Design Museum review – temple to design gets the space it deserves at last

Kensington High Street, London
The museum can now show its permanent collection – but John Pawson’s blonde wood conversion of an imperial relic could have been so much more exciting

The perennial leather jacket for men. 7 updates from Thom Browne, Polo Ralph Lauren, Givenchy, Billionaire, and more

Look no further than these leather jackets for your ultimate contemporary leather topper. Nail both style and quintessence in your essential men’s edit. Loewe Shearling Biker Jacket Loewe Shearling Biker Jacket is finished with smooth leather trims and an asymmetric zip fastening. Thom Browne 4 Arm Stripe Leather Jacket Thom Brown’s signature arm stripes add a … Read more

New family-friendly hotels: Anantara debuts in Europe with Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Anantara announces the first property in Europe. Anantara currently operates 37 hotels and resorts in 12 countries, having recently added two new resorts each in both Sri Lanka and Oman. The Algarve, Portugal is undoubtedly one of Europe’s best kept secrets, with a spectacular coastline and some  of the region’s best beaches. Wineries, olive groves … Read more

20th Century Design at Sotheby’s. Second edition

Following a highly successful relaunch of Design in 2015, Sotheby’s presents the second edition of Design in London. The market for important works of design has gone from strength to strength in recent months, with outstanding results at Sotheby’s design sales in New York and Paris in 2016. The May sale at Sotheby’s Paris, led … Read more

New hotels to visit: The Fonteney Hamburg – a homage to the Hanseatic city

The Fontenay is set to become a true modern classic, sitting on the tranquil banks of Lake Alster within a ten-minute walk of Hamburg’s city centre. The Fonteney Hamburg is the newest Leading Hotel member in Germany. The hotel is named after the American ship broker, John Fontenay, who came from Pennsylvania to Hamburg in … Read more

Bulgari opens the gate to the pop-up Temple of the Jeweller

The Temple of the Jeweller pop-up boutique will run until 1 December. Bvlgari’s new fragrance Rose Goldea takes centre stage at the new fragrance themed pop-up at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The high fragrance collection Le Gemme is one of the highlights of the installation. The LVMH-owned Maison has also used the pop-up … Read more