Photo by Hawaiian floral artist <n>Hirokolele</n> of their aunty <n>Nani</n> with a hibiscus arrangement.

The onsen at the <n>Takinoya</n> ryokan in Noboribetsu, Japan.

<n>The great goddess of the jungle</n>, a work of <n>visionary art</n> by artist <n>Damián Linares</n>.

<n>Hilma af Klint</n>'s painting, <n>Group IX/UW No. 25, The Dove, No. 1</n>, created in 1915.

<n>Inner & Outer Alchemy</n>, an illustration by <n>Ola</n>.

Portrait of models <n>Kuta</n>, <n>Savannah</n>, and <n>Jae Lee</n>.

A steward aboard the <n>Belmond</n> <n>Venice Simplon-Orient-Express</n> for its <n>Istanbul to Paris Journey</n>.

The essence of nature, the elegance of luxury.

Talgh®

Offset printed lookbook for the Swiss brand <n>Favorit & Co</n>.

<n>Mercado</n> by photographer <n>Pia Riverola</n> from her 2022 photo book <n>Flechazo</n>.

Tea plantation in the <n>Azores</n>. Photo by <n>Matthias Groeneveld</n>.

<n>Lemon cake</n> on an August afternoon. Photo by <n>Eve Arabian</n>.

A list of '10 luxuries in life' by author <n>Vex King</n>.

The <n>minimalist</n> <n>Masseria Moroseta</n> farmhouse in Ostuni, Italy.

The <n>Gourd Tunnel</n> at <n>Riverford Organics</n> near Buckfastleigh, Devon, photographed circa 2013.

The 1978 album art for <n>The Great Disco Bouzouki Band</n>, also used by the brand <n>Vermaye</n>.

Breakfast in a cabin aboard the <n>Venice Simplon-Orient-Express</n>.

A hot air balloon over <n>Serengeti National Park</n>, Tanzania. Photo by <n>Meliá Serengeti Lodge</n>.

A <n>Tavolata</n> social dining experience by <n>NEST Italy</n> in a wheatfield in <n>Sicily</n>.

<n>One - Xing Ping, Guangxi, China</n> (2005) by artist <n>Pierre Sernet</n>.

**DESIGN** **JAPAN-ITALY**

-   Japanese design, rooted in minimalism and functionality, is heavily influenced by Zen Buddhism and the traditional tea ceremony. This results in clean lines, natural materials, and a focus on simplicity and harmony. The aesthetic is known as wabi-sabi, which appreciates impermanence, imperfection, and the beauty of simplicity.

-   In contrast, Italian design is often more ornate, colorful, and focuses on luxury and grandeur. It draws inspiration from the country's rich history in art and architecture, with Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles all influencing Italian design.

Model <n>jackie shuya tan 谭蜀雅</n> photographed by <n>Sebastián Sabal-Bruce</n>.

The traditional Ayurvedic hair fumigation ritual, <n>Dhoopan Karma</n>, using <n>Sambrani Dhoop</n>.