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'I don't know. They grow, they bloom, they fade.' Says Antwerp-based florist Mark Colle of his floral friends. 'You can't hold on to them forever . Fashion is like that too in a way—it comes and it goes. They are symbolic for richness, romance....
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‘Epic, but modest at the same time … do you know what I mean?’ Naturally, the answer is no, but he’s your boss and the client is due any minute. Welcome to the world of the Hovering Art Director. In a video that forms part of a new global...
The Edit
Western governments and their complicit mainstream media have successfully desensitised many to the lives of those who inhabit 'that part of the world'. Cities like Baghdad and Tripoli are bywords for darker concepts, and the realities are...
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Clerkenwell Design Week is underway, and so to is Design Undefined #3, occupying dextrous design den Clerkenwell London; the creative concept store of multifarious spaces and faces. Among plentiful design diversions and discourse over the course of...
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François Chambard's Brooklyn-based design studio UM Project have acquired somewhat of a cult following, their functional aesthetic and unusual products are resolutely individual and bound by honest craft. Their latest collection, Ultraframe, has...
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CRAVT Original think outside the creative box, and believe that beauty derives from the purity of flawless imperfection; designing and creating 'extra—ordinary' interior objects, furniture, lighting and accessories. Combining the finest raw...
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A’ Design Award and Competition — the gargantuan awards roll-call that believes our collective futures will be shaped by arts, design, and technology; and recognises creativity that masters those sectors — have announced this year's winners, a...
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The bed. There are few pieces of product design so ubiquitous, no necessary to our very being, yet the space for our slumber remains a stranger to many a designer's portfolio. Perhaps it's the prohibitive necessities — there's precious little...
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If you've ever sat down (and you have), you've sat on a Monobloc. Outdoor cafés from Bangkok to Bognor Regis, Scunthorpe to Siberia; where there is a need for cheap seating, the Monobloc has reigned. Who knew you and your derrière had been in...
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A miscellany of Melbourne creatives are showcasing their talents alongside the furniture of Felix Furniture and Beeline Design at Richmond design pop-up Makers Collective. A concept devised by the two design brands, Makers Collective...
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Leonardo DiCaprio is many things to many people. Rising to fame in the early 1990s, revered and reviled for his boyish good looks, the actor who was born in Tinseltown was destined to become a star. He did. A huge one. Quite the Lothario too,...
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The New Stand is a revolutionary retail concept in New York. An App, a marketing platform, a source of daily enlightenment; a veritable 21st century upgrade to the classic newsstand. From their original Union Square subway spot to residing among the...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
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Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
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There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
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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...
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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...
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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....