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Remembering Alexandros Tombazis (1939-2024), and the Metabolist architecture of this 1970s eco-pioneer
Back in September 2010 (W*138), we explored the legacy and history of Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, who this month celebrates his 80th birthday.
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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‘The boundary between fact and fiction is extremely blurry': Simon McBurney as Mnemonic returns to the theatre
Mnemonic, conceived and directed by Complicité Artistic Director, Simon McBurney, is at the Olivier, National Theatre until 10 August 2024
By Hannah Silver Published
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Remembering Rusty Egan's Blitz Club: a place to 'avoid the mob and the homophobes', where the New Romantics were born
As he releases new vinyl boxset, 'Blitzed!', Wallpaper* meets DJ Rusty Egan to talk about London's scene-building Blitz club – the antidote to the late 70s punk scene and a hot-bed of experimental fashion
By Craig McLean Published
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Pin Point: Victoire de Castellane and Kim Jones present a dazzling Dior high-jewellery brooch design
Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2025 was the launchpad for the pair's latest collaboration
By Caragh McKay Published
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Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2025: Loewe to Dries Van Noten
Wallpaper* picks the best moments of Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2025, from ‘hypnotic precision’ at Loewe to Dries Van Noten’s final show, as well as the latest outings from Pharrell Williams, Kim Jones and Grace Wales Bonner
By Jack Moss Last updated
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‘It is not a grand finale’: Inside Dries Van Noten’s final show in Paris
Yesterday evening (22 June 2024), Dries Van Noten showed his last-ever collection for his eponymous label, drafting models past and present for a collection which mused on the passing of time
By Jack Moss Published
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The Grand Paris Express, Europe’s largest urban design project, is en route to success
The Grand Paris Express is a system of new rapid transit lines across the French capital, with each station designed by a different architect – and it's currently under construction
By Amy Serafin Published
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‘Personal Structures’ in Venice is about ‘artists breaking free’
‘Personal Structures 2024: Beyond Boundaries’ reveals a rich tapestry of perspectives on the challenges of our time, from culture to climate and identity
By Nargess Banks Published
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Dior Men’s cat-filled set was a collaboration with ceramic artist Hylton Nel
Dior Men’s Kim Jones speaks to Wallpaper* about his collaboration with South African ceramicist Hylton Nel, revealed as part of the designer’s S/S 2025 show today in Paris (21 June 2024)
By Jack Moss Published
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Nona Faustine confronts the past in New York
Artist Nona Faustine reframes New York's colonial past in an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum
By Hannah Silver Published
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Givenchy’s Antigona Cube handbag riffs on a house classic
A much-loved Givenchy bag comes in a refreshed silhouette, inspired by the art of origami
By Jack Moss Published
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Best contemporary art books: a guide for 2024
From maverick memoirs to topical tomes, turn over a new leaf with the Wallpaper* arts desk’s pick of new releases and all-time favourite art books
By Hannah Silver Last updated
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Devin Wilde on working with clay: 'It teaches me to see and appreciate the beauty in imperfection'
Brooklyn ceramicist Devin Wilde builds on his architectural training, drawing on classicism, art deco and postmodernism for his geometric creations
By Jordan Hruska Published
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Madrid bars: a local’s guide to sipping in style
Discover the best design-led Madrid bars, as sampled by local travel and culture writer Agnish Ray
By Agnish Ray Published
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Celine’s pilates collection makes for a deeply luxurious workout
Hedi Slimane’s pilates collection for Celine contains all your workout essentials, reimagined in the designer’s singular style – from leather kettlebells and weights to a Triomphe reformer machine
By Jack Moss Published
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The golden feast: Elhanati's jewelled cutlery
Elhanati and Conie Vallese indulge in a little Gothic fantasy with a suite of jewelled cutlery
By Caragh McKay Published
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Gucci furniture collection interprets past icons through a contemporary lens
Sabato De Sarno launched his first furniture collection, Gucci Design Ancora, reissuing five 20th century pieces by designers whose work helped make Milan the design capital it is today
By Laura May Todd Published
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Pharrell Williams makes a plea for global unity with his UNESCO-set Louis Vuitton show
Pharrell Williams’ third menswear collection for Louis Vuitton continued to define his vision for the Parisian house, here conjuring a ’global dandy’ inspired by the archetypes of travel
By Jack Moss Published
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Sustainable architecture: 43 innovative and inspiring building designs
This is sustainable architecture at its best: from amazing abodes to centres of care and hard-working offices, these buildings not only look good but also do good
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Auralee, the ’seductively unknowable’ Japanese label celebrating a decade of beautiful clothes
Ahead of Auralee’s S/S 2025 runway show at Paris Fashion Week Men’s this evening (18 June 2024), Dal Chodha meets Tokyo-based designer Ryota Iwai to speak about the brand’s considered, covetable collections
By Dal Chodha Published
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Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2025 highlights: Prada to Zegna
Wallpaper* picks the best moments from Milan Fashion Week Men‘s S/S 2025, from 15 years of MSGM to Prada’s celebration of youth, and an appearance from Mads Mikkelsen at Zegna
By Jack Moss Published
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Martine Rose on her disruptive Milan Fashion Week debut: ’you have to do what you believe in’
British designer Martine Rose speaks to Wallpaper* about shaking up Milan Fashion Week with her disruptive, subculture-infused menswear
By Joe Bobowicz Published
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The American watch brands to know now
From Autodromo to JN Shapiro, American watch brands are having a moment
By Chris Hall Published
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Massimo Giorgetti on 15 years of MSGM: ‘the energy is still exactly the same’
As MSGM celebrates a decade and a half in business with a celebratory runway show at Milan Fashion Week Men’s, its founder Massimo Giorgetti opens up to Scarlett Conlon about keeping the brand’s colourful spirit alive
By Scarlett Conlon Published
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The body, pleasure and play: Beryl Cook and Tom of Finland united in London
Tom of Finland’s homoeroticism meets Beryl Cook’s female-oriented camp as Studio Voltaire unites work by the two artists in a London exhibition
By Hannah Silver Published
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Pitti Uomo 106: what we learnt from the Florence menswear fair
While this season’s Pitti Uomo guest designers embraced Florence’s uniquely cinematic setting, at the fair itself, brands presented comprehensive offerings that crossed seasons and celebrated Italian craft
By Jack Moss Published
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How Patek Philippe revived the dome clock: enamelling goes outré
These enamelled dome clocks are part of a London exhibition highlighting Patek Philippe's dedication to keeping rare craft techniques alive
By Caragh McKay Published
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‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’: Daniel Brühl on playing the fashion legend in new series
Award-winning actor Daniel Brühl opens up to Wallpaper* about playing Karl Lagerfeld in ‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’, a new biopic of the legendary designer from Disney+
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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Highlights from the jet-setting Cruise 2025 shows
Our pick of the globe-trotting Cruise 2025 shows, from Dior’s takeover of Drummond Castle, Scotland to Max Mara’s season finale in Venice
By Jack Moss Last updated