable of homewares that include dinnerware, towels, custom-made rugs, tiles and more.
Maison&Objet will be on in Paris until January 23.
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Four one-off Cullinan commissions draw on the design language of yachting, blending marine craftsmanship with Rolls-Royce’s signature bespoke detailing.
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Rolls-Royce has revealed a new series of bespoke Cullinan motor cars inspired by the world of yachting, with four individually commissioned vehicles reflecting the materials, movement and design codes of life at sea.
Presented at Goodwood in the UK, the Cullinan Yachting collection comprises four one-off vehicles themed around the cardinal directions, North, South, East and West, each expressed through distinct exterior finishes and interior detailing.
The commissions lean heavily into maritime influence, a space Rolls-Royce says is closely aligned with its global client base.
Each vehicle features marine-grade teak, hand-painted fascia artwork inspired by the wake of a tender cutting through water, and intricate marquetry compass motifs made from more than 40 individual pieces of wood veneer.
Hand-painted elements have become an increasingly sought-after feature among Rolls-Royce clients, with the brand employing dedicated artisans to develop bespoke interior compositions.
For the Cullinan Yachting series, the painted wake effect required months of experimentation to achieve a natural sense of movement.
Inside, the vehicles are finished in Arctic White and Navy Blue leather, with hand-stitched detailing designed to echo the structure of nautical ropework. A signature Rolls-Royce Starlight
Headliner has also been reimagined, with fibre-optic constellations arranged to reflect Mediterranean wind patterns.
Each car’s exterior colour has been developed to align with its directional theme, ranging from lighter blue tones evoking northern waters to deeper hues referencing warmer southern seas and storm-lit horizons.
Rolls-Royce said the collection reflects a longstanding relationship between the marque and the world of yachting, dating back to its co-founder Charles Rolls, whose family owned a steam yacht and travelled extensively through the Mediterranean.
The release underscores the growing demand for highly personalised vehicles among ultra-high-net-worth buyers, with Rolls-Royce increasingly positioning its cars as part of a broader luxury lifestyle that extends beyond the road.
