In Wallpaper* biannual Style Issue: Margaret Howell launches the print version of our ‘At home with’ Q&A series, Philippe Parreno recalls his ‘monster flower’ set for Louis Vuitton womenswear, and Albert Kriemler introduces Akris’ retail overhaul by David Chipperfield Architects. Also introducing six new brands that are shaking up Milanese fashion. Elsewhere in the issue, brand profile of Danish eyewear legend Lindberg, an exclusive first look at Mercedes-Benz’s quilted automotive sculpture (a joint effort with Moncler, inspired by the Italian brand’s puffer jackets), and a tantalising tour of the weird and wonderful offices of Parisian creative agency Art Recherche Industrie.

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