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I recently met with legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani. Powerhouse, visionary, iconic… many words spring to mind when you consider his impact and influence, not only on fashion, but the wider world of luxury, craft and Italian creativity. Beyond his prowess in every field he casts his famously exacting eye over, and his impeccable attention to detail, I’m always struck by his drive and energy. It’s impressive that, at 88, he shows no signs of slowing down, heading up an empire that remains staunchly independent from the power conglomerates that have snapped up almost every other international fashion brand. The meeting left me mulling over the concept of ageing, the way we perceive getting old and – in this era of TikTok stars, nepo babies and diminutive despots-in-waiting – how society…

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The inspiration Any Almodóvar film is instantly recognisable thanks to the distinctive interiors. The Spanish director has worked with the production designer Antxón Gómez for years, and their fruitful collaboration has resulted in a signature style defined by vibrant shades, mid-century design classics and amazing art. There has also always been a nod to La Movida, Spain’s early-1980s countercultural movement that ran in parallel with the Memphis group in Milan, sharing its love of boundary-breaking shapes and colours. Los Abrazos Rotos (Broken Embraces) is a tragicomic tale in which Penélope Cruz’s character Lena is the star of a film-within-a-film in a colourful apartment filled with modernist furniture. This scene (below) is full of Almodóvar motifs, such as the pop of red from Enzo Mari’s 1963 curvy ‘Apple’ print, which contrasts with…

Grow for gold LSA’s latest ‘Terrezza’ range of modern planters includes sizes to suit every fronded friend, from tiny cacti to towering ferns. Mouth-blown glass vessels sit atop powder-coated steel platforms in a kaleidoscope of colours, while the open channel in the base exposes your plant’s roots to just the right amount of light. From £75 (lsa-international.com). By royal decree Classical grandeur meets pop art-style fun in the ‘Kleos’ floor lamp by Royal Stranger, which combines a grooved column with irregularly placed, blown-glass bulbs, all set on a base of Guatemalan green marble. It comes in brass, stainless steel and copper, but we like the lacquered version, available in five colours – including this go-with-everything sage. Approx £7,820 (royalstranger.com). To a tea After a successful first collaboration with Alessi, Virgil Abloh Securities has teamed up…

Check it out Luxury design house L’Objet’s latest launch is ‘L’Atelier’, a highly covetable range of homeware that showcases the finest craftsmanship and design, in materials ranging from Peruvian-highland wool to 24-carat gold. The ‘Damier’ collection of vases, placemats and platters employs a sleek, chic hand-painted monochrome check for a dash of contemporary flair. From £405 (uk.l-objet.com). Culture clash This light and elegant ‘Yoko’ armchair by Minotti is certainly no traitor to good taste. Designed by Japanese-Danish couple Inoda+Sveje, it cross references both cultures with its clean lines and solid-wood frame, accentuating the woodworking expertise that has long been typical of Nordic and Japanese craftsmanship. From £3,594 (minotti.com). Wall to wall Paying homage to brutalism, Or.nami’s latest ‘Still Life’ wallpaper collection celebrates the architecture of the postwar period through sculptural, expressive shapes. We’re particularly drawn…