Michael Bastian at Home
If there was ever a modern blueprint for a preppy home with masculine overtones, it would likely be Michael Bastian’s downtown New York City apartment. He is one of my living style icons (Sid Mashburn being the other). I met Michael at his Gant by Michael Bastian show last week. A gentleman indeed—a humble one at that. And though we are only afforded a sliver of Bastian’s abode in March’s Esquire, creams and cool blues pair with warm mahogany, lamps and aged golden picture frames to create a charming living space. It is a modern take on classic prep style similar to that navy double breasted blazer.
Image via Ian Allen
left a comment on 2/21/2011 at 2:08 PM:
@Erik C. Nelson—Could you scan the pages and email them to me? I would interested in posting them here on Unabashedly Prep.
left a comment on 2/21/2011 at 12:28 AM:
If I could even come close to making my apartment look like that…amazing shot
left a comment on 2/20/2011 at 11:31 AM:
The photos of Bastian’s apt. are in the Sept. 2008 issue of, the now defunct, Domino mag. I still have the issue and look back at it for design inspiration, his living room windows are amazing.
left a comment on 2/20/2011 at 12:02 AM:
Good read in Esquire, with some other photos, Thought it was cool of him to say that he couldnt afford his own clothes, so he had to make a change.
left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 10:09 PM:
More pictures of Michael Bastian’s apartment—http://affairwithmb.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/michael-bastians-apartment-photos/ ... http://affairwithmb.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/michael-bastians-apartment-then-now/
left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 7:28 PM:
@Kionon—Yes, double breasted. That’s the twist, the modern take.
left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 7:27 PM:
I agree with Joy. I would love to see the whole apartment as well. I’m sure it’s beautiful.
left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 6:04 PM:
His apartment was featured in Domino a few years back—here are more shots:
http://affairwithmb.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/michael-bastians-apartment-photos/
left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 2:31 PM:
Wow. Such a great taste, not surprised. He’s one of the best designers of America, in my opinion. Are there any other pictures?
left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 2:30 PM:
I love how he can take a familiar look and turn it upside down. This look is one example.
left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 2:01 PM:
I think we all need to see the full apartment. Everything is so tastefully classy.
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left a comment on 2/17/2011 at 1:34 PM:
Love the decor and his outfit, he reminds me of a little kid sitting on the mantel like that haha.
Fabio Fernandez left a comment on 10/15/2011 at 10:19 PM:
Check out our exclusive interview with Designer Michael Bastian at ... http://www.metrovelvet.com/interviews/michael-bastian-the-man-behind-the-label/