Jonathan Adler is a designer and famous potter. He fell in love with pottery as a teen in summer camp. Now, his vibrant, midcentury-inspired lifestyle brand has gained global recognition, owning 30 stores around the globe with an extensive line of furniture pieces, home accessories, fabrics, and rugs. With the many things that surround him, here are a few that according to him, he cannot live without.
Grace Jones Nightclubbing
Adler spent his teen years listening to this record and dreaming of his future in New York City.
Amangiri
He is admittedly not religious but if he is to picture heaven, it would look just like this famous resort in Utah.
Barbasol Shaving Cream
He thinks pharmacists should just stock their shelves with Barbasol instead of alternative shaving lotions and soaps.
Victoria and Albert Museum
While the designer spent his junior year in London, he would ignore his studies and instead go through every single item in this collection. He describes it as the anchor of his design philosophy.
Comme Des Garcons Play Cardigan
He jokingly says that he lives in this item of clothing. He thinks it is the perfect blend of Mr. Warhol and Mr. Rogers.
"Paris Is Burning"
He calls this the most honest movie of all time. He describes it as poignant, provocative, and inspiring.
Brass Bird Bowl
The potter believes that his most successful creations feel as if they were unearthed rather than molded. He has the same feelings towards this art piece.
UNIQLO Skinny-fit Tapered White Jeans
He admits that UNIQLO is his brand of choice for pants. He has 40 pairs which he wears everywhere, including weddings and funerals.
PG Tips
He claims it's the strongest American tea. He jokes that he should go to rehab for his tea addiction.
Bitmoji
Adler says that the personalized emoji app helps him channel his inner 13-year-old.
Paddleboarding
He admits to spending his entire summers on his paddleboard. The potter says it's where he comes up with his best concepts.
The Broken Kilometer
Adler describes this permanent display by Walter De Maria in the middle of NYC's SoHo as hauntingly beautiful. He claims that it should be as famous as Houston's Rothko Chapel.
