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The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay

The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay

Fashion Designer
From the Upper West Side of New York, Batsheva Hay has reimagined prairie dressing for the world over. Her use of floral prints, metallic and vintage fabrics has meant it's unlike anything you might imagine and everything you want to wear. Here she shares some of her favourite films, books and comforts for these weeks of being at home.

Films to Watch

I have shown my kids all of my childhood favourites. Also, any old movie with a big star - Gilda, for example - hits the spot right now. Seeing a modern movie is not what I want right now; I want to go to the past.

01
Labyrinth

Labyrinth

dir. Jim Henson
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02
The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride

dir. Rob Reiner
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03
Pee Wee's Big Adventure

Pee Wee's Big Adventure

dir. Tim Burton
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04
Goonies

Goonies

dir. Richard Donner
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05
Gilda

Gilda

dir. Charles Vidor
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06
Big

Big

dir. Penny Marshall
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Books to Read

I have read zero books. I blame my kids. Actually, I started Hunger by Roxane Gay and I love it, I love her. I am reading a lot with my kids; Madeleine and lots of Doctor Seuss.

01
Madeleine

Madeleine

by Ludwig Bemelmans
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02
2666

2666

by Roberto Bolano
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03
A Beautiful Crime

A Beautiful Crime

by Christopher Bollen
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04
Hunger

Hunger

by Roxane Gay
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05
Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

by Leo Tolstoy
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06
The collection

The collection

Doctor Seuss
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Some Things I Love Right Now

01
Another insane thing, to wear perfume in isolation, but it smells so delicious 

Another insane thing, to wear perfume in isolation, but it smells so delicious 

Regime des Fleurs Gold Leaves
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02
Lip glosses (don't know why I keep on doing my lips while in isolation but it makes me feel normal. I bought a bunch of these at Barney's before they closed)

Lip glosses (don't know why I keep on doing my lips while in isolation but it makes me feel normal. I bought a bunch of these at Barney's before they closed)

Surratt
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03
Epsom Salt baths

Epsom Salt baths

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04
Slippers (I am obsessed with their catalog)

Slippers (I am obsessed with their catalog)

Vermont Country Store
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05
Vintage housedresses (I already have a collection but I have been ordering more on etsy)

Vintage housedresses (I already have a collection but I have been ordering more on etsy)

Etsy
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06
Interesting yarns— I have been crocheting a lot.

Interesting yarns— I have been crocheting a lot.

Loop Knitting Shop
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07
Cookies

Cookies

Walkers Shortbread
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08
Homemade Cappuccinos (we bought a nice new machine)

Homemade Cappuccinos (we bought a nice new machine)

De’Longhi
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Albums to Play

01
At Last

At Last

Etta James
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02
Don't Cry Now

Don't Cry Now

Linda Ronstadt
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03
Blue

Blue

Joni Mitchell
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04
Daydream

Daydream

Mariah Carey
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05
Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple
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Destinations & Experiences

01
New Yorker

New Yorker

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02
NY Times, I am very basic with my news. I don't want to be overwhelmed

NY Times, I am very basic with my news. I don't want to be overwhelmed

The New York Times
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03
I love looking on Etsy and Ebay for old patterns and clothing. I can get into a hole for hours and hours

I love looking on Etsy and Ebay for old patterns and clothing. I can get into a hole for hours and hours

Etsy
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