Holiday Gift Guide December 1st A Hermès Dream for the Holidays Christmas is around the corner, and I’ve had my eye on the Hermès Cavale II saddle. I picture it hanging in the den of a country house, with a horse wandering freely outside. Tis the season to dream a little. Find the saddle here Image Courtesy of Hermès
Marimekko’s Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Explores Composition and Decomposition “For 2026, we highlight the art of printmaking as our overarching theme,” says Emmakaisa Kirves, Design Director for Ready-to-Wear and Bags & Accessories at Marimekko. The brand’s Pre-Spring 2026 collection blends refined composition with playful proportions, offering a contemporary take on breaking down silhouettes and rethinking the fundamentals of printmaking. Simplified forms and reconsidered trims set the tone, while opposing lengths and unexpected proportions bring movement to both prints and shapes. The palette pairs two iconic Marimekko combinations, black and yellow, and true red with navy blue, with delicate, barely-there hues such as baby blue, powder peach and soft pink, creating a soft backdrop for the season’s bold mood. This collection continues Marimekko’s exploration of printmaking through fresh techniques. The ornamental Keidas pattern by Annika Rimala (1960s) appears as Broderie anglaise, used both in trims and as a key material across dresses, skirts and trousers. As a counterpoint, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi’s architectural stripe patterns, Galleria and Hennika, add a sharp contrast. “Pre-Spring acts as a palette cleanser, balancing barely-there shades with bold classics and exploring the interplay of composition and decomposition through repetition, proportions and opposites,” concludes Emmakaisa Kirves.
Miss Clara Hotel: Design, Ambience & Jazz in the City Center images courtesy of Miss Clara by Nobis Housed in one of Stockholm’s finest and best-preserved Art Nouveau buildings, Miss Clara is an urban design hotel created in collaboration with renowned architect Gert Wingårdh. Its prime location in the heart of the city makes it an ideal base for exploring Stockholm’s restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Miss Clara is defined by its warm, intimate atmosphere, an authentic blend of contemporary Scandinavian design and historic character. The hotel’s inviting communal spaces, elegant detailing, and relaxed sophistication create a setting that feels both vibrant and refined. As an added cultural touchpoint, the hotel bar hosts regular jazz evenings featuring some of Sweden’s most respected musicians. These nights offer a laid-back yet immersive ambience, perfect for unwinding over live music. Tonight, Rubem Farias and Gustav Lundgren take the stage, and already the next session will be held on 19 December, featuring Rubem Farias on bass and Pål Nyberg on guitar. Read more about the hotel and their jazz evenings here