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Wallpaper* Design Drop: July 2026's Best Launches

other · 2026-07-29

Wallpaper*'s July 2026 Design Drop features 12 standout launches across furniture, fashion, tech, and fragrance. Vinterior and Liberty London's midcentury capsule includes a restored 1970s 'Maralunga' sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, reupholstered in Liberty's 'Shadow Stripe Weave'. A second monograph on Kengo Kuma presents 40 new projects, from Japan's Olympic Stadium to a Danish fairytale museum. Yinka Ilori's Dunelm collection launches with the 'Half-Log Sideboard' in ash veneer and chrome. Jess Hannah Révész returns with 'JH Editions', hand-cast gold jewelry with antique diamonds. Smeg's 'Moonlight' matte off-white finish debuts across its breakfast range. Rocco and Gohar World collaborate on a limited-edition 'Mirror Black' drinks fridge with champagne coupes. Acne Studios and Frédéric Malle expand their fragrance into bath and body products. Nothing's Ear (3a) adds 'Audio Snapshot' feature and hot pink color. Francis Kurkdjian creates a unisex Dior fragrance inspired by almond trees. Margaret Howell's MHL line reworks Dr Martens' 1461 shoe with archival details. Design Within Reach and Little Wing Lee launch 'Semita' rugs handcrafted in India. Samsung introduces the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 with 'Emotive Geometry' design.

Key facts

  • Vinterior and Liberty London launch a five-piece midcentury capsule collection.
  • 1970s 'Maralunga' sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina restored and reupholstered in Liberty's 'Shadow Stripe Weave'.
  • Second monograph on Kengo Kuma includes 40 new projects selected by Kuma.
  • Yinka Ilori's 40-piece Dunelm collection includes 'Half-Log Sideboard' in ash veneer and chrome.
  • Jess Hannah Révész launches 'JH Editions' using lost-wax casting in 14ct and 18ct gold.
  • Smeg's 'Moonlight' matte off-white finish launched across breakfast range.
  • Rocco and Gohar World collaborate on limited-edition 'Mirror Black' drinks fridge.
  • Acne Studios and Frédéric Malle expand fragrance into Body Wash and Body Milk.
  • Nothing's Ear (3a) adds 'Audio Snapshot' feature and hot pink color.
  • Francis Kurkdjian creates unisex Dior fragrance with almond, mandarin, and vanilla notes.
  • Margaret Howell's MHL line reworks Dr Martens' 1461 shoe with archival details.
  • Design Within Reach and Little Wing Lee launch 'Semita' rugs handcrafted in India.
  • Samsung introduces Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 with 'Emotive Geometry' design.

Entities

Artists

  • Vico Magistretti
  • Kengo Kuma
  • Yinka Ilori
  • Jess Hannah Révész
  • Francis Kurkdjian
  • Margaret Howell
  • Little Wing Lee
  • Hubert Lee
  • Laila Gohar
  • Nadia Gohar
  • Christian Dior

Institutions

  • Wallpaper*
  • Vinterior
  • Liberty London
  • Cassina
  • Dunelm
  • Smeg
  • Rocco
  • Gohar World
  • Acne Studios
  • Frédéric Malle
  • Nothing
  • Dior
  • Dr Martens
  • Design Within Reach
  • Samsung

Locations

  • Japan
  • Yusuhara
  • Denmark
  • Leicester
  • India
  • New Zealand
  • Northamptonshire
  • Provençal

Sources