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5 interior design trends taking over in 2026
It's a fresh year, and new trends are emerging. If you're fed up with your old interior design choices, now is the perfect time to spruce up your space. According to British bespoke furniture manufacturer Harvey George, 2026 is bidding farewell to…
Another PS5 controller design is coming, and it might be the best yet
If there's one thing we can't get enough of, it's new designs for the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. We've had Astro Bot and God of War themed pads, and now it's the turn of Bungie's upcoming game Marathon. Sony announced the new DualSense…
Mercedes lead designer John Owen to leave team during 2026 F1 season
The engineer responsible for overseeing the creation of many of Mercedes' most successful Formula One cars will leave the team during the 2026 season — it was announced on Tuesday. John Owen, currently Mercedes' director of car design, held…
Mercedes lead designer to leave team during upcoming F1 season
Mercedes have announced that their leading car designer, John Owen, will leave this season as Formula One enters the first year of a major change in regulations. Owen has played a key part in the enormous success Mercedes has enjoyed in the modern…
Legendary Designer Valentino Garavani Dies At 93
The Italian designer Valentino Garavani, who founded fashion brand Valentino in 1960, has died at age 93, according to a statement from his foundation posted to Instagram on Monday. NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 03: Valentino Garavani attends the 2019 CFDA…
Valentino Garavani, Regal Designer and Fashion's 'Last Emperor,' Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the last of the great 20th-century couturiers and a designer who defined the image of royalty in a republican age for all manner of princesses — crowned, deposed, Hollywood and society — died on Monday at his home…
10 Bathroom Trends Designers Say Are About to Be So Outdated
A bathroom renovation is an exciting endeavor—and a significant financial investment—so the last thing you want to do is select things that will instantly make the space look dated. Over the last few years, stark whites, open shelves…
Serpentine Pavilion 2026 designers unveiled: Mexican duo scoop the coveted commission
Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier have been announced as the designers of the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion. Titled ‘a serpentine', their Pavilion will be unveiled to the public on 6 June, in what will be the 25th edition of the Pavilion…
Benjamin Hubert: Industrial designer
In 2015, London-based industrial designer Benjamin Hubert made a career-defining decision: to transform his solo practice into a “human-centred” design studio called Layer. Since then, the studio has grown to a team of around 30…
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, an Italian fashion icon known for his elegant evening gowns, has died at 93 years old, according to his foundation. CNN's Barbie Nadeau breaks down his lasting legacy on the fashion industry.
Gwyneth Paltrow leads tributes for Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, fashion designer Donatella Versace and model Cindy Crawford are among the stars who have paid tribute to the Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani who has died aged 93. Known universally by his first name, Valentino…
Kim Kardashian pays tribute to designer Valentino Garavani after death
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner paid tribute to the late fashion designer Valentino Garavani on Monday following his death at 93. The reality stars — both of whom were friends with…
Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer, dies at 93
Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Famed Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani died in his home in Rome at the age of 93 on Monday. Garavani, more commonly referred to simply as Valentino, designed dresses for celebrities and royalty over his more than 60-year…
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
Valentino Garavani, the designer central to pioneering Italian glamour with his eponymous fashion house, has died aged 93. “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” his foundation…
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies aged 93
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died aged 93, his foundation said. The co-founder of the luxury fashion house and brand Valentino died on Monday surrounded by his loved ones at his residence in Rome, a statement shared on Valentino…
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