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SUMMER 2019 01_Q219_DEP_UK_00_COVER.indd 1 06.05.19 14:59 6 DEPARTURES SUMMER 2019 Departments Travel 19 Johannesburg Reframed Celebrating the long-heralded revival of Maboneng, the South African metropolis’s now-vibrant arts district. 22 Shop the Casbah A fresh raft of designers and artisans are imbuing Marrakech with a new modernist spirit. 26 The Dominican Republic Dresses Up Brimming with a fresh wave of creative energy, Santo Domingo may be the Caribbean’s hottest capital of cool. 32 Very Verbier Three avant-garde hoteliers are infusing the Swiss Alps with a hefty dose of urban chic. 38 Restoration Period The London hotel scene reaches new heights with a recent cache of new and new-look hostelries. DESERT ROSE Summer, Sojourns and Styles p 16 Ceramic vases by Marrakech-based Belgian designer LRNCE On the Cover photograph by andrea varani / trunk archive model: alejandra infante / new icon models 26 Japanese, por Favor How one chef created Mexico City’s Little Tokyo, the city’s latest culinary hotspot. Style 8 From the Editor / 11 Departures Digital p 18 Inside the lavish Casa Macorís in Santo Domingo 29 Heavenly Creatures Dutch artist Ruth van Beek’s colourful collages perfectly complement the jewels of the season. 32 Pop Goes the Easel After half a century at the vanguard of Italian design, Gaetano Pesce’s savantlike sense of colour still shines through. 34 The Colour Connoisseur’s Guide From upholstery to bath fixtures, experts reveal where to go to adorn your home in a chorus of colours. 38 Doing It Right Eco-conscious and sustainable fashion pieces that make the world a better place. Culture 40 Mexico Modern An ambitious US furniture marque takes inspiration from midcentury Mexican icons to stunning effect. p 38 Fashion with a heart: belt bag by ethically conscious brand Cuyana, cuyana.com 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 British pounds, euros or American 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 Follow us @DeparturesInt CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: © LRNCE, © CASAS DEL XVI, © CUYANA
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