Can I Tell You...about Joy Moyler.
Rafe Totengco
Joy Moyler with her #JoyWickerTote
I met Joy Moyler a few summers ago while she and her husband were visiting mutual friends in Greenport for the weekend. We converged at our favorite spot for oysters and rose’. I was immediately drawn to Joy’s affable personality and vibrant conversation. Joy is a celebrated figure in the Interior Design industry. She’s been on the Elle Decor’s A-List since 2019, AD 100 Designer and Hollywood Reporter’s Top 20 Interior Designers and a Contributing Design Editor for Veranda Magazine. She’s worked for some of New York’s most prestigious firms like Thierry Despont, John Saladino, Ralph Lauren and was the Head of Giorgio Armani Interior Design Studio. And if that isn’t enough, her residential projects include an A-List celebrity clientele like Pia Getty, Leo DiCaprio, Adrien Brody and John Mayer to name a few.
When I began designing my Spring-Summer Collection I was inspired to design a bag that Joy could wear from Spring through Summer. I know she likes wearing color so the bag had to be versatile enough to wear with almost everything and distinctive enough to stand out.
The #JoyWickerTote
Read our Q & A below :
1. What is your idea of happiness?
SLEEP and being stress free (though neither happen much). But I find happiness in the quest.
2. What is your greatest extravagance?
Travel, without a doubt.
3. What is your current state of mind?
Varies moment, by moment.
4. Whose style do you most admire?
Lena Horne, she was a family friend and her style remains etched in my memory.
5. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
These days... a good nights sleep!
6. What is your most treasured possession?
My late Dad’s watch, and memories of those who I've lost.
7. Who is your favorite writer?
Robert Ludlum, I devour a good mystery thriller. Especially, with a political edge. Much like life I guess.
8. Which living person do you most admire?
No one specifically, just anyone who has the courage to get up and try it all over again and giving their best shot!
9. Where is your dream destination?
Jaipur - I cannot wait to bring back all the textiles I can carry!
10. What is your motto?
"Best of Life, Best of Love"...
Joy Moyler in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Judging from Joy’s radiant smile, I think the #joywickertote complements her effortlessly chic personal style.
If you’d like to shop her latest project, Joy launched a capsule tabletop collection Joy Moyler Atelier in 2020, inspired by architectural landmarks (Majestic, Dakota, Beresford) along Central Park West here in New York City.