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Escentric Molecules opens its first-ever boutique in Berlin’s Mitte neighbourhoodBespoke Partnership
The cult fragrance house marks its 20th anniversary with a permanent home that transforms a former gallery into an effortless choreography of fragrance, art, movement and music
By Gavin Hastings Published
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Montblanc’s Writing Traveler briefcase is the consummate creative companion for those on the moveBespoke Partnership
A century of craftsmanship meets the rituals of modern travel in the German maison’s portable home for the tools of thought and creation
By Gavin Hastings Published
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2026 London Open House highlights – from the architecture festival that opens doors of all kindsLondon Open House is about to kick off – we explore what to see, as well as the unexpected impact of this city-wide architecture celebration. Here’s how the festival works for you year-round
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Explore this pop-up library dedicated to queer creativity in LondonAt London Design Festival 2026, Alex Tieghi-Walker presents The Reading Room (part of his wider curation for the Brompton Design District), dedicated to queer design, creativity and cultural history in London. For the occasion, he shares a few must-read from his personal library
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Is this former prison Japan’s most unusual luxury stay?A landmark Great Meiji Prison reopens as a 48-suite Hoshinoya hotel, with its cells, barred windows and Romanesque architecture intact
By Leandra Beabout Published
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Henry Zankov on his Diane von Furstenberg debut: ‘It’s all about body language’Movement was at the heart of Henry Zankov’s first collection for Diane von Furstenberg, which sought to capture its namesake designer’s liberatory spirit
By Ann Binlot Published
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BWGTBLD is more than an office – there, creativity is 'meant to be shared'The BWGTBLD office, the headquarters of Philipp Ramhofer's production company in Berlin, becomes an art gallery and a celebration of creative endeavour when the business invites the public in
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Tschabalala Self's Lady in Blue towers over Trafalgar SquareThe American artist brings a monumental ‘everywoman’ to London’s Fourth Plinth with ‘Lady in Blue’, a celebration of ambition, purpose and everyday life
By Hannah Silver Published
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Ralph Lauren opens New York Fashion Week with a romantic gesture‘An irreverent take on romance’ is how Ralph Lauren described his latest womenswear show, which provided the opening act of New York Fashion Week yesterday (9 September 2026)
By Jack Moss Published
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Seiko marks the anniversary of the Honda Motocompo, a weird and wonderful folding motorbikeIt’s long been the case that watches and cars have gone hand in hand. But sometimes the associations are more nerdy and small-scale – take Seiko's new watch, released to mark the anniversary of the Honda Motocompo
By Josh Sims Published
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Bowmore and Snarkitecture reveal unexpected parallels between architecture and whisky-makingBespoke Partnership
For its first collaboration with a whisky brand, New York design practice Snarkitecture joins Bowmore to create the Captivo Collection, two 20-year-old Islay single malts that explore layers of flavour, provenance, material and design
By Gavin Hastings Published
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Inside the new Lego Ninjago collaboration, with New York artist FuturaLego has worked with Futura to celebrate the Ninjago world’s 15th anniversary, with custom figurines and an entirely new character – the ‘Ninja of the Futura’
By Shawn Adams Published
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Amelia Cross blends tailoring and painting, with unique and uncanny resultsThe artist’s superbly observed works draw from the worlds of fashion and art; ‘I like the idea of the double take,’ she says as a new exhibition opens at London’s Incubator
By Simon Chilvers Published
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Stable Palms Club gives midcentury design a new restaurant in CalgaryBlock Hospitality’s latest hot ticket pairs American modernism with conversation pits and a playful cocktail programme
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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After 40 years in Shoreditch, SCP makes a new home in ClerkenwellAs the British furniture brand opens its new townhouse showroom on Clerkenwell Green, founder Sheridan Coakley explains why it was time for a change
By Ali Morris Published
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Behind the scenes of Laika's forthcoming film WildwoodOpening at the Design Museum in London in October 2026, a behind-the-scenes look at the output of Oscar nominee Laika showcases the handcrafted precision and rich visual narrative of the Portland-based animation studio
By Anne Soward Published
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An Italian retreat balances contrast and colour to blissfully harmonious resultsAn eye-catching grid pattern and an earthy colour palette provide the creative framework for this countryside retreat in Emilia-Romagna
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Jewellery designer Shaun Leane's new commission-only atelier will create 12 special pieces a yearWith the launch of 12, Shaun Leane is shifting towards a slower way of creating
By Hannah Silver Published
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Luca Guadagnino and Stefano Baisi unveil a blockbuster lifestyle collection for Zara HomeLuca Guadagnino and Stefano Baisi's first commercial furniture and fashion collection spans more than 200 pieces, from sofas and lighting to clothing, tableware and scent
By Ali Morris Published
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London’s omakase scene gets a meaty new contenderThe first European outpost of Fukuoka favourite Yakiniku Ushio introduces Fitzrovia to lean wagyu, grilled and served omakase-style
By Ben McCormack Published
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How Armani took over the Venice Film FestivalGiorgio Armani made his eponymous house synonymous with cinema, including at the annual Venice Film Festival. This continues with Armani Beauty’s star-studded sponsorship of the event, which unfolds in the Floating City this week
By India Birgitta Jarvis Published
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At Silver Lake’s Hotel Lucile, a landmark church is reborn with a divine restaurantThe hippest neighbourhood in Los Angeles finally gets a first-rate boutique hotel, arranged around a modern temple to Southern cuisine
By Kevin EG Perry Published
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A multifunctional ice hockey arena in Czech Republic is a fan favouriteCHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF's multi-purpose arena in the historic Czech town of Jihlava has a sports hall, running track, gym, and hotel
By Tianna Williams Published
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Isabel + Helen celebrate their studio's first decade with an exhibition that gives you glimpse into their creative process (and things you can buy)London Design Festival 2026: the creative world's literal movers and shakers, Isabel + Helen mark ten years of the studio at The Conran Shop with an exhibition (12-20 September 2026 ) titled 'Motion Sickness', looking back at a decade of experiential kinetic design
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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From Kendrick Lamar to Lou Reed: a new book reveals David Bowie’s favourite music‘David Bowie: Music Lover’, published by ACC Art Books, highlights more than 100 of Bowie’s favourite musical artists
By Hannah Silver Published
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Inside the Zaha Hadid Foundation and the iconic architect’s remarkable archiveThe Zaha Hadid Foundation is entering a bold new era, driven by a visionary director intent on protecting, preserving and promoting the late, great architect’s legacy
By Vicky Richardson Published
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How We Host: Dinner with Nicole Hollis will quickly turn into a dance partyStill life tablescapes, and a Britpop playlist – the interior designer knows how to throw a party
By Tianna Williams Published
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Discover Rachel Boston’s chic and modern engagement rings for menMeet the designer rethinking men’s jewellery with a new ten-piece collection, ‘Relic’
By Hannah Silver Published
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The best bookable cabins around the world for design loversArchitecture goes off-grid in our pick of the best cabin stays, from Ecuador’s cloud forest to the Norwegian treetops
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
