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Balenciaga taps Euphoria’s Sam Levinson for A/W 2026
For his second collection with the house, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli collaborated with the creator of the teen drama to make a statement on finding light in the darkness
By India Birgitta Jarvis Published
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High on a hill sits this radically rebuilt mountain cottage in the Czech Republic
This cottage in the Czech Republic’s Giant Mountains involved a complete overhaul of a much-altered traditional structure, using the same scale and iconography to create a modern retreat
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Geely Starray EM-i epitomises the Chinese brand’s no-nonsense, high-value approach
Heavy on spec but low on design distinction, the Geely Starray EM-i prioritises tech, value and simplicity over status
By Shawn Adams Published
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Four new headphones – find your fit, from Nothing, Meze, Grado and Soundcore
Spanning wired, wireless, over-ear and in-ear, these new headphones showcase the variety of design and technical sophistication on the market today
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Baz Luhrmann on designing Belmond’s Celia carriage: ‘I take hosting a party very seriously’
Inspired by ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and Jazz Age glamour, the Australian director tells Wallpaper* the story behind his cinematic British Pullman carriage
By Tianna Williams Published
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A piece of Joseph Eichler’s 1960s vision of Californian suburbia is on the market
Developed in collaboration with A Quincy Jones and listed at $2.4 million, this home and its neighbours are among Eichler’s final projects, offering a glimpse into the ideals that defined post-war Californian living
By Anna Solomon Published
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Take a photographic journey through Black Country urbanity with artist Tom Hicks
‘Black Country Type II’ is a forthcoming monograph from Tom Hicks and the Modernist Society, featuring a bittersweet but celebratory journey through the West Midlands
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nothing Phone (4a) marks an attractive new waypoint on the ascent to peak smartphone
The new Nothing Phone (4a) is a welcome mid-tier diversion from the relentless quest for the ultimate smartphone. So what, if any, are the compromises?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Step inside Eduardo Longo’s utopian spherical home during Aberto5 in Brazil
Hosting Aberto5, the 2026 iteration of the art and design exhibition in Brazil, Eduardo Longo’s Casa Bola is an inspirational example of utopian architecture you can visit
By Malaika Byng Published
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Devon Turnbull reveals audiophile ‘listening furniture’, because ‘music is the closest thing to magic’
Artist and audio engineer Devon Turnbull has created Japanese tearoom-inspired ‘listening furniture’ for Karimoku: step inside their Sound House in Tokyo until 5 June 2026
By Jens H Jensen Published
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Byredo and Iittala launch a poetic collection inspired by Nordic light
Ljus by Byredo and Iittala is a limited-edition glass collection that makes light, scent and ritual come together in an experiential concept
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Travel the world in architecture with the RIBA International Awards 2026 shortlist
The RIBA International Awards 2026 shortlist is unveiled, including 52 projects from 18 countries and five continents
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Zaha Hadid Architects wins legal battle over right to use the late architect’s name
The ruling will allow the celebrated architecture firm to renegotiate its contract – and 6 per cent royalty fee – with the Zaha Hadid Foundation
By Anna Fixsen Published
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My first MacBook: Apple debuts the striking, candy-coloured MacBook Neo
Bright ideas, new processes and a decidedly un-Apple price point – the MacBook Neo is perfect for fauxstalgia-stricken Gen Z
By Jonathan Bell Published
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France’s largest sauna just opened in Paris – try it while it’s hot
Sant Roch is dedicated to contrast therapy; in the immersive space, lighting, materiality, playlists and scent invite you to take the plunge
By Tianna Williams Published
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Sure shots: eight options for making espresso and creative coffees when you're on the move
These devices offer up all the alternative ways to brew coffee when you’re out and about, from camping kits to tubes of coffee concentrate
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A new Luis Barragán retrospective is set within his own modernist masterpiece
The permanent exhibition, ‘Barragán en Barragán’ at La Cuadra San Cristobal in Mexico City, lets visitors enjoy the modernist master’s legacy within the heart of his own creation
By Tianna Williams Published
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Five architectural designs vie to be the next ‘Wonder of the World’
For social enterprise Shift, architecture and design studios Ecosistema Urbano, Heatherwick Studio, Mecanoo, MVRDV, and Office for Political Innovation present their sustainably minded concepts for a future landmark
By Tianna Williams Published
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An iconic Buckminster Fuller dome has collapsed due to unprecedented snowfall
The beloved sculpture, located at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, New York, caved in after a blizzard pummeled the area
By Anna Fixsen Published
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Jonathan Anderson’s latest Dior show was a walk in the park
Taking place in Paris’ Tuileries Gardens, which also inspired the collection, the Northern Irish designer’s sophomore womenswear show was about ‘seeing and being seen... [where] a walk in the park becomes a performance’
By Jack Moss Published
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Wanted: wealthy art collector to put their stamp on this mighty Meier mansion in Dallas
Richard Meier’s Rachofsky House in Dallas is on the market, a gallery-grade residence created for one of the city’s biggest cultural philanthropists
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new smartphones offer showboating, timeless simplicity and quirky innovation
Stick to the path with a tried and tested classic, go off the beaten track or fly your colours with pride; new smartphones from Apple, Honor and Motorola
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Changan launches in Europe with two mid-sized electric SUVs. We try the S05 for size
The Changan S05 is a comprehensively equipped EV at a very competitive price. Will it be enough for the Chinese giant to woo European customers?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Kirkby takes Transport for London upholstery from carriage seat to contemporary interior
Eight archival TfL patterns – originally conceived as functional public art by artists such as Enid Marx and Marion Dorn – have been reimagined as sumptuous velvets by textile brand Kirkby
By Anna Solomon Published
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Molteni & C’s 2026 outdoor collection gracefully welcomes the return of spring
As spring springs, the Italian brand unveils its new collection, led by Vincent Van Duysen: a cohesive system of refined, technically sophisticated furnishings which extend the ethos of the home outdoors
By Anna Solomon Published
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A drafting table for Daniel Arsham is a dream piece of bespoke studio equipment
Artist Daniel Arsham has commissioned the ultimate creative station from Caliper: the result is this dashing drafting table
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Turkish shipyard Ares announces the Spitfire superyacht, inspired by an aviation icon
The 50.55m Spitfire is infused with the shipyard’s signature speed and strength
By Josh Sims Published
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The Leica Leitzphone is a Xiaomi-powered high-end smartphone for photography lovers
The Leica name is finally attached to a premium smartphone, delivering quality image-making in your pocket without compromising design or performance. Introducing the Leica Leitzphone Powered by Xiaomi
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Step inside a tranquil, timber-wrapped São Paulo apartment that practically hovers above the city
A family duplex, designed by Jacobsen Studio, was designed to feel 'suspended above the city'
By Ellie Stathaki Published
