Madeline Weinrib (Courtesy of the designer)
As we are now in the throes of summer, we’ve asked several accomplished women of style whom we admire to come up with their Sweet Summer Indulgences for the season. This week we invited designer Madeline Weinrib who lives and works in New York City. As an established painter, she exhibited regularly throughout the 1990s, before designing her first carpet collection for ABC Carpet & Home in 1997. Inspired by the challenge of translating painterly ideals to warp and weft, Madeline carved out a new niche and modernized what was at the time a traditional idiom. Through her Atelier and Showroom in New York, Madeline helps her clients create beautifully appointed, bespoke spaces that reflect their distinct personality and singular viewpoint. You can find more of her signature style at madelineweinrib.com.
Favorite Summer Destination: I have discovered the Bug Light lighthouse off the bird sanctuary in Orient, a wonderful spot in the Hamptons to swim and picnic.
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Favorite Hotel: It’s hard to choose one; but here are three of my favorites: El Fenn in Marrakech, Morocco, Samode Palace in Rajasthan, India, and Les Ottomans in Istanbul, Turkey.
Favorite Restaurant: Again, there are so many, but I will choose just one—a charming fish restaurant in Istanbul and an old time favorite with carpet dealers. It’s called Balıkçı Sabahattin.
Favorite Boutique: Capitol in Charlotte, North Carolina has a wonderful selection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Current Summer Reading: Orient by Christopher Bollen, All the Light We Can Not See, by Anthony Doerr.
Current Film on Your List to See this Summer: The Amy Winehouse documentary, Amy. She was an amazing talent.
What to Wear to a Summer Party: I always wear kaftans. They look great and are easy to wear and comfortable.
Luce Chiffon Tunic by Madeline Weinrib
Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser Geranium Leaf Body Cleanserindulgence with a dose of realityPreferred Summer Accessories: Large ethnic jewelry looks great in the summertime, especially with kaftansFavorite Summer Fragrance: Mixing fragrances helps create my favorite. I mix Jo Malone Grapefruit Cologne and Tuberose Angelica.Necessary Summer Indulgence: I have a vintage Mercedes convertible sports car that I store in the winter. It’s strictly a summer car and it’s wonderful to drive around the beach with the top down.
Favorite House Gift for a Summer Weekend Invitation: I have recently introduced my own argan oil—it is amazing for hair and body and makes a great hostess gift.
Favorite Summer Entertaining Tips: I love farm to table cooking and it is at its best during the summer months. Also, if you have a garden (even a small one like mine), your own cut garden flowers are beautiful to decorate the table.
Love seeing the sophisticated and worldly Madeline Weinrib featured here today. I use her argan oil – it’s the best. And of course love that we both chose her chic Luce Chiffon Tunic which is a staple in my summer wardrobe!