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“As a resident of the world of design since birth, I’d like to take some time to celebrate some of the people and things in that world that I admire. I hope you come along for the ride. And, as my name has really taken a beating these last couple of years, -thank you Mr. Bezos, - feel free to think of me here by my nickname: Lex. And, please also enjoy this completely un-recognizable and years old headshot.” - Alexa Hampton

Shabnam Gupta

Shabnam Gupta

Lindsay Calhoun

photo by kuber shah

If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? By the Seaside in Goa.

What are three words to describe your style?

1. Eclectic

2. Indian

3. Colourful

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? It was done in shades of Pink as my dad thought it would probably soften my rebellious streak. One night my sister and I painted street art graffiti all over the space overnight to my dad’s horror.

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? My first piece of art by the artist Chintan Upadhyaya, it was a big splurge for me at the time, I couldn’t afford it, but I did, and I still love it.

In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be?
Geoffrey Bawa the legendary Architect from Sri Lanka

No room is complete without pieces that have memories attached with emotion.

People think of me as, someone who’s probably quite fancy and uptight because of my glamorous clientele but I am really, a very down to earth and sorted person.

 Things you omit from:

  • A flower arrangement: Dry flowers

  • An hors d’oeuvre platter: Anchovies

  • A bar cabinet: Flavored alcohol… I like the classic

A song for:

  • Dinner at home: French jazz

  • Working at your desk: Old Hindi music

  • Going for a run: Billie Eilish

Biggest Vice? Desserts

If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? A great chocolate dessert

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Absolutely… I prefer breathing fabric with texture and great cuts… generally a eclectic boho vibe.

Who is your star crush? Daniel Craig; Gal gadot

What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? I’m still not brave enough to use over the top marbles with very strong characters.

 If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? My First Book on Color by Tricia Guild.

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Work that gave Indian craft and artisans a world platform.

photo by fabien charuau

A Few Favorites:

  • Movie: Life of Pi

  • Book: The fountainhead by Ayan Rand

  • Scent: Davidoff cool waters

  • The fabric you always come back to: Silk… mul cotton

  • Dream project: Would be a passionate client who shares the vision to create a property seeped in culture and craft; an east meets west where you can have the best of both worlds.

  • Meal: Japanese

  • Drink: Red wine

  • Hotel: Six senses and Aman group

  • Travel Destination: Vietnam

  • Artist: Indian folk artists

  • A cause near and dear to me: Women empowerment in any sphere

  • Thing to collect obsessively: Ceramics

  • Era in the history of design: 1960 to 1970

  • Museum: The Met

  • Paint Color that always looks great: Taupe

  • Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Kelly Wearstler

  • Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? Dogs

Djalna McSween

Djalna McSween
Cathy Graham

Cathy Graham

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