Trends for spring: what’s new in the world of design

A seaweed house, eye-popping cakes, furniture as art and art as furniture are among the ideas turning heads this season

Raf Simons on life after Calvin Klein: ‘I’ve never defined myself as a fashion designer’

In one of his first interviews since leaving the New York fashion house, Simons talks about the joy of designing textiles for Danish fabric company Kvadrat and his plans to open an art foundation

Gucci pop-up for Salone del Mobile 2019: Gucci Décor by Alessandro Michele

  Inaugurated during the furniture fair Salone del Mobile 2019, the temporary store Gucci Décor by Alessandro Michele will remain open until June. Salone del Mobile 2019, the most keenly awaited event in the world of furniture, is the best occasion to dive into all things furniture & design. Luxury Italian house Gucci is taking advantage … Read more

How to choose a Habano. The Lighting ritual

    Habanos reveals the main criteria for choosing a Habano cigar and the importance of the lighting ritual. It is said that Havana smells of Habanos, and the fact is that the city hosts the most important Habanos festival in the world – and it is home to some of the most illustrious factories … Read more

Sustainability is key issue for department store fashion buyers

Brands risk being delisted if they ignore green concerns, according to survey of over 80 global chains

Being independent but working together: tecno office at salone del mobile 2019

    The working world is changing, guided by the principles of mobility, connectivity, and responsive customization. Being independent but working together: open-plan offices are about co-working, where the office is no longer a physical location, but first and foremost the portable tool you need wherever you may be. At the Salone del Mobile 2019 … Read more