travel
The world doesn’t need more lists—it needs better reasons to go. On this page, we curate where to stay, eat, and wander in 2025—from quietly luxurious hotels to destinations that offer something deeper than escape. For stylish, smart women who travel with intention, here’s where beauty meets experience, and where every place tells a story worth hearing.
written by: team Currant
date: 5 Aug 2025
osaka:
louis vuitton’s
visionary journeys
What is Louis Vuitton: Visionary Journeys?
It’s a large-scale immersive exhibition in Osaka, Japan, celebrating the history, craftsmanship, and global imagination of Louis Vuitton. Held at Osaka’s Kita-Kyuhoji venue, the exhibition blends fashion, architecture, and travel into one cohesive experience—part archive, part spectacle, all beautifully choreographed. The exhibition runs until 17 September.
Why Osaka?
Osaka is a port city—and so was Louis Vuitton’s first love: the art of travel. Japan also holds a special place in the brand’s history, being one of its most design-conscious and loyal markets. The exhibition feels like a return, a tribute, and a continuation all at once.
What can you expect to see?
A curated journey through Vuitton’s universe: archival trunks, collaborations with artists like Yayoi Kusama, Nicolas Ghesquière’s iconic runway pieces, immersive travel-themed installations, and scenography that blends the old world with the next. It’s part fashion history, part futuristic dreamscape.
Is it just for superfans of the brand?
Not at all. While devotees will find plenty to admire, the exhibition speaks more broadly to the idea of movement—how we travel, how design moves through time, and how legacy is both preserved and reimagined. Even if you’ve never carried a Vuitton bag, you’ll leave thinking about craftsmanship differently.
How is the exhibition designed?
In typical Vuitton fashion: with obsessive attention to detail. Each room is its own mood—one mimics a ship’s interior, another feels like stepping into a future terminal, and yet another is a serene white space filled with hand-painted trunks. There’s a narrative arc, but the pacing allows for slow exploration.
Who should go?
Fashion lovers, of course. But also those drawn to storytelling, design, and sensory experiences. It’s ideal for solo wandering or as part of a stylish day in Osaka. (Tip: pair it with a visit to the nearby Vuitton flagship or a calm lunch at Dotonbori.)
Is it worth planning a trip around?
If you're already considering Japan this year—absolutely. Visionary Journeys isn’t just a retrospective; it’s a reminder of why Louis Vuitton continues to matter in both culture and craft. And in a world rushing forward, this exhibition invites you to travel slowly, thoughtfully, and beautifully.
images: courtesy of Louis Vuitton
shot by Jeremie Souteyrat
written by: team Currant
date: 5 Aug 2025
london:
the chancery rosewood
What is the Chancery Rosewood?
It’s Rosewood’s long-awaited second London address, opened in 2025 in the former US Embassy building on Grosvenor Square. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects with interiors by Joseph Dirand, this is not just another luxury hotel—it’s a statement. Classic, cerebral, and quietly extravagant.
Why is everyone talking about it?
Because it’s rare for a hotel to feel this grown-up. While most luxury openings chase spectacle, the Chancery whispers. It’s architectural, artful, and unapologetically grand in tone—think marble, depth, shadow, and tailored restraint.
What’s the atmosphere like?
Formal, but never stiff. You’ll find a certain old-world confidence here—velvet, stone, symmetry—with just enough modern softness. The kind of place where the lobby is quiet, the staff know your name, and the light feels curated.
What about the rooms?
Understated elegance. Dirand’s interiors are tone-on-tone perfection: creamy palettes, fluted stone, soft textures, and gallery-like calm. The suites are sprawling, the entryways dramatic. It feels more like a private residence in Mayfair than a hotel room.
Is it only for overnight guests?
Not at all. The restaurants, bars, and public spaces are destinations in themselves. The hotel features a signature Rosewood dining concept, a cocktail bar with serious presence, and an in-house cultural program. It's worth visiting even if you're not checking in.
What makes it a Currant destination?
It’s not just luxury—it’s intentional. From the architecture to the scent in the corridors, everything is considered. The Chancery Rosewood is for those who care about design, context, and quiet excellence. The kind of place you recommend in a low voice, like a secret.
Is it worth the stay?
If you value atmosphere, architecture, and the slow pleasures of great hospitality—absolutely. It’s not trendy. It’s timeless. And in London, that’s the rarest luxury of all.