Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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First Look: The Grammy Awards 2026 Land This Sunday — We Got a Sneak Peek at the Glamorous Lounge Hosting the Event, and It's a Sunset-Tinted "Homage to the Gramophone""Every year, we focus on colors, textures, and patterns that appear in album covers, fashion, and architecture," Yellow Studio told us of the process behind its sensational Grammy Awards set design
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The Best Exhibitions in London Right Now — 7 Too-Good-Miss Shows Our Culture Editor Will Visit This MonthTake these art shows in London as your antidote to cold weather slumberness
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5 of the Best 'Small Maker' Artisanal Knives for a Sleek Cooking Set Upgrade — According to the Chef of St. James's Chicest New RestaurantWhen choosing a knife, "what I look for is the angle of the blade and the steel it's made from," says Shadi Issawy, who helms London's dazzling Mediterranean eatery Claro
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Travel Trends Report 2026 — The Only Places Worth Traveling to, and How to Do It Properly, According to Trusted Tourism and Style ExpertsYes, we just broke down everything you need to know about the latest travel trends so you can save up time, get booking, and explore mindfully
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This Otherworldly 'Padel Bar' Just Opened in Paris — Its Hypnotic Rainbow Palette Is Proof That Contrasting Colors Are the Biggest Trend Right NowThe brainchild of cult interior studio Uchronia, fitness club Padel 15's new contagiously joyful canteen is your call to get exercising
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In Emilia Clarke's New Spy Thriller 'Ponies', "Tangible" 1970s Interiors Are Your Cue to Solve the Mystery, Says Its Production DesignerThe plot twists and relationships in the Cold War-era series are "teased by the use of palette, materiality, and iconography," Sara K White reveals to us
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5 'Uplifting' Design Haunts to Visit in London That'll Make 'Blue Monday' Feel Less DepressingWhile January might be the glummest month of the year, you can still find joy by seeking out spaces that give you a dopamine hit
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This Incredible Cinema in Paris Is Going Viral for Its Retro-Futuristic Interiors — I'd Travel to the City Just to See It FirsthandNestled on a quiet street near the Champs-Élysées, the Élysées Lincoln's new look by Louis Denavaut is film inspiration made tangible
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Hidden Trails — Ippolita Rostagno's Insider Guide to Exploring FlorenceThe artist, jewelry designer, and Artemest co-founder owes much of her creative flair to her Florentine upbringing. Here, she shares her favorite places in town beyond the Uffizi
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12 of the Best 2026 Annual Planners to Buy Right Now If You Love Good Design and Want to Get Your Life Ordered and OrganizedStop procrastinating: these freshly printed diaries are all you need to stick to deadlines and give a fresh look to your office life
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He's the Creative Director Behind Some of the World's Most Exclusive Hotels — His Travel Non-Negotiables Are Your Cheat Sheet to Looking Sleek on Your Winter EscapesWe sat down with Lore Group's Jacu Strauss to learn more about his upcoming journeys and the cherished items that make them stylish
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Twenty8 NoMad Review — What's the Secret to This 'Dining Room' That Makes You Want to Linger? The Interiors of This Re-Imagined London Restaurant, ExploredThe work of interior design superstar Martin Brudnizki, the leafy Twenty8 NoMad balances “elegance and romance, clarity and warmth”
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Bistro-Style Interiors Are the Design Trend That Makes Rooms Feel More Intimate — These Are the 3 Restaurants to Take Style Inspiration FromMove over, futuristic eateries: old-school charm is staging a comeback. Because sometimes, simply delicious food and a buzzy atmosphere are all you need to impress
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Hidden Trails — Studio Yellowdot's Insider Guide to Exploring Hong KongDesigners Bodin Hon and Dilara Kan Hon give us a tour of the places they treasure most around their home
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5 Style Tricks to Elevate Your Dining Room Into the Ultimate Party Setting — Inspired by the World's Most Extraordinary Restaurant Designs of 2025Our lifestyle editor and avid eatery reviewer's edit of some of the newest foodie destinations to know across the globe shows you how to bring their atmosphere home
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4 Serrated Knives Your Cooking Set Needs, Tried-and-Tested by One of London’s Most Inspiring Young Chefs — “They’re the ‘Secret Weapon’ of Amateurs and Professionals Alike”The "unsung heroes" of her knife roll, they are "the one tool I reach for when precision meets a little resistance," reveals burgeoning culinarian Abigail Hill of cult restaurant Sessions Arts Club
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9 of the Most Beautifully-Packaged Panettone for 2025 — Stylish Eats (and Soon-to-Be Heirloom Tins) Judged by a Foodie Italian EditorWith so many disposable boxes accumulating in the house over the holidays, it's time to rethink how we approach even the smallest purchases, including your panettone for Christmas this year
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The New Series of 'Emily in Paris' Is Set in Rome — I Spent Hours Searching Where She Goes, Eats, Stays, and Drinks So You Can Follow in Her FootstepsAs the fifth season of the Netflix show turns the spotlight on "La Città Eterna", Livingetc's in-house Italian offers some insight into its iconic filming locations — including a rooftop bar no one else seems to know
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5 Italian Christmas Traditions That Hold the Secret to an Effortlessly Chic and Authentic Home During the Festive SeasonFor anyone who grew up in Italy, these decorations marked the return of wintertime. Today, they continue to offer a greener pathway to a house that's cozy, merry, and uniquely inspiring
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Forget Airport Stress — These 5 Charming UK ‘Staycations’ Boost the Style Credentials to Level Up Your Winter Break, Flight-FreeTake your pick from our edit of fabulous English breaks, and feel recharged and inspired close to home
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5 Lessons in Minimalist Country Interiors From Somerset’s Coolest Farm-to-Table Restaurant — A 16th-Century Inn Reborn as a Bathed-in-Sunshine, Characterful HideoutAt chef Merlin Labron-Johnson's Michelin-starred eatery with rooms, Osip, a new farmhouse (life)style is on the rise, one where tactile notes, nature-inspired flavors, and contemporary craft intertwine
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5 'Outstanding' Kitchen Knives That This Michelin-Starred Chef Would Actually Recommend — They “Combine Design Elegance With Exceptional Function”"A chef's knife is the heartbeat of my kitchen," says Petros Dimas, Domes Resorts executive chef and Makris Restaurants chef patron. Here are some standouts you can count on for precision, balance, and responsiveness
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Forget Wicker Tree Skirts — This Iconic Design Brand Just Reinvented the Christmas Tree Base, and Now I Can't Think of Any Other Way to Style OneWe swung by the USM x Buchanan Studio "KISS-MAS" takeover at the brand's new London flagship, and trust us, after seeing this collection, you'll never look at your Christmas tree stand the same way again
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How to Dine Like an A-Lister at Carbone London — The Hard-to-Book UK Debut of NYC’s Most Exclusive “Red-Sauce” Italian, Beloved by Rihanna and the KardashiansLifestyle editor Gilda Bruno's first-hand account of the hottest reservation in town will save you from looking out of place at the celebrity-approved hit
