Velvet, Brass and Smoke: Inside the New Orient Express
Dimorestudio Reimagines the Romance of Rail in La Dolce Vita Orient Express Milan-based Dimorestudio has infused the newly launched La Dolce Vita Orient Express with cinematic glamour, referencing the golden age of Italian design to transform the train into a…
Stitching Time: The Textile Work of Lim Seo-yoon
At once rooted in tradition and entirely contemporary, the textile work of Lim Seo-yoon reflects a thoughtful, slow way of living, one woven from threads of memory, material, and modernity. Working from Buyeo, South Korea, Lim uses traditional Korean fabrics…
ALETTA Is the Emerging London Label Turning Fashion on Its Head
For years, the fashion world has been locked in a high-stakes game of musical chairs, with creative directors leapfrogging from house to house in a cycle that feels more corporate than creative. But in 2025, the spotlight is beginning to…
The Cassette Comeback Continues with Edith, a New Player from We Are Rewind
The analog renaissance rolls on. French audio brand We Are Rewind, known for reviving the classic cassette player with a tech-savvy twist, has just unveiled a new special edition of its beloved WE-001: meet Edith, a candy-colored tribute to retro…
Inside a Creative Couple’s Apartment in Athens, Where Every Detail Tells a Story
Nestled between Exarcheia and Kolonaki at the foot of Athens’ Lycabettus Hill, a typical 1970s apartment has been transformed into a luminous, art-filled home for two professionals working across the arts and communication industries. The 85-square-metre space now serves not…
Casa Cork Blends Sustainable Design, Wine, and Conversation in Milan
In a vivid exploration of nature, craft, and regeneration, Casa Cork presents cork as a material of the future. Curated by the Cork Collective in collaboration with Rockwell Group and Corticeira Amorim, the installation showcases how one of the world’s…
A Japanese Studio Is Reinventing Color Using Microalgae
Could microalgae be the next frontier for sustainable design? Tokyo-based studio We+ is betting on it. During Milan Design Week, the experimental design practice unveiled SO-Colored, a research-driven project exploring microalgae as a renewable, low-impact source of natural pigments. Presented…
Naoto Fukasawa Reimagines Children’s Play Through Sculptural Design
At this year’s Milan Design Week, celebrated Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa unveiled a vibrant new chapter in his career: Yuugu, a collection of children’s play sculptures created for pioneering educational company Jakuets. Bright, inviting, and intuitively shaped, the series made…
Formed Magazine Partners with Clerkenwell Design Week 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Formed Magazine is officially partnering with Clerkenwell Design Week, the UK’s leading independent design festival, for its 2025 edition. Set in the heart of London’s most vibrant design district, Clerkenwell Design Week celebrates one of…
A Bamboo Pavilion Anchors a New Community Space in Rural Pakistan
Set against the sunbaked landscape of Pono Village in Sindh, Pakistan, a sweeping bamboo pavilion now houses workshops, gatherings, and moments of shared learning. Designed by Architect Jack Rankin in collaboration with Nyami Studio, The Juliet Centre was created in…