Scenery Magazine
- Founding editor-in-chiefSimon B. Mørch
- Creative DirectorAlister Mackie
- Art DirectorAiden Miller
- Features DirectorLiam Hess
- Interiors EditorWilfred Lewis
- PhotographerWilliam Waterworth, Brett Lloyd, Phil Engelhardt & Oscar Foster-Kane
MENTZE OTTENSTEIN Scenery Magazine is a new magazine with a focus on interiors. By not showing everything in crisp digital photos, but instead insisting on a romantic eye, showing glimpse into homes you can only dream about visiting, it has a voyeuristic joy to it. It’s made by our dear friend Simon, and we love following the project, cheering on from the sidelines.
Lived-In Beauty
Started in 2023 by Founding editor-in-chief Simon B. Mørch, Scenery was born from a desire to move away from sterile interiors and toward something more human. “The best spaces,” Mørch says, “are self-portraits of the people who live in them.”
The name came from a line in a Simon & Garfunkel song - “So I looked at the scenery, she read her magazine” - a coincidence that perfectly captured the publication’s mix of poetry and place.
Published bi-annually, Scenery blurs the lines between interiors, art, and fashion. Its pages show rooms as they are lived in - messy, textured, and full of personality - photographed with a fashion editor’s eye for atmosphere. Alongside features, each issue introduces collaborative objects and design pieces, reflecting its deep commitment to craft and material culture.
Scenery's fourth issue will be released late November 2025.
These are four Scenery article examples, shown visually rather than in full text.
Andreas Kronthaler
Andreas Kronthaler is an Austrian fashion designer and longtime creative partner - and later husband - of Vivienne Westwood. Known for his bold, sculptural designs and theatrical sensibility, he now leads the Vivienne Westwood brand as its creative director, continuing their legacy of avant-garde, rule-breaking fashion.
Photographer: William Waterworth
Castello del Calcione
Castello del Calcione is a historic estate located near Lucignano in Tuscany, Italy. Dating back to the 10th century, it has evolved from a fortress-monastery into a noble residence. The estate spans 2,400 hectares of forests, lakes, and olive groves, and is currently owned by the Lotteringhi della Stufa family. Today, it operates as an organic farm and cultural retreat, offering a range of experiences including wine tasting, truffle hunting, and horseback riding.
Photographer: Brett Lloyd
John Kasmin
John Kasmin (1934–2019) was a British art dealer and gallerist, renowned for championing contemporary artists such as David Hockney, Bridget Riley, and Patrick Caulfield. He played a key role in shaping the London art scene in the 1960s and 1970s, known for his elegant gallery spaces and influential exhibitions. This is his home in Maida Vale.
Photographer: Phil Engelhardt
Peter Hinwood
Peter Hinwood is a British actor and model, best known for playing Hefner’s “Bacchus” in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. After his brief acting career, he retired from the entertainment industry and later worked as an antiques dealer.
Photographer: Oscar Foster-Kane
