Art, architecture and travel in Paris
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Paris - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Paris.
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The warmth and comfort of Paris restaurant Margaux: ‘It’s like feasting at grandma’s’
Located on the 16th arrondissement, Margaux dishes up timeless French classics in a setting that feels like home
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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How an 18th-century mansion became a Loewe wonderland for Paris Fashion Week
Drawing on the act of scrapbooking, Jonathan Anderson took over the Hôtel de Maisons with a self-reflective A/W 2025 presentation, shown alongside colourful artworks from the brand’s collection
By Orla Brennan Published
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The museum of the future: how architects are redefining cultural landmarks
What does the museum of the future look like? As art evolves, so do the spaces that house it – pushing architects to rethink form and function
By Katherine McGrath Published
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Inside Sarah Burton’s debut show for Givenchy: ‘To go forward, you have to go back to the beginning’
This morning in Paris, the former Alexander McQueen designer unveiled her anticipated debut as creative director of Givenchy – a musing on contemporary womanhood sparked by the discovery of lost Hubert de Givenchy pattern pieces
By Jack Moss Published
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‘Azzedine Alaïa - Thierry Mugler’: new Paris exhibition puts two fashion greats in conversation
‘Azzedine Alaïa - Thierry Mugler’ at Fondation Azzedine Alaïa explores the affinity and friendship between two designers who redefined 1980s and 1990s fashion. Curator Olivier Saillard tells Wallpaper* about the unique show
By Dal Chodha Published
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Abra’s A/W 2025 beauty look embraced the 1980s with furry wigs and ‘greige’ lipstick
Abra’s A/W 2025 collection paid homage to New Romantics and the beauty routine of founder Abraham Ortuño Perez’s mother. Here, alongside hairstylist Charlie Le Mindu and make-up artist Cécile Paravina, he tells Wallpaper* more
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Where fashion editors eat and drink during Paris Fashion Week
Introducing the under-the-radar Paris bars and restaurants where you might spy the Wallpaper* fashion team escaping the crowds this week
By Anna Solomon Published
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Saint Laurent unveils Sushi Park Paris: the Los Angeles omakase’s new outpost
A beloved Californian restaurant finds a second home at the Saint Laurent Rive Droite flagship, merging the worlds of haute couture and high-end gastronomy
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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In Paris, Extreme Cashmere and Miele have created a ‘spa’ for your sweaters
Coinciding with Paris Fashion Week, Amsterdam label Extreme Cashmere has partnered with Miele washing machines to create a ‘meditative’ spa that extolls the virtues of cashmere care. Founder Saskia Dijkstra tells Wallpaper* more
By Jack Moss Published
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Jack White's Third Man Records opens a Paris pop-up
Jack White's immaculately-branded record store will set up shop in the 9th arrondissement this weekend
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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All aboard the world’s most luxurious train journeys
Stay on track with our pick of the most luxurious train journeys around the world, whether in 1920s-style opulence or contemporary chic
By Tianna Williams Published
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‘Strangeness is a necessary ingredient in beauty’: Aesop’s new floral perfume Aurner refuses to conform
Aesop’s new floral perfume Aurner is described as a ‘defiant bloom’. Its creator Céline Barel tells Wallpaper’s Hannah Tindle why the fragrance refuses to conform
By Hannah Tindle Published
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‘The Black woman endures a gravity unlike any other’: Pharrell Williams explores diverse interpretations of femininity in Paris
Pharrell Williams returns to Perrotin gallery in Paris with a new group show which serves as an homage to Black women
By Amy Serafin Published
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At Arpa Studios, a new chapter begins for perfumer Barnabé Fillion
Founder of Arpa Studios Barnabé Fillion catches up with Wallpaper* to talk about the latest chapter of his multisensory fragrance brand and research project
By Madeleine Rothery Published
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Women’s Fashion Week A/W 2025: what to expect
After some seasons of flux, Women’s Fashion Week A/W 2025 will see a number of designers begin their tenures at the world’s best-known houses – though there are some notable absences too. Here’s what to expect in London, Milan, Paris and New York, which begins today (6 February 2025)
By Jack Moss Last updated
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Shop hyperlocal gifts, from Harlem to Hawaii, at R Finds’ global online store
Wallpaper* goes shopping with R Finds, Renaissance Hotels’ digital marketplace, which connects travellers – and armchair travellers – with local makers and stores, one gift at a time
By Simon Mills Published
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What makes fashion and art such good bedfellows?
There has always been a symbiosis between fashion and the art world. Here, we look at what makes the relationship such a successful one
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
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Paris’ architecturally fascinating Villejuif-Gustave Roussy metro station is now open
Villejuif-Gustave Roussy is part of the new Grand Paris Express, a transport network that will raise the architectural profile of the Paris suburbs
By Anna Solomon Published
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This Italian Bistrot in Paris offers all-year-round ‘felicità’
A diminutive of the Italian word for family, Miglia is a cosy trattoria radiating warmth, friendliness, and traditional flavours
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The best of Haute Couture Week S/S 2025, from Chanel to Valentino
Representing the pinnacle of Parisian fashion and savoir-faire, Haute Couture Week S/S 2025 took place in the French capital this week. Here, Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss picks the highlights
By Jack Moss Last updated
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Indian artist Rithika Merchant on her fantastical show set for Dior couture: ‘It’s about building a wonderland’
Rithika Merchant tells Wallpaper* the story behind her immersive work ‘The Flowers We Grew’, which backdropped Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Alice in Wonderland-inspired S/S 2025 couture show in Paris yesterday (27 January 2025)
By Jack Moss Published
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Paris Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2025 highlights: Hermès to Lanvin
Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss unpacks the highlights from Paris Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2025, which concluded with Peter Copping’s debut for Lanvin yesterday evening (26 January 2024)
By Jack Moss Last updated
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A hidden restaurant is at the heart of Alaïa’s breathtaking new Paris store
Alaïa’s new store on Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré marks its third address in a Parisian trilogy, and is also home to a surprising new outpost of Milanese restaurant Sant Ambroeus
By Tianna Williams Published
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Inside the kaleidoscopic debut of Issey Miyake’s IM Men in Paris
Marking its debut in Paris, Issey Miyake offshoot IM Men stays true to the eponymous founder’s philosophy of ‘a piece of cloth’. Here, its designers tell Wallpaper* the story behind the shape-shifting collection
By Jack Moss Published
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Our highlights from Paris Design Week 2025
Wallpaper*’s Head of Interiors, Olly Mason, joined the throngs of industry insiders attending the week’s events; here’s what she saw (and liked) at Paris Déco Off and Maison&Objet in the City
By Anna Solomon Published
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LVMH watch week 2025: everything we know so far
Our guide to LVMH Watch Week 2025, taking place in New York and Paris, starting 21 January; keep an eye out for our updates
By James Gurney Last updated
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Maison et Objet: Wallpaper's 15 highlights from France's leading homes and interiors fair
The design year has officially begun with the launch of Maison et Objet. Our on-the-ground correspondent reports on its standout moments
By Anna Sansom Published