Design

The Best Design Stores to Shop for Holiday Décor and Gifts

Christmas aesthetics are evolving. It’s no longer just about green trees, shiny baubles, and red garlands. Today, a universe of design-forward stores is reimagining the holiday season through a contemporary lens: noble materials, unexpected color palettes, artisanal craftsmanship, minimalist objects, and decorations that feel like they belong in art galleries. Here’s a curated, global, and aesthetically HOTBOOK-style selection of the best […]

Why Does the Design in Severance Feel So Unsettling?

When we think of a dystopian aesthetic, we often imagine dark cities, invasive technology, and chaotic environments. But Severance—the Apple TV+ series directed by Ben Stiller and created by Dan Erickson—takes the opposite approach: the monstrous resides in what’s perfectly ordered. What if you could literally separate your work life from your personal life? That mental […]