It’s been 15 years since the premiere of Downton Abbey, the BBC’s beloved period drama set in England in the post-Edwardian era, and after six seasons and two movies — with a third and final film on the way — it still occupies the minds and hearts of its loyal present-day fan base. Those looking to hold onto a little piece of Downton glamour after the saga’s conclusion have their options open. Devotees can peruse the Bonhams auction of clothing and props from the franchise, as BBC News reports. Or one could grab this impressively detailed jewelry box shaped like Highclere Castle, the real-life 1679 country house where the series was filmed. Fittingly, the box is the creation of David Linley, King Charles III’s first cousin, who is also an accomplished furniture designer.
Could cork be the key to an environmentally friendly (but no less chic) future? Studio AHEAD’s new collection pairs the renewable organic material with stainless steel, lending sleekness to the former and softness to the latter. The design firm‘s new line, which includes a stool, a dining table and a bench, debuts at the Collectible fair this week in New York, but it’s available now on 1stDibs.
Earlier this year Loewe’s Puzzle bag celebrated its 10th anniversary, but it’s not the only iconic handbag marking a milestone birthday. Unveiled in Prada’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection, the Bowling bag is turning 25. According to Town & Country, it sold out immediately upon its release and has remained a classic ever since.
By Design doesn’t even have a release date yet, but the movie is already making waves in the design world. It stars Juliette Lewis as a woman whose love for a beautiful chair is so consuming that she actually becomes the object of her desire. According to Elle Decor, we can expect to see it in theaters in early 2026, but details are otherwise scarce.
