Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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'Sleep Vacations' Are Trending Right Now — How Hotels Are Making a Good Night's Rest an Art Form, and the Lessons I'm Taking Home With MeFrom 'sleep concierges' to mandatory WiFi cut-offs, hotels dedicated to offering restful repose are having a moment that needn't stop just because your holiday is over
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A Real Hidden Gem — This New Hard-to-Find Turkish Restaurant in Canary Wharf Has Possibly My Favorite Take on 70s Revival InteriorsAn earthy palette, a vinyl wall, and playfully sculptural decor: how to steal the look of London's Nora — and just wait till you taste its contemporary Anatolian menu
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These 5 Indie Plates Brands Will Elevate Your Dinnerware Into "Covetable Collector's Items," Promises the Chef of London's Michelin-Approved Ukrainian Restaurant SINOFor Eugene Korolev, the owner and culinary force behind the rising Notting Hill establishment, "the plate is as much a tool of expression as the knife or the flame"
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5 Inspiring Ways to Welcome Lunar New Year 2026 in London — Curated by Cult Taiwanese Restaurant BAO's Creative Director Erchen ChangFrom trusted spots for Chinese seasonal cocktails to art shows championing Asian talent, say hello to the Year of the Horse the BAO way
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Hidden Trails — Maxim Velčovský's Insider Guide to Exploring PragueThe Lasvit art director walks us through the Czech capital, the place that "defined" his world
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I Previewed the Refurb of Legendary Jazz Club Upstairs at Ronnie's — These 3 Retro Design Details From It Are the Way to Make Your Living Room Feel Atmospheric and IntimateThese previously dated vintage accents are having a renaissance, and hold the secret to acoustically sound spaces that ooze luxury and warmth
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Just in: England's Most Lavish Train, the British Pullman by Belmond, Is Getting a New "Cinematic" Carriage — Dreamed Up by Two Award-Winning Hollywood InsidersSpoiler: it has a certain 'The Great Gatsby' energy to it...
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The Only Design Fairs Worth Traveling for in 2026 — A Culture Editor's Ultimate Guide to Staying InspiredWith so many events to catch across the globe, it's easy to miss out on major cultural moments. Luckily, we've rounded them up for you
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How to Stay in the Charming Country Lodge Where the 'Wuthering Heights' Cast Slept While Filming in YorkshireYou can step into Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's shoes with a picturesque sojourn at Hawes's Simonstone Hall
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I Previewed the Makeover of the Orient Express — These Are the 5 Design Tricks I'm Taking to Make Small Rooms Feel "Clever, Refined, and Elegant"Ahead of its 2027 grand relaunch, I boarded the Art Deco rail icon for an exclusive conversation with Creative Director Maxime d'Angeac and cracked the secret to spaces that exude sophistication, whether intimate or vast
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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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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
