“I’m obsessed with this Ettore Sottsass console [on Alan’s left]. It’s beautiful and weird and adds punk rock to any room—especially paired with something precious or fancy.”—Alan, in the Ludlow double-breasted suit in Italian linen-wool and relaxed heritage cotton tee.
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We believe in quality and good design that bring joy to people’s lives, which is also how I approach fashion. I enjoy the fantasy of creating who you want to be through pieces that represent that vision.
„—Alan
We believe in quality and good design that bring joy to people’s lives, which is also how I approach fashion. I enjoy the fantasy of creating who you want to be through pieces that represent that vision.
„—Alan
Khiry in the Ludlow double-breasted suit in Italian wool, relaxed heritage cotton tee and Collective Canvas Bal sneakers.
A quick Q&A with
the furniture curators
the furniture curators
How does The Somerset House reflect what you’re passionate about?AE: The cultural tie-ins outside of furniture are really important to us. We want to be a place where visitors come together over good design and great music—we host nights where people can play their favorite records on unique sound systems. There’s a relationship to music here that reflects our passion in a special way.KS: As our collection keeps getting better, I find myself evolving—the environment changes me. I went to my first opera recently, which I attribute to an elevated mindset from being around these beautiful objects. Where I spend my time influences the music I listen to, the places I go and the way I dress.
What took you from designing menswear to collecting furniture?AE: The Somerset House is the gallery that I always wanted to go to. I used to rework unique vintage clothes a lot, and we do that with one-of-a-kind pieces here. That’s the main parallel I have with my fashion experience: the idea of bringing new life to something that already exists.
How has your approach to getting dressed changed over time?AE: I love fashion, and care about expressing myself through my clothes. Good pieces are worth it, and it’s one of the amazing things about J.Crew—there’s always an emphasis on building a wardrobe that lasts.KS: I wear more suits now, and in more casual ways. Being from New York comes into play with how I dress. Sometimes I’ll wear a sweatshirt with cutoff sleeves and tuck it into nicer trousers. I like to balance dressier pants with a shirt that feels relaxed.
What else is inspiring you right now?AE: I just became a father, so that’s everything right now. I’m so inspired by my wife.KS: I’ve been making time to go to the ballet, watch the Criterion Channel and listen to a lot of jazz. I’m also really inspired by Alan’s style. He always wears things that are unique and subtle.
“I think it’s easier to get dressed as you get older. I value quality over quantity more now, and make sure that I only have what I’ll actually wear.”—Alan, in the stretch hemp–organic cotton suit jacket.
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I really appreciate how engaged the people are who visit the showroom, and enjoy helping them experiment with their design sensibilities.
„—Khiry
I really appreciate how engaged the people are who visit the showroom, and enjoy helping them experiment with their design sensibilities.
„—Khiry
Khiry in the Wallace & Barnes chambray guayabera shirt and stretch hemp–organic cotton suit pant.
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