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Located in the 10th arrondissement in a listed building opposite the Gare du Nord train station, 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord bestows Parisian flare, dizzying colour and convenience upon its guests—its 237 bedrooms bringing in a veritable mixed bag...
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Britain’s national treasure, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith (CBE RDI), is globally celebrated for his distinctive coloured stripes that accentuate, individualise and enliven his many fashion wares and accessories. Combining tradition with...
Journal
The paragraph is an endangered species. Truth is, some Gen Z kids might never have got to meet these passages of text in their original form. Whilst the odd outlet is putting up a bold fight, certain publications cramming as many as three whole...
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Serving Indonesian cuisine with a modern French flair, neighbourhood restaurant Wayan—located in New York City's upscale Nolita—is a venture between chef Cédric Vongerichten (son of Michelin-starred Jean-Georges Vongerichten), his wife Ochi...
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Britain’s national treasure, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith (CBE RDI), is globally celebrated for his distinctive coloured stripes that accentuate, individualise and enliven his many fashion wares and accessories. Combining tradition with...
City Notes
Located in a former Singer sewing-machine store and onetime hardware outlet T.B. Rayl and Company, the two buildings—married in a thoughtful restoration by architects Kraemer Design Group before being decked out impeccably by designers Gachot...
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Located in the old iconic Carlsberg Brewery, Hotel Ottilia—the latest from boutique brand Brøchner Hotels, whose other properties include other Copenhagen gems such as Hotel SP34 and the five-star rated Hotel Herman K—is the first hotel in the...
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With interiors that hit the sweet spot just as much as the ice creams they turn out, the Bronx's Ice Scream is a riot of modernism, pop art, 1950s kitsch design leanings and that irrepressible Memphis design of the 1980s. Situated in Mall at Bay...
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At Calgary's Analog Coffee, average is completely unacceptable. From striving to produce the finest coffees for their customers to providing aesthetically pleasing surroundings to enjoy them in, this is a community where details...
Dispatches
Stretching out to the country’s farthest tip, Cornwall is a county of inspired beauty. Surrounded by some of Britain’s most alluring waters, it is a region rich in maritime heritage, but enjoys all that brings to this day; namely jaw-dropping...
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Hungry for fine music or finer food, those in search of the perfect night out will be wowed by a new east London venue. The kitchen of Dalston's music and arts venue EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) brings together Auro Foxcroft, the force behind...
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An Alpine town in Italy's Alto Adige region known for its spas and art nouveau buildings, Merano is also home to Ottmanngut, an imposing country residence with eleven suites in a peaceful and relaxing setting. Having belonged to the...
Stuff Crush
Driven forward by the financial might General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler—The United States's largest automobile manufacturers, collectively known as the Big Three—architecture flourished in the 20th century for Detroit, with some of the world's...
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With seating for just ten people, a new café and design store for Bath might be its smallest, but is well worth seeking out. Located just off the Grade I* listed Pulteney Bridge, the micro-concept store—already being labelled a hidden gem by...
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Housed within boutique-style hotel The Dixon at the former Tower Bridge Magistrates Court, Provisioners is a casual restaurant with a strong focus on design—offering an all-day menu that comprises fresh, uncomplicated and comforting food alongside...
Journal
The design of Brad Neuberg's blog, Coding in Paradise, has not stood the test of time, but the concept he defined in a 2005 post sure has. Having worked with Google and Dropbox among other major platforms, Neuberg introduced a new way to work in...
Journal
It wouldn’t be the Kardashian clan if they weren’t making headlines, but Kim Kardashian West’s recent onslaught on the world of ‘fast fashion’ has had some fashion onlookers smelling a shiny golden rat. Posting an Instagram of...
Journal
Sonny Crockett, Tony Montana, and pastel hues might define it, but Miami has deep cultural depths that can surprise even repeat visitors. A rich tapestry of culture, art, and music coupled with a rousing nightlife scene (and let’s not forget our...
City Notes
A brand new cinema-bar-café experience has recently landed in the handsome city of Bath. TIVOLI Cinema merges mainstream and art house film with art, dining and cocktails. It’s a quite beautiful space, too, offering luxury, comfort and oodles of...
Dispatches
Stretching out to the country’s farthest tip, Cornwall is a county of inspired beauty. Surrounded by some of Britain’s most alluring waters, it is a region rich in maritime heritage, but enjoys all that brings to this day; namely jaw-dropping...
Dispatches
In rural areas of Morocco, up to 83% of women are still illiterate. And despite the government’s support of education policy and women’s rights, still more than half the country. They’re depressing figures, but one charity is doing incredible...
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“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour,” so wrote William Cowper in his 1785 poem, The Task, thus giving way to a phrase that would affix itself firmly to the modern lexicon. Of course he was wrong, for spontaneity is...
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It may have only been operational for 14 years—transitioning between Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin—but 100 years since it opened, the impact of The Bauhaus resonates as strongly as ever. The enduring influence of the teachings that shaped modernism...
