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'Slip' stools by Nicolas Le Moigne

Nicolas Le Moigne exhibition at Gallery Libby Sellers, London

Design 08 Feb 2012

Kris Van Assche

Joseph Pujalte crafted a definitively sleek hairstyle with neatly side-parted wet locks at Kris Van Assche

Words: Rosa Bertoli

Paris Men's Fashion Week A/W 2012: grooming trends

Fashion 07 Feb 2012

'The Table of Power 2', Jacqueline Hassink's fourth project with creative director Irma Boom, is an intriguing study of power from an altogether unexpected perspective that provides a rare glimpse into the privy councils of the new millennium

Book: The Table of Power 2, by Jacqueline Hassink

Art 06 Feb 2012

An assortment of our favourite invitations from the A/W 2012 menswear collections in Milan and Paris

Menswear collections A/W 2012: show invitations

Fashion 06 Feb 2012

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A view from the travertine forecourt of OMA's New Court, Rothschild London HQ, to St Swithin's Lane - the narrow medieval alley it faces. New Court is Rem Koolhaas's first building in London

New Court, Rothschild London HQ, by OMA

Mario Bellini's steel and glass tower transforms the one-time courtyard of the 14th century Palazzo Pepoli into the heart of the new history museum

Palazzo Pepoli, Bologna, by Mario Bellini

Shanghai Museum of Glass, by Logon Architects/Coordination Asia

German practice Logon has been feted across the country for its design of the Shanghai Museum of Glass, launched last spring. The museum's unsung location, in an obscure northern reach of the city, and silly acronym (SHMOG) are mitigated by the lofty transformation of this former glass-making workshop, and the dazzling exhibition spaces planned by Tilman Thuermer of Coordination Asia. The 3,500sq m showcase displays delicate decorative works spanning a millennium, with emphasis on contemporary showstoppers and even futuristic applications for space travel. Over the coming months Logon will introduce a veritable village of workshops, in a tangle of defunct buildings behind the site

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Architecture update: Letter from China

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Split Slatted Shelving unit by Peter Marigold at the Knock on Wood exhibition, Toolsgalerie

Maison & Objet 2012, Paris

Eight Chinese architects, from Zhang Lei and Urbanus to Gary Chang of Edge Design, put their own personalised stamp on a tray for Alessi. This is Ma Yansong's 'Floating Earth'

(Un)forbidden City' project: Chinese architects design trays for Alessi

In celebration of its tenth anniversary, Nendo is in the midst of a spate of exhibitions. Following a retrospective in Tokyo, they are currently putting on a duo of shows in Paris during Maison & Object. Pictured here is 'Farming-net' lamps by Nendo, on display as part of 'Static Bubbles' at the Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris

Duo of Nendo exhibitions at Maison & Objet

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Bottega Veneta

At Bottega Veneta, models sported messy hair to contrast with the graphic suits on the catwalk

Words: Rosa Bertoli

Milan Men's Fashion Week A/W 2012: grooming trends

Since 8.30pm last night, the Palais d'Iena in Paris has been playing the role of Cinderella. Transformed into The Prada 24Hr Museum, it is an idea that could only be born from a dream team of artist Francesco Vezzoli, Prada and AMO, Rem Koolhaas' think-tank

Prada 24 Hours Museum, Paris

The scene at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva, Switzerland, was that of a five-star boutique hotel, with elegant interiors, subdued lighting, champagne bars and fine dining. The intimate event focused on only the top-end watchmakers, most belonging to the Richemont luxury group's stable, including IWC, Ralph Lauren watches, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier (whose pavilion is pictured here)

SIHH Watch Fair 2012, Geneva

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'Artists' House', the contemporary cottage on the grounds of the New Art Centre in Wiltshire, is the setting for the centre's second design exhibition. Willow sculptor Laura Ellen Bacon contributed with her nest-like installations, which wrap around trees. Pictured here is 'The Swarm'

Photograph by Chris Elliott

'The nature of things' exhibition at Artists' House, New Art Centre

'Twist loop' light by Assa Ashuach

Photograph by Nick Moss

3D printing exhibition at Aram Gallery, London

Greek artist Sophia Vari's collection of geometric sculptures have arrived in the coastal Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias, as part of an international tour. Pictured is 'Tango'Photography by This Is Cartagena

Sophia Vari sculptures, Cartagena de Indias

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Le 1947, Courchevel, France

Set inside Courchevel’s plush Cheval Blanc hotel, two-Michelin-star chef Yannick Alleno’s new restaurant sets a refined tone. Designer Sybille de Margerie devised a chic palette of bronze, chocolate and mountaintop-white and staged the space with designs by Christian Liaigre, Patricia Urquiola, Olivier Gagnère and Ettore Sottsass, with white leather seats by Poltrona Frau. Yannick fuses ‘proud tradition with provocative creativity’, serving only the best cuts of his uniquely sourced ingredients, adorned like edible art

Le Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel 1850, France; tel: 33.4 79 00 50 50; www.chevalblanc.com

Writer: Marie Lefort

January travel news: editor's picks

Philipp Meuser's two-volume book set, entitled 'Pyongyang: Architectural and Cultural Guide', is an architectural guide to North Korea's capital. Volume 1 is perfect for the suitcase and should pass muster with even the most switched-on border guard. Volume 2, which contains the real meat of the matter, presents a sober analysis of a society paralysed by propaganda, secrecy and insularity. Pictured here from the guide is 'Night view of Kim Il Sung Square'. Click 'next' for more images from the book set

Book: Pyongyang Architectural and Cultural Guide

The Saguaro Scottsdale, Arizona, USStamberg Aferiat Architecture - the studio behind Shelter Island House (see W*144) - has designed The Saguaro hotel in Scottsdale, integrating its trademark aesthetic of high American Modernism and zinging colours. The brainchild of New York-based hotel developers Sydell Group, the 194-room lodging is inspired by the hues of the indigenous wildflowers of Arizona and houses chef Jose Garces' 'Distrito' restaurant, serving modern Mexican cuisine. Saguaro spa offers a wide variety of invigorating beauty treatments and massages, and, for a further health kick, there are a wide array of activities available, from hiking to golf. Run by Joie de Vivre - California's largest boutique hotel collection - Saguaro Scottsdale is soon to be followed by Saguaro Palm Springs, due to open in February4000 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; tel: +1.480 308 1100; www.jdvhotels.comWriter: Lauren Ho

December travel news: editor's picks

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Honda's Micro Commuter Concept explores the idea of a car as a personal gadget. This tiny electric commuter can be highly customised by sliding graphics sheets into the front, sides and rear. Designer Ryoji Lida says he wanted it to be like a smartphone

Development news from Honda's Japan HQ

On the market since 2007, Nissan's GT-R has a unique functionalism that, in our eyes, is a perfect visual match for the car's titanic abilities. Facelifted and lightly fettled for both 2011 and 2012, the current GT-R is now in the twilight of its life, but a new model is promised for 2013

The new DBS Carbon Edition is the latest - and priciest - version of the evergreen sporting GT

Aston Martin DBS Carbon edition

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A Table, by Sebastian Bergne, London, UK

For 20 years Sebastian Bergne has been quietly designing kitchenware for Tefal, Muji, Swarovski, even Heston Blumenthal. His simple products have been exhibited before, most notably by London’s Design Museum and the MoMA in New York and nearly always behind glass. Bergne’s latest exhibition, ‘A Table’ at London’s Great Western Studios, promises to be different. His new and unseen glassware will accompany some 15 years of work – on a vast tabletop, where it belongs. By day, the designs will form an eye-catching display. But at night, a series of lively, wine-fuelled dinners will take place, where the tableware can be fully appreciated. Book your place now

‘A Table’ runs from 23 February through 8 March at Great Western Studios, 65 Alfred Road, London W2 5EU; http://www.greatwesternstudios.com/

Writer: Ellen Himelfarb

January food news: editor's picks

Brands like Pirelli and Lavazza use the calendar as an opportunity to showcase their creative sides, becoming well known in the process for bringing in the photography bigwigs. Pictured here is the 2012 Pirelli Calendar, entitled 'Swoon', which has been photographed this year by Mario Sorrenti

Brands get creative with calendars

In celebration of 20 years producing their calendar, Lavazza has published a commemorative and rather apropos coffee-table tome featuring the greatest (and sexiest) hits of calendars past. Cloth-bound, with the spine quirkily detached from the hardcover, 'Con Te Partiro' is published by Rizzoli and 'curated' by Fabio Novembre, with graphic design by Berlin-based 'Onlab'

Book: 'Con Te Partirò' by Fabio Novembre for Lavazza

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The new Jil Sander mobile phone

TAG Heuer Smart Phone

The contents page allows you to navigate your way through the all-singing, all-dancing iPad edition with ease

Wallpaper* iPad edition: Sampler

Featured Gallery

From left: 'The Liberace Museum' by Dexter Dalwood; Martin Honert's 'Reisen' - a sculpture of two giants reaching almost three-metres high

Saatchi Gallery collection at Hyatt Regency London

Travel 03 Feb 2012

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