It’s been 15 years since Downton Abbey premiered on the BBC, and through six seasons, two movies and a soon-to-be-released third, its devoted fan base has remained devoted. Those looking for a little piece of the Crawley clan to hold on to after the final frame of the final film are in luck: BBC News reports that Bonhams is holding an auction of clothing, furniture and other props from the franchise. The items on offer are on view at the house’s New Bond Street branch in London until September 16, when bidding closes.
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.
