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I'm an interior designer to the stars. Here are 5 affordable tips for making your home look more expensive.
For luxury and elegance, homeowners often have to shell out for professional help finding the latest trends and big-ticket items. But what if you want your home to look expensive, but you can't break the bank? According to an interior designer to…
'Challenge Accepted': The Design Secrets That Keep Hot Wheels Racing Past the Competition
Last summer, I lived out my 10-year-old self's wildest dream. While writing the new book, Hot Wheels: The Creative Drive, I got to roam Mattel's design studio, which is part Willy Wonka factory, part museum, part Frankenstein's lab. One of the many…
J. Mendel Returns to the Runway With Resident Designer Jonathan Cohen for Spring 2027 Collection
On sunny Wednesday afternoon, J. Mendel returned to the runway at the top of the One World Observatory with its newly appointed resident designer Jonathan Cohen for its spring 2027 collection. “They had contacted me a few days before I was…
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Chinese Design Is Booming. What Does That Mean for Western Luxury?
Until recently, China's importance to the global fashion industry has been largely measured by consumption: its appetite for luxury rather than its ability to produce the next generation of talent. Now, against a backdrop of economic uncertainty…
7 Old-School Design Rules Millennials Are Ditching for Good
During their time as homeowners (and renters), millennials have put a pretty big stamp on the interior design industry. After all, who could forget the era of millennial gray (or millennial pink, for that matter) or the modern farmhouse aesthetic…
Kartik Research Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer
New Delhi-based brand Kartik Research, led by Kartik Kumra, is the Guest Designer for Pitti Uomo 111 in Florence (January 13, 2027). Known for handwoven textiles and intricate craftsmanship, the brand aims to integrate Indian heritage into modern…
Kym Ellery's second act: from fashion fallout to Milan design fair
The first piece of furniture Kym Ellery designed began life as an earring. Like much of the Perth-born designer's fashion work, it was oversized, sculptural and slightly surreal: a piece of jewellery stretching towards architecture. Years later, as…
Israeli designer discusses fresh perspective he brought to Marvel series
Israeli designer Arik Weiss recently found himself on a glittering Hollywood stage, in a mandatory tuxedo, looking out at a sea of A-list celebrities who looked right back at him. For years, he had only seen these faces through a television screen.
Galaxy Fit 4 leak reveals three colors and a familiar design
Fitness wearables have largely been left in the dust, with smartwatches dominating wearable sales over the past decade. However, we got a bit of a surprise this year, as major brands like Google, Garmin, and Fitbit entered the space with new…
This AI Model Designs Enzymes With Atomic Precision
Artificial Intelligence A trio of papers showcases AI-designed molecular scissors and an upgraded tool that builds proteins atom by atom. AI-designed proteases / Benedicte Rossi / UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design The protein universe is…
Target Completes SoHo Store Transformation, Bringing Style and Design to Every Target Run
'Our guests want more than just a place to shop — they want to feel inspired, discover something new and find great style, design and value in the products they shop for every day.' said Michelle Mesenburg, chief brand officer, Target. 'With…
Scottish album of the year? Let's ask a chef, a former MP and a fashion designer
The judges are certainly accomplished people in their respective fields, and the quarrel is not with any of them as individuals. The quarrel is with the idea that a panel where musical expertise and insight are the exception can decide the prize…
Honor Watch Fit 6 Debuts With A Design Inspired By The Apple Watch Ultra
Honor has officially announced the Honor Watch Fit 6, a new smartwatch that immediately stands out for its striking visual resemblance to the Apple Watch Ultra, adopting a similar case shape, color options, and strap styles. The device features a…
Ferrari reveals eye-catching Austin livery with a unique blueprint design
AUSTIN – Ferrari has revealed a special livery for the United States Grand Prix that draws on “the belief that every Ferrari begins with a line on paper”. The livery features a white engine cover that incorporates sketches…
This Moody Color Is Having a Major Design Moment, and You Can Use It in Every Single Room
Every year, trendsetters crown a new color as the “it” shade, and usually there is one hue that pulls ahead of the rest. This year it's purple, specifically plum. From the fashion week runways to interior design firms, experts say…
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