
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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Mark My Words — RIMOWA's New Retro-Chic Luggage Colors Will Be the Jet Set's Big Style Signifier This Summer
Launched this week, the Granada & Verde Collection expands on the bustling-with-life energy of your next destination, making your luggage an integral part of the journey
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Fonda Review — Mexican Food and Artistry Get "Bolder, Brighter, and More Playful" Than Ever at This Tucked-Away Gem in London's Soho
Chef Santiago Lastra and design studio A-nrd bring a worldly, contagiously uplifting reworking of the Latin American country's tradition to the British capital
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The Best Bars in Milan — 8 Iconic Drinking Spots You'll Regret Not Knowing While Planning a Camera Roll-Worthy Aperitivo
In the Italian design capital, it's always cocktail o'clock. But what are the best Milan bars? Scroll to discover our style-led edit
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10 Arrestingly Beautiful Milan Restaurants Locals *Actually* Dine at — Selected for Their Interiors
Brought to you by our community of culture insiders, this edit of the best restaurants in Milan sees authentic Italian food and immersive design unite
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Hidden Trails — TikTok's Favorite Interior Designer, Bilal Rehman, on Houston, the City That Made Him
The Texan design phenomenon shares the places that inspire him most around his home
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I Picked the Best Milan Hotels for Design-Addicted Travelers — And Their Retro-Futuristic Interiors Are a Masterclass in Timeless Sophistication
Our Italian Lifestyle Editor rounds up the best boutique hotels in Milan for travelers who want to get a slice of its covetable, timeless flair
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Bethan Laura Wood — "I Want to Make Things That Reward and Uplift You the More Time You Spend With Them"
As her debut UK solo exhibition continues at London's Design Museum, the designer welcomes us into her hypnotic Hackney studio to talk her layered vision of craft, its power to bring joy, and spark conversation
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Can't Leave Without — Packing for Milan Design Week 2025 With Articolo Studios' Creative Director Nicci Kavals
As the Melbourne-based lighting and furniture studio returns to Salone del Mobile's Euroluce fair, its founder picks her ultimate travel must-haves
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Lita Marylebone Review — Mediterranean Radiance Gets a Tantalizing, Animated West End Makeover
Inspired by Southern Europe's traditional chateaux, the Michelin-starred London restaurant puts conviviality front and center through shareable plates and a dynamic, open-plan setting
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The Best Restaurants in London — 15 Reservations Every Interior Enthusiast Should Make This Year
Interiors and gastronomy lovers will want to note these down, as exceptional taste is on show at these buzzy eateries, in every possible sense
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Your Guide to Milan Design Week 2025 — Highlights, Chic Hangouts, and Secrets From the World's Leading Design Festival
With the anticipated Milanese event around the corner, we asked industry veterans to share tips and tricks to revel in it like a true insider, and picked ten standout projects to catch on the go
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Plates London Review — Nature-Inspired, Earthy Dishes and Interiors Put "Warmth" Back Into Michelin-Star Fine Dining
The first-ever vegan restaurant to win the prestigious accolade in the UK, this intimate eatery wows with its menu, and its design
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5 Day Trips From London for an Art and Design-Filled Break From the City — Thanks to a Painstaking Holiday Planner
Celebrate the return of spring with our Lifestyle Editor's curated itineraries to five inspiring destinations to explore 'out of town'
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The Best Hotels in London — 15 Elevated Stays, Ranked by Their Interiors, That Design Enthusiasts Should Visit in 2025
Get the most of your time in the capital city with our latest edit of the top London hotels for interiors obsessives
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Is Mayfair's The Cocochine the Inspired Restaurant Missing From Your Hotlist?
The brainchild of Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies and chef Larry Jayasekara, this hidden-in-plain-sight dining spot elevates gastronomy to an art form — with a little help from its star-studded collection
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8 of the Best Private Members' Clubs in London That Pass the Design Vibe Check
These London private members' clubs aren't just a place to socialize and connect — they are a gateway to spellbinding interiors
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The Best Bars in London for Style-Obsessed Bon Vivants — Cocktail Hour Has Never Looked Better
From lavish subterranean speakeasies to vinyl-laden hangouts for analogue audiophiles, these are the London hotspots to head to for a cocktail to soak in design
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It's London Design Week — These Are the Talks From Interior Designers You Won't Want to Miss
With more than 130 showrooms participating in the British capital's five-day interiors celebration, it is hard to know where to start — so we've worked it all out for you
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Could 'The White Lotus' Decor Hold Clues to This Season's Finale? Production Designer Cristina Onori Shares Her Inside Look
Struggling to understand what's going on in the latest instalment of the hit HBO series? Here are some crucial details you might have missed
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10 Things to See at MATTER and SHAPE — The Buzzy, Parisian 'Design Salon' Propelling Creativity Forward
Hosted in the Jardin des Tuileries, the second edition of MATTER and SHAPE gathers 56 exhibitors and 43 partners in a boundary-pushing exploration of craftsmanship. Here's what we don't want you to miss
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Can't Leave Without — How Wellness Design Expert Madelynn Ringo Turns Every Trip Into an Opportunity for Self Care
"These seven travel essentials keep me grounded, inspired, and feeling my best along the way," reveals the Studio Ringo founder and creative director
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Hidden Trails — Studio Lugo Founder Doruk Kubilay's Insider Guide to Exploring Istanbul
The emerging interdisciplinary designer shares his curated itinerary to the Pearl of the Bosphorus
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The Best Ski Resort Hotels in Europe — 10 Stays to Know if You Think Inspiring Design Is a Non-Negotiable, Even on the Slopes
If you thought cozy interiors were enough to make a winter retreat booking-worthy, these mountain stays are about to change your perspective
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Can't Leave Without — Packing for a Snow Trip With Former Ski Racer and Interior Design Insider Kate O'Hara
The O'Hara Interiors CEO and Creative Director shares her absolute non-negotiables for a stylish winter break on the slopes
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