Journal
Spirit of Ecstasy, anyone? Direct injection V12 engine? 8-speed automatic gearbox plus rear differential? Harmon Kardon sound system? 360° camera aid? Fully standardised LED headlamps? Aluminium space-frame? Anyone? No? Yes? Not me. Well, not...
Ljubljana
Wouldn't it be nice, to live in a world where conformity was a prisonable offence? Where convention had been replaced by chaos with a smile, playing by the rules was treated with heavy medication, suits were substituted by Hawaiian shirts and pink...
Journal
Does anyone remember when exactly the mojito became the ubiquitous cocktail? Well, it did, and it is. You can't move for 'em, they're like a big green, minty fresh Sasquatch harrying you wherever you go. Which is, of course, not an entirely bad...
Paris
While advertising campaigns would have us believe cosmetics products are exotic blends of pixie tears and the juice of Elizabeth Hurley, magically formulated by white-coated yet artistic lab alchemists, the truth is likely to be found in a factory...
Journal
Having been invited by Ford to a very special unveiling at Salone del Mobile 2012 only seven days earlier - erm, hell yeah - we boarded the decidedly early morning flight and embarked on our fleeting journey. Arriving at Linate airport just under...
Journal
I love Paris, it never fails to impress with its elegant, stylish and indulgently classy architecture and style. I also love Cointreau for its fresh, sweet and zesty flavour which creates a feminine and aspirational spirit. Hard to resist, then, a...
Journal
Okay, for those of you who don’t watch TV or read the papers etc, let it be known that British Airways is the official carrier for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Let it also be known that while its logo is certain to appear all over your...
Journal
Ready the white coat. Don the goggles. Drink heaps. Baccarat’s UK launch – last month, at the Connaught Bar - of its new glassware collection, Chateau Baccarat, required of its guests a special sort of predisposition: one that appreciates the...
Journal
One of Australia's oldest wineries, and one of the country's most distinctive brands - Penfolds have been big names in the plonk game since the 1800s. Mature the brand may be, but staid? Not if The Blocks is anything to go by. Debuting a short...
Journal
Good news. With a sharp eye on the economy, this year’s Champagne Assembly - at St Pancreas Renaissance Hotel - was the exact opposite of a growing trend for doing stupid bath related things with expensive liquid. Instead, we were treated to a...
Journal
When a designer receives a brief for a hair salon's interiors, it usually consists of words like minimal, sexy or chic - it'll probably never read: "make it look like a kid's sweet shop". However - upon responding to a brief that asked to be...
Journal
Following on from their debut at 2010's London Design Festival, and a two-week event in native Helsinki; HEL YES! - a travelling troupe of designers, chefs and performers - created an unforgettable few nights, in a magical venue, for last week's...
City Notes
Independent restaurant brand Forza Wine opened its debut central London outpost 2 March, landing in the thick of Soho with a new restaurant and terrace on Manette Street. Taking over a prominent corner site, the 100 cover indoor space and 70 seat...
City Notes
In Kraków’s historic Kazimierz district, restaurant Dala brings a slice of Sweden to southern Poland, its interiors conceived by local design studio Znamy się as an ode to ritual and landscape. Named after the dalahäst — the painted wooden...
City Notes
Overlooking the wide, sandy curve of Cala Llonga, where shallow turquoise waters meet pine-covered hills, Mondrian Ibiza is situated right on the shoreline of one of the infamous island’s more laid-back bays. Just 15 minutes from Ibiza Town —...
City Notes
Cometa, a contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant from Carousel co-founders Ed and Ollie Templeton, has opened its doors, bringing a fresh perspective to Charlotte Street with a menu that celebrates the best of British fish and seafood through a...
Dispatches
More people in India are walking into hair clinics today than ever before. Dermatology waiting rooms are full, online consultations are booked weeks in advance, and the hair care industry — once dominated by oil brands and home remedies — is...
Dispatches
The internationally acclaimed A’ Design Award & Competition has concluded another successful cycle, revealing the winners of its 2025—2026 programme. Established to encourage innovation and elevate global design standards, the awards continue to...
Dispatches
You know when you walk into a room and something just clicks? Often it's colour doing the work. A well-chosen tile can shift the entire mood of a space; and blue, more than most, has a way of making rooms feel considered without being overdone. It's...
Dispatches
Planning transport for a small group often comes with its own set of challenges. From coordinating multiple cars to dealing with parking and navigation, even a simple trip can become stressful. Whether you are organising a corporate outing, a family...