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Wallpaper* Design Awards: London’s V&A East Storehouse is Launch of the Year 2026
Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the V&A family’s latest outpost turns the museum concept on its head, offering a revolutionary peek into the daily life of the institution’s Wunderkammer of a collection
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: A ‘no-hands’ watch is the Best Time Warp of 2026
The Ur-Freak watch by Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk reimagines a 2001 timepiece and wins a Wallpaper* Design Award
By Hannah Silver Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: this Finnish island sauna is Life-Enhancer of the Year 2026
Puusauna harnesses the power of trees, using whole trunks in its exquisite architecture by Jaakko Torvinen, which earns it a Wallpaper* Design Award
By Giovanna Dunmall Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Detroit is City of the Year 2026
Once a byword for urban distress, the Motor City is undergoing a fresh wave of regeneration, driven by progressive developers, design distinctions and dynamic investment
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Willo Perron is Designer of the Year 2026
The mastermind behind some of the world’s most spectacular cultural moments, Willo Perron has been capturing the creative zeitgeist for 20 years. We interview the designer, honoured in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026
By Laura May Todd Published
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See the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026 unfold in the February issue, on sale now
Discover the standout stars of design, architecture, art, fashion, travel and tech, honoured by a flat-packed Formafantasma trophy, in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026 issue, on newsstands
By Bill Prince Published
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Is the Waldorf Astoria New York the ‘greatest of them all’? Here’s our review
After a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, New York’s legendary grand dame is back in business
By Anna Fixsen Published
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The new London restaurants to book now
This month, a British pub meets Italian trattoria, Georgian cuisine is celebrated and a revived legacy lands in Covent Garden
By Ben McCormack Last updated
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Colleen Allen’s poetic womenswear is made for the modern-day witch
Allen is one of New York’s brightest young fashion stars. As part of Wallpaper’s Uprising column, Orla Brennan meets the American designer to talk femininity, witchcraft and the transformative experience of dressing up
By Orla Brennan Published
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The new Los Angeles restaurants everyone is talking about
From a local chef’s modern Mexican concept, to an inventive take on the old-school diner, and a Montecito hot ticket worth the drive
By Carole Dixon Last updated
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The new design-led hotels that should be on your radar
Explore the best new openings in the world, from an intimate bolthole in Mexico City to a sunny island resort in the Maldives
By Lindsay Cohn Last updated
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A new Korean garden reimagines tradition for the 21st century
The new Médongaule Korean Gardens in Gyeonggi Province explore the country’s rich tradition; within it, the Seongok Academy Building provides a layered spatial experience drawing on heritage and a connection with nature
By Fiona Bae Published
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Ten out-of-this-world design exhibitions to see in 2026
From contemporary grandes dames to legends past, and ‘non-human’ design: here are ten design exhibitions we’re looking forward to seeing in 2026
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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David Lynch’s photographs and sculptures are darkly alluring in Berlin
The late film director’s artistic practice is the focus of a new exhibition at Pace Gallery, Berlin (29 January – 22 March 2026)
By Hannah Silver Published
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Discover the cool and offbeat designs of jeweller Inesa Kovalova
Inesa Kovalova's jewellery celebrates a mix of mediums and materials
By Hannah Silver Published
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Men’s Fashion Week A/W 2026 is almost here. Here’s what to expect
From this season’s roster of Pitti Uomo guest designers to Jonathan Anderson’s sophomore men’s collection at Dior – as well as Véronique Nichanian’s Hermès swansong – everything to look out for at Men’s Fashion Week A/W 2026
By Jack Moss Published
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The international design fairs shaping 2026
Passports at the ready as Wallpaper* maps out the year’s best design fairs, from established fixtures to new arrivals.
By Ali Morris Published
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The eight hotly awaited art-venue openings we are most looking forward to in 2026
With major new institutions gearing up to open their doors, it is set to be a big year in the art world. Here is what to look out for
By Annie Downes Published
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This modern Clapham house is nestled indulgently in its garden
A Clapham house keeps a low profile in south London, at once merging with its environment and making a bold, modern statement; we revisit a story from the Wallpaper* archives
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The new Tudor Ranger watches master perfectly executed simplicity
The Tudor Ranger watches look back to the 1960s for a clean and legible design
By James Gurney Published
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This late-night hangout brings back 1970s glam to LA’s Sunset Boulevard
Galerie On Sunset is primed for strong drinks, shared plates, live music, and long nights
By Carole Dixon Published
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How Memphis developed from an informal gathering of restless creatives into one of design's most influential movements
Everything you want to know about Memphis Design, from its history to its leading figures to the pieces to know (and buy)
By Francesca Perry Published
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Aidia Studio's mesmerising forms blend biophilia and local craft
Mexican architecture practice Aidia Studio's co-founders, Rolando Rodríguez-Leal and Natalia Wrzask, bring together imaginative ways of building and biophilic references
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Modern masters: the ultimate guide to Keith Haring
Keith Haring's bold visual identity brought visibility to the marginalised
By Finn Blythe Published
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Discover a hidden culinary gem in Melbourne
Tucked away in a central Melbourne park, wunderkind chef Hugh Allen’s first solo restaurant, Yiaga, takes diners on a journey of discovery
By Daven Wu Published
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Nina Christen is the designer behind fashion’s favourite – and most playful – shoes
She’s created viral shoes for Loewe and Dior. Now, the Swiss designer is striking out with her own label, Christen
By Jack Moss Published
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These are the 12 emerging designers we are excited to follow into 2026
These are the designers to watch for 2026: from unpredictable glassmakers to furniture designers working with bones, textile artists exploring ancient techniques and makers giving new life to mundane tools
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Traditional methods underpin Smiljan Radic's designs: 'I am not a creator of new shapes'
Smiljan Radic is building a reputation with fabric roofs, fake ruins and a supporting cast of boulders; we visit a story from the Wallpaper* archives, exploring the architect's work, from a Chilean winery to London’s 2014 Serpentine Pavilion
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Winston Branch searches for colour and light in large-scale artworks in London
Winston Branch returns to his roots in 'Out of the Calabash' at Goodman Gallery, London ,
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
