Mary Holland
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…
Meet the designer bringing architecture to life with doll-sized models
Giancarlo Valle uses small-scale maquettes to bring big ideas into the world.
Brooklyn boutique L’Ensemble proves that privacy and intimacy are the new luxury
With its focus on personal curation and one-on-one service, discretion is the soul of L’Ensemble.
Why the appeal of printed photographs is enduring through a digital age
Far from being diminished by digital snaps and smartphone shots, physical photograph sales are higher than ever. Here, we turn our focus to the art of photography collection, meeting global gallerists, enthusiasts and auctioneers.
What makes a great leader? Five business minds share their vision
We crisscross the globe to discuss sustainability, delivering growth, nurturing innovation and the meaning that we derive from our working lives.
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.
Culture agenda: New art spaces from Guadalajara to Warsaw and what’s next for the Australian Ballet
Media: DubaiQ&A Isabella CraddockEditor, ‘Near+Far’ New Dubai-based publication Near+Far offers a Middle Eastern perspective on hospitality and travel. Its stories range from those on the Palestinian art scene to coverage of Dubai’s latest hotel openings. The magazine’s…
Why national dress is back in fashion
Pride, joy and the power of tradition are coalescing to make young people across the globe take delight in traditional styles.
