Tilly Macalister-Smith
Tilly is a British writer, editor and digital consultant based in New York, covering luxury fashion, jewellery, design, culture, art, travel, wellness and more. An alumna of Central Saint Martins, she is Contributing Editor for Wallpaper* and has interviewed a cross section of design legends including Sir David Adjaye, Samuel Ross, Pamela Shamshiri and Piet Oudolf for the magazine.
Latest articles by Tilly Macalister-Smith
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Guest editor Laila Gohar: ‘Your nicest porcelain should be used whenever you can – every day is an occasion’
For the October 2024 issue of Wallpaper*, chef and artist Laila Gohar takes the reins as one of three guest editors, choosing to examine the social cohesion that is provided by the meals we eat – and the places that administer them – as a means of explaining her own drive to share and entertain
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Alternative bridal wear for the modern bride
Wallpaper* picks the best alternative bridal wear designers and brands, helping you stand out on your wedding day
By Jack Moss Last updated
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A guide to the best fashion stores New York has to offer
Wallpaper* picks the finest fashion stores New York has to offer, from rare vintage finds and downtown designers to big-name boutiques
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Inside The Met’s magical ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ exhibition
On the evening of the Met Gala 2024, Wallpaper* takes a tour of The Met’s latest Costume Institute exhibition, ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’, a multi-sensory journey of sight, smell and touch
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Inside Sterling Ruby and OTW by Vans’ skatewear-inspired collaboration
American artist Sterling Ruby and OTW by Vans’ footwear collaboration was revealed in Los Angeles, backdropped by a specially constructed skate park created with PLAYLAB, INC
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New York Fashion Week A/W 2024: Tory Burch to Thom Browne
The best of New York Fashion Week A/W 2024, from consideration of silhouette at Tory Burch to an Edgar Allan Poe-inspired outing at Thom Browne
By Jack Moss Last updated
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American Express explores the meaning of play through four artist collaborations
From chess sets to plush bunnies, 'Play by American Express Platinum' explores the meaning of play through four collectible artist collaborations (now available to buy)
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New York Fashion Week S/S 2024: Tory Burch to Willy Chavarria
New York Fashion Week S/S 2024 set off womenswear fashion month with a packed schedule spanning big-name debuts, runway returns and plenty of hometown favourites
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The Peninsula hotel in London is a finely tuned global ‘showpiece’
The Peninsula, the world’s longest continually operating hotel group, opens its long-awaited London location in Belgravia; we take a first look inside
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At home with Rose Uniacke
Unveiling ‘Rose Uniacke At Work’, her second monograph, the designer invites us into her London home, sharing her passions, inspirations, and how she approaches her own interiors
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Peter Do’s Helmut Lang debut recalled the freedom of the open road
Peter Do introduced his vision for Helmut Lang at New York Fashion Week with a collection that began from memories of teenage road trips. Here, he describes the collection in his own words
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Julianne Moore’s interior design address book
Where does Julianne Moore go design shopping? Here, the American actress shares her contacts book of go-to designers, makers and design galleries
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Eric Hoffman’s sensitive vision elevates branding to the highest level
Eric Hoffman, founder of Hoffman Creative and one of the Wallpaper* USA 300, is the behind-the-scenes maestro composing image overhauls for some of the biggest names in the design industry
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At home with Proenza Schouler founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, part of the Wallpaper* USA 300, talk creative process, current inspirations, and escaping to The Berkshires
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Palm Heights hotel is a Caribbean getaway with a game-changing new spa
Palm Heights hotel in Grand Cayman is the Caribbean destination that everyone is talking about. Here’s why
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LA spas and wellness destinations for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation
Our edit of must-visit LA spas and wellness destinations features havens for high-tech treatments, ancient healing therapies and everything in-between
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Jacques’ wellness-promoting objects by Vincent Van Duysen explore functionality in mindfulness
Vincent Van Duysen and Jacques' founder Gregg Cohenca present a collection of versatile objects and furniture that encourage tranquillity and mindfulness
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Championing handcrafts, Toast unveils its 2023 Toast New Makers independent designers
Toast New Makers 2023 celebrates idependent, under-the-radar designers working across multiple disciplines and using sustainable materials. Their work is now available to purchase from Toast stores and website
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Why Federico Cina returned to rural Italy to start his fledgling menswear label
LVMH Prize-nominated designer Federico Cina draws inspiration from the history and craft of the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, where he grew up
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Durazzi Milano, the equestrian-inspired womenswear label rooted in Italian craft
‘Elegance and rigour’ define Ilenia Durazzi’s eponymous equestrian-inspired label Durazzi Milano, which she was encouraged to begin by artist Maurizio Cattelan
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‘The Yanomami Struggle’: piercing New York show sheds light on an Amazonian community under critical threat
Now on view at The Shed in New York, ‘The Yanomami Struggle’ is a poignant exhibition dedicated to the friendship between artist and activist Claudia Andujar and the Yanomami people, and their collective fight against invasion
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Lady Gaga on the happiness and hard work of creation, and her new campaign for Dom Pérignon
As Lady Gaga and Dom Pérignon reveal their campaign for the maison’s 2013 vintage, the artist tells Wallpaper* of its inspiration, her creative process and champagne moments
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First look inside Centurion New York by Yabu Pushelberg
Centurion New York is an expansive new space for American Express’ ‘black card’ members. Its interior designers Yabu Pushelberg give us a tour
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New York Fashion Week A/W 2023: Thom Browne to Michael Kors
The trends and takeaways from New York Fashion Week A/W 2023 as Wallpaper* reports live from the shows, which include notable returns from Rodarte and Thom Browne
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated