Treasures From the Worlds of Fashion and Art Collide at an Extraordinary New Exhibition in Lisbon
Lisbon’s Calouste Gulbenkian Museum opened “Art & Fashion,” juxtaposing historic artworks with haute‑couture pieces ranging from a 1740 peplumed coat to a 2025 Givenchy wedding dress. Curated by Eloy Martínez de la Pera Celada, the show pairs items such as a Rembrandt painting with a Lacroix 1992 look, emphasizing that fashion and fine art share the same aesthetic language. The exhibition draws on Gulbenkian’s 6,000‑item collection, linking the Armenian oil magnate’s taste to contemporary designers like McQueen and Saint Laurent. It runs through 21 June 2026, coinciding with the museum’s temporary closure for renovations.
A Serene Indian Home, Western Valley House, Was Designed with a Cinematographer’s Eye
Western Valley House, a private residence near Theni, Tamil Nadu, was designed by emerging Madurai firm STO.M.P. The home is organized into three horizontal bands that correspond to social, private, and wellness functions, each articulated with varied textures and large openings...
This Robot Is Making On’s Spray-On Marathon Sneaker, Its Fastest-Ever Distance Shoe
Swiss brand On unveiled its LightSpray robot in London, showcasing the ultra‑light Cloudboom Strike and the new Cloudmonster 3 Hyper sneakers. The robot sprays a single‑filament polymer onto a shoe last, creating a stretchy mesh upper in just three minutes—replacing roughly 200 traditional...
The Dream Of Is the East London Space Offering Alternative Healing Therapies to the City’s Creatives
Vickie Biggs launched The Dream Of, an East London studio that blends design‑forward aesthetics with alternative healing modalities such as Reiki, reflexology, cacao ceremonies and lymphatic‑drainage massage. The space, which grew from Biggs’ own flat, now serves a roster of...
Alcova Transforms a Modernist Villa and Military Hospital for Milan Design Week 2026
Alcova has taken over two iconic Milan sites—Villa Pestarini, a 1939 modernist home by Franco Albini, and the historic Baggio military hospital built in the early 1930s—for its 2026 Design Week showcase. The platform features 131 exhibitors who present site‑specific...
Vincent Van Duysen’s Chaise Longue for B&B Italia Explores ‘How Structure Can Shape Comfort’
Vincent Van Duysen, the Belgian architect known for minimalist rigor, has entered the B&B Italia furniture line with the new “Moor” chaise longue. The piece combines an elongated, rattan‑woven surface with a looping structure that creates a light, breathable recline....
‘Gucci Memoria’ at Fuorisalone Sees Demna Reimagine the House’s 105-Year History as a Series of Tapestries
Gucci’s new “Gucci Memoria” installation debuted at Milan’s Fuorisalone 2026, featuring 12 large tapestries that chronicle the brand’s 105‑year history from founder Guccio Gucci’s early days to modern creative directors. Designed by creative director Demna Gvasalia, the tapestries echo Renaissance...
Los Angeles Favourite BADMAASH Gets a New Brutalist-Inspired Hideaway in Venice
Los Angeles‑born BADMAASH opened its third location on Abbott Kinney in Venice, showcasing a brutalist‑inspired interior designed by Preen. The space blends concrete service tables, tie‑dye textiles, and art installations, creating a moody, upscale backdrop for the brand’s Indian‑fusion menu. New dishes...
This Season’s Best Menswear Reimagines Dressing up in Effortless Style
The Spring/Summer 2026 menswear spread in Wallpaper’s May issue showcases an effortless, “languid elegance” that blurs ornamental and utilitarian cues. Photographed at Ed’s Shed in London, the editorial features high‑end pieces from Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Loro Piana, Brioni and Dior, with price tags...
This Modern Egyptian Restaurant Is London’s Fieriest Opening of the Year
Super 8’s newest venture, Impala, has opened in Soho, delivering a 90‑cover restaurant centered on an open‑fire grill. Chef Meedu Saad, formerly of Kiln, spent five years developing the concept, drawing on Egyptian heritage, Japanese technique and British produce. The space blends...
A Centuries-Old Barn in Germany Provided the Eerie Backdrop of ‘Mother Mary’, A24’s New Psychodrama Starring Anne Hathaway
A24’s psychodrama *Mother Mary*, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, uses a centuries‑old barn at Germany’s Burg Adendorf as a central visual anchor. Production designer Francesca Di Motolla transformed the 14‑meter‑high space into a moody atelier, covering walls with canvas and adding...
These Eight Design History Books Will Teach You All You Need to Know About Modernism and Beyond
Wallpaper curates eight essential design‑history books that span from the 17th century to contemporary modernism. The list includes titles highlighting women designers, mid‑century modern pioneers, colour theory, and comprehensive A‑Z surveys of 1,000 classics and five‑century design objects. Each volume...
As Salone Raritas Prepares to Make Its Debut, We Reflect on the Momentous Rise of the Collectible Design Fair
Salone Raritas debuts at Milan’s Fiera Milano, occupying pavilions 9‑11 and showcasing 25 international exhibitors in a lantern‑like space designed by Formafantasma. The launch marks a strategic pivot for Salone del Mobile as industrial‑focused fairs like IMM Cologne cancel while collectible‑design events gain traction worldwide....
Paris
Wallpaper* delivers an extensive guide to Paris’s 2026 cultural pulse, spotlighting new art venues, design fairs, fashion shows and hospitality openings. Highlights include the debut of Argo Fine Arts gallery, the architect‑designed Quartz Café, and the conversion of a historic...
Natalia Criado’s Tableware Collaboration Feels Like a Bridge Across Dimensions
Milan‑based designer Natalia Criado has teamed with family‑run ceramics studio Laboratorio Paravicini to launch Metalia, a tableware collection that fuses her signature silver‑plated metal with the studio’s hand‑illustrated porcelain. The partnership will be unveiled during Milan Design Week 2026 in...