Is It Time for the Return of the Pocket Watch?
The pocket watch is experiencing a niche revival as luxury houses unveil limited‑edition pieces, from Parmigiani Fleurier’s La Revenale to Audemars Piguet’s 150 Heritage model. High‑complication creations such as Vacheron Constantin’s 63‑complication watch highlight the format’s technical allure. Meanwhile, more accessible brands like Hermès and independent makers such as The Camden Watch Company are expanding the market with contemporary designs. The trend is fueled by cultural cues—most notably the “Peaky Blinders” effect—and a growing desire for intentional, tactile time‑telling.
Taste the Mediterranean Sea at This New London Restaurant
Greek chef Christos Fotos expands his Jul’s brand from Ibiza to London, opening a flagship restaurant in St James’s. The venue, designed by Athens‑based ArcSet, marries the building’s historic architecture with Mediterranean stone, plaster and wood finishes. The menu balances Greek...
Three Talented New Compact Radios for Surfing the Airwaves in Style
Philips introduced the TAR3500, a rugged DAB/AM/FM radio with a 60‑hour lithium‑ion battery, solar panel, hand‑crank charger and built‑in flashlight, SOS siren and beacon, priced at £59.99 (≈ $76). The company also announced the retro‑styled MS60 Roller at €179.99 (≈ $196). Roberts...
12 Luxurious Travel Essentials You’ll Need This Spring
Wallpaper’s travel editor Sofia de la Cruz curates a list of twelve high‑end spring travel essentials, ranging from lightweight Rimowa luggage to luxury skincare and wellness kits. The selection highlights cutting‑edge tech like Nothing’s 135‑hour headphones, analog photography gear from...
The Venice Art Biennale Is Nearly upon Us. Here Are Eight Things We Are Looking Forward to so Far
The 61st Venice Biennale runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026, featuring a newly restored central pavilion and the curatorial theme “In Minor Keys,” which spotlights subtle undercurrents shaping daily life and the planet. A diverse slate of exhibitions spans the Giardini,...
This Is the World’s First Retractable Sauna, Designed to Fit Neatly Into Your Home
Klafs, the German sauna maker founded in 1928, has launched the S1—the world’s first retractable sauna—into the U.S. market. The unit folds to a slim 60 cm depth, comparable to a bookshelf, and expands to a full 160 cm sauna in just...
With the Launch of Two New Lighting Collections, Lindsey Adelman Reaches for Something Out of This World
Celebrated lighting designer Lindsey Adelman, marking 20 years in business, unveiled two new collections—Andromeda and Illuminated Mobiles II—at shows in Paris and Los Angeles. Andromeda offers meteorite‑inspired chandeliers and sconces with interchangeable suspension and finishes ranging from brass to marble veneer....
Strong Silhouettes and Sustainable Design Define This New Lamp by Marset and Mathias Hahn
Marset’s new Gambosa table lamp, designed by Mathias Hahn, merges strong geometric silhouettes with bold colour options. Constructed from three steel components, the lamp’s base, stem and shade appear to float, while the shade is offered in opaque pale pink,...
This Sydney Penthouse Frames Harbour Views Through Minimalist, Monochromatic Interiors
Architecture studio Mathieson, together with SJB and landscape designer Dangar Barin Smith, unveiled the Kurrava Penthouse in Sydney, a high‑rise duplex commissioned by developer Third.i. The design pairs floor‑to‑ceiling glazing with a restrained monochromatic palette of limestone, marble, wire‑brushed oak...
From ‘Blade Runner’ to Manga, a New Hong Kong Dining Spot Is a Retro Fantasy Land
Genso, a new two‑floor dining hub inside Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Sha Tin Racecourse, is the latest creation of Joyce Wang Studio. The venue fuses retro‑futuristic design with Hong Kong’s neon signage, manga motifs and Blade Runner‑inspired lighting. The lower...
Indian Label Lovebirds Champions Its ‘Unashamedly Local Identity’ with a Runway Show at Geoffrey Bawa’s Lunuganga
Lovebirds, the Indian label founded by Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh, presented its 2026/27 Resort collection at Geoffrey Bawa’s historic Lunuganga estate in Sri Lanka. The runway showcased geometric silhouettes, rippled folds, batik prints and floral patchwork, echoing Bawa’s tropical modernism and...
Create the Ultimate Cool Compact Audio System Courtesy of Cambridge, Leak and Pro-Ject
Cambridge Audio has launched its L/R S active speakers, a 50 W, Bluetooth aptX HD‑enabled system available in walnut and five other colours. British hi‑fi maker Leak introduced the TruStream network player, supporting every major high‑resolution format and offering USB, wired and wireless...
Simone Rocha Is This Season’s Pitti Uomo Guest Designer, Hosting Her First Menswear Show
Ireland‑born designer Simone Rocha has been named the guest designer for Pitti Uomo’s S/S 2027 edition, marking her first independent menswear presentation. The Florence fair, known for historic venues, will host her show in June 2026, though the exact location remains undisclosed. Rocha, a...
Which Watches Are Driving This Year’s Formula 1 Season?
The 2024 Formula 1 season showcases a fresh wave of luxury watch collaborations, with brands leveraging team and driver partnerships to launch limited‑edition timepieces. IWC introduces two George Russell‑inspired Pilot’s watches, while Breitling debuts a Navitimer B01 tied to Aston Martin’s new...
John Galliano Is Making His Return to Fashion with Zara
British designer John Galliano has announced a two‑year creative collaboration with fast‑fashion giant Zara, set to launch a couture‑inspired collection in September 2026. The partnership will see Galliano deconstruct and reconfigure Zara’s archival pieces, infusing his theatrical flair cultivated at...
Chanel’s 19M Gallery in Paris Stages ‘Beyond Our Horizons’, a Cross-Continental Communion of Japanese and French Craft
Chanel’s 19 m gallery in Paris is hosting “Beyond our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris,” a follow‑up to the Tokyo exhibition that attracted roughly 75,000 visitors. The show features 40 French and Japanese artisans whose collaborations produce hybrid objects that merge...
The History of Rituals and Artefacts Inform Arianna Lelli Mami's Sculptures
Italian designer Arianna Lelli Mami, co‑founder of Studiopepe, has turned her practice toward pure sculpture with the "Clay Ink Paper" show at Milan’s Oxilia Gallery. The exhibition presents clay figurines, miniature cabinets and altar‑like constructions that blend abstract forms with archetypal...
Sale E Pepe Mare Brings Italian Coastal Dining to The Langham London
Sale e Pepe, the iconic Knightsbridge Italian eatery, is opening a seafood‑focused spin‑off called Sale e Pepe Mare inside The Langham hotel on Portland Place. The venture is backed by the Thesleff Group, owners of Los Mochis and Juno Omakase, and features a design that fuses Mediterranean...
Take an Exclusive Look Inside Ulysses De Santi’s Los Angeles Home, a Shrine to Brazilian Modernism
Ulysses de Santi has transformed his 1930s Los Angeles hillside home into a living showcase of Brazilian modernist design, featuring museum‑quality pieces by José Zanine Caldas, Lina Bo Bardi, and others. The redesign introduces arches, limestone‑washed walls, and preserved black‑stained floors that...
Samuel Ross and Hublot’s Take on a Big Bang Chronograph Is Cool, Accessible and Very Wearable
Samuel Ross, winner of the 2019 Hublot Design Prize, has partnered with Hublot to launch the Big Bang Unico SR_A, the brand's first chronograph featuring the Unico movement. The watch combines a monochrome ceramic case with a honeycomb‑patterned rubber strap,...
Tembo Is an Innovative New Instrument Designed to Demystify Electronic Music-Making
Tembo, a new step sequencer from Musical Beings, replaces the typical digital grid with magnetic wooden counters on a board‑game‑style layout. The tactile interface lets users build basslines and beats by moving physical pieces, while built‑in mic, line‑in, MIDI out, effects...
This Biophilic Workspace in East London Feels Anything but Corporate
Conductor is a 3,400 sq m co‑working space opened in Stratford’s Coppermaker Square, designed by Tabitha Isobel and Studio Multi. The interior adopts a biophilic, hospitality‑led concept, featuring a double‑height atrium filled with natural light, plantings, and tactile materials. Industrial‑heritage colours and...
Miu Miu’s All-Star Cast for A/W 2026 Featured Gillian Anderson and Chloë Sevigny
Miu Miu closed Paris Fashion Week with its A/W 2026 “Mindful Intimacy” runway, starring icons Gillian Anderson and Chloë Sevigny. The collection referenced 1990s minimal tailoring, boot‑cut pants, zig‑zag headbands and block heels. Anderson, 57, closed the show in a cream appliquéd...
Georg Jensen Presents Reissued Midcentury Jewellery in Paris, by Female Artist-Makers
Georg Jensen unveiled "The Collector" at the Matter and Shape exhibition in Paris, reissuing eleven mid‑century jewellery pieces from its Copenhagen archive. The pieces were originally created by pioneering female Scandinavian artist‑makers such as Kim Naver, Nanna Ditzel and Vivianna...