Designs of the Year 2014 pits the ingeniously amusing against the admirably innovative.

Designs of the Year 2014. Nominations include students and design stars such as Zaha Hadid, John Pawson, Stephen Jones, David Chipperfield and Miuccia Prada. Looking for the very best in global Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphic, Product and Transport design? Welcome to Designs of the Year 2014. The 76 nominations for Designs of the Year … Read more

Charm of cars interpreted in furnishings. Automotive brands @ Salone del Mobile 2014

Furniture inspired by automotive brands. Milan Design Week, also known as Salone Del Mobile, is the world’s largest design exhibition. This year it was held April 9-13, 2014. Furniture makers, fashion house, and even automotive brands staged a variety of related events throughout Milan to highlight the appeal and originality of their designs. Bentley Home … Read more

‘This is not a harem’: the sheikh and his 60 attractive young personal shoppers

A wealthy Dubai sheikh is scouring Venice for a small army of female assistants to help him spend his cash

Salone del Mobile 2014. The ‘pauperist’ trend

Salone del Mobile 2014. From luxury to simplicity.   ‘pauperist’ trend Minimalism finds new vitality in the wake of the a new trend at the Salone del Mobile Milano 2014 – the ‘pauperist’ trend. A frugal use of resources in furniture, severe product design, moderate in the adoption of figurative referents gave birth of the new … Read more

What is it like to live on Britain’s most expensive street?

London’s Kensington Palace Gardens is the most expensive address in the UK. Its vast mansions are a symbol of the growing gulf between ordinary people and the super-rich. Our reporter tries to meet the locals

Chanel and Mulberry bag prices have soared – but why?

Designer fashion prices are aimed at the phenomenally wealthy from Russia, China and the Middle East. Just walk away if you feel ripped off