Publications
As you sit in yet another traffic jam cursing your fate, just thank your lucky stars it isn't the 1980s. There might not have been as many cars on the road, but it was still a miserable time to be a stationary motorist. The climate control systems...
The Edit
We're always hearing about how political parties are failing to engage with “the man in the street”, and is it any wonder? From the three main parties in my constituency, for example, I can choose between a Tory solicitor, a Labour barrister,...
Los Angeles
Do you take the time to acknowledge all you should be grateful for? Probably not if you're British, where the national pastime is silently complaining to yourself about everything and everyone. That and discussing the weather. But this is California...
Chicago
You may have noticed that Sir Richard Branson has been doing fewer round-the-world balloon flights and other similar billionaire Boy's Own wheezes recently. Perhaps he's too busy masterminding projects for his Virgin empire, such as this new venue...
The Edit
With so many different identities, it's a wonder Kalup Linzy can keep track of who he is supposed to be at any one time. The New York-based artist has no less than 22 alter-egos that he has carefully developed since he began the ongoing project in...
Barcelona
International influences abound at Barcelona's Hotel Brummell thanks to the mix of creative influences that had a hand in bringing the venue into being. Australian-born, Barcelona-based design duo Blankslate are responsible for the eclectic...
The Edit
If you were to compile a list of 101 musical artists that you think everyone should listen to, who would make the list? It's quite a daunting task when you come to think of it, but music-mad Spanish artist Ricardo Cavolo has taken on that very task...
Interiors
One presumes there aren't too many readers of an art and design magazine such as We Heart who subscribe to right wing politics, so there won't be too many complaints if we indulge in a bit of conservative-bashing. One of the most distasteful...
The Edit
I don't know if this is even a practical possibility, but if there's a mechanical engineer out there who can make Simon Shepherd's skeleton bicycle into a roadworthy reality, I'm buying one. Skeletal Remains is one of the surrealist sculptors new...
Istanbul
Private members' club Soho House has been such a success in London and over the pond that European expansion was a welcome inevitability. Soho House Istanbul is the second (Berlin came first) of the group's destinations to appear on the continent,...
Madrid
El Huerto de Lucas in Madrid is a food market that takes its commitment to healthy ingredients very seriously indeed — so serious that even the building, from architectural studio More & Co, has been constructed with what we're told are...
The Edit
Sorry Los Angeles but your airport is shite. The whole thing starts off pretty well, with that impressive sculptural sign on the road in that recalls the iconic Hollywood one. Then those huge letters LAX start rumbling about forming subliminal...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
Dispatches
There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...