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Kasthall opens new showroom in New York

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Kasthall opens new showroom in New York Swedish design company Kasthall has opened a new showroom at the New York Design Center and is now furthering its reach in the American market. The showroom opened its doors on September 17 at 200 Lexington Avenue in New York, offering private customers as well as professionals, such as architects and interior designs, an insight into the products from the Swedish brand. The opening comes after Kasthall’s commitment to the American market and its focus on the home and contract sectors, and the showroom display the brand’s collections of woven and hand-tufted rugs. The new space has been developed in partnership with design agency Fyra and builds on a concept presented at Kasthall’s Stockholm store in 2025. Mirkku Kullberg, CEO of Kasthall, explained that the company wants the New York showroom to function as more than a retail space. “For us, a showroom should be more than a place to see rugs. It should be a place for conversation, creativity and collaboration,” Kullberg said. She added that New York has long been an important meeting place for the architecture and design industries and that the new location will allow Kasthall to become more involved in the city’s design community. The opening at the New York design center provides the Swedish company with a dedicated location within one of the city’s established destinations for interior design and furnishings.  

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At IFA, Xiaomi Designs a World Beyond the Smartphone

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At IFA, Xiaomi Designs a World Beyond the Smartphone For its IFA debut, Xiaomi took over 3,300 square metres in Berlin with more than 380 products. Alongside smartphones and smart home technology, three cars reveal how far the company’s ambitions now extend. A car created for a video game could easily feel out of place at a technology fair. But on Xiaomi’s stand at IFA in Berlin, the Vision Gran Turismo offers a glimpse into how the company sees its future, both on screen and on the road. This is Xiaomi’s first year at IFA, and it has arrived with its largest standalone presentation outside China to date. More than 380 products fill the 3,300-square-metre space, moving from smartphones and home technology to kitchen appliances and electric vehicles. At the centre of the presentation are three cars: the SU7 electric saloon, the high-performance SU7 Ultra and the virtual Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo. Each shows a different side of Xiaomi’s growing automotive business. The SU7 is the clearest example of Xiaomi’s move from smartphones into mobility. Its long, low shape places it firmly within the world of modern electric sports saloons, but the more important story is found inside. Powered by Xiaomi HyperOS, the car connects with the devices already used throughout the day. The idea is simple: your phone, home and car should be able to communicate without requiring separate systems for each. The SU7 Ultra focuses more directly on performance. In April 2025, the production model completed an official Nürburgring Nordschleife lap in 7:04.957, setting a record in the Electric Executive Car category at the time. Considering Xiaomi delivered its first production vehicle only in 2024, the result helped establish the company as a serious automotive competitor far more quickly than many might have expected. The Vision Gran Turismo takes a more experimental approach. Created for the Gran Turismo franchise, it makes Xiaomi the first technology company to take part in a programme traditionally associated with established carmakers. Because it does not have to meet the same immediate demands as a production car, its designers have been able to push the form further. The concept has a teardrop-shaped cockpit, an active system that manages the airflow behind the car and a sharply sculpted body that looks as though it belongs equally on a racetrack and inside a video game. The interior is unexpectedly soft. Xiaomi describes the concept as “Racing on a Sofa”, replacing the rigid feel of a traditional racing seat with something more comfortable and cocooning. A ring-shaped assistant called Xiaomi Pulse sits at the centre of the interface. Some of the language surrounding the concept is deliberately futuristic, but the question behind it is relevant: as cars become increasingly controlled by software, how should it feel to interact with them? The cars are part of Xiaomi’s wider “Human × Car × Home” strategy, which connects personal devices, vehicles and household products through AI and HyperOS. In practice, this could mean the car communicating with the home before the driver arrives, adjusting the lighting or temperature depending on the time of day. A photograph taken on a phone could be sent to a printer through a spoken request. Instead of operating separately, the devices are designed to work together. Of course, this level of connection is also good business. Once a phone, car and home all work through the same system, choosing the next product from the same company becomes easier. Xiaomi is not only developing individual devices; it is building an environment around them. Europe will be important to the next stage of that plan. Xiaomi is using IFA to expand its Mijia smart home business across the region, while its automotive division is expected to enter the European market in 2027. The Berlin presentation therefore feels less like a conventional product launch and more like an introduction. Before European consumers are asked to buy a Xiaomi car, the company wants them to understand the connected world that will come with it. Among the many promises of smarter homes and more intuitive technology at IFA, the cars make Xiaomi’s ambitions easier to see. This is a company that no longer wants to be known primarily for the smartphone in your hand. It also wants to shape the rooms around you and, eventually, the car waiting outside. The Vision Gran Turismo may never reach the road in its current form. But that is not really the point. For now, its purpose is to show us where Xiaomi believes it is heading. text Jahwanna Berglund  

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LJUS – A Union of Design, Craft and Rituals,Brought to You by Byredo x Iittala

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LJUS – A Union of Design, Craft and Rituals, Brought to You by Byredo x Iittala Byredo X Iiittala light refractor The most enduring collaborations begin with a shared point of view. For Iittala and Byredo, that common ground is rooted in an appreciation of design that transcends basic function – creating objects that are inspired by our everyday rituals, through considered beauty, purposeful form, and exceptional craftsmanship. First announced earlier this year, this collection, LJUS, explores the relationship between light and scent through the lens of distinct Nordic craftsmanship. Drawing on Iittala’sheritage in glassmaking and Byredo’s expertise in sensory design, the collection offers a new way of experiencing everyday rituals through the considered interplay of form, light and fragrance, shaped through and animated by flame. As the colder months draw in, the launch arrives at a moment when our homes and daily rituals naturally shift with the season. Inspired by the changing qualities of Nordic light, this partnership explores the quiet dialogue between fire and ice, permanence and ephemerality, inviting moments of warmth, reflection and pause. “At its most honest, Nordic light reveals rather than flatters. In this collaboration, light is treated as a material – shaped by human hands and judgement. When Iittala’s glass meets Byredo’s fire, a new light emerges: elemental, restrained and deeply human.” -Janni Vepsäläinen, Creative Director, Iittala Byredo X Iittala candle stand 125x26mm All rights reserved by Fiskars Finland (Vita) Oy Ab. Photographer: Timo Junttila Byredo X Iittala candle ornament 115x52mm All rights reserved by Fiskars Finland (Vita) Oy Ab. Photographer: Timo Junttila Byredo X Iittala incense holder 160x26mm All rights reserved by Fiskars Finland (Vita) Oy Ab. Photographer: Timo Junttila Handcrafted at Iittala’s historic factory in Finland, where generations of skilled makershave shaped molten glass through breath, heat and human touch, each object bears subtlevariations in form and surface that reflect the character of the making process.Rather than imperfections, these subtle variations are hallmarks of the making process,reflecting the unique character of glass as a living material. Paired with Byredo’s candles and incense, the collection creates an immersive sensoryexperience, where glass, fragrance and light interact to shape atmosphere within thehome. LJUS marries two Nordic houses united by a shared commitment to enduring design,championing the quiet moments of everyday life through objects created to be lived withand cherished over time. The full LJUS collection will launch globally on 16 October 2026 for the Holiday season,available through Iittala.com and Iittala stores, alongside Byredo’s direct-to-consumerchannels. Byredo X Iiittala light refractor 175x210mm All rights reserved by Fiskars Finland (Vita) Oy Ab. Photographer: Timo Junttila Byredo X Iittala fragrance diffuser vessel 137x150mm All rights reserved by Fiskars Finland (Vita) Oy Ab. Photographer: Timo Junttila About IittalaIittala’s design story began in 1881 and continues to thrive at our glass factory in IittalaVillage, Finland. Iittala is a creative universe defined by a passion for craftsmanship,pioneering avant-garde design in coloured glass and ceramic and crafting iconic pieces.Every piece we create reflects the skill, artistry, and playful experimentation of those whoshaped it – classic forms that remain just as relevant today as when they were first introduced.

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Acne Studios Turns 30 With Friends Shot by Nan Goldin

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Acne Studios Turns 30 With Friends Shot by Nan Goldin photography Nan Goldin image courtesy Acne Studios To mark three decades of Acne Studios, a new campaign by Nan Goldin turns the lens on the people in its creative family, returning to the brand’s foundational material: denim.  For the first time, Acne Studios collaborates with lauded American photographer and activist Nan Goldin, who captures figures from the Acne Studios community in a series of raw, direct portraits wearing a mix of current, archive and re-editions of emblematic denim styles spanning the last 30 years. The distinctive cast was chosen to capture Acne Studios’ founding spirit: one of free expression, creative experimentation and proud individuality.  The multidisciplinary group of creatives includes Ellie Rowsell, Guinevere Van Seenus, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Jordan Hemingway, Juliette Lewis, Peter Schlesinger, Raya Martigny, Rila Fukushima and Sandra Poulson, people who have collaborated with Acne Studios on previous occasions and contributed, in different ways, to what the brand is today.  Coinciding with the campaign, the 30th-anniversary capsule collection of re-edition denim includes the 1996, the latest slim, low-rise cut, the 2009, a bootcut drawn from the period’s iconic fits, and a denim jacket. Each comes in two washes, as if before and after: pristine raw denim is set against pairs that appear to have lived through 30 years of wash and wear.

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A Hot Collaboration: Oatly and The Pepper Quest at Surfers Stockholm

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A Hot Collaboration: Oatly and The Pepper Quest at Surfers Stockholm​ From 25 September to 31 October, Oatly is taking over Stockholm’s Sichuan restaurant Surfers together with The Pepper Quest for a limited-time Chili Challenge. Guests are invited to work their way through some of the restaurant’s spiciest dishes, accompanied by the exclusive Pepper Coco Lemonade, a cooling drink made with the new Oatly iKaffe Coconut Flavour and topped with freshly ground Batak pepper. The collaboration puts Oatly’s latest launch to the test, pairing creamy coconut notes with the intense heat and bold flavours of Sichuan cuisine. image courtesy Oatly, The Pepper Quest & Surfers

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Moomin Arabia launches new mug inspired by rare Tove Jansson illustration

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Moomin Arabia launches new mug inspired by rare Tove Jansson illustration Moomin Arabia is launching Winter Night Glow, a new Moomin mug created in collaboration with the Moomin Museum in Tampere. Inspired by an original illustration by Tove Jansson from 1972, the mug will debut on 26 September, the same day the museum opens its new exhibition, The Magic of the Moomin Mug. For its first month, it will be sold exclusively at the museum. The new design serves as a winter companion to the Moominvalley mug, released by Arabia in 2017 to mark the opening of the Moomin Museum in Tampere. Both mugs are based on original works by Tove Jansson preserved in the museum’s collection, and the original artwork behind Winter Night Glow will be displayed at the museum for one month beginning on 26 September. The illustration featured on Winter Night Glow was originally created as the cover for the 1972 French edition of Moominland Midwinter. The mug depicts a wintertime encounter between Moomintroll and the Groke. Throughout her career, Tove Jansson occasionally produced new illustrations for international editions of her books, and this particular image evolved from an earlier illustration published in a Swedish edition. “I fell in love with Tove Jansson’s illustration the moment I saw it at the Moomin Museum in Tampere. It felt almost magical,” says Parvati Pillai, illustrator and member of Moomin Arabia’s design team. Pillai adapted the original artwork to fit the curved surface of the mug, making only subtle adjustments to the colour saturation while staying remarkably faithful to Jansson’s original composition. Winter Night Glow will launch alongside the Moomin Museum’s new exhibition, The Magic of the Moomin Mug, which explores the evolution of the iconic mug from Tove Jansson’s early designs to Arabia’s modern collections. The original illustration behind the new mug will also be displayed at the museum for one month. The mug will be sold exclusively at the Moomin Museum from 26 September until 26 October, before becoming available through Moomin Arabia and selected retailers. A limited collection of matching accessories, including mini plates and other collectibles, will be released alongside the wider launch.

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Twenty-Five Years of Sofie Schnoor, Celebrated with Veneda Carter

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Twenty-Five Years of Sofie Schnoor, Celebrated with Veneda Carter In Copenhagen, Sofie Schnoor marked a quarter of a century with The Icon Collection: 25 pieces shaped by the contrasts that have defined the Danish brand from the beginning, with stylist and creative Veneda Carter as the face of its anniversary campaign. Anniversaries naturally invite us to look back. The most compelling ones, however, make the past feel newly alive. In Copenhagen, Sofie Schnoor’s 25th anniversary did exactly that, bringing fresh energy and new eyes to the signatures that have shaped the brand since its beginning. I was lucky enough to celebrate with the team in the city where the story began. There was no nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. Instead, the evening felt like a celebration of an identity that has grown in confidence while remaining unmistakably its own. Created for the anniversary, The Icon Collection is a capsule of 25 exclusive styles, one for each year of the brand. Bringing it to life is Danish-born stylist and creative Veneda Carter, famously described by Kim Kardashian as “the coolest person she knows”. It is difficult to imagine a more fitting face for the collection. Veneda has the rare ability to make almost anything she wears feel entirely her own, always with a little extra spice. Her style is instinctive and unapologetic, moving easily between strength and sensuality, streetwear and refinement. In the campaign, she embodies the contrasts that have always existed within the Sofie Schnoor universe: rawness and femininity, softness and attitude, Nordic restraint and a distinctly French sense of ease. “I had the greatest time with the Sofie Schnoor team and am so grateful to be a part of this campaign,” Veneda says. “It is always so special to work in my hometown.” Her connection to Copenhagen lends the collaboration an added intimacy. Despite Veneda’s international career and influence, there is something special about seeing her return to the city through the lens of a Danish brand celebrating its own journey into the world. The collection draws on the music and subcultures of the late 1980s and early 1990s, translating their energy into a contemporary wardrobe. Sharp tailoring is softened by fluid silhouettes, while silk, leather and cashmere give the pieces a tactile richness. The rock ’n’ roll references are present but never feel like costumes. Instead, they emerge through the confidence of a cut, the tension between materials and, ultimately, the attitude with which each piece is worn. “The Icon Collection brings together the references that have shaped my work from the beginning,” says founder and Creative Director Sofie Schnoor. “I wanted to bring all of that into one collection. It feels very personal to me, because every piece connects back to something that has been part of the Sofie Schnoor universe over the past 25 years.” That personal foundation has been present since 2001, when Sofie founded the brand at the age of 26 from a small apartment in Copenhagen. What began as an independent idea has grown into an international fashion and lifestyle company stocked in more than 800 stores worldwide. Around 70 per cent of its business now comes from international markets, yet the company remains entirely family-owned and has continued to grow organically. In an industry so often driven by speed, building something over 25 years without losing the personality that first made people take notice is no small achievement. The anniversary collection reflects that longevity, not only in its references to the past but in its emphasis on lasting wear: these are pieces designed to be worn, lived in and kept. The Icon Collection is available exclusively in SOFIE SCHNOOR stores across Denmark and online from 27 August 2026.

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Nespresso Welcomes Autumn with Pumpkin Spice and New Accessories

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Nespresso Welcomes Autumn with Pumpkin Spice and New Accessories Nespresso is marking the start of autumn with the return of Pumpkin Spice Cake, one of its most anticipated annual flavours, together with a wider autumn drop that includes new coffees, accessories, and limited-edition pieces.  Barista Creations Flavoured Pumpkin Spice Cake is made from Arabica beans with notes of cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and sweet pumpkin. It works warm or cold or served as a Reverso with a splash of cold milk. Joining it is Cinnamon Apple Crisp, a new addition to the autumn Barista Creations range combining spiced cinnamon with apple and the warmer, sweeter notes of apple crumble. A third flavour, Maple Pecan, will follow later in the season. “Pumpkin Spice Cake has become an eagerly anticipated favourite that many look forward to as autumn approaches. With this year’s collection we want to make it even easier to create a café experience at home,” says Petra Dahlman, Nordic Marketing Manager, Nespresso. The accessories drop adds to the at-home café proposition. The NanoFoamer is a handheld milk frother for creating creamy foam directly in the cup. A limited-edition Travel Mug in the colour Pumpkin and new cappuccino cups designed by design studio BIG-GAME complete the collection. For flavour experimentation, a Limited Edition Syrup Kit with Cinnamon Roll and Toffee Nut syrups works with both hot and cold coffee, with or without milk.

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Never Fully Dressed unveils Autumn 2026 and ready-to-wear Spring / Summer 2027

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Never Fully Dressed unveils Autumn 2026 and ready-to-wear Spring / Summer 2027 Never Fully Dressed introduces its Autumn 2026 collection alongside an exclusive preview of Ready-to-Wear Spring / Summer 2027, clearing the brand’s mission to create clothes that inspire and bring joy through inclusive, feel-good styles. Signature prints and the creative foundations Designed in-house, in London, the collections build on the creative foundations that have become synonymous with Never Fully Dressed. Signature hand-painted prints pair with conversational motifs and reimagined silhouettes, bringing together a collection full of joy. Autumn 2026: a celebration of colour, prints and craftsmanship Autumn 2026 explores a NFD’s signature design handwriting, inspired by vintage scarfs, blurred interpretations of prints alongside warmth of the changing season. The collection layers bold colours, elevated fabrications, and intricate construction. Familiar icons through bold print stories tie together the brands premium finishing creating pieces that feel both timeless and unmistakably NFD. A first look at ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2027 Looking ahead to 2027 Ready-to-Wear styles, the collection offers lightweight textures, relaxed tailoring and versatile separates designed for multi-way styling. Championing colour in feel-good designs marking the next evolution of NFD’s creative vision. Never Fully Dressed at Copenhagen Fashion Week To celebrate the collections, Never Fully Dressed will take over Soho House, Copenhagen across 4th & 5th August inviting editors, stylists, creators and friends to discover the styles before launch.

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