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Kirkby takes Transport for London upholstery from carriage seat to contemporary interior
Eight archival TfL patterns – originally conceived as functional public art by artists such as Enid Marx and Marion Dorn – have been reimagined as sumptuous velvets by textile brand Kirkby
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The new London restaurants to book now
This month brings smoky flavours from the grill, classic Italian hospitality, and a bijou British Bistro
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Osteria Vibrato, founded by a former opera singer, hits a high note in London's Soho
The latest project from tenor Charlie Mellor, this laid-back Italian joint offers elegance, ease and fresh-baked amaretti biscuits
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The Architecture Edit: 10 striking houses we couldn't take our eyes off in February
From a house on steel stilts to a glass reinterpretation of a Ukrainian hut, these are the residential buildings that captured our imaginations this month
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Umi Ishihara takes a deep-dive into Tokyo's strip clubs
Umi Ishihara's moving image installation at Gasworks, exploring Tokyo's strip club scene, is inspired by her own parents who worked across nightclubs and free raves in Japan
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Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to in March
Our editors highlight what’s new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed in design, culture and beyond this month
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London art exhibitions to see in March
Read our pick of the best London art exhibitions to see this month, from the Wellcome Collection’s perceptions of ageing to Cecily Brown’s luscious, bold paintings at Serpentine
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Taipei’s most exclusive omakase experience has arrived in London
Sushi Amamoto opens in Mayfair, bringing 17-22 courses of disciplined craft, shifting flavours and near-impossible reservations
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‘Tracey Emin: A Second Life’ is tough, honest and life-affirming
With 100 works drawn from her 40-year career on show at London’s Tate Modern, the artist offers an unflinching and moving look at the gritty, bloody but also beautiful reality of living
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At the Royal Academy of Arts, Rose Wylie is bold, raw and joyful
‘Rose Wylie: The Picture Comes First’ is the artist's largest retrospective yet
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This new restaurant is London’s answer to Hong Kong’s vibrant cafés and street markets
Tucked beneath a railway arch, Cafe Kowloon is all about discovery and fiery energy
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Abbey Road just held its first rave – and we were there
Following a three-day creative residency, Soulwax transformed music’s most hallowed recording space into a high-concept lab, ultimately premiering new music to 300 ravers
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Monster ballgowns, Irish folklore and an Adidas collab: inside Simone Rocha’s latest runway show
At London Fashion Week A/W 2026, the Irish designer presented a typical blend of romance and realism, featuring a surprise collaboration with Adidas Originals
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Peel away a north London cottage façade to discover a private sanctuary rooted in culture
A cottage in Muswell Hill gets a fresh extension by Collective Works, which worked closely with the clients to create a dream private sanctuary
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Come for dinner, stay for the disco at this refreshed London Fields restaurant
A slicker, larger Bambi returns with 70 covers, outdoor seating and a daily music programme that extends the night well beyond the table
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Is VoyeurVoyeur London’s most stylish new fashion store?
The vision of model Kat Qiu, the multi-label store is a modern house of mirrors featuring a line-up of contemporary fashion’s coolest brands
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London’s new Mexican restaurant Cometa adds a flavourful kick to seafood
The new venture sets up shop in the converted wine bar of London restaurant Carousel, boasting confident and warm interiors with a playful edge
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The V&A’s digital collection acquires another significant piece: the very first YouTube video
As part of its remit to capture the shifting sands of culture, the Victoria & Albert Museum launches a new display showing a meticulous recreation of the early days of the world’s second most popular website, YouTube
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A triplex apartment in Central London blends highly crafted materials with expansive spaces
The Apartment Arabescato by Grafted is an impressive extension of a Fitzrovia flat, a showcase for craft, space and material
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Lorena Lohr's tiny, surreal paintings are like looking through a motel room peephole
Lorena Lohr’s 'Motel Nudes' series, currently on show in London at Soho Revue, gives an erotic nod to a Victorian love token
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This new London hotel is a love letter to its neighbourhood
Kinsfolk & Co unveils the anticipated Newman hotel. Designed by Lind + Almond, it’s a paean to Fitzrovia’s bohemian soul
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Perfumer Marissa Zappas and artist Cristine Brache create a scented exhibition inspired by a Hollywood tragedy
‘Centerfolds’ is a new exhibition at London's Bernheim gallery that uses art and scent to create a revealing new portrait of Dorothy Stratten
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The best Chinese restaurants in London for Lunar New Year (and beyond)
Our food critic's picks of the best Chinese restaurants in London, serving up a wealth of regional wonders in the chicest of surroundings
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This New York gallerist has temporarily relocated his office to London – and it's a beautiful chaos
For a month, Alex Tieghi-Walker of TIWA has moved his office to London, creating a mix of exhibition venue and functional workspace (on view until 7 March 2026)
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London’s favourite jazz club is now even better
Rebuilt after a year-long closure, the first-floor room at Ronnie Scott’s reopens as Upstairs at Ronnie’s, a listening venue designed for late-night performances
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This London art installation doubles up as a sleek private dining room
Installed inside The Lavery, ‘Dining Arrangements’ by Rooms Studio considers dining as a practice shaped by furniture
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Marchesi 1824 is coming to Harrods, just in time for Valentine’s Day
Marchesi 1824, one of Italy’s oldest pastry houses, has opened its first-ever concession in Harrods’ Chocolate Hall, offering Londoners a curated selection of its signature sweet treats
