The Balcoon bathroom collection, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Duravit, brings together ceramic, furniture, and fittings within a single design system defined by geometric layering and material contrast. The range includes washbasins, toilets, bidets, furniture consoles, bathtubs, and faucets, developed to function as a coordinated bathroom environment rather than as individual standalone products. The collection is structured around a recurring formal principle based on

The Ivory House, a 1,750 sq. ft. apartment in Pune, was designed by The Arch Studio under the direction of principal designer Siddhina Sakla. Located on the third floor within a residential neighbourhood that has seen increasing demand for high-end private apartments, the project reflects a design approach that combines formal decorative references with spatial restructuring to improve everyday usability. The apartment was originally planned as a standard three-bedroom unit w

The Lepli seating family, designed by Kensaku Oshiro, has been extended with the addition of a chair and a small armchair. These new pieces join an existing range that includes stools, a bench, and poufs developed for indoor and outdoor use. The expansion continues a design direction that Poltrona Frau has maintained in recent years, where existing concepts are revisited and extended rather than replaced. The Lepli project was originally conceived as a compact upholstered sea

Novotel Cairo Airport is presenting a range of Ramadan-focused hospitality experiences for guests in Cairo during the holy month. The hotel’s seasonal programming includes Iftar and Sohour dining, accommodation stays, and corporate gathering options aligned with Ramadan traditions. The property’s restaurants are offering curated Iftar and Sohour menus combining traditional and contemporary dishes. These meals are designed to accommodate families, social groups, and corporate

Victorinox is strengthening its watch business in India, shifting its positioning from a general accessory offering to a more focused presence in Swiss watchmaking. The brand, established more than 140 years ago and widely known for the Swiss Army Knife, is reinforcing its watchmaking credentials through its manufacturing base in Delémont, Switzerland. The company’s Watch Competence Centre in Delémont spans 17,800 square metres and has housed its consolidated watchmaking oper

At a time when beauty is increasingly defined by automation, algorithms, and hyper-engineered formulations, LUSH continues to operate at a different tempo altogether. Known for its fresh, handmade products, outspoken ethical stance, and refusal to conform to industry norms, the brand has long positioned human effort and accountability at the center of its practice. For this email interview, Style Essentials speaks with Alice Champion, Head of Retail Operations Australia & Ao

There is an economy of silence in luxury: a set of houses that keep their mouths shut about price, refuse to run sales, and let their products do the talking. Call it stubbornness, call it arrogance, call it strategy—the result is the same. A Hermès Birkin, a Chanel Classic Flap, a Rolex Submariner, or a Patek Philippe Nautilus rarely, if ever, surfaces in a “sale” window. They are governed by a single, simple rule: price is an expression of meaning, and meaning must not be b

We received the Blurre Pudding Blush from Luxiora Cosmetics for review and tested it over a few days. The texture is the first thing you notice about the blush. It feels soft when you press into the pan, but it doesn’t stay creamy on the skin. Once applied, it spreads out thinly and settles quickly. There’s no dragging, and it doesn’t move around after blending. The shade looks loud in the pan but reads much softer on the face. A light tap gives a fresh pink flush rather than

Turri has included the B.E.L.T. seating collection, designed by Matteo Nunziati, in its presentation for Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026. The design takes a structural reference from the woven leather belt, using this element as a consistent detail across the system. The defining feature of the collection is a woven leather belt that wraps around the sofa’s armrests. The belt contains the volume and is finished with a buckle personalised with Turri’s “T” monogram. The seating i

Lodge is an outdoor lounge collection designed by Christophe Pillet for Ethimo. The project is conceived as a coordinated system of furnishings for outdoor relaxation and social use, with an emphasis on comfort, modularity, and material durability. The collection includes a sofa system with modular configurations, an armchair, a daybed, a pouf, and a coffee table. The coffee table is offered with tops in marble, lava stone, or aluminium with a matte finish. These components a

Wall/Pepper® develops wallpaper solutions for environments exposed to water, steam, and humidity, including bathrooms, wellness areas, and kitchens. The application is made possible through the WP/H2O system, designed for use in spaces where traditional wall coverings are typically unsuitable. WP/H2O is a high-density fiberglass wall covering with water-repellent properties. When combined with the WallSilk® Antibacterial Bi two-component protective finish, it creates a surfac

Set within the historic landscape of Volta Mantovana, overlooking the Mincio Valley, Palazzetto Acqualunga is a private country residence shaped by a contemporary rustic language. The architecture leans heavily on wood as its defining material, used extensively across floors, beams, doors, and structural elements. The result is an interior that feels grounded and tactile, balancing rural character with a controlled, contemporary restraint. Within this context, lighting plays

Grey root touch-ups have long been associated with salon visits, long processing times, and permanent colour commitment. A growing category of hair makeup is now changing that equation, offering temporary solutions designed for speed, ease, and everyday use. Truth & Hair’s Root Touch-Up Hair Mascara enters this space with a crayon-based format aimed at instant grey coverage without traditional hair colouring processes. Priced at Rs 750, the Root Touch-Up Hair Mascara is posit

REFINE Beauty has introduced a new line of everyday makeup products that focus on ease, versatility, and design-led appeal. Launched in 2024 by Firdose Ghauri and Mahima Kotwal, the brand positions makeup as something to be used intuitively rather than followed through rigid routines. The current range includes three core product categories: lip balms, lip-and-cheek tints, and blush-highlighter sticks. All products are designed for Indian skin tones and built around multi-use

Tucked into the leafy bylanes of Bangalore, a 40-year-old apartment on Hayes Road has been reimagined as a deeply personal home for a young couple in their twenties. Spanning 1,100 square feet, the space carries the quiet charm of an older Bangalore neighbourhood, one shaped by colonial bungalows and lingering Art Deco influences. To reinterpret this setting without erasing its character, the couple turned to Pratyusha Kethinedi , founder of House of Katha , whose design appr

At 47A Khotachi Wadi, the quiet heritage precinct becomes a stitched archive of the city in Echoes of Bombay , a hand-embroidery exhibition by Kailash Poojary, on view from 13 February to 15 March. The space transforms into a tactile map of Bombay, where architecture, labour, faith, and memory are rendered not in stone or ink, but patiently in thread. Conceived over a year, Echoes of Bombay reimagines the city’s layered past through a series of hand-embroidered works that tr

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has entered the fine jewellery space with the launch of Tamannaah Fine Jewellery , a contemporary fine jewellery brand built around the idea of everyday luxury. Marking her move into entrepreneurship as both founder and creator, the brand blends modern design, craftsmanship, and jewellery designed to be worn beyond special occasions. The label is guided by the philosophy “Beyond the Occasion” , positioning fine jewellery as part of daily life rather th

Bangalore welcomes a new chapter in luxury fashion retail with the launch of Nuvrah , a 30,000-square-foot multi-designer destination conceived as an immersive, experience-led space. Designed as a departure from conventional warehouse-style luxury stores, Nuvrah brings together couture, bridal, occasion, and contemporary fashion within an environment that encourages discovery, pause, and engagement. Founded by Pawan Mehta and designed by architects Nisarg Shah and Inder Cha

Gallery Dotwalk inaugurates its new space in Defence Colony, New Delhi with Drifting Through Quiet Veins , an immersive exhibition that reimagines the gallery as a sensorial environment where sound, material, and image converge. The exhibition brings together eight contemporary artists whose practices move beyond conventional studio formats into experiential encounters shaped by memory, labour, landscape, and embodied presence. The exhibition features Abdulla PA, Amjum Rizve,

Wooden drawers have an enduring appeal. They feel solid, warm to the touch, and naturally belong in kitchens, wardrobes, bedrooms, and living spaces. But no matter how beautifully crafted a wooden drawer may be, its everyday performance depends entirely on what you don’t see: the drawer runners. Blum’s TANDEM runners are designed specifically to support wooden drawers, ensuring they move smoothly, quietly, and reliably over years of daily use. They operate as a concealed runn