Author Glass Archive

Glass Archive

A Storied Expression of Italian Dining is Mastered at London’s Oldest Italian Restaurant, Franco’s

April 16, 2026

FROM the moment the breadbasket arrives, it's clear that Franco’s takes its carbs seriously. Sundried tomato and rosemary rolls, focaccia, grissini, multi-seed loaf, green olive ciabatta and pan carasa are cri...

Agrodolce Offers A Quietly Confident Taken On Italian Dining in London

Glass Archive

April 14, 2026

Dining, Food & Drink, News

THERE is a particular kind of restaurant London rarely gets right. The kind that feels genuinely Italian rather than performative. Agrodolce manages this from the moment you arrive, a space that is warm withou...

After Hours at Merchant House: the GLASS Family in Full Celebration

Glass Archive

February 23, 2026

Feature, News

THE true spirit of GLASS Magazine came fully alive in the late hours of the evening, as its nearest and dearest gathered in the intimate rooms of Merchant House to celebrate privately, joyfully and entirely am...

GLASS Celebrates its 18th Anniversary on the opening night of London Fashion Week at CÉ LA VI London with Esprit De Nuit launch

Glass Archive

February 22, 2026

Feature

TO MARK GLASS Magazine’s 18th anniversary and the opening of London Fashion Week, we hosted an intimate celebration at CÉ LA VI London to introduce Esprit De Nuit as its new Thursday residency in Paddington. T...

Christabel’s Reopening Reignites London After Dark

Glass Archive

December 22, 2025

News

LONDON after dark showed signs of life again this autumn. In late November, cult members’ club Christabel’s returned with a new flagship address at 4 Winsley Street, tucked between Soho, Fitzrovia and Mayfair,...

Glass explores the world of wine in Porto

Glass Archive

July 28, 2025

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

PORTO, with its golden light and rolling landscapes, is a city shaped by wine – a fact that becomes evident the moment I’m dropped off at The Yeatman Hotel, perched as it is above Vila Nova de Gaia, the heart ...

Glass experiences a journey through Ireland’s living tapestry of art, story and seashore

Glass Archive

July 1, 2025

Europe, Ireland, News, Travel

THE steam curls upward from a ceramic cup of herbal tea, the scent of lemongrass and eucalyptus mingling with the whisper of spa music in the Velvære Spa lounge. I sink deeper into a cocoon of warm towels, sho...

Glass meets seminal Iraqi artist Hayv Kahraman

Glass Archive

May 5, 2017

Art, Feature

Ladies in Waiting – Glass meets seminal Iraqi artist Hayv Kahraman THE female figure is an arresting and pronounced feature in the paintings of Hayv Kahraman. Often positioned in pairs or groups, young women...

Glass meets the renowned sculptor Martin Boyce

Glass Archive

January 27, 2017

Art, Feature

Alternative Worlds – The renowned sculptor Martin Boyce discusses reinterpreting reality and finding beauty in the abject WHEN Martin Boyce won the career-changing Turner Prize in 2011, it was with a seamles...

Photographer Richard Mosse on blurring the lines between art and reportage

Glass Archive

December 2, 2016

Art, Feature, Photography

Seeing Red – Richard Mosse on blurring the lines between art and reportage RICHARD Mosse came to international attention five years ago, barely 30 years old, with his series of large-scale photographs entitl...

Glass exclusive – we speak to the illuminating artist Cai Guo-Qiang

Glass Archive

October 14, 2016

Archive, Art, Feature

Explosions in the Sky – How illuminating artist Cai Guo-Qiang is bridging the gap between China and the Middle East CAI Guo-Qiang’s art has always been successful at drawing attention. His largest audience t...

Glass travels to the Big Easy and stays at AC Marriott Bourbon Hotel, New Orleans

Glass Archive

August 31, 2016

America, Feature, Travel

THERE are many ways to get to the Big Easy. I chose to do it the classic way – on four wheels. So on a bright January afternoon, still technically winter, but warm enough not to notice, I jumped into ...

Glass celebrates … Van Cleef & Arpels

Glass Archive

August 18, 2016

Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches

THE story of Van Cleef & Arpels is every bit as romantic as the jewels that the maison creates. It began with the marriage of Estelle Arpels, the daughter of a precious stone dealer, to Alfred Van Cleef, th...

A Moment in Time, Photography by Vincent Cui

From the archive – Glass explores the ancient Beijing hutongs with Shu Yi, renowned writer and activist

Glass Archive

August 11, 2016

Archive, Feature

A moment in time – Shu Yi, renowned writer and activist, takes Glass on a trip through the ancient Beijing hutongs and argues his case for their survival TOURISTS take rickshaw rides through the narrow stree...

Front Cover. Ruan in her last film, Civil Wind

From the Archive – Glass looks the legendary talent and legacy of screen star Ruan Lingyu

Glass Archive

August 5, 2016

Archive, Culture, Feature

Imitation of Life – Silent film actress Ruan Lingyu became a screen icon far ahead of her time. Glass examines the legendary talent and legacy of one of China’s greatest movie stars RUAN Lingyu had yet...

From the Glass Archive – Surrealist photographer and installation artist Sandy Skoglund talks to Glass

Glass Archive

July 29, 2016

Archive, Art, Feature

Flights of fancy – Surrealist photographer and installation artist Sandy Skoglund talks to Glass about green cats, the beauty of plastic and the pursuit of learning IN her seminal collection of essays, On Ph...

Front Page, Mao Zadong- AO. Oil on canvas, 1989. Courtesy of Wang Guangyi Studio

From the Archive – Glass interviews Wang Guangyi of the Political Pop movement

Glass Archive

July 15, 2016

Art, Feature

Artist of Wizardry – Wang Guangyi, China’s leading protagonist of the Political Pop movement, speaks candidly about his life, his art – and his criticisms, not of Chinese communism, but of the Western love of c...

From the Archive – Glass celebrates … Lanvin

Glass Archive

May 13, 2016

Archive, Fashion, Feature

LEGENDARY fashion house Lanvin bloomed from one mother’s love for her daughter. Since then, the rise and rise of Lanvin has encompassed some of the most celebrated collections and fragrances of the last century...

Actress Zhang Zi in Elie Saab Haute Couture, Photograph courtesy of Elie Saab

Glass investigates the rise of haute couture in China

Glass Archive

April 22, 2016

Archive, Fashion, Feature

Couture in China – Glass investigates the rise of couture in China and asks whether Asia could provide a lifeline for fashion’s highest art form HAUTE couture, French for “high sewing” has long been synonymous...

From the Glass Archive – we look at the work of the Red Cross

Glass Archive

March 23, 2016

Archive, Culture, Feature, Human Rights

Ray of hope – Humanitarian crises, fundraising during a recession and overcoming corruption? All in a day’s work for the Red Cross THE Red Cross is one of the most recognised humanitarian organisations...

Transforming lives through love

Glass Archive

October 9, 2015

Archive, Photography

Inspirational photojournalist Stephen Shames talks to Glass about his astonishing career, the power of photography and making lemonade when you’re given lemons More than a decade ago, photographer Stephen Sh...