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Passing through Nairobi? Make this retreat your new base camp
Head to Giraffe Manor’s tranquil wellness facility for a welcome respite.
Three new must-visit luxury openings in São Paulo, Kurashiki and Paris
High-end hospitality was once synonymous with uniform glossiness, whether you were in Tokyo or Trieste. But the industry is now focusing on experiences that reflect its surroundings.
From Puglia to the skies: Three innovations in hospitality and design
From a beautifully restored Italian manor to Noma’s latest kitchen experiments and a revolutionary airline seat, these three innovations are setting new standards in travel, food, and design.
Bedding down at Michelhaus, an Alpine hotel in an 800-year-old mountain town
The newly opened Michelhaus hotel in a renovated chalet from 1686 is the ideal place from which to explore the small town of Ernen in the Valais mountains.
The man reinforcing Roger Vivier’s bejewelled legacy
Creative director Gherardo Felloni on reimagining the late jeweller’s genius.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
How heritage brand Tolix’s revival reflects the boom in traditional luxury design
Despite a background in couture, Emmanuel Diemoz and Antoine Bejui had no qualms about buying Tolix, a maker of metal furniture.
Our pick of the best seasonal styles, from cosy cardigans to classic coats
Plus: We talk longevity with an Irish designer, visit one of Florence’s smartest new shops and round up some of our favourite tote bags to smarten up any look.
Interview: Cecilie Manz on design with a purpose
For this Danish designer, industrial design is a matter of keeping it simple – and useful.
Three designers who are setting the industry’s agenda, from typography to spiritual architecture
Whether it’s drafting new letterforms, imbuing craft with diasporic mythology or rendering the intangible in bricks and mortar, these practitioners have truly honed their disciplines – and they’re still learning.
