#craftsmanship

#craftsmanship

Furniture made from mycelium or algae can decompose in five years, sure, but a well-made antique armoire outlives empires because no one throws it away. Columns takes that logic seriously. Handcrafted in solid oak, natural leather, and horsehair, the pieces are built to last a thousand years, which sounds like marketing hyperbole until you look at the joinery, the hand stitching, and the material choices. This is furniture designed to be inherited, repaired, and remembered.

Much has been mythologised about Laurel Canyon in the 1970s, the loose hillside network of rented houses, recording studios, informal salons and open doors in the hidden in the Hollywood Hills. Musicians, artists and writers moving between kitchens, gardens and living rooms - stars like Joni Mitchell, The Byrds, The Doors, Frank Zappa are said to have played songs for one another, partied, took drugs and slept with each other, living freely while writing the music we still listen to today.

Continuing its journey of consistent, evolutionary development, the collection embodies Lardini's Code of Making: craftsmanship as a cultural value, an aesthetic stance, and a catalyst for innovation. The intersection of traditional tailoring and technological precision culminates in materials that convey meaning, while process quality emerges as the true luxury. The FW26/27 collection unfolds through four interwoven expressions: Contemporary Tailoring, Iconic Outerwear, Knitwear Layering, and Sophisticated Casual, creating a coherent yet understated aesthetic.

The Sculptural Wave Plate, one of the collection's centrepieces, captures that balance perfectly. The piece is hand-formed by artisans who work intuitively with the clay, shaping soft, undulating curves that echo the movement of fabric or the natural topography of land. Each plate is made from regionally sourced, lead-free clay and finished in a matte glaze that settles uniquely across every surface.

Fashion is very good at announcing returns, and it is less interested in accounting for what happens in the time in between. Designers disappear, reappear and are soon asked to explain themselves, preferably in the language of growth. London-based designer Nicomede Talavera has done this twice already. His new collection under his eponymous label Nicomede, Sacred Journey, is somewhat of a third arrival, serving as a reminder that stepping away can sharpen a vision, not dilute it.

Those he saw as "most successful" had a "bold typographic and/or illustrative treatment" which in turn "countered the dominance" of the branding strip that ran down the side. "This realisation led me to define some rules for the designs of the individual covers that tried to ensure that the covers would never feel overwhelmed by the branding system," says Pete. "The core rule was that the Editions would essentially be typographic covers, or typographically-led covers in terms of the hierarchy between type and image."

It's no secret that Jonathan Anderson has a taste for the surreal, and one place he has long channelled his most eccentric ideas is through his accessories. Through his 11-year tenure at Loewe and under his namesake label, the Irish designer has moulded frog faces on wellies, turned red roses into stilettos, cast elephants in leather and, most infamously of all, transformed the plump grey silhouette of the least glamorous of birds - the pigeon - into a clutch bag.

For more than a century, Red Wing Shoe Company has designed and manufactured work boots in the United States with leather sourced from its own tannery. The family-owned, privately held business, which was founded in 1905 in Red Wing, Minnesota, wanted to remind its customers of that commitment to craftsmanship, so the shoemaker decided to add some distinctive texture to its advertising.

Located in the heart of Copenhagen's Bredgade, the new joint showroom for Danish cabinetmaker Kolon and lighting company Anour has been thoughtfully designed as a calm, tactile space celebrating local craftsmanship and material honesty. The interior unfolds in a palette of warm neutrals and natural textures from oak and walnut to brushed metal and softly colored textiles forming a serene backdrop for the furniture and lighting on display.

Generic wireless earbuds arrive in identical white plastic shells with forgettable names and indistinguishable sound profiles. Smart speakers reduce albums to voice commands and invisible algorithms. Mass-produced audio gear does the job, but it does nothing for the soul. The following collection rejects that sameness entirely. These seven designs treat sound as something worth seeing, touching, and displaying. They transform listening from background noise into intentional ritual, proving that audio equipment can spark conversation, elevate spaces, and reconnect us with the physical pleasure of music.

Before Scandinavian design became synonymous with pale wood floors and clean-lined chairs, it was a response to everyday life in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland). It developed in response to the region's long, sun-deprived winters, shaping its emphasis on natural materials, usefulness, and bright interiors. Beyond its cozy sense of "hygge," the Danish concept of contented well-being, Scandinavian design is also philosophical. It reflects an investment in craftsmanship and the belief that well-made objects can - and should - improve daily living.

La Biennale di Venezia has announced that architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu will curate the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, opening in May 2027. Founders of Amateur Architecture Studio and leading voices in contemporary practice, the duo is known for an approach rooted in craftsmanship, material reuse, and deep engagement with place. Their appointment brings renewed attention to vernacular knowledge, construction cultures, and the social realities shaping architecture today.

It's such an interesting partnership because it's about heritage: small batch, well-crafted," Berkus told Travel + Leisure. "Coming from an interiors perspective, the spaces that I create are spaces that I hope stand the test of time and allow for the making of memories as a family. Oban 15 Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish and the launch of this limited edition bottle feels in line with that. It's a respect for history and heritage, for doing things slowly and with care.

Fashion loves a full circle moment, and with Sarah Burton's arrival at Givenchy, one closes with inevitability. For more than two decades - over half her life - Burton devoted her work to Alexander McQueen, the house that shaped her hand and honed her heart. McQueen himself, of course, once held the keys to Givenchy's ateliers in the 1990s, a brilliant tenure that burned bright and fast.

Daniel del Valle is building his universe from his home-studio in London. It's not a fashion brand, he insists - it's a garden. He calls it Thevxlley, pronounced "the valley," though the descriptor is more metaphor than a place. Everything seems to grow in this garden: bread, orchids, glass, ceramics, clothing that weighs more than small children. Some garments are not so much worn as carried like reliquaries.

The geography of making matters; when a designer sources Carrara marble and ensures it is shaped within a few miles of the quarry, or selects Lombardy timber that never travels far from the mill before becoming furniture, something essential about material authenticity enters the work. Australia-based Paloma Editions operates on this principle of proximity - that objects gain resonance when their transformation remains tethered to origin. This is not merely supply chain logistics but a philosophical stance about how materials carry memory.

Within thirty minutes of meeting Jerome, a short-shorts-clad French dairy farmer, he had shown me his custom-engraved Opinel knife (his name on the handle), introduced me to his family, introduced me to his goats, and then put me to work milking said goats. Frankly, I had never contemplated a goat's udder before. Much less a full one, swollen with milk

Valencia-based designer Alberto Sánchez, co-founder of MUT Design, has launched a new brand called BERTO, and the first creation is Hidden Secrets. All the open-ended joy of the 1×1 brick, but this time, make it high design, Hidden Secrets comprises singular ceramic vessels of geometric storage, all glazed with brilliantly glossy hues straight out of a Pantone catalogue. Created in collaboration with the expertly trained artisans from S. Bernardo, masters of large-scale ceramics,

The intersection of craftsmanship and culture takes on a new meaning this season as Flower Mountain and Raised by Wolves come together for a striking Fall/Winter 2025 collaboration. Merging Japanese precision with Canadian grit, this partnership fuses outdoor functionality with elevated streetwear design, resulting in a collection that feels both refined and raw. The capsule includes three limited-edition sneakers and a tightly curated apparel range-crafted for those who move seamlessly between city streets and rugged terrains.

Rafa Cabello started work at the age of 14. He spent the first five years of his career preparing staves, the cut and curved wooden boards that form the sides of a cask, which are then secured with iron hoops. "That gradual learning matters because it's important to start with an appreciation for the wood - understanding its densities, its chemical systems, how one type of oak reacts differently to another," he says. "It all really starts in the forest."

Few brands can thread together the past and present of global style with the same authenticity as Polo Ralph Lauren. With its latest release, the house turns to Tokyo for its ongoing "Polo Originals & Friends" campaign, bringing forward a vision rooted in craftsmanship, individuality, and cultural connection. The city is not only a backdrop but also a living character, symbolizing how Polo's global heritage continues to evolve while honoring its origins.

Jerry Lorenzo 's Fear of God has spent the last decade perfecting a singular vision - one that balances reverence for American craftsmanship with an elevated, almost spiritual minimalism. For Collection Nine, the brand takes a significant step forward by presenting its first-ever womenswear collection, a moment that feels both inevitable and groundbreaking. This debut isn't just an expansion of the Fear of God universe - it's a full expression of what Lorenzo has been building toward,

Walk into EB Denim's new flagship in Los Angeles and you immediately understand why this brand has captivated a generation. The space is raw yet refined, balancing industrial minimalism with an energy that feels alive. Racks display denim that has been cut, twisted, and rebuilt into something entirely new. It is a store, but also a studio, a warehouse, and a clubhouse where people gather around more than product. They gather around an idea.

Fashion design and automobile design share more commonalities than you might think. Both juggle modernity and a huge amount of heritage, and luxury is often hugely important pursuit for designers in both sectors. So it was perhaps only a matter of time until the two collided. Timed to coincide with London Fashion Week, Audi has revealed 'Audi Couture', a print ad imagining Audi parts laid flat as a dressmaking pattern (which, to my eye, has more than a hint of 'Transformers' to it).

"A study in contrast, materiality and craftsmanship." That was how Cos described its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week, the fourth consecutive September the London-based brand has crossed the Atlantic. For a house steeped in urban minimalism, the city is a natural stage - its architecture and relentless movement a mirror of Cos's own design philosophy, a refined quiet cutting through the bustle.

Architecture and design had already entered Taska Cleveland's field of vision when she studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute. "My experience as a fine artist has been informative in the way I work now," says the LA-born talent, who struck out on her own three years ago after rising to the position of artistic director of the AD100 firm Studio Shamshiri.

Ever since she was a kid, Emily Lindberg has been interested in how things are constructed. Crafting dollhouse furniture, reigning as the only girl in woodworking class, repairing boats with her grandfather-these experiences and more all foretold a future in design. "Making, fixing, and dreaming, that was our family language," recalls the AD PRO Directory member, who studiedinterior architecture at RISD, including a formative year abroad in Rome.