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Newspaper* • Wallpaper’s hot pick of the latest global goings-on

Enduring love • A return to classic denim styles has our hearts pounding

Breaking the mould • The fungi-based non-toxic pigments that could revolutionise the cosmetic industry

Fair game • A minimalist chess set fit for a grandmaster

Free range • An iconic art institution in Tallinn temporarily makes a break for it

Slip service • A leather sneaker offers elegance, efficiency and effortless comfort

Sea change • An innovative furniture collection incorporating ocean plastic waste

Shape shifter • Hublot’s Big Bang watch squares up to a new silhouette

Croc star • Ivorian jewellery brand Ohiri Studio’s offering has its roots in symbolism, shared cultures and sustainability

Top of the form • Ten next-generation designers who have made us sit up and take notice

THE NEW FASHION VANGUARD • Four labels presenting a new way to dress, driven by their backgrounds, biofabricated materials and biker jackets

GO WEST • From Senegal to Nigeria, and from Niger to the Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa is vast and brimming with potential. A powerful mix of peoples and cultures, and in some nations, exponential demographic and economic growth, makes this part of the world a locus of change. The result? A dynamic new generation of studios that operate in the architecture realm and push the boundaries of their field towards a promising future. Architects, spatial designers and builders converge here to create a unique, rich melting pot of fresh thinking and innovation that will no doubt reshape the way we think about architecture globally.

GREEN GOLD • A new initiative by Moët & Chandon aims to help transform the Champagne region into a beautifully biodiverse and future-facing terroir

ESCAPE ROUTE • A picturesque Mexican bolthole makes a dreamily idyllic retreat

BEAM TEAM • London’s tallest mass-timber office building, the first new-build project from workspace specialist The Office Group, is underpinned by a sustainable ethos

HOT SHOTS • Four emerging image-makers and recent Wallpaper* collaborators impress with their tantalising textures, intimate portraits and unique points of view

QUITO • The relaxation of height restrictions for towers in Quito, the relocation of the city’s airport and the upcoming inauguration of its metro system have heralded a new era of densification for the Ecuadorian capital. Trying to steal some of the equatorial shimmer is a new crop of scintillating skyscrapers by global names, and a school of resourceful locals thriving in their lofty shadows. Rainbow Blue Nelson, our roving Latin American travel writer, finds out how this rejuvenated cityscape is helping to reboot the country’s ambitions

Life in colour • Celebrated for the spectacular Easter eggs designed for the Romanov family, Fabergé continues to create timeless, exquisite pieces that put colour, carat and craftsmanship centre stage, presenting collections that marry classic elegance with a contemporary edge

Vivid dreams • Refik Anadol’s masterly use of data sets and AI models allows him to create mesmerising ‘living paintings’, now on display in MoMA’s Gund Lobby

Generation generative • The future looks bright for AI-powered generative art,...