Latest articles by Gavin Hastings
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Edra takes the sofa in a more flexible new direction – give it a spinBespoke Partnership
With the ‘Anywhere’ sofa by Francesco Binfaré, presented at Milan Design Week and complete with rotating backrests, the brand pushes the boundaries of modular design
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Patina offers a new perspective on travel for the culturally attuned travellerBespoke Partnership
From Osaka to the Maldives, with an upcoming opening in Tianjin, the brand gives guests a transformative experience
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Discover Andrea Branzi through the eyes of his friend, Toyo Ito, at a major new exhibitionBespoke Partnership
Conceived by Branzi’s long-term friend and collaborator, the exhibition at Triennale Milano offers a fluid, personal reading while tracing a career that reshaped contemporary design
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A fresh take on William Haines’ 1950 ‘Malibu Chair' oozes California midcentury styleBespoke Partnership
The Hollywood glamour of the actor-turned-designer still informs William Haines Designs’ collections today
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Fiat explores the future of the small car at Milan Design Week 2026Bespoke Partnership
At Magna Pars, ‘Ciao Futuro!’ traces Fiat’s design legacy while inviting a new generation to rethink compact urban mobility
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Mulberry traces its roots with a new collection in partnership with British Pasture LeatherBespoke Partnership
Marking 55 years of the brand and five years of its ‘Made To Last’ manifesto, the special release connects Somerset craftsmanship with regenerative British farming
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Rosewood’s ‘Objects That Speak, a conversation continued with Andrea Branzi’ gets Milan Design Week talkingBespoke Partnership
Rosewood’s immersive installation explores design as a reflection of place, bringing together works by Andrea Branzi and a global roster of contemporary designers, artists and makers
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Axor introduces Axor Archivio, a ‘timeless’ new bathroom collection by Barber OsgerbyBespoke Partnership
Blending archival references with contemporary precision, the German brand rethinks the bathroom through a language of quiet, considered design to be presented at Milan Design Week 2026
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Messika and Wallpaper* celebrate the brand’s new ‘Moderniste’ jewellery collectionAn intimate cocktail event toasted the sculptural lines and duality of the latest pieces designed by Valérie Messika
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Serapian and Bethan Laura Wood capture the sunrise in pastel leatherBespoke Partnership
The capsule collection features bags with subtle colour gradations, inspired by the Japanese bokashi woodblock printing technique
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Rethinking the bathroom experience with Villeroy & Boch Group’s multisensory installation in MilanBespoke Partnership
Milan Design Week will see the group bring together two of its power brands in an installation exploring the bathroom as a continuously evolving ecosystem
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DesignSingapore Council presents ‘Prototype Island’ at Milan Design Week 2026Bespoke Partnership
Fifteen works by Singapore-based designers showcase the nation’s evolving approach to solving global challenges through design and technology
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Ferrari Style unveils its London flagship store, a sleek home for ready-to-wear and moreBespoke Partnership
The new retail concept, by creative director Rocco Iannone with Formafantasma and architects Gonzalez Haase AAS, is a precisely crafted workshop of ideas
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Grohe Spa showcases ‘Aqua Sanctuary’ at Milan Design Week 2026Bespoke Partnership
At Milan Design Week 2026, Grohe Spa transforms a historic Milanese theatre into an immersive exploration of wellbeing through water, with highlights such as its Atrio Private Collection and Grohtherm Aqua Tiles
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TAG Heuer redefines the Monaco, its classic square watch, for a new generationBespoke Partnership
More than 50 years after its debut, the first square, water-resistant chronograph returns with a refined design and in-house Calibre TH20-11
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Flaer is a new premium furniture brand making its debut at Milan Design Week 2026Bespoke Partnership
With its head in Italy and heart in Dubai, the brand debuts with an elegant furniture collection and global ambition
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Yinka Ilori and Veuve Clicquot create a vibrant ode to joy ahead of Milan Design Week 2026Bespoke Partnership
A colourful collaboration to be unveiled in Milan – including a champagne bucket and a champagne cooler – is a journey to the sunny side of life
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OXVoltage is redefining the electrification of classic cars – with this Mini as its first showcaseBespoke Partnership
The British company is building a new development and production model to make bespoke electric classics as usable, reliable and refined as a contemporary EV
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Newly appointed artistic director Luca Nichetto steers Barovier&Toso’s centuries-long tradition into a modern eraBespoke Partnership
The renowned Venetian glassmaker unveils a new visual identity steeped in the brand’s heritage and a collection by key international designers at Milan Design Week
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Why M+ is Hong Kong's must-see cultural crossroadsBespoke Partnership
A combination of Asian insight and global outlook makes the Herzog & de Meuron-designed museum of contemporary visual culture a unique experience for international audiences
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Italian haircare brand Davines introduces ‘For a Good Life’, its benevolent new vision and purposeBespoke Partnership
Evolving its enduring sustainability ethos into a broader cultural vision, the brand introduces its ‘For a Good Life’ tagline and campaign – watch the videos
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Lumina celebrates 50 years of the iconic ‘Daphine’ lampBespoke Partnership
Born from an idea by Tommaso Cimini, the aesthetic appeal of the lamp remains relevant today
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Every Note Counts as Max Richter makes music from champagneBespoke Partnership
A new film goes behind the scenes of a musical journey between Richter and Krug’s cellar master Julie Cavil, a celebration of champagne, music and a shared passion for craft
