In the first film of Port and Sage’s series, The Art of Duality, fashion designer Rejina Pyo and chef Jordan Bourke reveal how their home becomes both studio and kitchen. Across sketching, painting and recipe development, we uncover how they move between moments of intensity and reflection – with coffee as an anchor in their day-to-day. At the centre of these rituals is the Oracle™ Dual Boiler espresso machine by Sage, offering the ease of automation when the pace quickens, and the satisfaction of hands-on craftsmanship when there’s time to linger
Rejina Pyo launched her eponymous label in 2014, shortly after earning an MA at Central Saint Martins. Known for her sculptural yet playful silhouettes, she’s built a reputation for designs that balance bold form with comfort and ease. Her Soho store embodies that same sensibility – with clean lines, natural materials and warm lighting, it acts as both retail space and creative hub, a place where she connects with her team and the people who wear her clothes. Her husband, Jordan Bourke, is a chef, food stylist, author and broadcaster. He’s a recognised authority on Korean cuisine, co-author of Our Korean Kitchen, and has trained both in Ireland and in Korea.
Their home doubles as both a studio and a kitchen – a creative crucible where garment samples, recipe tests, painting tools and ingredients live side by side. It’s also a place to slow down, to cook, sketch and gather their thoughts between projects. With two children, school drop-offs and a lively household, calm comes only in small pockets before the day intensifies.
“Some days are filled with work events and deadlines, and then some days are quieter,” Pyo says. Her mornings often begin with journaling through what she calls her “morning pages” – a moment to process what’s “bubbling in her mind” before the day begins. She notes of her business journey, “I say it was very high risk as an independent designer in London, but I just love the connection with people.” Her days in the studio can be full – fittings, store visits, meetings with her team – but she finds calm when she turns to painting in the evening, a slower and more instinctive process. “Painting can be relaxing,” she says, “but it can also be a crazy process – you build this energy, and then you have to let it out.”
For Bourke, the pace of his day is equally dynamic. “If I’m developing recipes for a client or for a book, it’s usually to a deadline […] picking up ingredients, testing, writing. I’ll have quick coffees throughout. It’s just a case of moving as fast as I can,” he says. But when he gets the chance, he seeks to counterbalance that intensity – slowing down to cook for the family, to plate food carefully, or to enjoy the sensory process of grinding beans and brewing coffee by hand.
In their household, coffee mirrors this duality of efficiency and routine. Bourke adds, “I love having the time to make a more manual coffee. It’s a bit more of a labour of love – such a ritual.” Meanwhile, Pyo begins her day with a cup before stepping into Soho’s bustling streets: “You don’t always know where you can stop for a coffee, so I like to make it at home, then you’re out the door, walking to the station to the store in Soho.” The Sage Oracle™ Dual Boiler sits in the centre of their kitchen, allowing them to switch between auto and manual modes – automatic workflow for when the morning rush demands it, and hands-on espresso crafting for when time slows down. The new Auto Dial-in system monitors each extraction and automatically adjusts the grind size, helping to achieve the perfect cup. “It kind of just brings all of those elements into one … perfect. It just sits beside the oven,” Bourke says.
This film marks the beginning of Port x Sage’s The Art of Duality, exploring the rhythm and balance of modern creative lives. Stay tuned for the next film in the series, featuring chef Thomas Straker, releasing on 23rd October.
Production Studio Union
Exec producer Dan Pickard
Director & DoP Theo Tennant
Lighting & camera assistant Matt Bramston
Hair & makeup / groomer Margherita Lascala
Port producer Jack Stacey
Port editor Ayla Angelos
Production assistant Annabelle Brown
Barista / drinks stylist Luke Lane
Edit Ned Donohoe
Edit David Tse
Colourist Lucrezia Pollice
Dub Tom Guest
EMEA PR & Partnerships manager Kira Schacht
Breville Group General manager, global communications Lucy Martyn
Concept agency John Doe
