ICON’s Picks: The best new season design launches from Stockholm Design Week 2025
A selection of the latest lifestyle and design news, plus the creatives who are championing boundary-breaking materials
At Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025 maker and making come centre stage
As the fair's 20th Guest of Honour, Faye Toogood offered visitors a glimpse into the raw and formative stages of design through her exhibition Manufracture
LOEWE’s first major brand exhibition is a celebration of the house’s rich history and Spanish heritage
Crafted World, a travelling exhibition arriving in Tokyo in March, is a showcase of LOEWE’s progressive approach to fashion and craft over generations
Introducing House of Icon at Design London Shoreditch
As part of Design London Shoreditch, House of Icon, located in Shoreditch Town Hall, explores the beauty of interior design in all its forms.
Roddy Clarke looks into Fritz Hansen’s new circular initiative and what the move means for its classic shell chairs
Fritz Hansen’s recently launched ReNEW programme is closing the loop on the company’s production cycles while allowing its customers the chance to invest in refurbished and recrafted classic designs
Hollie Bowden collaborates with artist Cesca Dvorak on the launch of a new blanket collection
The London-based interior designer is renowned for creating spaces full of personality and style. Her latest collaboration with artist Cesca Dvorak embodies the same wit and storytelling as her interior projects
Tekla Evelina Severin reimagines retro patterns for Radici with Newstalgia Collection
Blending 60s and 70s design with modern colours and a sustainable ethos, Radici's bold Newstalgia Collection is designed to make a statement
Column: Rue Kothari on culture and craft in the Global South
'Culture is so interwoven with craft in the Global South that they are almost impossible to untangle,' says Rue Kothari. 'Materials are guided by past rituals, heritage techniques and natural resources'
Italian studio Favaretto & Partners designs playful dog bowl for Milanese brand United Pets
Titled Elizabeth, the dog bowl features a raised design that combines playful aesthetics with everyday functionality for medium and large dogs
Play by the book: GANNI’s blueprint for responsible fashion
Packed with honest insights and bold ideas, The GANNI Playbook offers a practical guide to responsible business and the blueprint for reshaping fashion – and business for the future
The founder of Zieta Studio tells ICON how its experimental processes are moving forward
Oskar Zięta’s discovery of a new process for inflating steel has led to a panoply of intriguing work. Now, hot on the heels of a London installation, he tells ICON how his repertoire continues to expand
BAINA collaborates with Estudio Persona to create a limited-edition towelling collection
Launched earlier this year, BAINA’s new towel collection with Estudio Persona explores the interplay of light and shadow.
ICON’s Picks: The best new season design and lifestyle launches
A thoughtful selection of the latest lifestyle and design news, plus the creatives who are championing boundary-breaking fashion
RIMOWA collaborates with Ptolemy Mann for its latest limited-edition release
For a limited-edition series of its Essential Cabin Threshold cases, RIMOWA has partnered with British textile artist Ptolemy Mann.
Meet Slow – the family business championing a conscious approach to soft furnishings
Following in the footsteps of his parents, Greig Robinson founded Slow to offer a responsibly crafted, quality, timeless sofa. In an exclusive interview with ICON he discusses his creative endeavours.
How Jean Jullien is bringing smiles to audiences around the world with his Paper People
There’s no secret to happiness, but unexpectedly encountering a giant Jean Jullien sculpture or installation comes pretty close. The French graphic artist tells ICON he will continue to explore his work in new dimensions combining volume, scale and his signature use of line and colour, which stir a spectrum of emotions in audiences all over the world
Harriet Allure uses scent to invoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to heritage
The Swedish designed candles were born of a shared journey between two friends, Freddy and Alex. Born and raised in Germany, with roots in Ghana, Harriet Allure's candles use scent to invoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to heritage
Meet Milla Novo: The textile artist bridging the gap between technology and heritage crafts
Based in The Netherlands, Milla Novo has utilised AI imaging software in the creation of her new carpet designs, alongside woven wall-hangings inspired by traditional Mapuche weaving techniques.
Design Icon: Alvar Aalto’s Armchair 400
The Tank, as it was nicknamed, made its debut in 1936, bringing its Finnish designer a new international acclaim
Meet James Burial: The US artist bringing his playful aesthetic to the UK
Based in Brighton, American artist James Burial primarily works with timber to create functional objects that merge the worlds of art and design. In an exclusive interview, he discusses his creative journey so far.
Crafting heritage: 5 highlights from Budapest Design Week 2024
Shining a spotlight on Hungary's rich design heritage, Budapest Design Week brings together over 300 works that celebrate local craft and sustainable innovation
