Ellys Woodhouse

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Digital Writer at Elite Traveler

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Carine Roitfeld and Brigitte Niedermair Reflect on the Enduring Legacy of Dior

3 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Fashion has always had a good sense of timing. The day before I speak to Carine Roitfeld about her new exhibition, UBS House of Craft x Dior, the news breaks that Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as creative director.
Luxury Authentic Experiences in Spain, Curated by Círculo Fortuny

3 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

From the Renaissance palaces of Andalusia to the avant-garde ateliers of Barcelona, Spain has long known how to do luxury with soul.Here, centuries-old craftsmanship and cutting-edge creativity sit side by side, but ensuring this rich duality remains for centuries falls to the responsibility of Círculo Fortuny. As Spain’s foremost alliance of cultural excellence, Círculo Fortuny exists to protect and promote authentic, heritage crafts and Spanish creativity.
Inside Rocco Forte's New Private Villas – and Sicily’s First Branded Residences - Elite Traveler

4 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Well, hasn’t it been a while? No, the luxury property market hasn’t quietly withered away during our absence — quite the opposite, in fact. Just as the world’s most covetable homes continue to change hands at pace, we thought it was about time our property column got a little refresh, too. Property of the Week is now The Listing – a weekly deep-dive into the luxury homes, extravagant villas and exclusive pied-a-terres that we’re genuinely excited about.
The Flagship Revivals Leading Luxury Retail's Return to New York

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Five years ago, luxury retail came to a standstill. The once well-heeled sidewalks of Fifth Avenue emptied, SoHo’s cobbled streets fell silent, and storefronts were boarded shut. In a city like New York, where movement is constant and consumption is the culture, the pause was palpable. Fast-forward to today and, while headlines warn of a global slowdown in high-end spending, the city’s most storied shopping districts have surged back to life. But this isn’t just a return to business as usual.
Dries Van Noten - Elite Traveler

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Dries Van Noten may have passed on the creative director mantle last year, but the spirit of the eponymous brand remains unmistakably his. Since founding the label in 1986, the Belgian designer has carved out a singular space in fashion – quietly radical, artfully layered and deeply personal.
The Italian Design Houses Reconnecting with their Roots

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Sometimes the most powerful inspiration lies close to home. From drawing inspiration from the landscapes of their birthplace to hometowns that anchor production, a growing number of designers are reconnecting with their roots – not only to influence the look and feel of their work, but to invest in the places that shaped them. Through architecture, material and craftsmanship, we take a closer look at the brands using the local as a lens for creating something enduring.
Brunello Cucinelli

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

He’s the so-called King of Cashmere, but at the very heart of Brunello Cucinelli’s philosophy lies a hillside hamlet in Umbria rather than a fashion empire. Since the 1980s, Cucinelli has overseen the thoughtful restoration of Solomeo, a project rooted in a belief that architecture, like craftsmanship, must serve the dignity of humanity.
Cowley Manor Experimental: Finding Wonderland in the Cotswolds

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

There’s something curiously contradictory about the English countryside. All rolling hills and honey-hued cottages, it exudes an air of gentle tradition and timeless calm. Yet hiding behind the stiff upper lips and keep-calm mentalities, there’s something a little bit quirky and brimming with eccentricity lurking beneath.
The Must-See Moments From Milan Design Week 2025

2 months ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Now, I don’t believe in fortune tellers, and I certainly don’t believe in time travel – but I do think there’s some truth in that: if you want a glimpse of what your home might look like five or 10 years from now, book a ticket to Milan Design Week in April. This year marked Elite Traveler’s very first visit to Milan Design Week – and, again, while we don’t believe in predicting the future, let’s just say we’ve already saved the dates for next year.
An Art Trail of Joan Miró around Spain

Mar 5, 2025 | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Forget the Flamenco dancers, the paella, and even the sun-kissed beaches. If you really want to feel the soul of Spain, you need to experience it through the eyes of its artists. While Spain has proudly claimed some of the most celebrated names in art history, you might be surprised to learn that many of them spent much of their lives far from home.