When the Gstaad Palace in Gstaad, Switzerland opens for the winter on 15 December 2025, it returns with a story that still holds its charm half a century later. In 1975, Blake Edwards’ The Return of the Pink Panther was filmed largely inside this Alpine landmark — its lobby, revolving doors, and the now-legendary GreenGo nightclub became part of Hollywood’s visual memory. The European premiere was also held here, turning a quiet corner of Saanenland into an unexpected cinem

Set within a quiet expanse of the Colorado Plateau, Amangiri has long been a place where travellers come to encounter the desert at its own pace. The architecture folds itself into the rock, the mesas rise around the property like steady companions, and the landscape dictates the rhythm of the day. It is from this setting — stark, cinematic, and strangely grounding — that Amangiri has introduced a new way to experience the region. The property now offers private flight tours

At the point where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, a quiet shift has taken place inside Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town. The landmark property has opened Amura , a restaurant shaped by the vision of Michelin-starred Spanish chef Ángel León , marking the first time he has brought his unmistakable, ocean-centred philosophy outside his home country. Known internationally as “the Chef of the Sea,” León approaches the ocean not as a pantry but as a living, breathing

In this 7,500 sq ft residence at The Camellias, Gurugram, Ravoh and RVH craft an interior that feels both precise and quietly expressive. The project emerges from a close collaboration between Ravoh — led by Ravish and Somya Vohra — and RVH’s bespoke design practice. Together, they bring a level of craftsmanship and material clarity that defines the apartment’s character. Ravoh’s ongoing partnerships with Italian designers inform the aesthetic, but the home ultimately sits co

House of Migo marks the festive season with a jewellery edit shaped for everything December holds — warm Christmas dinners, intimate reunions, and those last evenings of the year when dressing up becomes part of the celebration. The brand’s familiar blend of British cool and Indian design intuition runs through the collection, giving the pieces a clarity and identity that feel unmistakably theirs. Co-founders Anisha Mittal and Isha Goyal have built a label that does not chase

PAYAL KHANDWALA ends the year by returning to the language that has defined the label from the beginning—clarity of form, a preference for sculptural silhouettes, and fabrics that carry depth without excess. The new capsule, released this December, focuses on moments that feel slow, personal, and unforced. It is built around the idea of dressing for oneself rather than for spectacle. The collection reflects the brand’s understanding of the modern woman, the one Payal Khandwal

Poltrona Frau’s 2025 “The Five Seasons” collection brings several new pieces into its catalogue, but the one drawing the most attention is Blisscape , a sofa designed by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba . It takes the brand’s longstanding interest in comfort and craftsmanship and gives it a language that feels unmistakably contemporary. The name comes from a blend of bliss and escape —a small cue to the mood the designers wanted to create. They reference the easy, unhur

As conversations around hygiene and safety continue to shape the way homes function, kitchen appliances are evolving to meet these new expectations. Hafele’s Valeriya Semi-Integrated Built-In Dishwasher reflects this shift, introducing a feature designed specifically for families who prioritise health without compromising on convenience. At the centre of the appliance is the Hygiene 72°C Wash Programme , a high-temperature cycle that keeps the wash at 72°C long enough to elim

Angelo White marble has long been regarded as one of the most refined stones in the luxury materials spectrum, and in its latest presentation by A-Class Marble, it takes on a new clarity. Sourced from the company’s quarries in Zambia, the stone is known not only for its immaculate white field but also for its unusual strength, which sets it apart from many other white marbles used globally. It carries a quiet elegance that works across styles, making it as relevant in a moder

As homes shift toward more open, fluid layouts, the kitchen has become a central space rather than a separate room. This change has pushed kitchen design toward cleaner lines and uninterrupted surfaces, and Hafele’s new Profin Gola Profiles fit directly into this movement. The profiles allow handle-less cabinetry, giving modern kitchens the calm, streamlined look that contemporary interiors increasingly rely on. The Profin system is built around precise engineering. Hafele h

Black Cube Gallery, led by Sanya Malik, opens December with Modern Freskos , the first solo exhibition in India by Berlin-based contemporary artist Paul Kuntze . Born in 1995, Kuntze brings a visual language shaped by history but not defined by it, looking closely at Baroque fresco traditions and translating them into a style that sits firmly in the present. Kuntze’s work begins with a deep interest in the ceiling paintings of old churches and palaces — those large, theatrica

Catellani & Smith’s newest lighting family, Pòta! , has been recognised at the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025 , securing one of the most respected honours in the global lighting industry. The award places Pòta! among this year’s standout innovations, highlighting its thoughtful balance of material craft, technical refinement, and contemporary aesthetics. The LIT Awards jury, made up of designers, technical experts, and lighting professionals, evaluated more than 1,000 submis

Turri has always treated the home as a place where design and personality overlap, and its newest interpretation of living unfolds through two collections that speak to each other without losing their individual character. Bow, designed by Studio Milo under the creative direction of Arianna Crosetta, and Atelier, created by Matteo Nunziati, come together as parallel versions of Turri’s modern luxury—distinct in expression, yet aligned in language. What ties the two collection

The Great Eastern Home has built its identity around craftsmanship, historical references, and a deep respect for material. Their latest collection continues that line of thinking but takes it in a direction that most people don’t expect- this furniture features ceramic that functions as the core structure of a piece, rather than merely serving as an accent or decorative topper. Ceramic has always been associated with pottery, tiles, tableware, or small decor objects. You don

Set at the edge where Abidjan’s restless energy meets the stillness of the Ébrié Lagoon, Lagoon Villa feels both anchored and weightless. Designed by SAOTA, with interiors by Claude Missir, the home captures the quiet confidence of modernist architecture while responding instinctively to its tropical surroundings. It’s a structure that doesn’t so much sit on the landscape as breathe with it. The villa unfolds along the waterfront, every gesture shaped by the client’s wish to

Paramount House Hotel rises from an 80-year-old warehouse in Sydney’s Surry Hills, its brick shell now crowned by a delicate copper chevron screen that glimmers against the neighbouring art deco architecture of this former film precinct. The hotel is a story of artefact and ornament, of memory and reinvention, expressing the raw, honest fabric of the existing warehouse while capturing the spirit and excitement of the golden era of cinema. The project introduces 29 individuall

For almost a century, Turri has defined Italian luxury through craftsmanship, precision, and timeless design. Founded in 1925 in the heart of Brianza, the brand continues to evolve while preserving the artistry that shaped its legacy. In an exclusive interview with Design Diary International, Andrea Turri, CEO of the company , speaks about Turri’s journey from its artisanal origins to its modern expression of luxury, and how the brand continues to unite tradition with contem

Unfolding across two serene levels, Mr̥ttikā, a 4,000 sq. ft. penthouse in Gurgaon designed by Custom Design Stories, is imagined as a slow, steady dialogue between material honesty and spatial rhythm. The home opens in a quiet foyer where warm timber flooring sets the tone for a palette that stays true to earth, craft, and subtle tactility. Flanking this entrance is a study-cum-guest bedroom and an enlarged kitchen, both reworked through civil changes that open up the plan a

For more than four decades, the Traditional Handicrafts Centre has carried the soul of India’s artisans across borders, quietly preserving what mass production could never replicate — the intimacy between the maker and the material. Founded in 1962 by Mahender Gupta, the family-run enterprise began as a modest effort to preserve the wooden artefacts and carvings of Jodhpur’s master craftsmen. What began as a preservation effort soon became a movement, one that took Indian cra

Copenhagen isn’t a city that performs for its visitors. It doesn’t need to. Its appeal lies in the precision of its details - the way a pastry flakes at breakfast, the curve of a chair in a design store, the calm competence of a waiter who’s proud of what he serves. For travellers who measure luxury in experience rather than display, Denmark’s capital offers one of Europe’s most balanced itineraries: exceptional food, confident design, and retail that understands the value of