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Focusing on contemporary craft and design, Collect returned to Somerset House in London for its 22nd edition, bringing together 40 specialist galleries and arts organisations from across the world.
Once the ultimate in grudging gifting, socks are currently being quietly re-evaluated by designers looking to combine utility, comfort and colour.
Bringing together over 150 companies, this London based show brought together a well curated exhibition of material innovation and offered an early opportunity to dissect key directions for 2026.
From vegetables and botanical prints to Regency romance, cartoon brights and considered craft, Top Drawer 2026 showcased a mix of nostalgia, colour and playful design, with something to catch every design-led retailer’s eye.
In this hospitality focus we investigate sustainability, feature the Almanac x Alcaron, Prague, interview interior architect Tola Ojulape and report on the welcome return of colour to hospitality venues.
2026 Design Direction, STITCH. Applications in Accessories, Craft, Retail, Furniture and Textiles.
Katie Treggiden seeks out and finds new perspectives at this year’s Dutch Design Week.
Known for its radical creativity, the event was buzzing with fresh ideas and inspiring material explorations.
From reflecting on global conflicts to the ramifications of AI, Dutch Design Week never shies away from seeking out creative expression and resolution.