Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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Practical, Timeless, Elevated — How the 'Train Case' Came to Embody the Daring New Age of Rail Travel
2025 is witnessing the grand revival of train journeys: the retro-futuristic design of this sleek accessory alone captures their craftsmanship-led rebirth
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TOAST Just Took Over a London Townhouse to Celebrate Its New Line — We Were Among the First to Catch Its Magical Ode to Design
Named after the cult clothing and home brand's A/W 2025 collection, "The Curious Mind", the three-day immersive event reunites its creative community for a public program rooted in "the joy of learning and making"
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Chef José Pizarro, the UK's "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the One Kitchen Utensil He Can't Cook Without — "It Brings Soul to the Food"
"It's such a simple tool, but it carries so much history and craftsmanship," the star restaurateur and author says of the item that never misses in his kit
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12 Multisensory Design and Art Exhibitions in London to Stay Inspired This Autumn — Picked by Our Culture Editor
Goodbye summer, welcome September! Brave the new season with our thought-provoking edit of great exhibitions in London right now
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How Matcha Is Rewriting the Rules of Cafe Design — And Why the Future of Coffee Culture Lies in Spaces That Make Us Feel "Present"
Obsessed with the now-iconic green drink and the distinctive look of the shops serving it? Turns out our everyday routine may well have a role in the rise of the trend's aesthetic
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Dress Up! This Secret Queer Clubhouse in London Is Here to Transport You to a Sensual, Stuck-in-Time World
"We wanted it to feel elevated and glamorous, but with the edginess that Dalston brings," Irish designer Domhnall Nolan says of Roses of Elagabalus, a new decadent hangout that winks at the most iconic bars from the past
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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
