After moving from Manhattan to Milan 20 years ago, with no job, no friends, and no patience for the Italian way of life, California-bred writer and editor J.J. Martin realized she had no option but to surrender to the vibrant but slow-paced lifestyle. In so doing, she discovered more joy ... More

Italian label Emporio Sirenuse has collaborated with U.K.-based charity Elephant Family, which is dedicated to protecting endangered wildlife and their habitats. Proceeds from a cheery and colorful collection of resort wear and tabletop pieces will be donated to the organization. Ceramic plates and servingware, tablecloths, ... More

Runway Resurgence Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Yves Saint Laurent’s first runway show with a visual representation of the designer’s global influence on French haute couture. YSL Lexicon: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent (Rizzoli) coincides with an innovative six-museum exhibition ... More

Los Angeles–based product designer Alexandra Von Furstenberg creates modern, eye-catching acrylic furniture and home accessories. The collection of AVF accessories include an array of trays, vases and bowls in bold colors to bring pieces of art into your home. Short bloomin’ vase in rose, $245, ... More

Loewe, the Spanish fashion house, will launch its first-ever home collection with 11 botanical-inspired scents conceived by in-house nose Nuria Cruelles. Hand-crafted candles, room sprays, diffusers and soaps showcase herbaceous scents like beetroot, juniper berry, cypress and luscious pea. Pricing will range from $370 for a larger candle to $80 for a candleholder. More

Fashion journalist Laurence Benaïm has compiled 100 of the most iconic pieces from the Yves Saint Laurent archive into this anthology from Assouline. This volume features looks that debuted at his first runway show in January 1962 all the way to his final haute couture presentation ... More

When David Yurman decided to erect a new flagship store on New York City’s 57th Street, the task of designing the space fell to Evan Yurman, son of cofounders David and Sybil Yurman. As chief creative officer, the 37-year-old currently leads the brand’s men’s collection and ... More

Frette, the luxury linens supplier that outfits the beds and bathrooms of the world's best five-stars hotels, has a gift for all travelers that want to furnish their homes in the same high-quality linens they enjoy when traveling the world. Introducing a new direct-to-consumer brand: H by Frette. The ... More

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Take one look at designer Sasha Bikoff’s impressive portfolio, and you can see the effortless way she marries design styles. Known for her eclectic use of color and careful curation of vintage gems, she has fast become one of the rising stars of the interior design ... More