
Gilda Bruno
Gilda Bruno is Livingetc's Lifestyle Editor. Before joining the team, she worked as an Editorial Assistant on the print edition of AnOther Magazine and as a freelance Sub-Editor on the Life & Arts desk of the Financial Times. Between 2020 and today, Gilda's arts and culture writing has appeared in a number of books and publications including Apartamento’s Liguria: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera, Sam Wright’s debut monograph The City of the Sun, The British Journal of Photography, DAZED, Document Journal, Elephant, The Face, Family Style, Foam, Il Giornale dell’Arte, HUCK, Hunger, i-D, PAPER, Re-Edition, VICE, Vogue Italia, and WePresent. She used to curate an arts column for the ITV-backed Gen-Z editorial platform woo, Stop Scrolling, where every two weeks she brought readers a roundup of exhibitions, art fairs, and photo books to check out, as well as exclusive conversations with thought-provoking voices working within the creative industry. Gilda has collaborated regularly with Il Giornale dell’Arte, the Italian sister edition of The Art Newspaper, and Elephant, written essays and forewords for a number of cultural volumes, and completed commercial assignments for clients such as The Face, PUMA, and Everpress. In April 2023, she was included in the 30 Under 30 list of Il Giornale dell'Arte alongside other Italian artists, curators, speakers, art historians, and writers currently reshaping the art scene. Gilda is the Editor of COSE Journal, an independent magazine exploring our relationships to everyday objects and their functions against the backdrop of overconsumption and capitalism, founded by Milan-based Art Director Giulia Nardi.
Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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The Best Hotels in Copenhagen — 10 Scandi-Cool Stays I'm Eyeing Up for My Next Design-Conscious, Danish Escape
The world-coveted city has become synonymous with Nordic sophistication, but what are Copenhagen's top interiors-led stays?
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This Jewel Box Hotel in NYC Fits Style, Wit, and Excitement in 32-Sqft 'Sleeper Cabins' Crafted for Solo Travelers
Launched in April, Now Now NoHo "is for anyone seeking a sense of connection — to themselves, to a place, or something a little beyond the everyday," says Islyn Studio's Ashley Wilkins
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London Design Biennale 2025 — 7 Immersive Pavilions Reinterpreted as Lessons in Decor
We hit Somerset House for an exclusive preview of the exhibition's fifth edition, curated by Samuel Ross, and collected unexpected interior inspiration along the way
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Like an IKEA Warehouse for the Art Crowd — Why the V&A's New, 'Self-Serve' East End Outpost Is Our Latest Obsession
We visited the "so 'not museum'" V&A East Storehouse to understand how it works, pastry-tasting and 'Order an Object' scheme included
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The Serpentine Pavilion 2025 Is a Poetic, 'Breathing' Installation That Calls for Unity in Challenging Times — Here's Our First Look
Unveiled today, architect Marina Tabassum's latest project captures the importance of community and transformation in the face of ongoing crises
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The Best Hotels in Venice — Bask in the Allure of La Serenissima With Our Curation of Masterfully Designed Holiday Stays
We've rounded up the once-in-a-lifetime Venetian sojourns every interiors-savvy traveler should tick off their list, on time for Biennale Architettura 2025
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Experts Agree, 'Resort-Core' Is Here to Stay — A Slower, Intentional, and Expressive Way of Life, "It's Where Desire Meets Design"
Some think it's the adult version of dress up, others that it's about lingering in the excitement of travel. Whether through collectibles or curated experiences, this trend is making every holiday detail into "a memento of meaning"
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The Best Restaurants in Venice — 10 Local-Approved Eateries That Are Simply Too Beautiful to Gatekeep (Even for an Italian)
I used my intel to find the trendy hotspots every Venetian design insider I know is booking right now, and not just for their unexpected interiors
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This Fairytale Manor Near Birmingham Wants You to Make Yourself at Home, Literally — "Hospitality Is Joyful When It's Richly Tangible"
Nestled in a 45-acre estate, the Grade II-listed building is the beating heart of Hampton Manor, a diffused luxury stay and Michelin-starred culinary destination where craftsmanship, seasonality, and community thrive
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Known for Their Iconic Coffee Table Books, Assouline Has Just Launched Decor Objects That Elevate the Everyday Into an Unexpected Art Form
Comprising a dozen stunningly crafted home accessories for daily use, the brand's venture into collectible lifestyle elevates the ordinary to a new, exclusive realm
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Farm Stays Are Having a Moment — These 10 Peaceful Escapes in the UK Make for a Design-Conscious, Multisensory Countryside Break
We took our pick from the finest rural getaways near London (and beyond) to bring you sojourns that delight the eye, the taste buds, and the mind
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 Starts Tuesday — These 6 Inspiring Activations Are on My Must-See List
As the 14th edition of the London festival approaches, I've found the installations sure to make your tour of the event fun, entertaining, and unusually joyful
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This New Zealand Designer's Textural Creations Bring This East London Showroom to Life — "Every Piece is Unique"
In "all in each", artist Grace Atkinson's textile works appear alongside iconic 20th-century designs in a poetic exploration of "perception, intimacy, function, and form"
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NYCxDesign 2025 — The Essential Edit of Events to Catch in New York This Week, Selected From Hundreds of Happenings
From the most anticipated, or unexpected, showcases to the top hangouts to flock to after hours, here's everything you should see, do, and know during New York Design Week 2025
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"LA Is a Place to Take Risks" — Where Design Superstar Kelly Wearstler Finds Inspiration in the City of Angels
The trailblazing designer tells us about the sites of affection that make Los Angeles her own
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12 Transportive Design and Art Exhibitions in London to See Right Now — Or Save for Later This Year
Featuring intergenerational artistic dialogues, immersive installations, experimental furniture displays, and more
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These Are the Bars in New York With the Best Interiors — Where the 'In-the-Know' Design Crowd Drink
The best cocktail bars in NYC are the ones where artful decor and nightlife combine, or so its culture insiders think
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I Got a First Look at The Six, London's Hottest New Wellness Destination — With 5-Figure Design Furniture, Original Artwork, and a Prada-Style Palette
Housed in a Grade II-listed townhouse, the Mayfair hub injects character and intimacy back into the hairdressing experience through sleekly crafted interiors signed by Argent Design
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This Designer Is Fighting the Stigma Around Medical Therapy, Aging, and Intimacy Through Immersive Interiors That "Pull You Out of the Everyday"
When conceived purposefully, "a space can totally change people's mindset and feelings about something they previously found intimidating," says wellness design expert Madelynn Ringo
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Your Cheat Sheet to the Best Milan Cafés — 10 Trusted Local Institutions Where Coffee Is As Good As the Interiors
Looking for an inspired spot to savor an espresso with friends? Search no further than these design-forward Milanese addresses
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Mark My Words — RIMOWA's New Retro-Chic Luggage Colors Will Be the Jet Set's Big Style Signifier This Summer
Launched this week, the Granada & Verde Collection expands on the bustling-with-life energy of your next destination, making your luggage an integral part of the journey
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Fonda Review — Mexican Food and Artistry Get "Bolder, Brighter, and More Playful" Than Ever at This Tucked-Away Gem in London's Soho
Chef Santiago Lastra and design studio A-nrd bring a worldly, contagiously uplifting reworking of the Latin American country's tradition to the British capital
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The Best Bars in Milan — 8 Iconic Drinking Spots You'll Regret Not Knowing While Planning a Camera Roll-Worthy Aperitivo
In the Italian design capital, it's always cocktail o'clock. But what are the best Milan bars? Scroll to discover our style-led edit
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10 Arrestingly Beautiful Milan Restaurants Locals *Actually* Dine at — Selected for Their Interiors
Brought to you by our community of culture insiders, this edit of the best restaurants in Milan sees authentic Italian food and immersive design unite
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