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It’s 80 years since Piaggio’s Vespa re-shaped the urban experience, both in Italy and beyond. A new monograph – and limited edition bike helmet – tells the tale of the moped’s mass adoption through words and pictures

By Jonathan Bell Published 15 June 26

Sun, city streets, and a motorway with room to breathe – Volvo picked its moment carefully for the EX60’s debut

By Rory Robertson Published 15 June 26

The new Shark Home Luxe Collection brings a palette of unconventional colours to the realm of vacuuming, both robotic and manual

By Jonathan Bell Published 13 June 26

It’s been 25 years since the Škoda Superb arrived on the scene, a solid slice of affordable luxury that helped put paid to wearisome punchlines

By Jeremy Taylor Published 13 June 26

Insta360 intends to capture the hearts of content creators with its new Luna Ultra, a pro-grade pocketable action camera with high levels of quality and innovation

By Jonathan Bell Published 12 June 26

3 Days of Design is back from 10-12 June 2026. Follow our team in Copenhagen for the latest news, launches and other goings-on from 3 Days of Design, as seen by Wallpaper* editors.

By Rosa Bertoli Last updated 12 June 26

The most celebrated British artist of his generation, David Hockney passed away peacefully on 11 June 2026. He leaves a legacy of chromatic brilliance across two centuries

By Finn Blythe Published 12 June 26

A former 1960s family house in upscale Ikoyi, Lagos, becomes Mbari Kola, a cultural club inviting Pan-African creatives to gather around art, partake in talks and workshops, and celebrate community

By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published 12 June 26

Basic.Space, the creator-led marketplace spanning luxury fashion, art and design, is bringing its immersive retail experience to London from 13-14 June

By Anna Solomon Published 12 June 26

The winners of this year’s Brick Awards – from a cliffside home in Mallorca to a community temple in Vietnam – prove that one of humanity’s oldest building materials still has plenty to say

By Anna Solomon Published 12 June 26

The UAE carrier’s new collectable business class amenity kits celebrate destinations across its network and come with products by cult Korean skincare brand Laneige

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 11 June 26

Evoking enamel football pins, the limited-edition badges were created in collaboration with London-based jeweller Bunney to immortalise the streetwear brand’s defining emblem

By Jack Moss Published 11 June 26

The Birdie Home Collection now includes the Birdie Pro, Birdie Flame light and Birdie Podium air purifier, joining the signature yellow Birdie to help feather the perfect nest

By Jonathan Bell Published 11 June 26

From a carbon-neutral factory in Norway to a performing arts centre in a refugee settlement, RIBA's 34 International Award winners for 2026 show architecture at its most ambitious – and humane

By Anna Solomon Published 10 June 26

French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon draws on theatre, British craftsmanship and midcentury glamour for the new 4,660 sq ft residence

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 10 June 26

Technics and Fritz Hansen’s Copenhagen sound installation has led to these limited edition versions of the Kaiser Idell Luxus lamp and the SL-40CBT turntable

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 June 26

Dwarflab’s new Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope is an app-driven introduction to the infinite realm of astronomy, a compact but feature-packed device for travels into the cosmos

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 June 26

Taras Kravtchouk’s Tarform Motorcycles has launched the Vera, a stripped-back machine intended to introduce new riders to electric motorbikes

By Josh Sims Published 10 June 26

Created with Marc Newson, the Horizon Aluminum transforms a familiar travel essential into a finely engineered design object

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 9 June 26

8,000ft up in Utah, we get to grips with Rivian’s new R2 on road and trail, and delve into the company’s aspirations for autonomy, tech and robotics

By Jonathan Bell Published 9 June 26

Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulator introduce the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, an endurance racing machine for the home inspired by the Aston Martin Valkyrie

By Jonathan Bell Published 9 June 26

Designed by Tristan Burfield, this house on the Mornington Peninsula is a new-build in touch with its idyllic setting

By Ellie Stathaki Published 9 June 26

Sound Club by Fritz Hansen and Japanese audio brand Technics during 3 Days of Design 2026 (10-12 June) includes an iconic lighting reissue and a soundscape from the furniture workshop

By Becky Sunshine Published 9 June 26

Containing a host of handy functions, the Roberts Radio SolarDAB 99 is a portable audio companion that’s shaped to attend the school of hard knocks

By Jonathan Bell Published 9 June 26

The Florentine house transforms three decks of the Ritz-Carlton’s Evrima yacht into an invigorating Mediterranean-inspired escape

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 8 June 26

Fusing audio and art, OBEN Hi-Fi’s eccentric collection of custom speakers and one-off commissions sets the firm apart in the crowded world of high-end audio

By Jonathan Bell Published 8 June 26

High-end Japanese manufacturer Balmuda is broadening its horizons by making a new entry into the US market, the classic NatureWind Studio fan

By Jonathan Bell Published 8 June 26