Over the past year or so, Noughties fever has arguably reached its zenith (see: bootcut jeans, the Gen X boot-tuck and everyone romanticising “going analogue”). Nowhere is this clearer, however, than in the recent footwear choices of the fashion set, A-listers and on the runway over these past few seasons.

Renewable, resilient, and versatile: more cork fabric is just what sustainable fashion needs.

In a small Portuguese village, one tree has been standing for more than 230 years. Its official name is Sobreiro Monumental, but it’s also known as The Whistler. And since it was planted in the late 1700s, it has provided the world with thousands of pounds of cork. 

I’m always looking to see what new and unexpected textures, colors, and materials are popping up in interiors these days — bonus points for those that look great and have an actual practical use, too. So when I started to see cork decor on my feeds earlier this month, I was instantly obsessed. And this trend is a lot more approachable than you might think.

It's perhaps natural that a product line designed by an architect would end up being, well, architectural – and that's exactly the case with UniFor's newest furniture project created with the Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron. To be revealed at Milan Design Week 2026, ‘MTM – Made to Measure' was designed by the Pritzker-winning architects for the Italian office interior specialist to tectonic results.

All-weather surfaces will have to change — and the answer to a global problem could well be found at a Football Foundation facility on a windy hillside in Sheffield

Choosing the right closure for wine bottles is a crucial decision for winemakers, as it directly impacts the quality, aging potential, and environmental footprint of the wine. In recent years, alternative closure materials, such as aluminum and plastic, have emerged alongside traditional cork stoppers. In this article, we will compare cork, aluminum, and plastic as materials for wine closures, examining their sealing ability, production resource use, environmental impact, and other relevant aspects. By understanding the characteristics of each material, we can make informed decisions that balance tradition, innovation, and sustainability in the wine industry.