Photographer Nick Mele and furniture entrepreneur Roxy Owens met in 2022 when they were seated next to each other at an event at The Colony. Owens was a fan of Mele’s whimsical aesthetic, and he had been following her company, Society Social, since it first started making nostalgia-inducing bar carts.
Now the two have collaborated to create Pause Life, Play Games, a collection that transforms classic gaming furniture into playful statement pieces. Mele photographed the campaign and is releasing select images as part of a limited-edition series titled “Game Night.”
“I think COVID got people playing games again,” says Mele. “These pieces are perfect for young families looking to decorate their homes in a fresh, fun way, but with an eye to the spaces they grew up loving as kids.”
“With nostalgia at the forefront of design trends, it feels the past has never been more present,” adds Owens. “During times of uncertainty, there is a natural and calming tendency to revisit the things that brought us happiness. Childhood memories, especially those tied to games, laughter, and leisure, provide an escape to a simpler era.”
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