Every four years, the Olympics undergo a branding reinvention. The five rings hold a special place in world culture, but the host city has a chance to evolve and adapt the brand to better suit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover creative people, places and projects around the world. From the opening ceremony unfolding on the River Seine to ...

"Spinning Around" installation by Sophia Taillet. Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, 4–13 September 2025. Image Courtesy of Maison & Objet Celebrating design as both a cultural practice and a ...

Maison&Objet and Déco Off are fast approaching, and with a little planning—and this handy guide—you can rest assured that you’ll see the best of what Paris Design Week has to offer. From must-see ...

The design industry’s year kicks into gear this week in the French capital. Paris Déco Off, which starts today and focuses on textiles and wallpapers, will see exhibitions and product launches take ...

Over the past two years, Paris Design Week, which includes the Maison&Objet furniture and accessories fair, has shifted its programming focus. Held twice a year in the City of Light (the annual ...

My perch for 2026 Paris Design Week was the Hotel Panache, a boutique hotel near the bustling Grands Boulevards, which offers convenience, style (think Fornasetti wallpaper and Diptyque bath products) ...

The presence of Hemingway, Stein, Joyce, Picasso, Dalí, Man Ray and other influencers of the 1920s are still being felt — and appreciated — by tourists and locals. By David Belcher “The chief danger ...