New York
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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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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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The most stylish hotel debuts of 2025
A Wallpaper* edit of this year’s defining hotel openings. Design-led stays to shape your next escape
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Terrified to get inked? This inviting Brooklyn tattoo parlour is for people who are 'a little bit nervous'
With minty-green walls and an option to 'call mom', Tiny Zaps' Williamsburg location was designed to tame jitters
By Kelly Allen Published
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New York’s members-only boom shows no sign of stopping – and it's about to get even more niche
From bathing clubs to listening bars, gatekeeping is back in a big way. Here’s what’s driving the wave of exclusivity
By Diana Budds Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
'Tis the season for eating and drinking, and the Wallpaper* team embraced it wholeheartedly this week. Elsewhere: the best spot in Milan for clothing repairs and outdoor swimming in December
By Nick Vinson Published
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In 2025, fashion retail had a renaissance. Here’s our favourite store designs of the year
2025 was the year that fashion stores ceased to be just about fashion. Through a series of meticulously designed – and innovative – boutiques, brands invited customers to immerse themselves in their aesthetic worlds. Here are some of the best
By Anna Solomon Published
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At $31.4 million, this Lalanne hippo just smashed another world auction record at Sotheby’s
The jaw-dropping price marked the highest-ever for a work by François-Xavier Lalanne – and for a work of design generally
By Anna Fixsen Published
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NYC’s first alcohol-free members’ club is full of spirit
The Maze NYC is a design-led social hub in Flatiron, redefining how the city gathers with an alcohol-free, community-driven ethos
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Finnish Design Shop has unveiled an interiors collection inspired by the modernist art of Helene Schjerfbeck
The collection’s serene colour palettes and refined finishes draw directly from Schjerfbeck’s paintings, translating her Nordic modernist sensitivity into contemporary objects
By Anna Solomon Published
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Matthieu Blazy takes to the New York subway for his joyful sophomore Chanel show
At the disused Bowery station in downtown Manhattan, Blazy channelled New York’s distinct energy for his first Métiers d’Art show – an astute balance of fantasy and reality
By Jack Moss Published
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Tour Aflalo’s first retail space, a gallery-like studio in New York
Light-filled and elegant, Aflalo has opened its first retail space in a classic Soho loft, reimagined by Nordic Knots Studio
By Charlotte Boates Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
From wineries-turned-music studios to fire-resistant holiday homes, these are the properties that have most impressed the Wallpaper* editors this month
By Anna Solomon Published
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New York art exhibitions to see in December
Read our pick of the best New York art exhibitions to see in December, from Vincenzo De Cotiis’ sculptural works at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, to Ron Norsworthy’s ‘American Dream’ collage at Edwynn Houk Gallery
By Tianna Williams Last updated
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A breathtaking exhibition celebrating modernism’s transatlantic ties soars above Manhattan
Curated by interior designer Andre Mellone, 'Crossed Trajectories' at Galerie Gabriel's penthouse explores connections between nomadic post-war creatives Jean Royère, Roberto Platé and more
By Dan Howarth Published
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The W New York, Union Square gets a grown-up revamp by Rockwell Group
The noughties hotspot has reopened with a more mature – yet never muted –new look. Wallpaper* checks in
By Lindsay Cohn Published
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Clad in terracotta, these new Williamsburg homes blend loft living and an organic feel
The Williamsburg homes inside 103 Grand Street, designed by Brooklyn-based architects Of Possible, bring together elegant interiors and dramatic outdoor space in a slick, stacked volume
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
It’s been a week of escapism: daydreams of Ghana sparked by lively local projects, glimpses of Tokyo on nostalgic film rolls, and a charming foray into the heart of Christmas as the festive season kicks off in earnest
By Anna Solomon Published
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An around-the-world art tour with Rosewood
Bespoke Partnership
From London to New York, Amsterdam and São Paulo, the hotel group showcases curated art that reflects the unique local context
By Tianna Williams Published
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MillerKnoll's renovated flagship in New York opens doors to design experiences
The new MillerKnoll New York gallery space makes its debut with Keiji Takeuchi’s ‘Walking Sticks & Canes’ exhibition, supported by Triennale Milano
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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The story behind rebellious New York fashion label-cum-art collective, Women’s History Museum
Mattie Barringer and Amanda McGowan’s multidisciplinary label has been challenging fashion’s status quo for the past decade. As they open a new exhibition at Amant, Brooklyn, the pair sit down with Wallpaper* to discuss their provocative approach
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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USM and Alexander May Studio present a monochrome meditation on the modern workspace
These six flexible workspaces ‘encourage clarity of thought, calm, and self-definition’, says New York designer Alexander May of his partnership with the modular furniture brand
By Ali Morris Published
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Once overrun with florals, this old Hudson farmhouse is now a sprawling live-work artist’s retreat
Built in the 1700s, this Hudson home has been updated into a vast creative compound for a creative, yet still exudes the ‘unbuttoned’ warmth of its first life as a flower farm
By Anna Solomon Published
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The furniture for the new Studio Museum in Harlem tells a story of its own
Furnishings at the new purpose-built home for New York’s Studio Museum in Harlem sit in harmony with its mission as an uplifting platform for artists of African descent
By Tom Seymour Published
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New York's iconic Breuer Building is now Sotheby's global headquarters. Here's a first look
Herzog & de Meuron implemented a ‘light touch’ in bringing this Manhattan landmark back to life
By Adrian Madlener Published
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At Café Zaffri in New York, history is served with a rebellious streak
The team behind Raf's unveils a new Union Square haunt that dishes up redefined Levantine cuisine in a reimagined Old New York dining room
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Faena New York just landed in the Big Apple – and it's an excuse for a good time
Argentine hotelier Alan Faena’s first New York address serves up high-octane hospitality with a dash of leopard print
By Lindsay Cohn Published


