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Arthur Bitsch 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Arthur Bitsch is a French artist and designer based in Strasbourg. Working across collectible design, sculpture, scenography, and artistic direction, he develops a multidisciplinary practice that explores the relationship between function, symbolism, and narrative. Rooted in both design and visual arts, his work challenges conventional typologies through a distinctive sculptural language that balances conceptual inquiry with material experimentation.
Drawing inspiration from mythology, ritual, architecture, and cultural memory, Bitsch creates objects that blur the boundaries between art and design. Combining handcrafted processes with contemporary production techniques, he develops works distinguished by bold forms and expressive materiality, transforming everyday objects into evocative vessels for stories, emotions, and collective memory.
Interior Fox
Interior Fox was founded by Mariana Ugarte and Jenna Choate, a creative duo known for crafting bold yet highly livable interiors tailored to each client’s lifestyle and personality. Combining Mariana’s background in furniture design with Jenna’s expertise in styling and interiors, the studio has developed a distinctive approach that balances functionality, warmth, and contemporary character.
Known for their refined use of colour, texture, and spatial layering, Interior Fox has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful, client-focused interiors with a fresh and modern sensibility. Their work has been featured in publications including Elle Decoration, Livingetc, The Guardian, Tatler, and Forbes, and they have collaborated with international brands such as H&M.
Studio Ayres Picks From Philia Collection
Ayres is a Mexico City–based design studio founded by Venezuelan textile designer Karim Molina. Drawing on a multicultural background spanning Venezuela, Argentina, Italy, and Mexico, the studio creates collectible furniture and objects that explore the dialogue between nature, architecture, and sculptural form.
Working primarily with marble and lava stone, Ayres reinterprets these materials through refined textures and soft, organic forms. The studio’s collectible pieces balance durability with sensitivity, creating timeless objects distinguished by elegant materiality and quiet sophistication.
Sharon Lillywhite – Oliver Burns Studio
Sharon Lillywhite is the Founding Partner and Creative Director of Oliver Burns Studio, an internationally recognized interior design practice known for its refined approach to contemporary luxury. Over the past two decades, she has established herself as a trusted advisor to private clients, developers, and luxury brands, leading projects across the UK and internationally with a combined value exceeding £1 billion.
Recognized as one of Walpole’s “Power 50” most influential figures in British luxury and a recommended advisor on the Spears 500 Index, Lillywhite is known for her highly personal and detail-driven approach. Central to her vision is the concept of “Thoughtful Luxury” — creating elegant, quietly luxurious spaces that go beyond aesthetics and are shaped through craftsmanship, collaboration, and narrative.
Working closely with world-renowned artisans and makers, Sharon personally oversees the studio’s bespoke commissions, ensuring each project reflects a timeless sensibility and exceptional level of care.
Hadge – Dieter Vlieghe
HADGE is a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design practice founded in 2020 by Belgian architect Dieter Vlieghe. After earning his Master of Architecture from KU Leuven, St. Lucas Ghent, in 2015 and collaborating with various architects and designers, Vlieghe established HADGE as a platform for exploring architecture, interiors, furniture, and object design through a highly atmospheric and artistic lens.
Rooted in a pursuit of balance between form and emotion, HADGE creates spaces and objects defined by restraint, material honesty, and timeless simplicity. The practice is guided by a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, tactile raw materials, and the subtle interplay of light, texture, and atmosphere. Through residential, artistic, and collectible design projects, HADGE seeks to create environments that are serene yet deeply evocative, where unique handcrafted pieces evolve with time, developing a patina that reflects the lives of their users.
Studio Indigene Picks From Philia Collection
Studio Indigene is an Indian design studio founded by architects Tanvi Deolekar and Shubham Mestry. Working across collectible furniture, lighting, and objects, the studio explores the relationship between clean geometries, sculptural volume, and the natural warmth of wood, creating pieces that balance minimalist forms with refined craftsmanship.
Developed in close collaboration with skilled woodworkers, each piece is meticulously handcrafted to preserve the material’s natural character while reinterpreting traditional techniques through a contemporary lens. The studio’s work is distinguished by thoughtful proportions, tactile materiality, and a timeless sculptural presence.
