50 British-Inspired Features
From Stylish Schoolography to British-American Boutique Hotels:
Meghan Young — Dec 23, 2009 — Fashion
If you look around you, you may be noticing some very classy individuals and baroque home decor or art pieces. Although I can’t say for sure, it seems that we are looking to Europe and the UK more and more for inspiration—in particular, Britain. If you don’t believe me, simply browse through this cluster filled with British-inspired features.
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British Motor Show Highlights
Chevy Camaro 2010 Steals The Show
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Blackmailing British Royals
"Sex and Drugs" Foiled by Scotland Yard
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Naked Sculptures
The Great British Body Finale
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Racing Batmobiles?
Toyota F1 Brings Batmobile to British Grand Prix
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Green Dream Homes
Modern British Architecture Makes the Perfect Eco Family Home
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Posing Beside Dresses
'State of Grace' by Mario Testino in British Vogue
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Patriotic Pictorials
British Vogue Gets Nationalistic in October 2009 Issue
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British-American Boutique Hotels
Firmdale Opens the Crosby Street Hotel in NYC
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Stylish Schoolography
'Brit Style' in Lo Donna Involves the Usual Suspects of Cardies and Burberry
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Illusory Death Traps
British Waterways Commissions Street Art to Slow Reckless Bikers
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Leading Lad Layouts
Vman Introduces a New Generation of British Actors
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Comparing Actors to Prostitutes
Megan Fox Speaks Her Mind in British GQ to Spark Media Attention
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Geek Fashion Lines
British Label SupremeBeing Goes Nerdy
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Vicious Fashionistas
Bruno Slams Anna Wintour, Naomi & Madonna in British Marie Claire
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Statuephila
Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition Mixes Old & New At British Musuem
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Superstar Honor
Kylie Minogue is Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Remembrance Day Tattoos
British Man Gets 223 Soldiers Names Tattooed to Never Forget
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Text Messaging Induced Crashes
British Teen Imprisoned
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$350,000 Bizarre Cars
British Artmobiles at Auction
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Video Ad Spoofs British Airways
Silverjet Airlines
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Iconic Political Portraits
'First Wives Club' in British Vogue July 2009 Issue
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Extreme Close-Up Covers
Angelina Jolie on British Harper's Bazaar
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Dichromatic Fashion Films
Striking 'Black/White' for British Vogue March 2009
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Mini Car Remixes
The Mitsuoka Viewt Mixes British Stiff Upper Lip With Japanese Ingenuity
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Remembrance Soldiertography
The Annual Poppy Campaign for the Royal British Legion
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Blackmailed British Royal Outed
Not Harry or William (Follow Up)
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Brit Pop Parasols
Stay Dry and Hip With London Undercover Umbrellas
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Souvenir-Plastered Cars
Jiggery Pokery Turns Vauxhall Astra into an Uber-British Mascot
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Aristocratic Regression Shoots
'British Nobility' by Leninbak Shows How the Mighty Have Fallen
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British Pride Paper
The Vivienne Westwood Wallpaper Collection for Cole & Son
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Fire Hose Accessories
British Company is Upcycling Fire Hoses for a Fashionable Effect
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Belt-Covered Pants
British Designers Embrace Punk Rock Princess Chic
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British Mini into Mini Desk
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Linebacker Shoulder Chic
Gwyneth Paltrow Rocks Bulbous Black Cap Sleeves for British Elle
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Polka-Dot Stoves
The AGA Rangemaster ‘Great British Cooker' Line for Retro Glam Kitche
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All-Business Class Flights
British Airways Business-Only Service Jumps Tough Market
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Fashionable Obama-Loving Covers
British GQ Style Hails The New America
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Retro Cartoonvertising
British Airways Gets Cheeky
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Musical English Postage
British Album Cover Stamps are Really Creative
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Collaborative Kerchiefs
Hermes and British Liberty Create Limited Edition Scarves
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Pork Pie Ice Cream
Disgusting British Flavoured Ice Cream
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Reinventing British Beach Huts
Bathing Beauties Festival Architecture
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Punk-Inspired Kicks
Keds and Opening Ceremony Shoes Riff Off 70s British Punk
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Making Men Obsolete?
British Scientists Produce Human Sperm From Stem Cells
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Contests to Redesign Currencies
British Pound Gets A New Face
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LED Flower Vines
British Phone Company ‘Talk Talk' Creates Artistically Lit Commercial
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Architectural Dishware
These Plates Feature the Best of British Design
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Automatic License Plate Recognition
British Columbia Cops Go Robot
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British-Inspired Winter Getaways
The Standard, High Line Launched its 'Hedge & Hearth' Experience
European-Inspired Holiday Markets
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Hosting a Holiday Market
Castle-Inspired Homes
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Playful Hotel Campaigns
BWH Hotels Launches a Campaign to Reclaim Stolen Treasures
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Sophisticated Luxury Fashion Campaigns
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Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
British Countryside-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
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Swedish Entryway Collections
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Hospitality Home Decor
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Portuguese-Inspired House Designs
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Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
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Rugged Charming Hotel Designs
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Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
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Delbar Buckhead Opens Its Doors in Atlanta
Roman-Inspired Interior Designs
Bulgari Boutique Opens a Redesigned Space in Miami Design District
Ultra-Modern Fashion Boutiques
Zimmermann's New Ibiza Boutique is Chic, Modern, and Minimalist
Heritage Royal Capsules
Burberry Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Marks the Monarch’s 100th Birthday
Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions
Ministry of Design Leads the Standard Singapore Designs
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The Brooklyn Loft Revamp Blends Industrial Heritage with Playful Design
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Parisian-Inspired High-End Fashion Boutiques
Jacquemus Has Opened Its First U.s. Boutique
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
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Imperial Hotel, Kyoto Blends Heritage with Modern Design
Collectible Amenity Kits
British Airways Launched a New Range of Business Class Amenity Kits
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes
The Leaf House Interprets Organic Form Within a Rural Landscape
Norwegian Design Shows
The Zeitgeist 2.0 Exhibition Explores Everyday Life Through Modern Design
British Sartorial Heritage-Inspired Collections
Vivienne Westwood Presents Its Fall 2025 Line
Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns
The McQueen Holiday 2025 Collection is Elegant
Mexican-Inspired Afternoon Teas
Virgin Atlantic's Afternoon Tea-quila Celebrates a Top Destination
Renovated Rural Farmhouses
A Place in the Country Renovates a 17th-Century Farmhouse
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Hotel-Inspired Home Scenting Products
Hotel Collection Brings European Luxury Scents Into the Home
Elevated Budget-Friendly Hotel Designs
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs Münster Ibis Budget Hotel
Reimagined Bright Italian Interiors
Italian Embassy London Renovation Highlights a Curated Design
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Stylish Airport Lounges
Virgin Atlantic Introduces 'The Clubhouse' for a Multisensory Experience
Curved Brick Entertaining Homes
The Sobremesa House by Studio Mcw Renovated for Seamless Hosting
Reimagined Edwardian Homes
Gunter and Co Redesign a London Residence with a Light Filled Interior
Bold Compact Hotel Interiors
Pocketbook Hudson by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Reworks Guest Rooms
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Contemporary British Stays
The Derby London City is Steps Away from Iconic Sites
Hotel-Inspired Renovations
Studio &Space Transforms Amsterdam Zuid Home with Custom Finishes
Eclectic Paris Apartments
The Apartment by Studio Asaï Blends French Elegance with British Whimsy
Scandinavian Aesthetics-Forward Shop Designs
Quadrant Design Shapes the Atmosphere in Eton's Shop
Italian-Informed Loft Extensions
OEB Architects Adds Extension to the Lewisham Loggias
Historically Inspired Hotels
The Kingston Marriott Brings Together Historic Charm and Modernity
Europe-Focused Global Leader Campaigns
SIT Debuts 'Step into the Map. Every Street Teaches'
Home-Inspired Coffee Shops
Noun cafe is made to reflect the ambiance of an artist’s living room
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British Cuisine-Inspired Gins
These 820 Spirits Gins Come in Two Distinct Expressions
Bold Zoo Hotel Interiors
The Reserve Hotel at Chester Zoo Features Interiors by Jolie
Modern Interpreted English Homes
Threefold Architects Designs the Eight Gables Home
Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks
James Paulius Designs the Blockitecture® Frank Lloyd Wright
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Modern Embassy Conversions
The Rosewood Chancery Hotel Reimagines London’s Former US Embassy
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Universal Design Studio Completes the Azza Fahmy Boutique
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Victorian-Inspired London Homes
Mailen Design Creates the lee Terrace House in London
Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts
Bob W Stockholm Blends Tech with Historic Cues in Its Design
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Modern Design-Forward Tile Exhibitions
Tile of Spain Manufacturers Spotlight Designs at Coverings
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Hunter Luxury Unveiled 'The Regency Collection'
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Bergman Design House Renovates an Apartment Around Collectible Objects
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Foils Renovates the Cobalt Coach House in London
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Church’s Holiday 2024 Campaign is Festive & Stylish
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Jobe Burns Revives a 300 Year Old Farmhouse Using Traditional Methods
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The July London Victoria Apartment-Hotel Designed for Digital Nomads
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