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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Sophie Bille Brahe interprets the signet ring with a new initials jewellery
Sophie Bille Brahe’s new initials jewellery is ‘a personal way to express an eternal feeling of love’
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Under-the-radar bag labels to know
From New Zealand to Japan, get to know the under-the-radar bag labels eschewing trends in favour of long-lasting good design
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Rafael Prieto’s new low stools are a ‘conversation’ with his New York design community
Rafael Prieto’s new collection of stools is made from salvaged materials
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Last chance to see: Female Californian designers celebrated at R & Company
R & Company presents ‘Born Too Tall: California Women Designers, Postwar to Postmodern’
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These papier-mâché lamps combine craft with sustainability
Sustainability and fine art are the driving inspirations behind ‘resolutely maximalist’ London lighting designer Rowena Morgan-Cox of Palefire
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Julianne Moore, actor and Wallpaper* Design Awards judge: ‘Great design feels familiar but exciting’
Julianne Moore tells us of her passion for design, living with pieces she loves (puppy-bite marks on the Nakashima and all), and picking winners for the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023
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Will VR platform Xydrobe change the way you shop fashion in 2023?
Accessed via futuristic ‘Xydrobes’ – physical sphere-shaped portals – virtual shopping universe Xydrobe promises the future of retail and digital brand storytelling, with fashion’s major players already signed up to be a part
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Conner Ives: ‘I want to blow apart our idea of what sustainability is’
Next Generation 2023: American designer Conner Ives’ 2000s-tinged collections imbue upcycled garments with newfound glamour – but he’s much more than just another ‘sustainable designer’
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Luxury loungewear brands to hibernate in this winter
As days get shorter and temperatures drop, we present the best loungewear for luxuriating in this autumn and winter, from brands including Loro Piana, Raey, Extreme Cashmere and more
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Charlotte Chesnais reveals ‘jewellery for the home’ with Loro Piana at Design Miami
Charlotte Chesnais and Loro Piana collaborate on an exquisite collection of candleholders
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Francis Gallery Los Angeles is a haven of harmony, natural materials and Korean art
We speak to gallerist Rosa Park, founder of the new Francis Gallery Los Angeles, which has opened with a show of six emerging and established Korean artists
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BITE Studios: ‘We want to have a brand which makes an impact’
BITE Studios is marrying sustainable textiles – from seaweed fabric to pea silk – with designs by a team including alumni of Proenza Schouler and Acne Studios
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Tekla's 2021 kitchen linen collection brings colour and warmth to the table
Danish textile brand Tekla launches a kitchen linen collection, comprising tablecloths, napkins, glass cloths, kitchen towels and aprons in six rich colours
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Joan Didion estate sale: the Wallpaper* highlights
‘An American Icon: the Collection of Joan Didion’ estate sale by Stair Galleries takes place on 16 November 2022: bid now
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Salon Art + Design 2022: design highlights not to miss
Wallpaper* highlights from Salon Art + Design 2022, New York
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Blanket solution: Tekla Fabrics collaborates with John Pawson
The new line of blankets is inspired by the architect’s Cotswolds home
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Accessible luxury: Munich brand Boulezar pursues quality design with an ethical conscious
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World View: Letter from California
For our new World View series, we asked Wallpaper’s contributing editors, based in cities around the world, to reflect on design in current times. Here, our digital director Tilly Macalister-Smith touches base with Californian creatives Alex Rasmussen, The Haas Brothers, Kelly Wearstler and Johanna Grawunder, to learn about the making of ventilator panels, the new world of online exhibitions, and the virtues of technology-assisted communication.
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Iris van Herpen brings her creative vision to Dom Pérignon
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‘A link between two cities’: Hermès’ new Manhattan store sees Paris meet New York
Hermès’ latest store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is a ‘salon to salon’ journey through the houses’ 16 métiers. Here, chief architect Denis Montel of RDAI tells Wallpaper* more about Hermès 706 Madison Avenue
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Christopher John Rogers judges Wallpaper* Design Awards 2021
To the Inauguration, Kamala Harris wears Wallpaper* Design Awards 2021 Judge Christopher John Rogers. Read our profile on the New York City designer here
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Sign of the times: Caes’ slow fashion is fit for our new lives
Effortless, easy, elegant: new Dutch brand Caes offers a fresh approach to dressing for today
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Trench redux: the designers reimagining the outerwear staple for a new season
From Loewe to Celine, this season’s most striking trench coats, whether timeless silhouettes or outré interpretations
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Top British fashion designers create unique works for Parkinson’s charity fundraiser
Joined by a host of top name artists, fashion designers create one-off art works for Cure 3. Visit our Instagram Stories for interviews with some of the participating fashion designers.
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