The Future of Design Has a Long Memory

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FROM THE EDITOR

Editor's Note

I’ve always been fascinated by what makes people do what they do. Not necessarily the finished product, the recognition or the success, but everything that happens before any of that. The decisions, the disagreements, the occasional leap of faith, and the stubborn belief that something is worth pursuing. 

Perhaps it’s the journalist in me. Or simply curiosity. Probably a bit of both. 

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FROM THE GUEST EDITOR

Guest Editor Note

Truth is the first victim of war. Today I am not just a Journalist or Creative Director, I am a humanitarian and an activist which is what I implore all of you to be. I lend my voice to those with none, those who are unheard. For the plight of the Palestinans that burns through my heart.

I am not a politician and I in fact disdain politics. That said, it is an integral part of our lives. Every decision, every action one takes is political in nature. It is naive to think we are excluded from the political debate. Quoting George Galloway ‘The air is thick with propaganda canards’ We can not avoid it. What we can do is educate ourselves with means of context and background. Become active participants in the narrative instead of running the risk of becoming complicit bystanders.

Activism doesn’t mean aggression but a journey of enlightenment. Using the skills at our disposal to communicate what many wish to vocalise. Effective social movements can lead to concrete policy results, united we can build a fortress that lets adversaries reveal themselves.

The question isn’t are you pro-palestine, the question is are you pro-truth? Are you pro-equality? Are you pro-humanity?

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The Shape of Air

Lalique’s Alizé Vase: Where the invisible becomes an object of desire. There is something rather extraordinary about attempting to give shape to something we cannot hold. Air has no fixed form, no colour, no weight we can readily perceive. Yet its presence is everywhere, in the movement of a curtain, the changing direction of a breeze, or the quiet shift of leaves before a storm. For its 2026 Air de Lalique collection, the French crystal house Lalique explores this very idea, translating the movement of air into the language of sculptural crystal. Among its creations, the Alizé Vase stands out for its flowing silhouette and warm coral tones, an object that seems to capture movement even when standing perfectly still. The design takes its cues from the delicate pleating of haute couture. Its surface alternates between satin-finished and polished crystal, allowing light to settle in its recesses and catch along its raised curves. The result is a fascinating contradiction: a substantial object that appears almost weightless. The coral patina is particularly beautiful. Rather than relying on colour alone, Lalique applies pigment to the satin-finished crystal through a technique that recalls the work of René Lalique himself. It brings warmth to the transparent material, with shades that seem to change depending on the light and the angle from which the vase is viewed. Created under the artistic direction of Marc Larminaux, Air de Lalique continues the house’s exploration of nature’s four elements. It is an interesting exercise in restraint. The craftsmanship is elaborate, but the finished piece doesn’t feel overly decorated. Every curve contributes to the impression of movement.  And perhaps that is what makes the Alizé so compelling. It doesn’t need an elaborate arrangement of flowers or an extravagant setting to justify its presence. It is already a sculpture in its own right. For October, as interiors begin to take on warmer tones and natural light changes with the season, the Alizé feels particularly appropriate. Not because it follows an autumn trend, but because its coral warmth and shifting reflections make it an object worth observing throughout the day. Luxury, at its most interesting, gives us something more than an object to own. It gives us another way of looking at the ordinary. In Lalique’s hands, even a passing breeze becomes something we can see. Alizé Vase in Clear Crystal with Coral Patina  Lalique | Air de Lalique,  2026 Handcrafted in France | 38 cm high | US listed price: $3,900. 

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Lalique’s Alizé Vase: Where the invisible becomes an object of desire. There is something rather extraordinary about attempting to give shape to something we cannot hold. Air has no fixed form, no colour, no weight we can readily perceive. Yet its presence is everywhere, in the movement of a curtain, the changing direction of a breeze, or the quiet shift of leaves before a storm. For its 2026 Air de Lalique collection, the French crystal house Lalique explores this very idea, translating the movement of air into the language of sculptural crystal. Among its creations, the Alizé Vase stands out for its flowing silhouette and warm coral tones, an object that seems to capture movement even when standing perfectly still. The design takes its cues from the delicate pleating of haute couture. Its surface alternates between satin-finished and polished crystal, allowing light to settle in its recesses and catch along its raised curves. The result is a fascinating contradiction: a substantial object that appears almost weightless. The coral patina is particularly beautiful. Rather than relying on colour alone, Lalique applies pigment to the satin-finished crystal through a technique that recalls the work of René Lalique himself. It brings warmth to the transparent material, with shades that seem to change depending on the light and the angle from which the vase is viewed. Created under the artistic direction of Marc Larminaux, Air de Lalique continues the house’s exploration of nature’s four elements. It is an interesting exercise in restraint. The craftsmanship is elaborate, but the finished piece doesn’t feel overly decorated. Every curve contributes to the impression of movement.  And perhaps that is what makes the Alizé so compelling. It doesn’t need an elaborate arrangement of flowers or an extravagant setting to justify its presence. It is already a sculpture in its own right. For October, as interiors begin to take on warmer tones and natural light changes with the season, the Alizé feels particularly appropriate. Not because it follows an autumn trend, but because its coral warmth and shifting reflections make it an object worth observing throughout the day. Luxury, at its most interesting, gives us something more than an object to own. It gives us another way of looking at the ordinary. In Lalique’s hands, even a passing breeze becomes something we can see. Alizé Vase in Clear Crystal with Coral Patina  Lalique | Air de Lalique,  2026 Handcrafted in France | 38 cm high | US listed price: $3,900. 

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