Charlotte Gunn
Charlotte Gunn is a writer and editor with 20 years experience in journalism, audience growth and content strategy. Formerly the Editor of NME, Charlotte pioneered the brand's digital transformation, building an audience millions of engaged, global music fans. Alongside digital strategy – including video and social – Charlotte launched the brand in Australia and Asia and led NME's events programme including the prestigious NME Awards.
In 2020, Charlotte founded The Forty-Five – an online music publication with a focus on championing female artists.
As a journalist, Charlotte has interviewed the likes of Madonna, Iggy Pop and Dua Lipa. Her writing has been published in NME, Rolling Stone, The Face and CN Traveller and she has reported from music and culture events across the globe. She sits on the judging panel for the annual BRIT Awards and is a regular critic on Times and BBC Radio.
Latest articles by Charlotte Gunn
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A first look inside Nike's vast Milan Design Week Air Lab: a celebration of the world's most ubiquitous materialNike Chief Design Officer, Martin Lotti, takes Wallpaper* on a tour of the new space at Dropcity – which will endure long after the design crowd leaves town
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Paris
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Paris - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Paris
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Milan
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Milan – and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Milan
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Find us in Milano! Visit the Wallpaper* kiosk during Milan Design WeekThe Wallpaper* team are heading to Milan Design Week with a takeover of one of the city's flower kiosks. Here's how to find us.
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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London
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in London - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to London
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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New YorkLet Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in New York – and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to New York.
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to in MarchOur editors highlight what’s new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed in design, culture and beyond this month
By Gabriel Annouka Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekJanuary is about setting the tone for the year ahead, and the Wallpaper* editors have been doing just that, immersing themselves in art, music, food, literature and film. This week brings a taste of London’s best new dining spots, a nostalgic return to childhood through art and an escape to the country
By Gabriel Annouka Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThis week, the design year got underway with Paris’ interiors and furniture fair. Elsewhere, the Wallpaper* editors marked the start of 2026 with good food and better music
By Anna Solomon Published
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The Wallpaper* team’s travel highlights of the yearA year of travel distilled. Discover the destinations that inspired our editors on and off assignment
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekFar from slowing down for the festive season, the Wallpaper* team is in full swing, hopping from events to openings this week. Sometimes work can feel like play – and we also had time for some festive cocktails and cinematic releases
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThis week, the Wallpaper* team had its finger on the pulse of architecture, interiors and fashion – while also scooping the latest on the Radiohead reunion and London’s buzziest pizza
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Wallpaper* Gift Guides: What our director of digital content, Charlotte Gunn, has on her wishlist this yearFrom the year's most-anticipated music biography to stacks of vinyl, these goodies will help you unwind and unplug
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekIt’s been a week of escapism: daydreams of Ghana sparked by lively local projects, glimpses of Tokyo on nostalgic film rolls, and a charming foray into the heart of Christmas as the festive season kicks off in earnest
By Anna Solomon Published
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David Shrigley designs album cover for punk band Lambrini GirlsThe limited edition release from the Brighton duo is available now
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThis week, the Wallpaper* editors curated a diverse mix of experiences, from meeting diamond entrepreneurs and exploring perfume exhibitions to indulging in the the spectacle of a Middle Eastern Christmas
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Lighting designer Andi Watson on creating Mitski’s sculptural stage for 'The Land'In Mitski’s live show and new concert film, a single beam of light becomes her dance partner. Lighting designer Andi Watson discusses turning shadow, movement and restraint into the architecture of feeling
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Inside the Centre Pompidou's last hoorahAfter shutting its doors for five years of renovations, French record label Because Music saw the empty site as the perfect space for its 20th anniversary celebrations
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Out of office: the Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThis week, the team embarked on a rich journey through fashion, design and culture, from rubbing shoulders with Armani-swaddled celebs to exploring the art scene in Athens
By Anna Solomon Published
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Abbey Road announces the winners of its annual music photography awardsAbbey Road celebrates the global music photography community with its 2025 awards, honouring legends David Bailey and Anton Corbijn alongside a new generation of image-makers
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Out of office: the Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekA week in the life of the Wallpaper* team was filled with exquisite jewellery, spellbinding art, and lots (and lots) of good food
By Anna Solomon Published
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Make the Booker Prize shortlist your new reading listThis year’s Booker Prize shortlist captures the emotional complexity of our times, with stories of fractured families, shifting identities and the search for meaning in unfamiliar places
By Charlotte Gunn Last updated
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Out of office: the Wallpaper* editors' picks of the weekAs London Design Festival kicks off in the capital, it's a week of appointments and parties for our editors
By Bill Prince Published
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Out of office: the Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThis week, our editors have been privy to the latest restaurants, art, music, wellness treatments and car shows. Highlights include a germinating artwork and a cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway…
By Anna Solomon Published
