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Artist Lachlan Turczan and Google's 'Making the Invisible Visible' at Milan Design Week 2025
All that is solid melts into air at Garage 21 in Milan as Google showcases a cutting-edge light installation alongside a display of its hardware evolution and process
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Inside Patti Smith’s intimate performance for Bottega Veneta in Milan, which paid tribute to architect Carlo Mollino
Held during Milan Fashion Week, the evening of music, poetry, and film was a collaboration with Soundwalk Collective and featured a poem dedicated to architect Carlo Mollino
By Orla Brennan Published
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Oscars 2025: how Anora’s hair and make-up transformed Mikey Madison
As the 2025 Oscars begin, Anora’s hair and make-up team speak to Wallpaper’s beauty editor about transforming best leading actress nominee Mikey Madison
By Hannah Tindle Published
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The all-electric Mini Aceman desperately wants you to have a good time behind the wheel
What ingredients make up Mini’s secret sauce, and can an electrified version retain the flavour? We sample the Aceman EV to find out
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon reimagine birthday celebrations
‘The best part about birthdays are the people who celebrate with you’: Pharrell Williams collaborates with Moët & Chandon on limited-edition birthday bottles adorned in detachable bows
By Tianna Williams Published
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Step inside the secret sanctuary of Rua Polonia House in São Paulo
Rua Polonia House by Gabriel Kogan and Guilherme Pianca together with Clara Werneck is an urban sanctuary in the bustling Brazilian metropolis
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Five new cutting-edge over-ear headphones deliver high-end audio in style
Meze Audio, Dyson, Noble, Grado and Écoute Audio offer up their latest wired and wireless headphones for a premium audio experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple is rumoured to be releasing a foldable iPhone. How should it stand out from the crowd?
The new model is forecast for 2026, but Apple’s competitors have already entered the foldable phone market. Is the tech megabrand late to the party, or can we expect something special from its contribution?
By Anna Solomon Published
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A true pocket rocket, the unique V8-powered Aston Martin Super Cygnet is up for sale
Nicholas Mee & Co are offering the one and only Aston Martin Super Cygnet, a city car with an Aston Martin V8 spliced into its compact frame
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Thunderstruck: Pro-Ject Audio Systems lend their turntable tech to AC/DC’s iconic aesthetic
Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ new limited edition AC/DC Turntable is a magnificent slice of heavy metal fandom
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The little-known story of Welsh modernism
'Cabin Crew', a new book published this spring by The Modernist, brings the spotlight to Cardiff-based practice Hird & Brooks
By Emma O'Kelly Published
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The modernist home of musician Imogen Holst gets Grade II listing
The daughter of the composer Gustav Holst lived here from 1964 until her death, during which time the home served a locus for her own composition work, which included assisting Benjamin Britten
By Anna Solomon Published
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This fun and free-spirited photography exhibition offers a chromatic view on the world
‘Chromotherapia’ at Villa Medici in Rome, explores how we view colour as a way of therapy, and how it has shaped photography over the last century (until 9 June 2025)
By Tianna Williams Published
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Bike maker Canyon goes custom with a new service offering unique artist-designed frames
MyCanyon is a new design service from the German racing bike specialists, with contributions from artists Elena Salmistraro and Felipe Pantone and bespoke technical specifications
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A cavalcade of Kias is announced as the South Korean manufacturer bolsters its EV line-up
The 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona saw a new concept and new production cars as Kia moves into electric commercial vehicles and smaller family cars
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Waiting for Ideas have recast the turntable as a minimal aluminium altar for vinyl worship
The PP-1 turntable is an ultra-minimal, all-aluminium record player designed to enhance the vinyl experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fendi celebrates 100 years with an all-out runway show at its new Milan HQ
In the wake of Kim Jones’ departure, Silvia Venturini Fendi took the reins for a special co-ed A/W 2025 collection marking the house’s centenary, unveiling it as the first act of celebrations within Fendi’s expansive new headquarters in Milan
By Jack Moss Published
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‘Leigh Bowery!’ at Tate Modern: 1980s alt-glamour, club culture and rebellion
The new Leigh Bowery exhibition in London is a dazzling, sequin-drenched look back at the 1980s, through the life of one of its brightest stars
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
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Lucie and Luke Meier exit Jil Sander
Wife and husband duo Lucie and Luke Meier are stepping away from Jil Sander after eight years at the brand. The news came today following their A/W 2025 show, unveiled this afternoon during Milan Fashion Week
By Orla Brennan Published
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Inside the Design Biennale Rotterdam 2025: how the Dutch underdog became a design capital
Until 2 March 2025, Rotterdam transforms into a citywide showcase, hosting exhibitions and conferences exploring forward-thinking design. We catch up with the biennale’s co-founders to discuss the city’s spirit of innovation
By Harriet Quick Published
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Los Angeles art exhibitions: the best shows to see in March 2025
Read our pick of the best Los Angeles art exhibitions to see this month, from journeying through cowboy culture at Albertz Benda to LA-based artist Kelly Akashi at Lisson Gallery
By Carole Dixon Last updated
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This modern Cotswolds home draws on its ancient woodland context
This contemporary Cotswolds home, designed by NCA Architecture with interiors by Echlin, is a slice of the Mediterranean in the English countryside
By Tianna Williams Published
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Ten contemporary homes that are pushing the boundaries of architecture
A new book detailing 59 visually intriguing and technologically impressive contemporary houses shines a light on how architecture is evolving
By Anna Solomon Published
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‘It’s a museum-like jewel box’: L’Objet marks 20 years of elegant design with a new London flagship
Opening on 12 March 2025, L’Objet’s new London boutique is rich in chocolate colours and velvet detailing
By Tianna Williams Published
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Danish Architecture Center celebrates trailblazing 20th-century designer Nanna Ditzel
A new exhibition dedicated to the groundbreaking work of Nanna Ditzel opens in Copenhagen
By Ali Morris Published
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Ferrari drops the top on its mighty 12Cilindri super coupe to create the elegant Spider
We drive the new Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider, a last and glorious hurrah for the sound of the V12
By Jonathan Bell Published
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First look at Burberry’s A/W 2025 show set, which is inspired by the tapestry-draped interiors of country houses
Wallpaper* gets a first look at the set for Burberry’s A/W 2025 show at Tate Britain, a collaboration between Daniel Lee and Bureau Betak designed to evoke the tropes of British country houses and weekend escapes
By Jack Moss Published
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The 504 Pikes Peak is Peugeot Design Lab’s radical reinvention of the classic family wagon
Peugeot unveils a trio of concept cars that celebrate history, music and design, with in-car vinyl, carbon bodywork and outrageous performance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We take an exclusive look at the forthcoming Nothing Phone (3a) Series
Nothing’s unique design language continues to evolve - the new Phone (3a) Series is the company’s largest, fastest and most distinctive handset to date
By Jonathan Bell Published