The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies Address A Society Remade By COVID-19

  From the biotech firms behind the first mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) to a real estate developer creating high-quality affordable housing (Stablegold Hospitality), the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list compiled by Fast Company addresses a society remade by COVID-19. “Many of them pioneered business models that are now accelerating: Peloton and Zwift, for … Read more

Fresh prints, recycled cotton, a riot of colour, and design classical: homeware trends 2021

  These colourful interiors trends from Selfridges are sure to elevate and brighten spaces at home. This seasons’ home trends include Nigerian inspired textiles, speckled Italian Murano glass and throws made from recycled cotton featuring abstract takes on the human form. Selfridges‘ Homeware Trends. Homeware Trends 2021: Fresh Prints Yinka Ilori is a London based … Read more

Inspiring meaningful change: Female empowerment through the eyes of 12 female designers

    Each piece in this Net-A-Porter collection reflects designers’ personal interpretation of female empowerment. NET-A-PORTER, the world’s leading luxury etailer, celebrates International Women’s Day with community-first campaign #PowerToChange, in partnership with leading female designers and charity Women for Women International. Given the past year and the changes felt by all, it has never been … Read more

How scent can link both personal and cultural memory: Firmenich x Central Saint Martins reimagine the future of fine fragrance

  As the world changes, from climate issues to political and cultural unrest, so does the perfumery. How olfactive experiences connect people to better understand each other and their environments. Olfactive Design encourages us to think about the future of fine fragrance through new uses and application techniques. Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and … Read more

Walpole welcomes a new cohort of luxury creative entrepreneurs to the 2021 Brands of Tomorrow

  Brands of Tomorrow Class of 2021: Walpole unveiled the next generation of luxury businesses. Walpole, the industry body for the British luxury sector, has unveiled the 2021 participants for its annual Brands of Tomorrow programme, supported by partners Mishcon de Reya and moneycorp. The initiative will nurture and guide 12 of Britain’s most innovative … Read more

Jeanneau Yachts 60: Philippe Briand’s 120th production yacht design is a boat for both the Mediterranean and the Baltic

    He may be one of the most prolific yacht designers of his times, but London-based Philippe Briand is not resting on his laurels. In fact, he has just seen what he calls his ‘most advanced’ yacht yet through to production. The Jeanneau Yachts 60 was due to be launched at this year’s Dusseldorf … Read more