“I start with color as my creative jumping-off point every season—it really helps inform the mood and trajectory,” says Christopher John Rogers, the eponymous designer behind the CFDA award-winning fashion label whose kaleidoscopic knitwear and rainbow-hued eveningwear have made fans of A-listers like Rihanna and Lil Nas X. With inspiration ranging from Ellsworth Kelly and Paul Gauguin to Bert and Ernie, he’s dipping his toe into the world of interiors with a new collection for Farrow & Ball. We caught up with the New York–based whiz to find out what else colors his everyday.
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Designer Christopher John Rogers
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A look from Rogers’s latest collection, available at christopherjohnrogers.com
Shop His Favorites
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Fluo Squares Half-Zip Wallet by Comme des Garçons
“I’ve had this wallet for years now. It accrues a certain patina over time that only adds to the specialness.”
$205, ssense.com
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Steamed Rainbow Perfume by D.S. & Durga
“My go-to fragrance in the warmer months, with notes of mandarin, cedar, and vetiver. It’s equal parts industrial and seductive.”
$210 for 50 mL, violetgrey.com
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Stripe wallpaper by Christopher John Rogers for Farrow & Ball
“I find a mix of color and neutrals to be the most dynamic. A graphic rug, bold furniture, and patterned paper helps to elevate a room and make it increasingly personal.”
$325 per roll, farrow-ball.com
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Spectrum 7/22 by Domenica Brockman, 2022
“Domenica Brockman is one of my favorite artists—we have a painting of hers in our studio. I love her clarity and directness balanced with a nuanced understanding of color.”
$1,955, afternynecontemporary.com
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Chardonnay Oil SPF 30 by Vacation
“Striving to be your most dewy/glowy/iconic self? This Chardonnay oil mixed in with your favorite body lotion is the perfect recipe for main-stage-ready skin.”
$22, vacation.com
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Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
“In an ideal world, I’d have a version of this iconic sofa in my studio and my living room. The color theory employed here is delicious, and even if it isn’t the most comfortable, I’d make it work!”
See similar at 1stdibs.com
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Vase by Shane Gabier
“I’ve been a fan of Shane Gabier’s since his work with Creatures of the Wind, and I’m thrilled about his expansion into ceramics. His sense of color and proportion is incredible.”
Price upon request, instagram.com/shanegabier
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White Denim Painter Pant by Alex Mill
“These trousers are a great alternative to traditional jeans. The fit is perfect, and they feel a little more polished.”
$175, alexmill.com
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Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Joy by Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
“For an unexpected evening moment, I love layering this liquid blush under an orange powder with an otherwise clean face.”
$23, sephora.com
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Oversize Striped Wool-Blend Sweater by Christopher John Rogers
“One of my favorite sweaters we’ve ever done! It has a flattering, unisex fit.”
$644, net-a-porter.com
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Island Duvet Cover by Gata
“A little neutral nod to Josef Albers does a bedroom good, in my opinion.”
From $155, gata.co.kr
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Mara Credenza by Orior
“This credenza is the epitome of timelessness with personality and I’m obsessed with it.”
Price upon request, oriorfurniture.com
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Ceramic Tiles by Studio GDB
“Studio GDB custom tiles are my low-key obsession, and I’m waiting with bated breath for my first home in order to fill every space with them.”
Price upon request, studiogdb.nl
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Love Me Not Floral
“Arguably one of the most distinct voices in NYC florals, Michelle does a wonderful job of curating works that are simultaneously beautiful and a little odd.”
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Rainbow Cutting Board by Fredericks & Mae
“This cutting board is a perfect blend of utility and glamour.”
$95, food52.com
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Master Plan Collagen Renew Growth Factor Serum by Epi.Logic
“The best hyaluronic serum on the market. It keeps me fresh-faced and hydrated all year long.”
$230, thirteenlune.com
