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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Never Mind the Super Bowl — The 30 Best Things to Do in New Orleans Right Now, as Recommended by Local Culture Insiders
Make your stay in the Big Easy count with our curated guide to its most spirited hotspots, from historic boutique hotels to charming eateries and bars
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I'm a Modernist Design Geek — These 9 Desk Accessories Put an Unexpected Spin on Office Organization
Turn every working day into an inspiration session with our designer selection of cool desk accessories, blending artistry and functionality
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Hidden Trails — Glassware Disruptor Sophie Lou Jacobsen's Insider Guide to Exploring New York
The rising designer shares her curated itinerary to the City That Never Sleeps
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At This Three-in-One, Scenic New London Restaurant, Damien Hirst's Paintings Aren't the Only Masterpieces
Celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's experimentation playground at The Emory's abc kitchens brings a slice of New York glamour to the capital and food so beautifully crafted it competes with the artwork
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At This New Beverly Hills Members-Only Club, Old Hollywood Glamour Gets a High Tech-Meets-Gatsby Revamp
Sleek brass detailing, timeless terrazzo floors, and marble-drenched dining rooms: meet Gravitas, the tech-aided haven for bon vivants who want it all
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I Cover Art and Culture for a Living — These Are the 12 Most Inspiring Events to Tick Off Your Bucket List This Year
From the most anticipated biennials to leading art and photography festivals, get your finger on the creative pulse around the globe with our edit of unmissable happenings
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Vacationing With These 6 Airbnb Alternatives Is Like "Entering an Interiors Magazine" — We're in for the Trip
If your usual short-term rental platform isn't satisfying your design urges, these other options will have you immersed in awe-inspiring décor
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I'm a Sucker for Retro Japanese Stationery — These 6 Iconic Brands Put Nippon's Cool-Kid Minimalism at Your Fingertips
From the 1900s-founded Kokuyo to the global success of MUJI, up your office aesthetic with our design-focused roundup of the best Japanese stationery
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Are Hotels and Private Members' Clubs the New Museums? Meet the Curators Behind Hospitality's Art-Fueled Renaissance
Boutique hotels and members-only clubs are shaking up the arts infrastructure through gallery-worthy collections where culture, activism, and community thrive
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"Calmcations" Are Trending, and These Spas Offer a Hypnotically Beautiful Antidote to Everyday Tension
Make the most of your time off with our interiors-led guide to the most beautiful luxury spas in the world
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The World's Best Design Hotels — Picked, Experienced, Loved, and Reviewed by Livingetc's Editors
Breathtaking tropical modernism idylls, "One Thousand and One Nights"-style palaces, and lavish country houses turned contemporary décor havens — here's our edit of the best design hotels in the world
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The Best Stationery Brands — 9 Labels to Know for a Designer-Approved, Playfully Aesthetic Desk Upgrade
Step up your organization game with these colorful buys for paper goods and design lovers
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I'm an Art and Design-Obsessed Lifestyle Editor — These Are the 9 Best Independent Concept Stores in Rome That I Lost Myself in
A new wave of interdisciplinary retail spaces is transforming the Eternal City into an avant-garde destination for décor, fashion, and crafty collector finds, alongside its storied institutions
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5 Orient Express-Inspired Luxury Train Journeys — Your One-Way Ticket to Design Escapism in 2025
Whether whizzing through the Andes on toward the former Inca Empire or unveiling the hidden gems of the Silk Road's trade routes, no second is wasted aboard these luxury train rides
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Livingetc's Travel Trends 2025 Report, Revealed: Where, Why, and How to Satiate Your Wanderlust, According to Experts
From the best places to travel in 2025 to the chicest, and most inspiring ways to see the world this year, get moving with our guide for design-conscious globetrotters
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Hidden Trails — Legendary Art and Design Dealer Nina Yashar's Insider Guide to Exploring Milan
The Nilufar gallery founder shares her curated itinerary to the Italian design capital
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Get the Best Planners 2025 on Your Agenda — To Knock Your Year Into Shape, Stylishly
We've found the most beautiful 2025 planners and diaries on the internet so you can start the year off right
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The Best Paris Concept Stores Are Your "One-Stop" Shops for Imaginative Design and Inspiration — Here Are 7 We Love
From out-there lifestyle and fashion curations to classic perfumeries, take the City of Light home with you with our edit
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This Art and Textiles-Filled Rome Luxury Hotel Proves Fantastical Maximalist Interiors Can Be as Chic and Timeless, Too
A tapestry of fabrics, artworks, and collectibles by celebrated French interior designer Laura Gonzalez, Casa Monti Roma is the home for free-spirited wanderers where the Eternal City's past comes to life
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London's Coolest New Wine Bar Has Got Us Dreaming of Summer — One Scoop (and Sip) at a Time
From the team behind the Goodbye Horses restaurant, The Dreamery is a fantastical ice cream parlor and bar designed to "escape the mundane"
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Your Design-Led Guide to the Best Cafés in Rome — 7 Local-Approved Addresses for a Multisensory Feast
Playfully blending vintage, mid-century, and contemporary interiors, these Roman coffee shops are the perfect antidote to travel fatigue, and a true joy to look at
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How to Repot a Monstera — A Gardening Expert's Guide to Breathing New Life Into Your Plant
Grant your lush décor addition a new home and make the most of its active growing season this spring in five simple steps
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The Coolest Luggage Tags — 6 Beautiful Buys Stylish Jetsetters Won't Travel Without
These are the best-looking luggage tags, guaranteed to turn heads at baggage claim
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An Oscar-Winning Director Has Given This Rome Luxury Hotel a Kaleidoscopic Makeover
A legendary 16th-century palazzo has been transformed into a technicolored, retro-futuristic utopia by the imaginative eye of one of Hollywood's most-talked-about authors, Challengers' Luca Guadagnino
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