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Listening bars inspired by Japanese hi-fi cafés are opening around the world, with prolific designers taking the lead on the interiors

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

With the dust having settled after Milan design week, now is the time to reflect on the common threads that have emerged. It’s a glimpse into the ideas that will be driving the style of homes this year and beyond

David Collins Studio may be known for designing some of the world’s most decadent bars and restaurants, but the Notting Hill house of its CEO and co-founder Iain Watson hums to a more laid-back tune

The designer Priya Ahluwalia’s London home is a colourfully idiosyncratic shrine to creativity, as Brooke Theis discovers

Taking advantage of the wealth of creative talent gathered in one place for Milan design week, we caught up with today’s stars to hear their thoughts on artificial intelligence and the importance of that human touch