Inside the Homes of Celebrities Lesley Loves: Stacey Bendet

Celebrities often have an air of mystery surrounding their personal lives, and their homes provide a unique insight into their personalities and tastes. I, like many of us, am drawn to the allure of celebrity lifestyles. In this blog, we take a closer look at a captivating home that I particularly love, and today's celebrity home is Stacey Bendet apartment in the iconic Dakota Building.

Stacey Bendet's Dakota Apartment: Where Quirky Meets Elegance

Stacey Bendet, the creative genius behind one of my favorite fashion brands, Alice and Olivia, has an apartment that reflects her unique sense of style. Her choice of residence alone is enough to pique my interest – the legendary Dakota Building in New York City. Famous for being the former home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono and the tragic location of Lennon's assassination, the Dakota Building exudes an aura of history and cultural significance.

Stacey's apartment, much like her vibrant and eclectic fashion designs, showcases her love for bold mixes of colours and patterns. It is not a place for the faint of heart when it comes to interior design. Every corner of her home is infused with character, much like Stacey herself.

One of my favourite features of Stacey's apartment is the nod she has made to her husband's love for Portsmouth Football Club. In a creative twist, Stacey transformed one of her rooms into a sitting area reminiscent of a circus tent, complete with blue and white motifs mirroring the football club's colours. It's an extravagant touch, but you would expect nothing less from someone as audacious as Stacey Bendet.

My fascination with Stacey Bendet's apartment extends to the bold patterns that grace its walls and furnishings. These patterns reflect Stacey's own fearless approach to fashion, and they infuse her living space with an energy that is hard to miss. What is even more captivating is Stacey's commitment to retaining the charm and features of her apartment. The presence of chandeliers and Venetian carpets from the 1930s, originating from The Ritz Hotel in Madrid, adds an air of timeless elegance. These vintage pieces speak to Stacey's appreciation for the rich history and character that define her home. It is a reminder that amidst all the contemporary flair, there is a deep respect for the past, a fusion of the old and new that makes her apartment truly exceptional. Imagine the stories if the carpet and chandeliers could talk?

Despite the flamboyant decor, Stacey maintains that practicality is of paramount importance in her home. After all, a celebrity's home should be a refuge from the world, where they can find comfort and solace.

Celebrity homes can be a source of inspiration and fascination for many of us. Stacey Bendet's vibrant and bold Dakota apartment offers a glimpse into the lives of this remarkable women. My admiration for her home is a testament to the power of personal style and expression in our lives. As we look at her home, we cannot help but be inspired to infuse our own spaces with a touch of uniqueness and personality.