As AD’s September Style issue went to press, cover stars John Legend and Chrissy Teigen joyfully revealed the birth of their new child. While their son Wren arrived a few weeks after the family photo shoot, I can imagine he brings even more happiness to their home.
Both the proud parents and Jake Arnold, their AD100 designer, relate the design of the new LA house to the growing brood in a way that is touching. “We were attracted to this place because of its lightness and airiness,” says Legend. “We wanted to create something magical, especially for the kids.” Arnold calls the children’s bedrooms “little dreamworlds” and emphasizes that “no place is off-limits to the children, so it all had to be casual and comfortable.” It’s an ideal home for this sweet chapter in the family’s life.
In fact, all of the fashionable characters featured this month represent an intriguing life chapter. Groundbreaking model Winnie Harlow’s first home in Los Angeles, created with AD100 designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, is a sexy, luxurious lair befitting her glamour and success. AD100 designer Andre Mellone conceived his sleek, sophisticated Manhattan penthouse not only for himself but as a pied-à-terre for his extended family. Also in New York City, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, founder of fashion and lifestyle megabrand LoveShackFancy, embarked on an ambitious town house renovation to create a residence that literally epitomizes the ultraromantic, feminine style of her hit brand. And, representing another turning of the page, well-known New Yorkers Lauren and Richard Dupont share the dreamy Connecticut house and garden that enticed them away from city life. Lauren confesses that it could, in fact, be her forever home: “I just love it.” End of story!
Amy Astley’s letter appears in AD’s 2023 September Style issue. Never miss an issue when you subscribe to AD.
