Mary Holland
Why global eyes are on South Africa’s next design stars
Designers in the Western Cape know all about problem solving, pivoting and putting craft at the centre of their work. Now a new generation is making its mark.
Entrepreneurs to watch: the forward-thinkers making new paths in Mexican industries
From independent craft brewers to clean-mobility pioneers
Three game-changing developments about to transform Mexico City
Whether it’s turning abandoned buildings into mixed-use blocks or designing glass towers that stand the test of time, these visionaries are reimagining ordinary spaces across the city.
Meet the self-starters behind the clever hospitality boom in Oaxaca City
As the once-sleepy Mexican city attracts an increasingly international crowd, businesses are reimagining time-tested traditions to appeal to modern tastes.
Innovative entrepreneurs Ari S Heckman and Charles Brun bring fresh visions to hospitality and eyewear markets
These business leaders built their success on finding fresh ways to revive overlooked ideas or places. Here’s how they did it.
Interview: Le Bristol’s managing director on the secrets to keeping a luxury hotel relevant (and booked) for 100 years
Unique approaches to customer loyalty, partnerships and design have helped keep this Parisian institution a must-visit destination for a century. Luca Allegri tells us how the hotel continually reinvents itself while maintaining its charm.
Four of our favourite French Riviera hotels that offer a peaceful break from the crowds
This particular slice of the Mediterranean coastline has yet to lose its charm, and the smart restoration of long-standing establishments combined with thoughtful new introductions keeps us coming back.
Printemps has arrived in New York – and CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche is betting big on experience-led shopping
With French flair and American ambition, can Printemps revive the department-store dream?
Interview: Design Week South Africa curator Zanele Kumalo
Insight into the event highlighting the immense talent behind the country’s home-grown industry.
Why Madison Avenue is attracting a new design-focused crowd
New York’s Madison Avenue, historically the home of America’s greatest advertising agencies, is attracting a new crowd. In recent years, the area has become a design hub, with a string of furniture showrooms from…
