Cassina meets Venini: Colourdisc, a first project by Bethan Laura Wood

    Cassina x Venini: Excellence at its Best. Venini’s master glassblowers join forces with talented Bethan Laura Wood to create unique handcrafted and blown glass creations. Since 1921, Venini has been making authentic hand-made blown glass masterpieces in its furnaces in Venice. Paolo Venini (1895 – 1959) was as one of the leading figures … Read more

How to Enjoy a Luxury Weekend Away to Cambridge

    Cambridge is synonymous with lush lawns, elite education, and spectacular period architecture – and that’s before you even factor in the river. It’s thus a part of the country that’s drawn its fair share of tourists. Easily reachable from London, it’s a fantastic choice for a glamorous weekend away – catching the train … Read more

Hand in Hand: Twenty selected Italian ateliers present unique interpretations of the Fendi Baguette

  Each bag is unique, because the imperfections inherent to handmade craftsmanship are what express intrinsic beauty. Fendi celebrates Italy’s artisanal craftsmanship with ambitious “Hand in Hand” project. The talented artisans too often ply their craft without sufficient recognition. Italian luxury house Fendi invited 20 ateliers representing the Italy’s 20 regions to interpret the iconic … Read more

Chiffon face masks and chainmail balaclavas: an eerie end to a peculiar Paris fashion week

The first proper fashion month to take place during the pandemic is over. The takeaway? Designers have adapted to the situation with panache and inventiveness – which is just as well for the future of the industry

A New Contemporary Art Venue: A Sneak Peek Inside François Pinault’s Art Museum Bourse de Commerce

    Opening 23 January 2021, The Bourse de Commerce, the new François Pinault’s $170 Million Art Museum hosting the Pinault Collection, will be a breathtaking cultural space.   The inauguration of the Bourse de Commerce—Pinault Collection gallery in Paris, initially due to open in mid-June, has been postponed to January 23, 2021 due to … Read more

2020 New Designers Awards: The winners of The Belmond Award for emerging creative talent

    Now in its third year, The 2020 Belmond Design Award recognized not one but two recent graduates in 2020 for projects that demonstrate an intrinsic knowledge of how design and craftsmanship are married together. Great design shapes the human experience. New Designers provides a unique platform for fresh design talent to connect with … Read more