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Here we look at early adopters of our design direction for 2026/27, HOLD with an earthy, grounded palette that works hard to deliver in the furniture sector.

V&A has announced a national tour of 100 highlights from David Bowie’s archive, featuring rare items on display for the first time.

This London-based show, now in its 15th edition, is consolidating its reputation as a valuable showcase for the hundreds of showroom partners and exhibitors taking part across the district.

It is telling that both JW Anderson and auction house Sotheby’s have partnered with LCW this year. Increasingly craft is being seen as a way of celebrating human skill and creativity in a world where authenticity and individuality have never been more valued.

While the lifting of the gnome ban got all the publicity, this year’s most influential soft landscaping show did what it does best, showcasing plants and nature in all their diversity. Report by Tamsin Kingswell.

Czech glassmaker Moser's Axis is a limited-edition collection steeped in sophisticated tonal colour, developed in collaboration with Rotterdam-based designer Laurids Gallée.

A 12-part report on key material directions from Milan Design Week 2026, from cold metals and coloured stone to sculptural glass, paper, wax and inflated forms.

A collaboration between Office S&M and childcare provider MEplace has resulted in a historic building re-imagined as a low-carbon, curiosity-driven nursery. Colour is a key tool in the nature-inspired aesthetic.

Mergrath Design's new collection, presented at this year's SaloneSatellite, explores subtle colours and contours found in nature, translating them into contemporary objects.