Whether in person or on screen, we've seen it all — the Eiffel Tower rising, like a mirage, at the end of a cobblestoned street in Paris; the bulbous dome of St. Paul's Cathedral standing out in the distance across London's River Thames; the Chrysler Building gleaming gold in the New York night; the gothic marble architecture of the Duomo of Milan turning rose and, then, blood orange as another day comes to a close. With their highly anticipated, agenda-setting fashion weeks and equally influential design showcases, from the mid-20th century onwards, these cities have cemented their status as style titans; designated must-sees for any self-respecting, style-obsessed globetrotter.
Home to some of the most inventively crafted design hotels in the world, these destinations are aesthetics-packed, stacking dolls: from globally acclaimed restaurants pairing high-end gastronomy with bold decor to artful cocktail bars, immersive galleries and museums, and more, they contain multitudes. Niche subcultures, ready to be explored.
