Buying guides

From hot sauce in Aruba to basketball jackets in Harlem, the new online R Finds store by Renaissance Hotels recommends the best-made local products almost anywhere. We suggest some holiday gifts with unique appeal

By Simon Mills Published 3 December 24

Add some new dishes to your repertoire with one of the year's best cookbooks

By Rosie Conroy Published 28 November 24

Browse the Wallpaper* edit of Los Angeles' best hotels, from We-Ho institutions to hip Hollywood boltholes.

By Melina Keays Last updated 14 November 24

The 2024 SEMA show saw two new concept designs from Kia, exploring the art and function of the all-electric camping machine

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 November 24

From a silvery modernist coffee pot to a perfectly poised stainless-steel candleholder, bring glimmer to dinner with shiny metal tableware

By Bridget Downing Published 1 November 24

Take a trip around the world with these unisex summer perfumes inspired by Californian beaches, Ibizan parties, Mexican jungles, and more

By Mary Cleary Last updated 8 July 24

Our design-led pick of the best restaurants in galleries, museums, theatres and art spaces offer some of the most striking settings for meals in the capital.

By Rosie Conroy Last updated 28 May 24

Pull up a stool in one of the New York's most clandestine drinking establishments – where Prohibition-age discretion is a must.

By Jessica Klingelfuss Last updated 23 April 24

Jet off with our stylish selection of carry-on luggage and cabin bags, guaranteed to turn heads in an airport terminal or hotel reception

By Jack Moss Last updated 28 March 24

Five Easter treats, from chocolate chicks and rabbits to almond cake, that are delectable enough to gift all year round

By Caragh McKay Published 28 March 24

Our view? Elton John’s watches shimmer with poignancy and taste as the ‘Goodbye Peachtree Road’ auction at Christie’s New York reveals the contents of his Atlanta home

By Caragh McKay Published 22 February 24

Dior Maison's Cordelia de Castellane is so captivated by the Egyptian lotus flower, she's given it her trademark rustic spin

By Caragh McKay Published 15 February 24

Welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon with tiny dragon-claw bao buns and a cognac rich with Lunar blends, our entertaining director is in a celebratory mood

By Melina Keays Published 8 February 24

Shop these paper accessories to celebrate Lunar New Year, from good-luck charms to an artist-edition lunar calendar, as we welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon

By Caragh McKay Published 7 February 24

From an artful Kate Bush reissue to a Kubrick-esque turntable and a monkey puzzle worth solving, there’s much to covet in this gift guide

By Malcolm Young Published 21 December 23

Aesop’s Resonant Gestures gift kits come with specially composed musical tracks to tend to mind, body and home

By Simon Mills Published 6 December 23

This gift guide spans an off-grid shelter, a sauna book, a model city, and restorative skincare – treats for architecture fans and beyond

By Ellie Stathaki Published 28 November 23

We've been deep-diving into boutiques around the world to find the very best calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form. It seems jewellers have been busy rethinking pearls, with contemporary (and often affordable) results

By Hannah Silver Published 14 September 23

Here at Wallpaper*, we’ve got architecture books piling up; among them, these are the photographic tomes, architects’ monographs and limited editions that we couldn’t resist

By Ellie Stathaki Published 11 September 23

Our edit of vegan skincare brands reviews the most effective formulations for every skin type, age, and budget

By Mary Cleary Published 2 September 23

Shop our edit of graphic vases to elevate those summer blossoms; from impressive vessels and characterful centrepieces to desktop delights. Fill them with love!

By Elly Parsons Last updated 25 August 23

From the colourful to the classic and the imaginatively shaped: these durable modern garden parasols by some of the world’s best designers and manufacturers are all you need to bring beauty and shade to your outdoor space

By Rosa Bertoli Last updated 24 August 23

Say yes to our edit of chic and affordable engagement rings under £1,000

By Hannah Silver Published 8 August 23

Rose perfumes – the most traditional of fragrances – are being given an unconventional edge by niche and big-name brands

By Mary Cleary Published 8 August 23

Enhance your morning shower with these luxury scented soaps

By Mary Cleary Published 28 July 23

Every product you need to maintain perfect blonde hair, whether its from the bottle or natural

By Mary Cleary Last updated 14 July 23

The best places to stay in Montauk, from holiday rentals to classic and contemporary beach hotels. Make yourself at home at these beach retreats

By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated 13 July 23