Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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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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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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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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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
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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 InterviewedThis is the kind of cookware even the pickiest culinary geniuses swear by
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Hidden Trails — Jen Roberts' Insider Guide to Exploring MiamiThe 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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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 ChristmassyLooking 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 EditorSearching 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
