The Edit
Wearing a length of stovepipe as a necklace in 2014 would raise a few eyebrows, but back in 1967 it caused a sensation. Jewellery designers Gijs Bakker and Emmy van Leersum broke new ground with their collaborative show at the Stedelijk Museum,...
Journal
When the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks go to war on 2 February at Super Bowl XLVIII (that's 48 for you non-Romans), there will be fireworks. One of the closest match-ups in years pits the season's best defense against the best offense,...
The Edit
London College of Fashion's pop-up shop has exploded in Soho, bringing you the work of tomorrow's fashion superstars at modest prices. Anyone in the market for some bleeding-edge design will want to head to Foubert's Place off Carnaby Street, where...
Fashion
I'm not going to kid you on that handbags are an area of great personal expertise, but those in the know are making very favourable noises (sometimes slightly disturbing gurgling noises) about the debut range from Berlin firm Alpha Cruxis, headed by...
Journal
Ever peered through the glass of a high-end fashion boutique at the lovely, lovely clothes, but been too shy to go in? Intimidated by model-thin salespeople? Scared to ask for a size 12? You are not alone. Clothes shopping can be a minefield,...
The Edit
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow, as the old saying goes, and that's certainly true in the case of Paul Smith's retail business. At just three square metres and originally containing an Afghan hound as well as the British designer, his first shop...
Journal
Normally when you think of underground car parks you think of tiny spaces that would struggle to house a pram never mind a car, dimly lit muggings and dodgy drug deals – hopefully never all three at once. What you don’t usually see is a gaggle...
Journal
Victoria Ledig is petit, attractive and immaculately presented, from her precarious heels to her perfect black bob. She is the last person you would expect to find in a slaughterhouse. And yet this is where her dedication to her graduate project at...
Journal
Britain has always been a nation of pioneers. Not so very long ago, our forebears were discovering new countries, settling new lands, surviving against the odds with little more than an indomitable spirit and a good pair of boots. Nowadays the...
Journal
Jeans. Where would we be without them? Cold at worst, in jail in most civilized countries. The ubiquitous denim wardrobe staple can be seen covering the legs of world leaders and working Joes, and everyone in between. Dress them up, dress them...
Journal
“How we think affects how things are.” So said Ilse Crawford as she explained the different types of work at the Design Academy Eindhoven graduate show titled Self Unself. Some of the work, whilst certainly fully resolved remains conceptual in...
Fashion
An artist joins an extremely exclusive club when their work appears on the national currency, and that was an honour bestowed on Gary Taxali last year when the Royal Canadian Mint produced a series of coins featuring his retro illustrations....
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
Whether you want to start sewing for the first time or you want to upgrade your current sewing machine, you might be wondering what’s on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if sewing machines were a one-type-fits-all kind of thing? However, the...
Dispatches
Getting the perfect hair color can be tricky, especially when using hair dye shampoos. Uneven color results are a common issue, but there are strategies to avoid them. To minimize color unevenness, it's important to prep the hair beforehand, ideally...
Dispatches
Dogs are more than just pets; they are part of the family. Keeping them healthy and active requires attention to their diet and gut health. Many dog owners are turning to digestive probiotic chews for dogs as a practical solution to support their...
Dispatches
If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...