Design
Memo Pad: Take That, Google…Dior’s Grey Lady…
Jack Griffin’s name has become synonymous with the phrase “new revenue stream.”
Mobi-Boom Documented at Paris Exhibit
There was an explosion in modernist furniture in France after World War II, a phenomenon documented in a…
Designers Show Softer Side at Maison + Objet Fair
The home decoration and furniture fair took a step away from in-your-face design.
Value Judgments: Fashion Insiders Define “Cheap”
Rachel Zoe, Michael Kors, Phillip Lim and other fashion folk share their idea of a deal.
Susan Fales-Hill’s Book Club
Susan Fales-Hill's latest novel “One Flight Up,” follows four Manhattan friends questioning their adult…
Jean Nouvel on His Serpentine Pavilion Project
The architect Jean Nouvel says, "I have always fought against generic architecture."
Sidewalk Catwalk Initiative Unveiled
An unorthodox fashion show is being staged on the streets of the Garment District.
Diane von Furstenberg Designs for Home
The multitasking designer Diane von Furstenberg is coming out with a home collection, hitting stores in…
Swiss Retreat: Tamina Thermal Baths
The Tamina Thermal Baths are an intriguing mix of grand hotel culture with a dash of science fiction.
The Impossible Project Brings Back Polaroid
The Impossible Project, the company created by former Polaroid employees, plans to release its first new…
Masterpieces in Metz
A new branch of the Pompidou Centre has opened in Metz, a small, historic city in Northern France.
Claymate: Brooklyn Ceramicist Peter Lane
Brooklyn ceramicist Peter Lane exhibits his work worldwide creating sculptural wall panels, furniture, and…
Mannequin Maker Ralph Pucci Stages a ‘Catwalk’
Ralph Pucci’s discussing how his company is stepping out again by creating sculpturelike mannequins for the…
Milan Sales Boom with Salone
An upswing of purchases in Milan stores during the Salone del Mobile furniture fair made the dampened spirits…
Salone del Mobile Emphasizes Lightness, Longevity
Lightness and longevity were two of the main trends at Salone del Mobile this year.