
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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Sophie Ashby Just Turned an Old Mallorcan Villa Into an Evocative Work of Art — Here's What She'd Pack to Catch the Last of the Spanish Sun
We asked the founder of award-winning interior design practice Studio Ashby to share some style wisdom for a last-minute summer getaway
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Yes, AI Had a Hand in the 'Soviet Spaceship' Look of This London Restaurant — But Its Real-Life Spectacle and Stellar Menu Will Keep You Coming Back
At Drury Lane's TOWN Restaurant, North End Design's eclectic genius and chef Stevie Parle's community-based approach to British seasonal cuisine collide to a transportive effect
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Once a Convent, Later a Tobacco Factory, This 14th-Century Building in Puglia's 'White City' Is Now an Oasis of Contemporary Hotel Design
Meet Vista Ostuni, a five-star luxury stay perched at the feet of the limestone-carved, charming eponymous southern Italian town — where nature and local artistry marries pop decor
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This Two-Michelin Star Italian Chef Is the Pioneer of 'Sicilian Haute Cuisine' — These Are His Go-to Artisanal Plate Brands
"Plates are the final showpiece of every gastronomic creation," says cuisine innovator Ciccio Sultano of globally acclaimed Ragusa restaurant Duomo, and they sure are when they look like this
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These Spectacular Hideaways Have Just Made the 'Digital Detox' Trend *Actually* Tempting — No, They're Not Your Usual Off-Grid Cabins
Who said digital detox retreats can't be as thoughtfully decorated as they are invigorating? This edit of tranquil stays shows you they can do both (and where to find them)
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London's Hippest New Seafood Bistro Was Crafted to Look Like a Construction Site — "It Raises the Question of What Beauty Really Is"
Tucked away off Shoreditch High Street, Harry Nuriev's design for Noisy Oyster plays with the area's industrial edge to absorb you in a thick web of wires, scaffolding, and matte chrome surfaces. We untangle it all
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Clocking Off for the Summer Holidays? Livingetc Editors Share Their Top 3 Packing Picks (and a Peek Into Their Travels)
Combined, this makes for the ultimate packing list for style-minded globetrotters, with destination tips to inspire last-minute travel plans
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Mexico City, the Spirited Metropolis, According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Mexico City, the 'Ciudad de los Palacios'? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
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Heading to the Bienal de São Paulo Next Month? This Brazilian Architect and Gallerist Knows the City's Coolest Spots for You to Visit
The founder of collectible design gallery Bossa Furniture, Isabela Milagre has called São Paulo home for the past 11 years. Here, she reveals everything culture enthusiasts shouldn't miss
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I Stayed in the World's First-Ever 'Listening Suite' at a Lake Como Hotel — It Just Opened, and It's an Audiophile's Dream
Fitted with the best of the best analog audio equipment, plus 500 records, the luxury room makes Italian hotel Il Sereno into a Mecca for music lovers
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Away from Paris's Crowds, These 4 Surprising Stays Immerse You in France's Charm Through Artsy Rooms and Bucolic Sights
Searching for the best places to visit in France outside of Paris? This edit of under-the-radar sojourns is perfect for travelers looking to unwind, get inspired, and recharge
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Step Inside Peckham's New Vietnamese, Lai Rai, Where Unexpectedly Colorful Interiors Are as Fresh and Vibrant as the Cuisine
Street foodie Asian treats, a globe-trotting drinks list, and surreal decor collide to addictive effect at this recently opened eatery
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Gap Just Collaborated With This Celeb-Loved Luggage Brand on Suitcases in This Year's Hottest Color — "As Timeless as Neutrals and Bold as Aluminum"
The Shay Mitchell-designed Gap x BÉIS capsule reinterprets the brand's iconic denim clothing in globetrotting form
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Gustaf Westman Wants You to Holiday in His Irreverent Stockholm Home — And You Could Host the Cult Designer in Return
Following the success of his ongoing European Pop-Up Tour, the Swedish sensation is back partnering with home swapping platform Kindred, this time opening the doors to his own house
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This New Restaurant in London Takes 2025's Trendiest Design Finish to the Waterside — And Has a Summer-Ready Terrace, too
Powered by the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie in collaboration with studio A-nrd, Canal is the convivial hotspot shaking up Mason & Fifth's Westbourne Park hotel
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It’s the Summer of the 'Fashion Beach Club' — These Are the Pop-Ups Setting the Tone in 2025
From the coruscating Amalfi Coast and the cinematic Saint-Tropez to the electrifying Ibiza, this season, the world's most coveted destinations are synonymous with couture extravaganza
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'Coolcations' Are Hot Right Now — These 5 Escapes From the Summer Heat Elevate Travel's "Next Frontier" Through Design
As global temperatures rise, people are seeking refuge at higher altitudes (or lower latitudes). Here are the interiors-driven stays we are dreaming of cooling off at this summer
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These Are the Design-Forward Picnic Essentials I Wish I’d Bought for My Birthday Gathering (So They’re on My ‘To Buy’ List Now)
These picnic essentials will take the edge off the stress of carrying multiple drinks and dishes to the park, all while ensuring your outdoor meet-ups are as entertaining and iconic as they can be
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Arles, the "Little Rome of Provence", According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Arles, the world-leading photography capital? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
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"It's the Reason Why My Life Is So Happy and Adventurous" — Maison Balzac's Founder, Elise Pioch Balzac, on the Magic of Sydney
Relocating to the Emerald City allowed the creative director to bring her jewel-like design vision to life. These are the addresses that inspired her along the journey
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4 of the Most Extraordinary New Hotels That Have Opened for Summer This Year
I spend my weeks searching for stays that beautifully translate the history, craftsmanship, and culture of a destination into immersive design. Here are the ones that instantly caught my eye
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Londoners Are Keeping It Cool With Wine Bars That Double Up as Ice Cream Parlors — And These 5 Pass the Design Test, too
Nothing feels more refreshing on a hot day than a scoop of ice cream and a glass of wine. Here's a handful of interiors-led London addresses for cool treats, and even cooler interiors
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Cult Indian Restaurant Dishoom Has Launched a Two-Suite Hotel in Notting Hill That's a Love Letter to Bombay's Culture
Tucked inside a storied old public house, the just-opened Portobello location, part of the eatery's Permit Room concept, leans into art, music, and design to unite East and West
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15 of the Best New York Hotels — See Inside the Design-Forward Stays We Can't Wait to Tick Off Our Hotlist This Year
Heading to the Big Apple? Our edit of must-visit boutique hotels in New York is back to help you discover it the interior enthusiast's way
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