The history of royal favourite Kent & Curwen collided abruptly with the 21st century for A/W 2014 with their debut collection by British designer Simon Spurr, one bursting with subtle nods to his experience at houses like Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. Bridging the no man's land of 'urban heritage', the immaculately finished wardrobe took no risks when it came to silhouette, keeping cuts slim and masculine inspired by naval uniforms. It was in his textural fabrications and colour palette that Spurr flexed his creative muscles - hexagonal quilting and shearling panels adding dimension, while lemon yellow or teal leather popped against the palette of monochromes and khaki.
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Rooted in Italian heritage, Tooy is redefining bespoke lightingItalian lighting company Tooy translates ‘made-in-Italy’ savoir-faire into contemporary, one-of-a-kind pieces
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Hôtel Le Provençal is a sun-kissed family affairA beloved third-generation hotel in the south of France reopens with a fresh look, all whilst preserving its authentic midcentury heritage
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Sculpture meets jewellery meets sport? Kelly Wearstler’s latest venture is doing something completely newThe designer is launching a new curatorial platform, Side Hustle, free from the limitations of commercial commissions and aiming to foster truly original, experimental and interdisciplinary work
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‘Dirty Looks’ at the Barbican explores how fashion designers have found beauty in dirt and decayFrom garments buried in River Thames mud to those torn, creased and stained, ‘Dirty Looks’ is a testament to how ‘creativity and new artistic practices can come out of decay’, its curators tell Dal Chodha
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Tyler Mitchell’s London show explores the figure of the Black Dandy, ‘imagining what else masculinity could look like’Originally part of a visual essay to accompany the Met’s ‘Superfine’ 2025 Costume Institute exhibition, ‘Portrait of the Modern Dandy’ goes on display at Gagosian Burlington Arcade in London this week
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Inside Louis Vuitton’s Murakami London pop-up, a colourful cartoon wonderland with one-of-a-kind caféWallpaper* takes a tour of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up in London’s Soho, which celebrates the launch of a new ‘re-edition’ accessories collection spanning the greatest hits from the Japanese artist’s long-running collaboration with the house
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Get to know Issey Miyake’s innovative A-POC ABLE line as it arrives in the UKAs A-POC ABLE Issey Miyake launches in London this week, designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae gives Wallpaper* the lowdown on the experimental Issey Miyake offshoot
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London Fashion Week S/S 2023: Ahluwalia to Martine RoseThough slimmed-down, London Fashion Week nonetheless provided the moments of creative expression the city is known for – from Ahluwalia’s ode to Africa to Martine Rose’s much-anticipated runway return
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Discover these fashion brands at London Craft WeekDuring London Craft Week, fashion brands including Smythson, Bally and Serapian are hosting events across the capital
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Nicholas Daley's multicultural roots celebrated in London
