Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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5 'Uplifting' Design Haunts to Visit in London That'll Make 'Blue Monday' Feel Less Depressing
While 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 Firsthand
Nestled 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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6 Brilliant Things to See in Florence — Artemest's Creative Director on the City's Best-Kept Design Secrets, From Traditional to Avant-Garde
Artist, jewelry designer, and co-founder Ippolita Rostagno 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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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 Escapes
We 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, Explored
The 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 From
Move 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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5 Things to See in Hong Kong for Design and Culture Inspiration — According to the Local Creatives of Studio Yellowdot
Designers 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 2025
Our 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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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 Footsteps
As 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 Season
For 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-Free
Take 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 Hideout
At 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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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 One
We 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 Kardashians
Lifestyle 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
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The 24 Kitchen Tools Chefs Trust Most — All Stylish, All High-Performing, and All Recommended to Me by Actual Chefs I've Interviewed
This is the kind of cookware even the pickiest culinary geniuses swear by
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Hidden Trails — Jen Roberts' Insider Guide to Exploring Miami
The Design Miami CEO tells us where to go in the Sunshine State's most electrifying destination during the Art Basel week and beyond
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I Spent 2025 Reviewing Luxury Hotels — These Are the 24 Trendiest Luggage Bags I've Seen That Would Turn Heads at Any Front Desk
Looking to upgrade your travel game in 2026? These are the luxury pieces of luggage I'm loving right now as a travel editor
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Inside Trattoria del Ciumbia — The Milanese Restaurant That Offers a Masterclass in Creating Spaces Where “Different Eras Coexist” and “Textures Clash Harmoniously”
The designers at Dimorestudio took the brief of creating an eatery "that felt both familiar and unexpected" to the next level with the sentimental Trattoria del Ciumbia, where atmosphere, emotion, and rhythm coexist
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10 Things to Do in London Over the Festive Period — Where to Shop, Eat, Drink, and Be Merry If You Love Design and Feeling Christmassy
Looking for things to do to get in the Christmas spirit? Try these ideas, curated by a lifestyle editor, for a stylish way into the festive season
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Vienna, According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Vienna, the iconic Baroque gem? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
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The Secret to Food That Looks Elegant, Precise, and Chic? Try These 2 Bladed Tools, Says Artist Imogen Kwok
The chef admits she is "very particular" about every kitchen utensil she uses, but her edible creations wouldn't be the same without those that sculpt them into shape
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At This Moody Basque Eatery in Soho, Dramatic Cracked Walls "Tell a Story" — While Smoky Plates and Vermouth Keep on Coming
"We wanted the space to feel alive, imperfect, and expressive, a reminder that beauty comes through texture and time," MAD Restaurants' founder Artem Login says of brutalist hotspot ALTA
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Hidden Trails — Finnish Circular Fashion and Homeware Duo Juslin Maunula's Insider Guide to Exploring Helsinki
Designers Lilli Maunula and Laura Juslin show us the "oddness and peacefulness" of their Nordic base at its most magical
