For a Look that Hits You Need a Bright, Bold Knit
Designers across Europe and Japan are flooding the market with vibrant knitwear, turning colour from an afterthought into a central selling point. Alexandra Golovanoff’s cashmere crewnecks, offered in 39 shades at £523 (≈$670), exemplify this shift, while brands like Auralee, Jil Sander and Loewe debut bold hues this season. Retailers report strong consumer response; Rise & Fall saw poppy‑red knit sales surge over 200% in a month. The trend reflects a broader desire for mood‑lifting, statement pieces as winter transitions to spring.
Slay It with Flowers
The fashion world is witnessing a revival of the corsage, with designers like Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy and Phoebe Philo showcasing beaded, silk‑organza floral pins on the runway. Luxury houses and independent studios are crafting one‑of‑a‑kind pieces from silk, leather, gold, and natural...
For Sale: A Perfect Time Capsule of Australian Victoriana
Renowned Australian curator Terence Lane’s Victorian‑era home in Carlton will be auctioned on May 3, offering thousands of decorative‑arts objects he amassed over five decades. The sale includes 19th‑century paintings, ceramics, furniture and rare Australiana such as an emu‑egg centrepiece and...
The Wedding Party – a Fashion Story in New Orleans
A fashion editorial titled “The wedding party – a fashion story in New Orleans” showcases a bridal entourage dressed in high‑end couture and luxury ready‑to‑wear. Outfits span Erdem, Dior, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Givenchy and emerging labels, with price tags ranging from...
Collectors Are Forking Out for Modernist Cutlery
Collectors are paying premium prices for modernist cutlery as the genre gains cultural cachet. The Denver Art Museum will open “Knife Fork Spoon: Everyday Tools, Extraordinary Design,” featuring 150 flatware sets from 1900 to today, including works by Josef Hoffmann,...
Summer’s Most Sophisticated Dress Code – See It in Black and White
London’s Viva fashion show presented the season’s most sophisticated summer dress code: an all‑black‑and‑white palette across top luxury houses. Prices ranged from a $880 Prada wool top to a $14,100 Hermès leather lace‑up dress, with Louis Vuitton’s linen drape hitting...
The Roaring 2020s? Art Deco Gets a Twist
Design houses worldwide are reviving Art Deco, turning the 1920s aesthetic into modern luxury pieces. Gachot Studios launched a 36‑piece collection on Artemest, inspired by the couple’s own Frank Lloyd Wright desk, while Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades reinterpreted Pierre Legrain’s 1920s designs as rugs and textiles....
Simone Bodmer-Turner Grew an All-White Line of Tableware
Simone Bodmer‑Turner, a ceramicist famed for sculptural white vases, has introduced a 12‑piece all‑white tableware collection from her Pioneer Valley studio. The line, ranging from oval plates to candle holders, is slip‑cast in red stoneware and white slip for durability...
Five Belgian Minimalist Designers to Know
Belgian minimalism, long rooted in restraint and material honesty, is gaining fresh visibility as Pantone names a shade of white Colour of the Year 2026. A new cohort of designers—Amber Dewaele, Brut Collective, Decancq Vercruysse, Middernacht & Alexander, and Charles Van Canneyt—are translating that ethos...
Ramdane Touhami Is Making the World’s Most Beautiful Stationery
Papier Royal, a new boutique in Paris' historic Palais‑Royal arcade, is the brainchild of creative director Ramdane Touhami, who aims to revive the art of handwritten correspondence. The shop combines heritage craftsmanship—offering Europe’s only pendulum‑stamping service and a collection of...
How Beads Outgrew Granny’s Jewellery Box
Beaded necklaces and earrings have moved from nostalgic accessories to high‑profile runway staples this spring. Chanel’s SS26 show and Tory Burch’s collection highlighted oversized beads, tassels and gemstone‑laden strands, while emerging brands such as YSSO and Mouki Mou introduced new bead‑centric lines...
Three European Wellness Destinations to Unwind In
Goodwood House in West Sussex has expanded from motorsport fame to a wellness hub, offering gut‑reset retreats from roughly $520 per night and a four‑day Mood Food Connection program priced at $2,375 for three nights. In Burgundy, Les Sources de...
Is Intermittent Fasting the Best Way to Lose Weight?
Intermittent fasting (IF) is gaining traction as a weight‑loss strategy, with time‑restricted eating typically cutting 200‑500 calories per day and prompting metabolic shifts such as lower insulin and increased ketone production. Early clinical evidence links IF to improved insulin sensitivity...
The Rise and Rise of the Factory Conversion
Factory-to-loft conversions are reshaping prime real‑estate markets across major cities, with properties fetching multimillion‑dollar prices. In New York, a former wrapping‑paper factory loft sold for $17 mn, while London’s Chelsea Powerhouse commands about $6.7 mn and Berlin’s Haus Lademann trades around $3.2 mn....
Ten Thousand Things, the Cult New York Jeweller You Need to Know
Ten Thousand Things, founded by Ron Anderson and David Rees, has spent 35 years in a modest Manhattan atelier turning jewellery into art. Their studio‑first approach treats each piece as an experiment, displayed in hand‑blown glass and custom acrylic boxes. The pair...