Perfume genius: how fragrances help explain the world
From the excesses of the 80s to the purifying smells of the 90s and the niche individuality of 2017, the way we smell says a lot about society, as a new exhibition proves
Somerset House
Sci-fi socialism and Soviet snowmobiles: the best of the London Design Biennale
Its presentation may seem hurried and chaotic, but the inaugural edition of this design gala brings eye-opening visions of utopia from all corners of the globe
Disney pins its merchandise designs on an adult audience
Animation giant is raiding its archives to help designers build fashion lines based on its fabled characters and stories, from £3,000 Cinderella slippers to Captain America outfits
If we could create a Fashion Utopia, how would we want it to be? A flash-forward to the possibilities of multiple happier futures
Fashion Utopias: IFS 2016. Between 19 – 23 February 2016 the West Wing at Somerset House will be transformed into an imaginary terrain. Utopia 2016 is four seasons of activity celebrating the 500th anniversary of the publication of Thomas More’s Utopia. Published in Leuven in December 1516, More’s Utopia presented an imaginative and playful vision … Read more
London fashion week launches in quirky new home – a multistorey car park
Star-studded event moves from Somerset House to concrete landmark as practicality and accessibility take centre stage
Looking for a future classic?
As the capital gears up to unveil this year’s most exciting new product and furniture designs, David Nicholls picks out five favourites