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A Kaleidoscope of Color, Texture, and Pattern, Africa's First "Designer Suite" Just Called It: Minimalism Is Dead — Long Live Boldly Eclectic InteriorsInspired by the multifacetedness of South African craftsmanship, the Thebe Magugu Suite has landed at Cape Town's Mount Nelson resort alongside shop-cum-gallery Magugu House
By Gilda Bruno Published
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In 'Love Story', Calvin Klein's HQ Captures the Moody-Industrial Minimalism That's So In Now — Here's How to Make Your Home Look As Functional, Characterful, and TimelessBecause JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's "effortful effortless" elegance isn't the only thing to be back in vogue since the FX series took off
By Gilda Bruno Published
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3 of the Most Stylish London Restaurants to Break Your Fast In — A Design Lover's Ultimate Iftar EditBecause there is still a while to go to the end of Ramadan, and knowing where to head for a feast is a must
By Abla Fahmi Published
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I Never Thought I'd Say This, but the Interior Designer-Designed Trophy for the 2026 BRIT Awards Has Me Reconsidering This Nostalgic Color AccentWith his contribution to the coveted music prize, Matthew Williamson may have just revived a previously outdated shade
By Gilda Bruno Published
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London's Sauna Scene Has Gone Design-y — These 3 Are the Best, and Serve Inspiration for Feeling Calm, Inspired, and Energized Even in Your Own BathroomWe've rounded up our favorite relaxation addresses in the capital and spotlighted the interior details worth stealing to infuse a sense of peace in your home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"They Help Me Handle Beautiful Ingredients Carefully" — Spring Street Pizza's Michelin-Starred Chef Tom Kemble on the 6 Utensils Your Kitchen Is MissingA minimal yet curated set of cooking essentials may be the easiest way to take your food to the next level, suggests the seasoned culinarian behind London's instant hit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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WatchHouse's Newest London Coffee Shop Might Be Its Best-Designed Yet — Here's Where It Is, and How to Capture Its "Ornate-but-Industrial" StyleUnveiled this week, the group's Millennium Bridge location is "a distillation of the Thames Embankment, its monumental architecture, its shifting light, and its fleeting atmospheres"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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...
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Forget Traditional Hotels — This Secluded, Supremely Decorated Private Residence in Florence Wants to Be Your Home BaseStrategically located in the Northern edge of town, This Time Tomorrow gives you a taste of "what it would be like to live your best life here, day in, day out"
By Jason Orme Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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With Japanese-Inspired Style, the Luxurious Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850 Brings a Slice of Monaco's High-Life to the French AlpsDesigned by renowned architect and interior designer Sylvestre Murigneux, this boutique hotel in the heart of exclusive Courchevel 1850 is the ultimate Alpine escape
By Debbie Black Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Designers Are Opening Shoppable Spaces to Showcase Their Furniture Collections — and Róisín Lafferty New Gallery Is Leading the ChargeThis intimate way of gaining inspiration and sourcing pieces is gaining traction – take a tour of Róisín's space, where experiential luxury meets aspirational design
By Roddy Clarke Published
