Eugenia Martínez de Irujo: "I am very sorry that they have sold the furniture of the Ritz"

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Dressed in aquamarine green tones, with an Emilio Pucci suit that she bought at a Miami flea market, which she combines with patent leather boots and square heels.

She proudly shows them because she was "looking forward to brand new".

She sports two playful braids in her bob hair and a big drawn smile.

A creative mix like only she can.

(Madrid, November 26, 1968) sits down with METRÓPOLI to talk about her city:

Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, dressed as Emilio Pucci to present her tableware.Gtres

Although sometimes that madness where you can no longer improvise annoys her, especially living in the center, "it is true that you can no longer go anywhere without making a reservation," says the Madrilenian, like her city there is nowhere.

And that she confesses a great traveler.

Her next destination will be

.

A RESTAURANT

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He loves Le Club Sushita, very close to Puerta de Alcalá.

"It has

vibe to it . The downstairs part of the restaurant is amazing, with that round bed based on the movie

and that Parisian apartment vibe inspired by Karl Lagerfeld and his book collection

Sandra Segimon, pioneer in the introduction of sushi in Spain and entrepreneur behind Grupo Sushita, and Eugenia Martínez de Irujo are, in fact,

and collaborate together in a Christmas

: Eugenia & Sushita, crockery, kitchenware and accessories painted by the aristocrat herself.

It is held at Monsieur Sushita, at 68 Velázquez Street, from November 7 to 10 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

"As a result of the pandemic, when I returned to painting with great force and did a charity exhibition, Sandra came and loved all the colors and proposed the idea of ​​creating tableware."

A MUSEUM

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He does not hesitate and cites El Prado.

"It's living history.

Van Gogh's painting was vandalized. I think you can protest climate change in many ways other than against art. Many people who were visiting the museum at the time that the two activists stuck to Las Majas de Goya rebuked them. It is not the way to protest, "he says.

A CINEMA

The legendary Renoir Cinemas in Princesa.SERGIO GONZÁLEZ

"I always like to see films

and I often go to the Renoir Princesa Cinemas, in the Plaza de los Cubos, which catch me next to home".

WHERE TO STROLL

The Temple of Debod, installed in the Parque del Cuartel de la Montaña, near the Plaza de España.EM

Eugenia Martínez de Irujo likes to lose herself in the sunsets of the Temple of Debod.

"I also have it very close."

And, although she sounds like a cliché,

"But I'm not going to do sports outdoors, that's rare for me. I need to exercise at home with a whip and practically force me," she says with a laugh.

"In Seville I also spend a lot of time outdoors with my animals, but not to play sports," she adds between laughs.

A FEW DRINKS

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"I always choose Museo Chicote for a drink, because it is a cocktail bar with a lot of magic.

an emblematic place where all kinds of people have passed and it remains the same, out of trend."

A THEATER

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"I am going to distinguish between the small ones, which are like a candy box, like the Arlequín, next to Gran Vía, and the Teatro Infanta Isabel, on Calle Barquillo, which are fantastic. And, of course,

".

He also cites the Teatro Calderón, at number 18 Atocha.

"Very nice. Madrid has a brutal cultural offer."

SHOPPING

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Despite being part of the aristocracy, he does not usually go to the shops or go to the Barrio de Salamanca.

"

I always do it when I travel, because I'm calm wandering around the cities. But here in Madrid I don't have the concept of going

and if I do, it's among

corners in Malasaña, sometimes you find great bargains", reveals.

For decoration, he has found very special objects for his home at El Anticuario de Belén.

"My table in the living room is from there and another work table that I have in the kitchen. The place is great and the price is very good. She

. She also runs the Rocafría de Barquillo pastry shop, which I recommend visiting."

IN CHRISTMAS

The facade of the Four Seasons Hotel, illuminated at Christmas.EM

Martínez de Irujo is "zero Christmas" although he fulfills the topic of going to see the lights downtown, as corresponds on these dates.

"I've even taken the typical cart that shows you everything and you ride comfortably. What I like the most is how they light up

, with that impressive tree, it's super nice. Spectacular."

He is always left without a ticket for

, in the Royal Botanical Garden.

A plan that generates much expectation among locals and visitors.

"There's a rage, it's sold out every time I look at it and I'm crazy to see it."

A HOTEL

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She usually visits

a lot , although the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel is the most characteristic of the city for her.

"I am

and have not preserved the soul that that hotel had," she says bluntly.

Because in the midst of this hotel

that shakes Madrid, he believes that there is a lot of luxury on offer, but perhaps a little cold.

"There are very nice terraces, with beautiful views, but I like it better when that characteristic essence of the city remains in the hotels."

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