Accidentally 'Wes Anderson': 3 Beautifully Designed Spaces That Channel The Filmmaker's Aesthetic
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Introductory words by: Flora Tsapovsky
Wes Anderson has created an entire world through his films. The iconic pink facade from The Grand Budapest Hotel. The pool-tile blue hues of The Life Aquatic. From the hashtag turned book #accidentallywesanderson to everyday people making viral TikTok videos in the auteur’s signature quirky style, the aesthetic of Wes Anderson has become synonymous with colorful, particular design and curated ambiance.
Keep reading to discover AD's collection of 'accidentally Wes Anderson' designed spaces and restaurants.
Step Inside Prada’s Accidentally Wes Anderson Café at Harrods in London
Words by Pratyush Sarup
Not only has Prada 's fashion quotient moved into high gear once again, its wider cultural appeal has also been turbo-charged. Yes, Muccia’s gold-clad Fondazione Prada was already a formidable force in the upper echelons of contemporary art, but it's taken something slightly more accessible – and fun – like triangular handbags and a Wes Anderson-esque Prada Caffé at Harrods in London, to capture the zeitgeist.
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Jaipur: A City Guide for Design Lovers
Words by Shalbha Sarda
Barbara Miolini's Villa Palladio, Kanota is a slice of Italian Rococo fused with Jaipur's Mughal and Rajput design codes. Crimson, instead of the subtle pink, and flowers and geometric patterns swapped for palm trees, roosters and pomegranates, this boutique stay is a Wes Anderson-esque ode to India.
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Most Beautiful Restaurants in Dubai
Words by Aisha Zaman and Pratyush Sarup
If you are looking for a Dubai restaurant that seems straight out of a Wes Anderson movie, look no further than Josette Dubai . Located on the ground floor of ICD Brookfield Place , its emerald green exterior reveals a picture-perfect composition of pastel pink, golden ochre, pistachio green and dazzling crystals.
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