Amy Bradford
Amy studied English at Cambridge University before going to work at a trend forecasting agency. Her passion for design and the built environment led to a focus on interiors and architecture. After working at leading design publications, she decided to go freelance in 2017.
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London Craft Week 2026: Why Sotheby’s new Crafted showcase is unmissable
A dynamic programme of talks, events and exhibitions celebrating British artisans and exploring the value of material-led artistic exploration unfolds at the auction house’s New Bond Street flagship
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During London Craft Week 2026, meet the makers keeping Britain’s artisanal traditions alive
Sotheby’s Festival of Craft, staged as part of its Crafted showcase, includes panel discussions, live demonstrations and insights into the UK’s making heritage by some of its leading proponents
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The historic Palazzo Donizetti in Milan sets the scene for a global celebration of contemporary Italian design
For its 2026 edition of L’Appartamento, Artemest has invited five designers to reimagine the 19th-century residence's interiors with handpicked pieces crafted by Italy's finest artisans
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From coffee pitstops to shopping opportunities – your ultimate guide to how to do Milan Design Week right
Kelly Wearstler’s H&M Home collection, Ai Weiwei’s political statement in silk, Eames’s modular homes and more – these are the highlights you simply can’t miss
Houses
A Georgian manor in the Irish countryside that has been gently eased into the present
Designer Róisín Lafferty has sensitively restored a cherished family home outside Dublin, balancing memory, materiality and modern comfort, while keeping its sense of history intact
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New Creative Royalty 2026: the next generation of tastemakers you need to know
Meet visionaries in design, style, food and art whose bold ideas and risk-taking approach are shaping the UK’s cultural future
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Eye candy: an opulently illustrated new book from TASCHEN delves into the history of costume jewels
Costume Jewelry, a new book published by TASCHEN celebrates Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo’s unique collection of “faux and fabulous” American statement jewels
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Step inside the world of one of Britain's greatest collectors in a spectacular new exhibition at Sotheby's
Friend and patron to a starry cast of 20th-century artists, British-born collector Pauline Karpidas is auctioning the contents of her London home in a groundbreaking exhibition at Sotheby’s, which recreates her uniquely stylish milieu
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Dubai’s new airport: everything we know about $35 billion Al Maktoum International
It is the world's most expensive airport and will handle 260 million passengers per year
Travel
Is Tuscany’s Il Borro the most romantic Italian getaway?
Brought back to life by the Ferragamo fashion dynasty, the sprawling Medieval estate promises a tantalising sliver of la dolce vita