How Do You Wear a Gown Made of Glass? Marvel at the Eye-Catching History of This Unlikely Fashion Trend
In the 20th century, actresses and royals alike donned delicate dresses woven with spun-glass threads. More recently, celebrities have sported impractically fragile handbags on the red carpet
The Architect Who Designed the Iconic Entrances to the Paris Métro Is Finally Getting the Attention He Deserves
When Hector Guimard’s subway designs were unveiled in the early 1900s, the public rejected his Art Nouveau style. Soon, a new museum devoted to his work will open in the city
Why the Ancient Craft of Dry Stone Walling Still Holds So Much Appeal in the 21st Century
Artisans around the world are ditching the mortar and embracing an old method of building rock walls
Explore Art and Design in 1940s America Through These 250 Paintings, Photos, Posters and Artifacts
A new exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art examines how artistic expression evolved throughout the war years and the postwar period
The Original Birkin Bag Was Made After Actress Jane Birkin Spilled Her Belongings on the CEO of Hermès in 1983
The iconic accessory would become one of the most expensive handbags in fashion history. Now, the prototype is heading to the auction block, where it’s likely to fetch an exorbitant sum
This Lamp Just Became the Most Expensive Object Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Ever Sold at Auction
The double-pedestal light fixture brought in $7.5 million. It was designed around 1903 for the Susan Lawrence Dana House, a 12,000-square-foot residence in Springfield, Illinois
Why the World Became So Obsessed With William Morris’ Colorful Floral Prints
The British artist’s designs appear on mugs, plates, shoes and more. A new exhibition explores how his signature style became so ubiquitous—and how Morris would feel about his 21st-century legacy
These Are the Building Blocks of Wes Anderson’s Signature Visual Style
Through quirky costumes and model hotels, a new exhibition surveys the director’s unique creative vision—and the work of the craftspeople who help bring it to life
You Can Spend a Night in the Last House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Before His Death in 1959
The plans for the RiverRock house in northeastern Ohio were left on Wright’s drawing board when he died. But whether the project counts as a true “Wright” is up for debate
See the New Tartan Pattern Created to Honor Women Accused of Witchcraft in Scotland Between 1563 and 1736
The black, red, gray and pink design honors the thousands of individuals—mostly women—who were persecuted under the Scottish Witchcraft Act
See Lily Gladstone’s Stunning Oscar Gowns Designed by an Indigenous Artist
The two gowns were a collaboration between Gucci and a porcupine quillwork artist. Both are now on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
From Shears to Sweaters, an Experimental New Exhibition Examines the Long, Wooly Relationship Between Humans and Sheep
The Amsterdam show features an eclectic mix of wool garments, life-size sheep replicas and philosophical musings about the interconnectedness of the two species
George Orwell Gets His Own £2 Coin Featuring an All-Seeing Eye
Inscribed with quotes from “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” the Royal Mint’s latest release honors the author on the 75th anniversary of his death
If You’re Nostalgic for Nokia, See the Devices That Defined ’90s Cellphone Design in a New Online Archive
The iconic brand’s mobile phones were pop culture mainstays. Soon, a new online archive will bring together thousands of documents, early models and design concepts
See These Ornately Decorated 18th-Century Clocks Before Time Runs Out
An exhibition in London is highlighting a collection of Baroque timepieces designed by the renowned Parisian craftsman André-Charles Boulle
What Is Mocha Mousse, the First-Ever Shade of Brown Chosen as Pantone’s Color of the Year?
The 2025 hue is an “evocative soft brown” that was selected to suggest the rich flavor of a piece of chocolate or a cup of hot coffee
See What Happened When One Museum Asked Artists to Define ‘Home’
The Smithsonian Design Triennial presents 25 commissions that explore the physical and conceptual ideas of shelter and refuge
Frank Lloyd Wright Designed His First Prairie-Style House When He Was 26. Now, It’s for Sale
The young architect created the Winslow house for a couple living in a suburb of Chicago in 1893. The project would help launch his independent career
How Tyrus Wong Spent 106 Years Making the World More Beautiful
The Chinese American artist left a breathtaking legacy that ranged from fine art to Disney movies to Christmas cards
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Is Heading to Auction
Price Tower is one of three Oklahoma buildings designed by the renowned American architect
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