For a Miami High-Rise, Gilberto Cioni Channels the City’s Art Deco Golden Age
The Brazilian-born interior designer strikes a tasteful balance between the Magic City’s...
Laura Kim and Tina Chen Craig Host a FOMO-Worthy Lunar New Year Dinner Party
On January 30, Oscar de la Renta and Monse co-creative director Laura Kim and U Beauty’s Tina...
Designer of the Day: A. Jacob Marks
For furniture and lighting designer A. Jacob Marks, good design and fine workmanship are...
Peek Inside the New Dubai Hotel Controversially Christened by Beyoncé
The superstar recently made headlines for her not-so-secret performance at the most outrageous new...
Hannah Traore Rings in Her Gallery’s One Year Anniversary
Over the weekend Hannah Traore celebrated her 28th birthday as well as the one year anniversary of...
What’s New This January, From Our List Members
A 'Drop' of World-Class Cognac from Louis XIII, Flavor Paper’s Collaboration with Duke Riley,...
Art and Design Upstarts Turn Out in Force for Young Collectors Night
On January 26, the Park Avenue Armory hosted over 500 of New York’s most ardent art and design...
Workshop/APD and Desiron’s Latest Furniture Line Belongs at the Center of Attention
Inspired by today’s renewed focus on the importance of domestic space, the duo’s collection of...
New York City Ballet Takes a Modern Turn
Following the fall premiere of Surface cover star Solange Knowles and Gianna Reisen’s acclaimed...
A Dated Vacation Home, Reborn as a Dazzling Treehouse
A Christopher Boots quartz chandelier, pristine La Cornue range, and ample skylights coalesce to...
With ‘Merge’, Duplex’s Patrizio Chiarparini Flexes His Eye for Spotting Where Art and Function Meet
The show of works by Duccio Maria Gambi meditates on the intersection of nature and manmade...
Why Women Athletes Are Leaving Megabrands Like Nike
For some women athletes, eschewing contracts with household-name sports brands in favor of more...
With More Zero-Proof Beer, Wine, and Mixed Drinks Than Ever, Dry January is Gaining Year-Round Appeal
A proliferation of booze-free speakeasies, bars, and bottle shops are gaining momentum and...
How Steph Hon Made Cadence Capsules a Coveted Lifestyle Accessory
In demanding better from designers, engineers, and investors, the founder is revolutionizing a...
At Central London’s Velvet Bar, Shrug Off the Cold With Cabaret and a Truffle Sazerac
Equal parts plush and glamorous, the history-laden spot soars with sumptuous touches while dishing...
How the Art World’s Favorite Mattress Helped Make Lauren Halsey’s Met Rooftop Installation a Reality
The Hästens Art Support Fund is charting a new path forward by equipping artists with much more...
In East Hampton, Magdalena Keck Puts a Modern Spin on Old-World Decadence
Vintage furnishings practically sing against contemporary artworks at this East Hampton getaway,...
There’s a Sleek New Player on the SAD Lamp Scene
Upstart gadget-tech company Loftie is offering sleepy aesthetes an alternative to the...
Magazzino Italian Art Toasts the Holidays and a New Patron Program with a Disco Soirée
On Dec. 13, Magazzino Italian Art hosted guests for a dinner party in Brooklyn followed by a disco...
How Mortlach Is Flipping the Script on the Scotch Whisky Experience
By engaging design talents around the world with one-of-a-kind collaborations, the heritage...
“Caviar Lairs,” Ritzy Lodgings, and Pricey Furniture: Is RH Trying to Become the Next Soho House?
RH seems to be on track to deliver the members’ club experience without annual dues, thanks to a...
In Edinburgh, the Storied Gleneagles Estate Debuts a Boutique Hotel Inside a Restored Baronial Bank
Promises of champagne buckets and a sumptuous Christmas day feast await holiday guests, who can...
In Miami, Surface and Model No. Toast the Power of 3D Printing
On Nov. 30, Surface and sustainable furniture company Model No. hosted a reception for "Endless...
Creatives from Around the World Joined Surface and Polygon at Miami Art Week
On December 1, Surface and Polygon closed out a four-day takeover at the W South Beach, creating a...
Can a Revamped Rockefeller Center Lure New Yorkers to Midtown?
Those behind the Art Deco landmark’s recent refit by INC Architecture & Design are hoping new...
Nazy Nazhand and Carl Craig Throw a Vinyl-Signing Party at the Miami Beach Edition
On Friday, December 1, the art and music worlds converged at the Miami Beach Edition for a vinyl...
The Cultivist and Maestro Dobel Bring Power-Lunching to Miami Art Week
On December 1, the Cultivist hosted its sixth annual artist lunch at the Setai Miami Beach....
One of Lawrence Weiner’s Final Sculptures Is Now for Sale
A year after his death, the first and only blanket from the pioneering Conceptual artist upholds...
In the Sleek Universe of the Menu, Fiction is Scarcely Stranger Than Fact
In creating 'The Menu', a new horror-satire that examines the dynamics at play in fine dining, the...
In the Wilds of Utah, Susannah Holmberg Fashions an Indoor-Outdoor Retreat
The designer's eponymous studio cultivates an inviting interior that speaks to the clients’ love...
For Creative Capital’s Christine Kuan, Supporting Artists Is Everything
As the president and CEO nears two years in her post—and the grant-making organization nears its...
Join Surface at Miami Art Week 2022
From Web3 Salon Sessions co-hosted with Polygon at the W South Beach to cocktails fêting a...
A New Outdoor Furniture Collection from Philippe Starck Effortlessly Harmonizes with Nature
The architect and designer's first collaboration with Janus et Cie unites timeless elegance and...
In New York’s Hampton Bays, a Historic Inn is Restored Into a Serene Waterfront Getaway
With a standout contemporary art collection, an outpost of cult-favorite boutique and spa Onda...
Vivian Caccuri and Miles Greenberg Toast Their Show at The New Museum With a Party at the Public Hotel
On Wednesday, November 9, artists Vivian Caccuri and Miles Greenberg toasted their joint New Museum
Behind the Rise of Artist-Designed Perfume Bottles
Creative collaborations between art- and design-world talents and fragrance houses have long...
Michael Hennessey Creates Hillside Harmony in a Sonoma Valley Home
The architect transformed a Sonoma Valley home with a sprawling footprint reminiscent of suburbia...
Highlights and Honorees of the 2022 CFDA Awards
Awards went to a roster of talented designers, stylists, and other industry insiders. Among them:...
Choose Your Fighter: Inside Fashion’s Gaming Play
Following the likes of Marc Jacobs and Sandy Liang's Animal Crossing endeavor and Balenciaga's...
Laila Gohar and Mette Hay Launch a Tableware Collection
On the heels of her inaugural Gohar World collection, Gohar lends her eclectic eye to HAY to...
Is Philanthropy As We Know It Going Out of Style?
As a new generation comes into their inheritances—or self-made fortunes—and supplants...
This Fall, Fashion Can’t Get Enough of “Cocooning”
Tekla finds inspiration in Le Corbusier's legacy with a drop of mohair throws, Tom Ford does...
Designer of the Day: Marina Moscone
“Impeccable” and “elegant” are words often associated with Marina Moscone's eponymous...
Les Monts Doesn’t Want to Be Just Another Sunglasses Brand
Ted Baker alumnus and Les Monts founder Casey Klugman talks charting his own path, the importance...
Antwaun Sargent Rings in His Birthday and Frieze with MatchesFashion
On Oct. 11, MatchesFashion kicked off Frieze week—increasingly regarded as the fifth fashion...
Designer of the Day: Ian Collings
From his days at the Pratt Institute to his postgraduate path in furniture design, a love for shape
Damien Roach Launches NFT Artwork With Daata During Frieze Week
The Cultivist Fêtes Frieze London in Style at the Royal Academy
On October 12, the Cultivist took over London’s Royal Academy of Arts, kicking off Frieze Week...
One of the Biggest Street and Light Art Festivals Opens Thursday in Cincinnati—Here’s What to Expect
Blink festival executive director Justin Brookhart previews highlights from the festival, which...
Ghetto Gastro Hosts a One-Night-Only Popup Restaurant and Afterparty
On Oct. 5, culinary collective Ghetto Gastro created a popup restaurant as a part of Square's...
At Worthless Studios, Voice Art Takes Shape as an Immersive Exhibition
Mohammad Gorjestani’s digital voicemail project, “1-800 Happy Birthday,” takes shape as a...
On the Heels of Fashion Month, Ukrainian Designer Svitlana Bevza Reflects on a Whirlwind Year
The designer and founder of Kyiv-based label Bevza chatted with 'Surface' about an unprecedented...
Orange County Gets a World-Class Contemporary Art Museum
A relaunched California Biennial, free admission, and the end of a 14 year-long project: here's...
Simon Kim’s Taste of Asia Raises $1.4M for New York City Nonprofits
In its second year running, the likes of Phillip Lim, Laura Kim, Andrew Kwon, and Eva Chen joined...
What’s New This Fall, From Our List Members
A limited-edition drop from Moleskine and Missoni, Seth Rogen’s new ceramic pieces for...
400 Suspended Flowers Revitalize a Brutalist Hallmark in Toronto
Consultancy firm Art and Objects hearkened back to the roots of Old Toronto to craft an extensive...
F.K.A. Salvatore Ferragamo: The Italian Fashion House Would Like to Reintroduce Itself
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Neil Logan Transforms a 20th-Century Industrial Workshop into Karma Gallery’s Newest Outpost
The architect preserved the spirit of the space’s original features while executing a white-cube...
Fritz Hansen Gives New Life to an Arne Jacobsen Classic
With a fresh update to the FH3605 desk, the heritage brand continues celebrating its 150th...
Does a Paid Fan Club and a Merch Store Make A24… Cheugy?
Maybe the better question to ask, in light of its reception on the international film festival...
No One Captured the Girlboss Aesthetic Better Than the Wing
The biggest strength of the exclusive social club and coworking space was its image—until it...
Apple is Dominating Contactless Payment—For Now
Eight long years of patience is paying off for Apple, which is seeing adoption of Apple Pay...
For His First Theory Collection, Lucas Ossendrijver Finds Inspiration on the Streets of New York
The collection marks the former Lanvin menswear designer's first foray into womenswear—and more...
Carpenters Workshop Gallery Reclaims an Abandoned West Hollywood Warehouse
A solo exhibition of Nacho Carbonell’s ethereal sculptures highlights how Standard Architecture...
The Crop of Fresh Arrivals Re-Energizing New York City’s Hotel Scene
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Il Bisonte and Architect Giacomo Salizzoni Ensure the Future of a Secret Garden in Florence
Part of a Florentine UNESCO World Heritage Site, an abandoned running track in the historic city...
Sawyer & Co. Imbues a Hotel with a Spirit Befitting the Home of the Blues
The 174-room Canopy Hilton Memphis aptly nods to the city's tradition of music studios, barbecue,...
Forward-Thinking Directors are Heralding a New Era for Classic Plays
With captivating leads, sleek production design, and a masterful handle on language, Robert...
Worthless Studios Takes Over the Reform Club for Its Annual Summer Social
On July 30, Worthless Studios celebrated its summer social at the Reform Club in Amagansett....
What’s New This Summer, From Our List Members
A new Glossier store in Washington, D.C., Pophouse Pop-Up at the PGA , Idris Khan’s first solo...
Artist Derrick Adams is Building a Retreat for Black Creatives
The artist spoke with 'Surface' about how he partnered with Tiffany & Co. and Artsy to support the...
The Cultivist Toasts Leslie Hewitt at Dia Bridgehampton
On July 23, the Cultivist celebrated the recent opening of Leslie Hewitt’s new exhibition at Dia...
Hulu’s New Victoria’s Secret Documentary Is Full of Bombshells
From its ties to the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to its...
Art for Change Artists Launch a New Series of Prints at the Rockaway Hotel
The artists, whose prints are now included in the hotel's contemporary art collection and available
Design Dialogues No. 56 with Winka Dubbeldam and Dror Benshetrit, Presented by Arca
At the Arca showroom in Miami, Surface CEO Marc Lotenberg spoke with architect Winka Dubbeldam and...
On a Brooklyn Warehouse, Oscar yi Hou Uplifts His Community
The newest recipient of the Brooklyn Museum’s UOVO Prize, yi Hou celebrated the reveal with...
Schiaparelli’s Unsung Surrealist Legacy Gets Its Due
A new exhibition examines the Elsa Schiaparelli's creative history and the house's present under...
Hacin + Associates is Putting its Stamp on Boston’s Going-Out Scene
A strong sense of place pervades the design firm's constellation of Beantown restaurants and bars....
Innocad Merges Biophilic Design and Sustainability at an Austrian Research Center
At MAM’s research and development facility, the wellbeing of employees is as paramount as the...
Guests Stay After-Hours for Storm King’s “A Summer Night” Picnic and Party
Storm King Art Center hosted “A Summer Night,” its second-annual summer celebration in New...
Can Lie-Flat Seats Make Economy Class Flights Bearable?
Designs from Air New Zealand, Alejandro Núñez Vicente, and Jeffrey O’Neill could usher in a new
Fairchain Celebrates Three Years in the Business with a Summer Happy Hour
On June 28, Fairchain celebrated its third anniversary with a happy hour at New York City's Time...
Kvadrat’s L.A. Showroom is Adorned in Knitted Yarn
Color and craft come together in the textile designer’s house-within-a box showroom envisioned by
What’s New This Spring, from Our List Members
From a new lighting collection by Christopher Boots at Milan Design Week and Lafayette 148’s...
At Oiji Mi, Dinner Starts with Bokbunja Foie Gras and Air Force 1s are the Uniform de Rigueur
This is not your parents’ prix-fixe: chef-owner Brian Kim imbues fine dining with fun and...
Anony’s Wisp Suspension Lamp is a Study in Design Ingenuity
Seeming to defy the laws of physics and mechanics, the Wisp lamp also invites constant interaction.
The Cultivist and Bulgari Host an Artist Lunch at Design Miami/ Basel
On June 15, global arts club The Cultivist and Italian fine jewelry house Bulgari kicked off Design
The Fashion Industry’s Powerful—and Controversial—Sustainability Rating System, Exposed
Some of the biggest mass-producers in fashion support the Higg Index and its parent organization,...
RIOS Brings a Futuristic Take on a Desert Super Bloom to Milan
The installation sought to explore the joy and wonder of witnessing swaths of wildflowers appear...
Chilewich Toasted Its Newest Store with a Cocktail Party in New York City
Hosted during NYCxDesign, the textile studio's party gave festival-goers a chance to take in the...
Absurdly High Spenders are Driving Luxury Fashion’s Pandemic Rebound
Brands in turn are shelling out for private stores and super exclusive experiences to keep their...
Surface and Rottet Collection Co-Host a Cocktail Party at ICFF
New York City’s design community and friends of Surface and Rottet celebrate the brand’s new...
With the Return of the Disco Ball, Social Media Anoints Its Next Design Obsession
Following in the footsteps of viral design objects such as Ettore Sottsass’s Ultrafragola mirror...
Teresita Fernández Creates Glimmering “Walled Garden” Made of Stainless Steel Above Brooklyn
Fernádez spoke with Surface exclusively ahead of the unveiling of Paradise Parados to discuss the...
Two Designs from Lasvit Capture the Fleeting Beauty of Nature
With Herbarium and Dancing Leaves, the lighting and glassware company toes the line between art and
Fritz Hansen Proves True Classics Never Go Out of Style With the Re-Release of an Iconic Chair
Previously limited to a circulation of only 600, Fritz Hansen is re-releasing Poul Kjærholm’s...
Near the Arc de Triomphe, a Young Chef Reveals a Sumptuous Feast
Arnaud Behzadi architects took cues from Mallory Gabsi's interpretation of contemporary European...