
Gilda Bruno
Gilda Bruno is Livingetc's Lifestyle Editor. Before joining the team, she worked as an Editorial Assistant on the print edition of AnOther Magazine and as a freelance Sub-Editor on the Life & Arts desk of the Financial Times. Between 2020 and today, Gilda's arts and culture writing has appeared in a number of books and publications including Apartamento’s Liguria: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera, Sam Wright’s debut monograph The City of the Sun, The British Journal of Photography, DAZED, Document Journal, Elephant, The Face, Family Style, Foam, Il Giornale dell’Arte, HUCK, Hunger, i-D, PAPER, Re-Edition, VICE, Vogue Italia, and WePresent. She used to curate an arts column for the ITV-backed Gen-Z editorial platform woo, Stop Scrolling, where every two weeks she brought readers a roundup of exhibitions, art fairs, and photo books to check out, as well as exclusive conversations with thought-provoking voices working within the creative industry. Gilda has collaborated regularly with Il Giornale dell’Arte, the Italian sister edition of The Art Newspaper, and Elephant, written essays and forewords for a number of cultural volumes, and completed commercial assignments for clients such as The Face, PUMA, and Everpress. In April 2023, she was included in the 30 Under 30 list of Il Giornale dell'Arte alongside other Italian artists, curators, speakers, art historians, and writers currently reshaping the art scene. Gilda is the Editor of COSE Journal, an independent magazine exploring our relationships to everyday objects and their functions against the backdrop of overconsumption and capitalism, founded by Milan-based Art Director Giulia Nardi.
Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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7 of the Coolest Things to See and Do in Lima, Peru — Picked by the Creative Director of One of Its Leading Art and Design StudiosRF Studio's Rafael Freyre shows us the many layers of the city that shaped his exploration of "material, light, and landscape"
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Dior Just Made Unaesthetic Gym Equipment Yesterday's Problem — Its New Wellness Collection Is Elegant, Decor-Like, and Very Design-yForget ugly weights and crumbly mats: the Haute Wellness Dior collection elevates your at-home workout to a whole other level
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This New Boutique Jewelry Store in London Is More Like Shopping in Your Friend's Incredibly Chic Home — These Are the Ideas to Steal From ItThe interiors of the new Sophie Breitmeyer flagship at 36 Elizabeth Street hold the clues to a house where every instant feels covetable
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In a Design Scene That Often Feels 'Cookie-Cutter', London Craft Week Shows That Handmade Furniture Still Makes a Difference — In and Outside the HomeAs mass-produced dupes hinder the legacy of beloved design icons, the artisan community holds the secret to long-term authenticity, say its makers
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You Can Now Shop Cult Restaurant Group Big Mamma's Iconic Crockery — And It's the Easiest Way to Get Your Hands on Truly Artisanal Italian Plates for LessThe limited-edition drop gathers a selection of handcrafted tableware used across the brand's trattorias, from Circolo Popolare to Carlotta
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Forget Layout: "A Meaningful Home Starts With People and Pieces That Carry Presence" — Designer and Gallery Owner Kate Swanson on Curation as the Secret to Intentional Spaces"This vision allows a house to become more like a collection — something that is built over time, not assembled all at once," the Nurture by Nature founder explains
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Soho House Tokyo Just Showed Us How to Mix Japanese Minimalism With British Maximalism — It's Design Magic You'll Want to Recreate at HomeThe cult group's just-launched Tokyo hub pairs traditional furniture sourced and created in collaboration with local artisans with the mid-century cool vibe that's made its addresses a staple worldwide
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Liberty's Just-Dropped Marrakech Homeware Edit Makes Morocco's Vibrant, Artisanal Ceramics and Textiles Yours From as Little as £17Add a colorful touch to your home with this selection of handmade tableware, fabrics, and accessories from the country's leading makers
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At This New Hotel in Sardinia, 'Folkloristic' Design Details Meet Futuristic Elements for a Fresh Take on Coastal Italian StyleAt W Sardinia, Meyer Davis delivers a maximalist feast between crafty wood and rattan touches, shimmering sconces, and plush textiles
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Tracey Emin Chose This Farrow & Ball Paint for the Backdrop to Her Tate Modern Retrospective — It's a Color That Makes You Feel Calm, Attentive, and PresentInspired by the unusual pigmentation of mud and cockles mixing on a Norfolk beach, the color lends a night sky-like atmosphere to the landmark show of one of Britain's all-time greatest artists
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"They Reflect the Process, the People, and the Evolving Life of a Space" — Designer Jamie McGlinchey on the Beauty of Interiors Rooted in Materials' Shape-Shifting Essence"That evolution is where the real poetry of a place emerges," the NoN Studio founder and creative director explains
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Philippe Starck's Coastal Villa in 'the Hamptons of France' Is My Summer Design Crush — It's Crafted to Capture a "Happy Nostalgia"With just 28 rooms and suites, Villa Colette is an oasis of tranquillity overlooking the ocean, wrapped in warm-toned furnishings and greenery
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This Legendary Italian Design Platform Tapped One of NYC's Coolest Studios for Its Debut Furniture Collection — And It's an Ode to Timeless Craftsmanship in the Age of AIDesigned by GACHOT for Artemest, this beautifully nostalgic line unites the resourcefulness of Italy's leading artisans with sophisticated taste
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5 of the Coolest Coffee Shops in the World in 2026 That Will Give You Way More Design-Forward Kitchen Inspiration Than Any ShowroomFrom the UK and LA to Kyoto, we'd like our daily caffeine intake served within these truly outstanding interiors, thanks
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This New Showroom in Mayfair Was Kept Minimal "So That Every Piece Gets to Breathe" — Its Eclectic Home Edit Proves Contrasting Finishes Are Design's Next Style TrickAt Monologue London's new Portman Square outpost, legendary names are shown alongside today's rising talent in a curation that seeks to spark conversation, rather than simply displaying
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Biophilic Design, Beyond Greenery — How Tabitha Organ Creates "Spaces That Echo Nature's Rhythm and Materiality Rather Than Simply Referencing It""There's a sense of ease that comes from materials behaving as they would outdoors," explains the founder of London-based practice Tabitha Isobel
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Anthropologie Quietly Launched a Fully Shoppable Hotel Experience in Its Native Philadelphia — And It's a Masterclass in Actually Cool 'Seasonal Decor'A palette of earthy tones and bright green accents, botanical patterns, and sculptural designs turn hotel Anna & Bel's Anna Suite by Anthropologie Home into a tranquil oasis for spring
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From Expansive Murals to Retro-Inspired Gallery Walls, London's Eateries Have Never Looked So Good — Here Are 3 Ways to Bring Their Atmosphere to Your Own Dining RoomHow London's restaurant scene found its appetite for creativity — and became the greatest inspiration for dining rooms that delight both the taste buds and the eye
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Selfridges' New Private Members' Club Is an Interior Design Moment — Here Are the Style Ideas You Can Steal, Even If You're Not on Its VIP ListA new chapter for the storied department store begins at 40 Duke, where art, design, and hospitality collide
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Forget the Exhibitions (for a Moment), the Just-Opened V&A East Shop Is a Treasure Trove of Craftsmanship — Stocked With One-Off Homewares, Clothing, and CuriositiesAs the museum opens its doors to the public for the first time this week, we bring you a curated preview of the gems stored within, whether meant to be bought or seen
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12 of the Most Stylish Yet Reasonably Priced Luggage Buys for an Effortlessly Chic Look — A Travel Editor's 2026 Hit ListTrust us to point you in the right direction for a packing experience that doesn't go unobserved
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Milan Design Week 2026 — Your Guide to the Event Setting the Mood for Design the Year AheadWe've rounded up the best things to do and see during Salone del Mobile and beyond, so you have no excuse to miss out on the season's most anticipated happenings
By Amy Moorea Wong Published
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Hidden Trails — Rising Designer and Artist Steffany Trần's Insider Guide to Hồ Chí Minh CityThe founder of New York-based studio Vy Voi spills the tea on the places of affection that embody her vision of home, life, and design
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In 'The Drama', the "Emotional Meltdown" of a Plot Twist Hangs Like Artworks in the Protagonists' Apartment — Production Designer Zosia Mackenzie RevealsWe sat down with the Kristoffer Borgli collaborator to learn about the objects that helped her bring Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie's (Robert Pattinson) world to life, and foreshadow its spiraling epilogue
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