
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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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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7 Nostalgic Stockholm Spots Viral Interior Architect Alyssa Anselmo Wants You to Know — "They Taught Me That 'Less Is More'"
For the Studio Anva founder, moving to the Swedish capital represented a design awakening. Here, she shows us around her chosen home, where every street tells a story
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I Went to the World's Most Prestigious Art Fair — These Are the 7 Booths I Can't Stop Thinking About Now I'm Back Home
Art Basel 2025 captured a riveting portrait of contemporary self-expression. But who knew it would show us other ways of understanding and engaging with the spaces we inhabit, too?
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London's Most Famous Italian Chef Has Set Up Shop Inside the National Gallery — And the Food Is So Good It Competes With the Art
We spent a lunch break at Locatelli, the freshly unveiled restaurant by Michelin-starred culinary powerhouse Giorgio Locatelli, and asked him about the inspirations behind his latest venture
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The Best Restaurants in Copenhagen — 10 Impressively-Designed Eateries Locals Can't Do Without
I asked native or adopted Copenhageners to share their top picks for an aesthetically as well as sensory-pleasing meal. Here's what they said
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Off to 3daysofdesign? These Are the Coolest Things to Do and See in Copenhagen This Week
We've broken down everything you should know ahead of the festival, from interactive installations to culinary pop-ups and more
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H&M HOME Just Launched a Resort-Themed Collection Designed by This Hotel Design 'A-Lister'
Designed by trailblazing creative director Gabriella Khalil, founder of celebrity favorite beach estate Palm Heights, the retro-fueled line is "joyful, sunny, and elegantly simple"
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The Best Hotels in Copenhagen — 10 Scandi-Cool Stays I'm Eyeing Up for My Next Design-Conscious, Danish Escape
The world-coveted city has become synonymous with Nordic sophistication, but what are Copenhagen's top interiors-led stays?
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This Jewel Box Hotel in NYC Fits Style, Wit, and Excitement in 32-Sqft 'Sleeper Cabins' Crafted for Solo Travelers
Launched in April, Now Now NoHo "is for anyone seeking a sense of connection — to themselves, to a place, or something a little beyond the everyday," says Islyn Studio's Ashley Wilkins
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London Design Biennale 2025 — 7 Immersive Pavilions Reinterpreted as Lessons in Decor
We hit Somerset House for an exclusive preview of the exhibition's fifth edition, curated by Samuel Ross, and collected unexpected interior inspiration along the way
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Like an IKEA Warehouse for the Art Crowd — Why the V&A's New, 'Self-Serve' East End Outpost Is Our Latest Obsession
We visited the "so 'not museum'" V&A East Storehouse to understand how it works, pastry-tasting and 'Order an Object' scheme included
By Leah Renz Published