Tag: London
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What Was Happening in London Ahead of Y2K?
London on New Year’s Eve 1999 felt staged for history. The Millennium Dome opened that night, part exhibition, part promise, beamed across the BBC as proof that Britain had arrived at the future on time. Crowds pressed along the Thames. Fireworks! The London Eye (The Millennium Wheel!) was not yet open to the public, but…
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Where to Buy Y2K Furniture in London
To build a Y2K futurist aesthetic, start with places that never fully abandoned late-1990s futurism. Kartell is essential. Their plastic chairs, glossy finishes, and translucent colours defined the era. If you need cheaper pieces to support them, head to IKEA (look at the Nytillverkad collection!). Add lighting from Flos, or find a good-quality ice cube…