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‘Hedonistic and avant-garde’: Rabanne’s Julien Dossena on the legacy of the chainmail 1969 bag
Paco Rabanne’s 1969 chainmail handbag encapsulates the late designer’s futuristic, space-age style. Current creative director Julien Dossena tells Wallpaper* about the bag’s particular pleasures
By Jack Moss Published
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Postcard from Paris: Olympic fever takes over the streets
On the eve of the opening ceremony of Paris 2024, our correspondent shares her views from the streets of the capital about how the event is impacting the urban landscape.
By Minako Norimatsu Published
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First look: French designers Marie & Alexandre move in for the summer to Marseille's Cité Radieuse
Escaping The Olympics in Paris momentarily, we head to Le Corbusier’s celebrated housing block in Marseille, where Apartment 50’s exhibition concept returns for another immersive show of collectible design.
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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‘The danger of AI’, photography and the future at Foam
New project ‘Photography Through the Lens of AI’ asks the big questions at Foam, Amsterdam
By Hannah Silver Published
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Luxury scented candles to intrigue the senses, as selected by Wallpaper*
The Wallpaper* edit of luxury scented candles spans from Celine and Bottega Veneta to Diptyque and Le Labo
By Mary Cleary Last updated
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Designing the Olympics: Wallpaper* interviews Joachim Roncin, director of design for Paris 2024
How do you begin to design the Olympics? We pulled up a pew with the director of design for Paris 2024 to learn more about gender-free mascots with a genital likeness and medals made from the Eiffel Tower
By Hugo Macdonald Published
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LA cool meets modern vintage in Ivi jewellery
Ivi jewellery is inspired by LA's glamorous film heritage
By Hannah Silver Published
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Women’s Fashion Week S/S 2025: what to expect
September sees the arrival of Women’s Fashion Week S/S 2025, with stops in New York, London, Milan and Paris. Here’s what Wallpaper* knows so far – from Alaïa’s arrival in New York to Alessandro Michele’s Valentino debut, and a show at Disneyland Paris
By Jack Moss Last updated
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Surrender to these six swim-perfect outdoor hotel pools
Discover the best outdoor hotel pools, from Amankila’s aquatic triptych by Ed Tuttle to Nicolas Party’s swimmable artwork at Le Sirenuse
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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We remember Kenneth Grange, the British industrial designer, who has died aged 95
Kenneth Grange was a colossus of post-war design. With a career spanning six decades, his mission for improvement touched everything from trains to fountain pens, taxis to toothbrushes
By Hugo Macdonald Published
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The London tequila bars well worth a shot
On National Tequila Day, 24 July, our resident spirits writer Neil Ridley explores London’s best places to enjoy the finest agave-based spirits
By Neil Ridley Published
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‘Constant dialogue and lively exchange’: Akris’ Albert Kriemler on two decades of collaboration with choreographer John Neumeier
Akris’ Albert Kriemler has collaborated with John Neumeier on the costumes for ’Epilogue’, the choreographer’s final ballet as artistic director of Hamburg Ballet. Here, Kriemler tells Wallpaper* about their enduring creative partnership
By Jack Moss Published
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Design, culture and jewellery: Cartier in Singapore
Cartier is celebrating 100 years of Trinity with a series of pop-ups around the world
By Daven Wu Published
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Discover the best watch boutiques: next up, Vacheron Constantin, London
The new Vacheron Constantin space in London is an elegant meeting-point for collectors
By Hannah Silver Last updated
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Chaumet, Cartier and Chanel up their high jewellery watch game for 2024
In 2024's high jewellery watch designs, performance tech and centuries-old techniques combine to brilliant effect
By Caragh McKay Published
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Dorothée Meilichzon and Acqua di Parma are ‘not afraid to be playful’ with design
Designer Dorothée Meilichzon and CEO of Acqua di Parma Giulio Bergamaschi sit down with Wallpaper* to discuss their work together so far
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Maison Bardot sails into port on Antiparos
As the hordes head once again to the Greek Islands to bask on the beaches, Antiparos’ new gallery Maison Bardot offers a welcome dose of shade and culture combined
By Hugo Macdonald Published
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'You survive with grace': Alvaro Barrington at the Tate Britain
Alvaro Barrington considers Black culture with Grace installed in Tate Britain’s Duveen Galleries
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
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Tai Ping’s ‘Biophilic’ carpets are a breath of fresh air underfoot
Tai Ping launches two biophilia-inspired carpet ranges using natural, undyed materials to spectacular, soothing effect
By Hugo Macdonald Published
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Colourful luggage to brighten up your summer
Eschew grey, navy and black for vibrantly hued luggage that will stand out on the airport belt and add colour to summertime escapes
By Jack Moss Published
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Marissa Zappas makes perfume that smells like tornadoes and birthday cake
Marissa Zappas has a radical imagination. Here, the perfumer talks with Jocelyn Silver about the new direction for her namesake brand
By Jocelyn Silver Published
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The best photography books for your coffee table
Flick through, mull over and deep-dive into the best photography books on the market, from our shelves to you
By Sophie Gladstone Last updated
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The 'art of living' inspires Bardo Collections in Tunisia
The new Bardo Collections brings Tunisian craftsmanship, heritage and design to the fore in furniture and objects, recently unveiled in the Lac 3 district of Tunis.
By Giovanna Dunmall Published
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Mire Lee joins artists considering boundaries, borders and territories in Berlin
Mire Lee, Liu Yujia, Gala Porras-Kim, Tan Jing, Zhang Ruyi have united for exhibition 'Territory' at Sprüth Magers, Berlin
By Hannah Silver Published
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Casio marks 50-year anniversary with rereleased vintage digital watches
Fifty years after the Casiotron, Casio is re-releasing classic watches
By Hannah Silver Published
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Toys, fantasy and the US immigration system: inside Julio Torres' debut film, Problemista
Julio Torres writes, directs and stars in Problemista – now on digital release – where the nightmare of US immigration is given a surreal spin
By Hannah Silver Published
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Remembering Bill Viola (1951-2024), the video artist asking the big questions
American artist Bill Viola has died aged 73 in California
By Hannah Silver Published
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Toshiko Mori's well-connected community centre in rural Senegal has high ambitions
Toshiko Mori gives a talk introducing 16- to 25-year-olds to architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts in London tonight; to mark the occasion we revisit her 2015 community centre in rural Senegal
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The best American furniture design finds a dream home
Celebrating the best American furniture design, our dream house was created by set designer Stefan Beckman for August 2024 Wallpaper* – come on in
By Rosa Bertoli Published