AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarIngestible wellness proves an easy pill to swallowWallpaper* - Siska LyssensEver since the days of patent medicines in the late 19th century, consumers looking for ingestible wellness enhancers — whether in the form of tinctures or pills — have dealt with a barrage of false claims and secret formulas. Fast-forward to 2020, and it seems not all that much has changed. Take a …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarElegantly bottled perfumes hitting the right notesWallpaper* - Emi EleodeCeline creative director Hedi Slimane has launched the French maison’s first unisex Haute Parfumerie collection. An ode to Parisian life, its 11 fragrances are presented in art deco-esque glass bottles with lacquered black tops, and include Nightclubbing, inspired by Slimane’s partying in Les Bains …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarA nomadic journey through the desert with Chanel BeautyWallpaper* - Fiona MahonLucia Pica regularly travels the world in search of inspiration for her colour palette. For S/S 2020, Chanel’s global creative make-up and colour designer has gone on her most ambitious journey so far – to the heart of the ancient desert in Namibia. ‘I was looking for something poetic, like a memory …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarDanish architecture studio Norm brings ‘soft minimalism' to the deck of a 70-foot sailing yachtWallpaper* - Jonathan BellDanish architecture studio Norm have brought their meticulously crafted 'soft minimalism' on board with this interior architecture scheme for ‘Bella', a 70-foot sailing yacht. 'Bella' is the first iteration of German shipyard’s MS Yachtbau's new Y/Yachts Y7 line, a sleekly competitive sailing yacht …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarLa Dolce Vita: Acqua di Parma goes to the opera for its latest scentWallpaper* - Fiona MahonJust like a beautiful song, the best fragrances create a perfect symphony between notes. Capturing the drama of an Italian aria, Acqua di Parma’s new scent, Note di Colonia V is a sensuous celebration of love. Inspired by ‘La Donna è Mobile’ from the ‘Rigoletto’ by Giuseppe Verdi, and available …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarHit the road: Land Rover Discovery Sport loves both mud and tarmacWallpaper* - Nargess Shahmamesh BanksLand Rover makes SUVs for almost every desire. With its roots deep in all-terrain drive — cars for the wild explorer, their portfolio has subsequently expanded to novel genres. Who knew, for instance, that the urban commute could require such an assortment of SUVs, some of which have off-road …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarBarber Osgerby design non-alcoholic drinksWallpaper* - Elly ParsonsIn the hopes that dry January participants might be tempted to topple into sober spring, design duo Barber Osgerby have partnered with wine writer (and old friend) Matthew Jukes to create non-alcoholic cordials. We've had our collective eyes on low alcohol alternatives for a while, but few look as …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarBang & Olufsen's new collection takes speakers out of the boxWallpaper* - Jonathan BellFresh from their Wallpaper* Design Award win with the elegant interior of the Bella yacht, Danish Studio Norm Architects have announced another collaboration. Working hand in hand with compatriots Bang & Olufsen, the Contrast Collection takes eight of the acclaimed audio specialists’ most iconic …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarHyundai looks to its history for the car of the futureWallpaper* - Jonathan BellIt’s unusual to find a concept car with such purity of vision. One of the stars of 2019’s Frankfurt Auto Show, the all-electric Hyundai 45 design concept manages that rare trick of blending far-reaching innovations with nods to past glories. ‘It’s our EV vision,’ says SangYup Lee, head of the …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarBeau de Jour: Tom Ford's fragrant ode to Old HollywoodWallpaper* - Mary ClearyTom Ford wants you to smell the back of Cary Grant’s neck. At least, that’s what he told this writer at the launch of his new men’s fragrance, Beau de Jour. It might seem strange, but really the sentiment couldn’t be more quintessentially Tom Ford. Like everything he creates, the fragrance, and the …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarBentley's skis take four-wheel drive to the slopesWallpaper* - Simon MillsExpertly and exclusively handcrafted in Cossato, Italy to the highest Crewe, England standards, the new all terrains-capable Bomber for Bentley, Centenary Edition 84 ski is precision engineered like one of the marque’s luxury four wheel drive Bentaygas. Constructed from an all-wood core and a …
AvatarWallpaper*AvatarAvatarBritish speaker brand KEF keeps an eye on aesthetics and acousticsWallpaper* - Jonathan BellThe world of hi-fidelity sound occupies an unusual place in the global tech scene, for it is still scattered with small operators and long-established brands with a love of craftsmanship and quality as well as technology, tucked away in industrial estates that are as far removed from the monolithic …