Contents spring 2013 p 46 The eclectic rawboned trappings at Taipei’s VVK Thinking DEPartMENTS 23 Checking In By Christian Schwalbach 29 BlackBook Casablanca close-up; three ways to visit Antarctica now; Lyon finds its form; beer buzz from Australia and New Zealand; Taipei tutorial; pop-up food in Auckland 51 Style Etc. Thin watches; Chinese designers 59 Home + Design Charming chairs 63 Culture Index Taxidermy revisited 94 Necessary Luxury By David Copperfield Keep in touch We welcome your comments and recommendations, which we may edit for clarity and space. Contact us at letters@departures-international.com. The key All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise specified. Hotel is a member of Fine Hotels & Resorts $ Establishment is either cash only or does not accept American Express cards Online extras at departures-international.com ON THE COVER A close-up of the edgy interiors at Lyon’s just-opened Mama Shelter hotel, profiled in our Lyon city guide on page 38. Photograph by Francis Amiand Neil Wade 18 departures-international.com
DESIGN PORTRAIT. Anne, the creative director, and the two loves of her life: Jacob and Michel. Michel is designed by Antonio Citterio. www.bebitalia.com www.spacefurniture.com Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Singapore, Kuala Lumpur
