At the intersection of identity and era, Asian Model Icon International is more than just a modeling competition. It is where beauty carrying Asian heritage comes to life through charisma, intelligence, and profound presence—transcending fashion’s limits to reach iconic...
Known as the last Buddhist kingdom and often likened to the mythical Shangri-La, Bhutan offers a mesmerizing blend of rugged Himalayan landscapes, vibrant cultural festivals, and a deeply spiritual way of life. With year-round hiking opportunities and monthly celebrations,...
While the French Riviera’s iconic hotspots like Nice and Cannes draw crowds, several lesser-known towns offer an intimate blend of history, art and nature—perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful and authentic Mediterranean experience. From Vence’s artistic heritage to La...
Spanish studio Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has completed Villa 95, a cascading coastal home in Sotogrande, Andalusia, where interlocking stone volumes step up the hillside to create panoramic terraces that blend architecture with the surrounding landscape.
A house that follows the...
During Milan Design Week 2024, German bathroom brand Grohe transformed water into a multisensory narrative with its Aqua Gallery—an immersive installation that married high-end design with deep environmental awareness. Held from 8 to 13 April, the exhibition invited visitors...
A color dispute sparked a striking design solution in this renovated Marylebone penthouse, where London-based studio Wendover crafted a luxurious, dual-toned bathroom using pink and green marble. Located in a 350-square-meter apartment on Portland Place, the early-20th-century home has...
Lagos-based Oshinowo Studio has revealed an evocative new design for a war memorial in Freetown, Sierra Leone, dedicated to the overlooked members of the Sierra Leone Carrier Corps who died during World War I. Commissioned by the Commonwealth War...
At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australia’s first all-Indigenous curatorial team has created a pavilion unlike any before it. Centered around the theme of Home, the installation offers a space for reflection, connection, and inclusivity. Avoiding stereotypical representations of...
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has launched a formal investigation into allegations of design plagiarism after industrial designer Jessica Signell accused the company of copying her 2005 creation, the Eve drinks table. The accusation, published in a leading Swedish newspaper,...
In a captivating blend of craft, material innovation, and coastal inspiration, furniture designer Brogan Cox and marbling artist Nat Maks have unveiled the Tides table collection, which transforms sycamore wood into fluid, painterly pieces of functional art. Debuted during...
