Latest articles by Sofia de la Cruz
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In transit: how cinematographer Bebe Dierken travelsTravel transformed Bebe Dierken from ‘someone from a town’ into ‘a human from the world’. Here, the director of photography recounts the objects and places she carries with her
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This Paris hotel suite is now a playful artwork you can sleep inHungarian artist Szabolcs Bozó has transformed Room 607 at La Fantaisie Paris into a nine-month living gallery of creatures, colour and soft sculpture
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Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to in JulyOur editors highlight what’s new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed in design, culture and beyond this month
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Ten years on, Four Seasons Kyoto remains one of the city’s most atmospheric hotelsSet around an 800-year-old pond garden in Higashiyama, Four Seasons Kyoto brings together Japanese craft, restorative wellness and a strong case for staying in
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This cinematic bathhouse brings the shimmer of the sea to MadridBarcelona-based architecture studio Oficina Satélite has designed Riela as an atmospheric bathhouse where ancient ritual meets modern recovery
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Where to stay in July 2026: the best new hotels to book nowExplore the best new openings in the world, from a Cycladic sanctuary overlooking the Aegean Sea to a Beaux-Arts cinema turned landmark hotel in San Sebastián
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Airbus’ strange, whale-shaped BelugaST bows out after three decades of serviceOne of aviation’s most recognisable silhouettes has joined Concorde, the Super Guppy and the A380 at Toulouse’s Aeroscopia Museum
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This chic bar in Turin reinterprets 1960s office designChrome, stainless steel and bold colour accents define designer Fabio Fantolino’s latest hospitality project, inspired by the golden age of office interiors
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What to expect from St. Clement, Nick Jones’ new London hotel on the ThamesOpening in September, St. Clement mixes grand riverside views, bathroom minibars, and the Soho House founder’s sharp eye for detail
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Korean Air is redefining the airport lounge as a new expression of luxury hospitalityAt Incheon International Airport, Korean Air’s new lounges offer a design-led experience of the airline’s evolving identity
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Dior opens Monsieur Dior by Mauro Colagreco in Saint-TropezFrom astrology and gardens to couture and cuisine, Christian Dior’s eclectic world informs the three-Michelin-starred chef’s new Riviera restaurant
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Art Basel insiders’ guide to the Swiss cityLooking for the best tables in Basel during the 2026 art fair and beyond? Five gallerists reveal their favourite restaurants, cafés and bars in the city
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K-Beauty gets aboard Etihad Airways flightsThe UAE carrier’s new collectable business class amenity kits celebrate destinations across its network and come with products by cult Korean skincare brand Laneige
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Tour Four Seasons Osaka’s striking fusion of ryokan tradition and skyscraper luxuryThe brand’s fourth property in Japan offers a layered journey through contemporary design, traditional craftsmanship and elevated hospitality
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The Dorchester unveils its grand new Royal Suite overlooking Hyde ParkFrench designer Pierre-Yves Rochon draws on theatre, British craftsmanship and midcentury glamour for the new 4,660 sq ft residence
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Six Senses Kyoto perfectly captures the ancient city’s soulA contemporary interpretation of Kyoto’s cultural heritage, where wellness, craftsmanship and asobi gokoro shape every stay
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Louis Vuitton introduces its first-ever aluminium suitcaseCreated with Marc Newson, the Horizon Aluminum transforms a familiar travel essential into a finely engineered design object
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The Copenhagen cafés, bars and restaurants shaping creative lifeLooking for the best tables in Copenhagen during 3 Days of Design 2026 and beyond? The city’s designers and gallerists reveal their go-to addresses
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Ginori 1735 brings its porcelain world to sea with a colour-drenched yacht takeoverThe Florentine house transforms three decks of the Ritz-Carlton’s Evrima yacht into an invigorating Mediterranean-inspired escape
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In Dalston, new venue Stück recasts intimacy, work and communityThe new Dalston space by Playbody Studio and Klub Verboten translates the social rituals of London’s queer nightlife into a permanent architectural setting
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It’s a Greek island-hopping kind of summer – try six lesser-known destinationsDig deeper and stay longer at our selection of slightly lower-profile Greek islands for a fresher experience of Aegean life
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Inside Luca Pronzato’s modernist house for culture: ‘The challenge was not to create another hotel’The founder of We Are Ona translates his world of temporary dinners and design-led happenings into an ambitious new hospitality concept in Arles, France
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Over a decade later, Aman Tokyo remains the city’s benchmark for urban tranquillityOccupying the uppermost floors of Otemachi Tower, the hotel combines Kerry Hill’s timeless interiors with spectacular views of the Japanese capital
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Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to in JuneOur editors highlight what’s new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed in design, culture and beyond this month
