Under the Sun: Around the World in 21 Houses

Discover the eclectic legacy of the late Manfredi della Gherardesca through his extraordinary collection, to be auctioned at Dreweatts on 24 April. Antique dealer and close friend of Manfredi, Charlotte di Carcaci, asked art lovers and legendary tastemakers to select their favorite lots.

With designers, artists, editors and tastemakers flying to Milan from all corners of the globe, Salone del Mobile 2024 has been bigger, brighter and bolder than ever. Miguel Flores-Vianna and Camilla Frances highlight their festival favorites.

Martina Mondadori closes Salone del Mobile in style, hosting the magazine’s 10th Anniversary party at the exclusive historic site, Società del Giardino. Highlights included deputy editor Miguel Flores-Vianna’s dance moves and six birthday cakes from the master pâtissiers at Sant Ambroeus.

Casa Cabana throws open its doors during Salone del Mobile 2024 for the launch of Cabana's first scented candle, produced with L’Artisan Parfumeur, one of the pioneers of niche perfumery.

Long-term collaborators David Lauren and Martina Mondadori welcome the design world at Palazzo Ralph Lauren, co-hosting an elegant soiree during Salone del Mobile 2024.

Sitting between the sea and the mountains, Barcelona expresses its vibrant nature through unique architecture, culture and gastronomy. The Spanish city, both lively and historical, inspired Gabriel Garcia Marquez to describe it as “a mythical memory” and many will find this to be true today. Rebeca Vaisman shares an insider's guide.

The late great Italian decorator, Verde Visconti, possessed a magical ability to transform anything into beauty, just like an alchemist transforming metal into gold, writes Fabrizia Caracciolo. Fabrizia explores Verde's life, style and legacy, speaking to friends and former clients, while Derry Moore shares beautiful images of Verde's home in Orvieto.

Camilla Frances explores (or rather, peers into) one of the most famous interiors in the world: Queen Mary's exceptional doll's house at Windsor Castle, a 100-year-old miniature marvel still considered to be an unsurpassed archive of British talent and craftsmanship. 

As a child, François Halard rarely spoke and sought refuge in a quiet world full of beautiful textiles and objects. His deep appreciation for beauty led him to become one of the world’s most respected photographers, documenting his own collections and the lives of icons, including Yves Saint Laurent and Cy Twombly. François spoke to Camilla Frances about life through his extraordinary lens.

Following years in New York at the top of the magazine trade, Deborah Needleman left press days and subways in Manhattan and moved upstate to the picturesque Hudson Valley. She shares her favorite places and spaces in Upstate New York, including one of the most delicious restaurants in America.

In the more than 50 years that Derry Moore has been taking photographs, he has captured icons of art, design, stage and screen – from Salvador Dali and L.S. Lowry to Alan Bennett, Henry Moore and Helena Bonham Carter. The distinguished British photographer shares stories and portraits from the frontline of culture, and reveals the best advice he’s ever been given – from Oskar Kokoschka and Bill Brandt.

In the rarefied world of styling and art directing for interiors magazines, Jessica Hayns is a legend. Her exceptional eye is evident throughout her Georgian home, which will be exclusively revealed in Cabana Issue 21. Here, she shares her 'finders keepers': a museum-worthy flea market find and the emotional piece she'll keep forever.