Articles from 2016

Lorenzo Quinn_Holding Up the World_ Green patina and Stainless Steel_2016. Courtesy Lorenzo Quinn and the Halcyon Gallery,

London is the place to be this fall as the art fair season descends on the city. There are some niche events we’ll definitely be highlighting…

The London Design Biennale in now opened in London at Somerset House. Installations, artworks, prototypes and designs from 37 countries and territories have come together in…

Why everyone is talking about the new Kenzo WORLD Perfume campaign? 

His love for experimentation always leads to the most unexpected and beautiful results. Damien Vignaus, french designer, photographer and director, is the creative mind behind Adidas…

Who knew rubber could be so charming? Designer and architect Arielle Assouline-Lichten has launched a beautiful furniture and object collection called Slash Objects and made of…

Getting a piercing can be as easy (and painless) as putting on a jacket. These designers are a testament that this trend is here to stay.

The most amazing restaurants to dine in the garden. Perfect for those breezy summer nights.

Tyler Shields is both extremely talented and a genius at not giving a f**k about what others think. Here are some interesting things you might not…

You might think there is nothing new under the sun when it comes to photographs of David Bowie. But think again. Snap Galleries’s new exhibition, David…

If you love design, September is your month. From the first London Design Biennale to Paris Design Week, the month is packed with the best international…

Nothing says ‘beauty’ like a plant with spikes that’ll make you bleed. Cactuses can be fierce, femenine, refined and elegant, all at once. Here are a…

Here we come with some inspiration to brighten up your home. First of all, who said door handles have to be boring? Check out this beautiful…

Leave it to Karl Lagerfeld to transform Fontaine di Trevi into the most instagramed catwalk in the world. ‘Legends and Fairy Tales’ was the name chosen…

Luxury villas have long been associated with traditional holiday resort opulence and excess. But today’s villas are more than that. They combine stunning locations, fabulous design…

Shoes, gadgets accessories, books…Here are a few last minute ideas to dismantle dad’s expectations this father’s day.

There is a mysterious appeal in Delpozo that makes its pieces stand out. Maybe it’s the brand’s unique approach to volume, color and silhouette. Or perhaps…

You can count on pastels to add an insane amount of chicness to everything. Today we feature Hotel Henriette, a recently renovated gem in Paris.

Unique, fun and provocative. This small french label doesn't have to do much to sell like hotcakes! The new SS16 collection features the kind of patterns…

Niteroi’s Museum of Contemporary Art served as a backdrop for the presentation of its colourful 2017 Cruise collection. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this ovni inspired building…

If before it was the it-bag, now it’s the it-sneaker. Sporty shoes have become a social symbol, a universal change of attitude (and style). But now…

What has become the biggest photography event ever staged in London is back, with work from all genres and eras from 80 of the world’s leading…

Fancy trying something new? Here is a selection of places to eat and drink in London that might just satisfy your taste for adventure, anonymity and…

In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s that time of year, so here’s a selection of beautiful pictures…

Now why would you turn an island pink fuchsia? And why not? Duo of land art artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude made this magnificent facility called Surrounded…

The just-got-out-of-bed look just got a little quirkier. It looks comfortable, it certainly makes a statement. The calchemise is the latest early-adopter trend in mensclothing...in France,…

“All women want longer legs”. It was in 2013 when Christian Louboutin decided to take this statement to the next level, launching the Nudes Collection, a…

Madonna’s stunning daughter Lourdes Leon, or Lola, is one of the faces of British designer Stella McCartney’s new fragrance, POP.

Creativity and originality matters. Now, perhaps, more than ever in fashion. That is perhaps why luxury and "low-cost" brands alike are joining the jacket message trend.…

Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, is seen everywhere in Chanel’s proposal for Autumn. But this is not the only symptom of the cat fever that is…

Last month model and mother Lily Cole spoke out to MPs in the Houses of Parliament to confront the problem of illiteracy. She shared shocking statistics…

A few reasons to love Paris Fashion Week…

A few favourite looks from the runways of Milan, featuring Dolce Gabbana, Moschino, Prada, Fendi, Alberta Ferretti and Gucci — Looks made for dramatic entrances…

Still haven’t decided what to get the queen of the house? With London Fashion Week still in the air, here are some Made in London ideas…

London Fashion Week AW16 has come to an end and it’s time to make a meaningful recap of the fabulous collections seen and loved. Here's some…

This week, Damien Hirst has launched his second restaurant in collaboration with chef Mark Hix. Fill your prescription at the bar!

Starting 25 February, Atlas Gallery in London will host the exhibition 60 Years of Fashion Photography. A selection of over 40 photographs by great names such…

London Fashion Week AW16 has kicked off, and while we pick up pointers these days from the long list of world-class desginers, and even larger sum…

We talk to Aisa ljiri, Steinway artist and one of the finest Japanese pianists of her generation, about her roots, inspirations, and how she could have…

Designers who are reimagining the Fascinator. As London Fashion Week approaches, we want to look into this cross between hair accessory and cocktail hat so very…

The most magical tree tunnels in the world. Here are some insanely beautiful tree passageways around the world you should definitely take a walk through. Photo:…

Nothing like kick-starting the year discovering all of the newest trends and up-and-coming designers at London Fashion Week AW16, taking place from 19th - 23rd February…

Titled “Selfportrait", this double-face mirror is inspired by the Japanese fan as a feminine accessory symbol of luxury and beauty.

To have a Valentine’s Day to remember and share a more personal moment with your other half do something more original this year. The traditional bouquet…

If there is one thing the French house loves, it’s a fashion theme. Everyone is always anxious to see how Karl Lagerfeld dresses up the Grand…

London is hosting the first children’s trade show of the year, Bubble, on the 31st January and 1st February. Over 200 exhibitors will be at the…

The iconic Old Takashimaya Building in Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue is now home to a new Carpenters Workshop Gallery space. This new edition to their London and…

Kicking off the art world year, UK’s premier Modern British and contemporary art fair opens today. Returning to the Business Design Centre in Islington in 2016…

From inspiring bouquets to wow-worthy dresses, Instagram is oozing with serious wedding inspiration. The mobile photo-sharing app is full of unique ideas fabulously filtered by the…

Pitti Immagine, taking place this week, offers a truly global picture of men’s fashion, from formal and classic suits to the latest trends. Let’s take a…

A post-industrial Berlin sets the stage for Gucci’s last campaign, along with peacocks and 70s baroque vibes that look straight out of a Wes Anderson movie.

Alice Shirley is a British artist who has written and illustrated children’s books and one of her latest accomplishments is her collaboration with the French fashion…

The exhibition Mad About The Boy opens tomorrow at LCF Fashion Space, just in time for London Collections Men AW16. A look into the fixation of…