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The annual design event returned to Milan earlier this month. Here are Roddy Clarke’s top picks of the week. The Cocktail Room curated by London design studio Elicyon within L’Appartamento by Artemest. Photography @Artemest Words by Roddy Clarke Returning to the city between 15th – 21st April and hosting the 62nd edition of Salone del […] The post Five Highlights from Milan Design Week...

The multidisciplinary artist’s work delves into an ongoing exploration and critical examination of identity through a blend of different mediums Photography courtesy of James Bantone and UGG Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova Among the hustle and bustle of Milan Design Week, a side street in the Porta Venezia neighbourhood opens up onto Spazio Maiocchi, a former […] The post James Bantone teams up with UGG...

The second edition Hospitality Innovation Summit Saudi Arabia and UAE organised on the 6th and 7th of March 2024, concluded with an overwhelming response. The summit began with the much-needed information pack on the hospitality industry of the region presented by Turab Saleem, Partner at Knight Frank, also the knowledge partner to the summit who […] The post The second edition Hospitality Innovation Summit...

Dedicated to Milan, the mecca for Italian culture, art and design, the guide uncovers the very best of what the city has to offer during Milan Design Week Photography courtesy of Isola Design featuring Solidified, Jesse Visser, Pulse ICON’s curated city guide, produced with the help of Milanese locals and some of the industry’s finest writers […] The post ICON launches its inaugural digital Milan...

Seamlessly blending form and function, Matt McKay’s new furniture collection embodies his interior design sensibilities and unconventional approach. The Cap Coffee Table by New York based interior designer Matt McKay. Photography @ Matt McKay Words by Roddy Clarke Based in New York, interior designer Matt McKay has been turning heads within the industry since opening […] The post Meet interior designer Matt McKay as...

Designed in the fifties, the Egg Chair is a design classic that has become one of the most recognisable and copied chairs of all time The post From the Archive: A short history of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen appeared first on ICON Magazine.

Launching this week, Henry Holland Studio’s latest capsule collection merges the designer’s signature aesthetic with a serving of humour to bring joy to morning routines. The Big Brekkie Collection by Henry Holland Studio launched this week, bringing colour and joy to breakfast mealtimes. Photography @ Henry Holland Studio If you’re not a morning person, the […] The post Henry Holland Studio’s Big Brekkie collection...

In an all-French collaboration, renowned luxury design house Christofle has partnered with Roland Garros ahead of the upcoming annual tournament taking place in May. Christofle is celebrating its partnership with Roland Garros by launching an exclusive, limited-edition colourway of its MOOD Collection. Photography © Christofle Words by Roddy Clarke Bringing two worlds together in a […] The post Christofle partners with Roland Garros in...

The first contemporary design show in the country, Design Mumbai is set to open its doors in November 2024 with an array of international and local talent on display. The Seyun Collection by Zaha Hadid Design which will be on display at Design Mumbai 2024. Photography: Masaki Ogawa Words by Roddy Clarke Set to take […] The post Design Mumbai: The new design show...

Legendary Swiss furniture brand, USM, and Symbol, the premiere audio furniture and lifestyle brand, partner to create a collaborative capsule of products Photography courtesy of USM and Symbol Audio Family-run furniture brand, USM, has teamed up with premiere audio furniture and lifestyle brand Symbol on the launch of a new capsule collection. Swiss-based USM has […] The post USM and Symbol Audio unveil new...

Fermob are firm believers in the power of colour to beautify your establishment and to create an atmosphere that reflects your personality, attract attention and ensure a warm welcome for your customers. Photography courtesy of Louise CARRASCO There is nothing quite like remarkable colours to stand out from the crowd. Both bright and inviting, they […] The post Fermob introduces new colours for 2024!...

Helping you to provide the perfect stay With over 90 years’ experience in the furniture industry, Bisley’s products are designed with your guests in mind. Luxurious, classic, and distinct, they create high-quality furniture that provides a comfortable yet stylish stay. Whether you’re a customer, dealer, architect, or designer, you benefit from a service that’s engineered […] The post Hotels by Bisley appeared first on...

In a new collaboration with cc-tapis, interior designer and architect Shalini Misra has designed a series of rugs based on the ancient stepwells of India. The Stepwells rug collection by Shalini Misra celebrates the iconic architectural landmarks found across India. Photography: Curio Words by Roddy Clarke Drawing on one of India’s most unique architectural forms, […] The post Shalini Misra’s new rug collection references...

Situated a two-hour drive west of Helsinki, the former tuberculosis sanatorium takes a humanistic approach to modern architecture Photography by Fabrice Fouillet Words by Joe Lloyd In 1928, an architectural competition was announced for the construction of a 184-bed tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, a tiny town on Finland’s southwestern coast. Among the architects who heeded […] The post Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and...

The iconic Copacabana Chair, designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1955, has been reimagined by Danish design house GUBI making it applicable for both indoor and outdoor use. The Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot has been reissued by Danish design house GUBI. Photography @GUBI Words by Roddy Clarke Originally conceived in 1955, Mathieu Matégot’s Copacabana Chair […] The post GUBI reimagines Mathieu Matégot’s Copacabana Chair...

Taking place over four days, Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its second year exhibiting an exciting array of local design talent. Cape Town Furniture Week returned for its second year showcasing a wealth of local design talent. Photography: Cape Town Furniture Week / Slater Studio Words by Roddy Clarke Earlier this month, Cape Town […] The post Cape Town Furniture Week showcases the...

As one of the most forward-thinking designers working in fashion today, Cecilie Bahnsen’s romantic and ethereal fashion seamlessly blends couture elements and Scandinavian comfort. In our exclusive interview, she shares her remarkable journey  Photography courtesy of Cecilie Bahnsen Interview by Jessica-Christin Hametner With an unwavering commitment to ethical practices, craftsmanship and timeless designs, Danish designer Cecilie […] The post Modern Femininity: Cecilie Bahnsen on the...

Located in Kongsberg, Norway, Snøhetta and Tor Helge Dokka have designed a mass-timber, single-family house with a low CO2 footprint Photography by Robin Hayes Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova  House Dokka, which nestles on the rocky slopes above the Norwegian town of Kongsberg, was designed and built by architectural studio Snøhetta in collaboration with client Tor […] The post House Dokka combines simple geometry and...

With a completion date set for this year, Ukrainian architectural studio Makhno’s latest project fuses past and future eras through traditional building methods and materials and contemporary aesthetics. The Gnizdo home by Makhno Studio is due for completion later this year. Makhno Studio Words by Roddy Clarke Ukrainian architectural studio Makhno has become renowned for […] The post Makhno Studio’s Gnizdo houses seamlessly blend...

Taking place at the beginning of March for its inaugural showcase, MATTER and SHAPE is a new exhibition bringing together the worlds of design, fashion, and artisanal craft in Paris. Solid Nature by Sabine Marcelis which will be on display at MATTER and SHAPE. © Ed Reeve Words by Roddy Clarke Hoping to bring a […] The post MATTER and SHAPE: The Paris-based design...

Realised by Swedish architect Andreas Martin-Löf, and founded by Umberto Garabello, Landet Stay embraces local ties and natural surroundings Photography by Magnus Mårding featuring one of Landet Stay’s cabins designed by Andreas Martin-Löf Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Trosa may be known as the end of the world among locals in this delightful municipality, but Södermanland […] The post This new eco-conscious hotel concept in...

Curated by Ekow Eshun, the exhibition features 55 contemporary works of sculpture, painting and drawing by 22 African diasporic artists working in the UK and America  Photography by Rob McKeever. Courtesy Gagosian featuring Father Stretch My Hands by Nathaniel Mary Quinn (2021) © Nathaniel Mary Quinn Words by Dorothea Gundtoft The spring exhibition, The Time […] The post The National Portrait Gallery reveals major...

A celebration of colour, with 77 shades across the full colour spectrum, Blazer is an iconic, classic wool felt fabric which blends invigorating solids with softly textured mélanges Photography courtesy of Camira Blazer’s new colour palette is the most extensive across all Camira’s fabric ranges, with an injection of 36 entirely new shades to mark […] The post Blazer – high performance upholstery fabric...

A perfectly restored fibreglass pod represents a labour of love for dealer and curator Clément Cividino, who is bringing back to life the prefabricated architecture of the 1960s and 1970s Space Age Photography by Stephan Julliard Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova When Perpignan-based vintage furniture dealer and curator Clément Cividino was a young boy, he was […] The post Clément Cividino’s restoration of a 1960s...