Press features and publications documenting Chic by Accident, Emmanuel Picault, and our projects over the years.

Living In: Modern Masterpieces of Residential Architecture, published by gestalten and Openhouse, featuring contemporary residential architecture in natural settings.
A feature from Inside Yucatán: Hidden Mérida and Beyond documenting Hacienda Xukú, a historic Yucatán estate restored with architectural design by Emmanuel Picault, with text by Susana Ordovás and photography by Guido Taroni.
A feature from Mountain House: Studies in Elevated Design documenting Emmanuel Picault’s Santa Catarina House in the Tepozteco Mountains, Mexico, and its open architecture, volcanic stone construction, interiors, and surrounding landscape.
Selected pages from Assouline’s Mexico City, presenting the city’s architecture, interiors, artists, designers, and contemporary creative culture.
A feature from By the Sea: Inspiring Coastal Houses and Refuges documenting Hacienda Santa Elena in Yucatán, Mexico, and its restoration by Chic by Accident, preserving the estate’s historic architecture, weathered surfaces, interiors, and tropical l
A Chanel editorial from Purple: The Mexico Issue, photographed by Dario Catellani at Casa Bernal, a residence in Mexico designed by Emmanuel Picault.
Architectural Digest France, November–December 2020 cover featuring “Les Tendances 2021,” with a sculptural interior showcasing 1970s seating, oversized tables, art, and contemporary decoration.
AW Architektur & Wohnen, July–August 2020 cover featuring “Brutal Charmant,” with summer interiors from California, Milan, and Mexico.
ELLE Decoration España feature “Un tesoro en la jungla,” presenting Emmanuel Picault’s restoration of Hacienda Xucú in Yucatán, where historic architecture, tropical landscape, antiques, and locally made furniture come together.
HOTBOOK Mexico cover associated with the 2021 feature on Emmanuel Picault and Chic by Accident, presented in the publication’s distinctive minimalist red design.
Architectural Digest Spain, June 2011 cover featuring “Dulce Decó,” with a bright contemporary interior and the issue’s focus on light elegance, artisan furniture, designer lighting, and Milan design.
MilK Decoration, issue 20, June–July–August 2017, featuring “Tribu Santa Catarina,” a story on Emmanuel Picault and Ludwig Godefroy’s modernist retreat near Mexico City, designed through Chic by Accident in harmony with natural light, open spaces, an
Wallpaper*, October 2017 cover accompanying “Accidental Heroes,” a feature on Emmanuel Picault and Ludwig Godefroy’s architectural collaboration in Mexico, including Casa Zicatela and Foro Normandie.
Living Corriere della Sera, 2017 feature on Emmanuel Picault’s Art Deco apartment and brutalist Chic by Accident studio in Mexico City, exploring his collection, interiors, and distinctive approach to design.
Milenio’s ZsONAMACO Issue 5 cover featuring artwork by James Benjamin Franklin, presented by Proyectos Monclova during Mexico City’s contemporary art week. Alejandra Laviada at Chic by Accident
Architectural Digest México cover featuring leading Mexico City antiquarians, including Emmanuel Picault of Chic by Accident, alongside modern furniture, art, and collectible design.
Architectural Digest México January issue cover featuring an elegant residential interior with antique furniture and decorative arts.
R.S.V.P. Excélsior, January 8, 2021 cover featuring Lewis Hamilton, with a feature celebrating Emmanuel Picault and the 20th anniversary of Chic by Accident.
Architectural Digest Spain, October 2010 cover featuring “El buen ojo,” a special issue on leading international design figures and collectors.
Sight Unseen article about Chic by Accident and Emmanuel Picault’s Mexico City design gallery, published in 2019.
PRIOR’s 2021 feature “Mexico as Muse,” in which Chic by Accident founder Emmanuel Picault shares the landscapes, architecture, archaeological sites, and unexpected places that inspire him throughout Mexico.
Condé Nast Traveler article cover for “The Hippest Hotel in Mexico City’s Hippest Neighborhood,” featuring Emmanuel Picault and his collection of guest rooms above Chic by Accident in Mexico City.
Forbes México article cover for “Chic By Accident, el negocio de lo antiguo,” featuring Emmanuel Picault seated inside the Chic by Accident gallery in Mexico City.
Materia article celebrating twenty years of Chic by Accident and Emmanuel Picault’s eclectic approach to design, published in 2021.
M Le magazine du Monde feature “Le Mexique, solaire et magnétique,” featuring Chic by Accident and Mexican design, published in 2023.
Time Out México “Adiós Roma, hola Anáhuac,” featuring Emmanuel Picault and the relocation of Chic by Accident from Roma to Anáhuac.
Interni & Decor article cover for “The Architectural Blend of Mexicanism: Chic By Accident Studio,” featuring the studio interior and interview by Kim Minja.
Quién cover featuring Chic by Accident, an interview with Emmanuel Picault, and a Mexico City interior with 20th-century Mexican furniture.
 
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Mexico Mood
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Hunting for Peculiar Accident
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La Valise Hotel
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La Valise : Antichambre by Accident
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The Hippest Hotel in Mexico City's Hippest Neighborhood
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The Nuba Club
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Chic By Accident, el negocio de lo antiguo
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Test Bed
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Chic By Accident Studio
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The M.N. Roy Club
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The M.N. Roy Club
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The M.N. Roy Club
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Mexico 50’s
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Schizofrenia Architecttonica
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M.N. Roy Private Club
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The M.N. Roy Club
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Emmanuel Picault y Ludwig Godefroy
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Mexicalismo
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Best New Bar
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Introducing Mr. Chic
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Hermosa Transgression
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Chic By Accident
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