Publications
The word count. The faceless dictator and yard stick to the writing masses, whether they be churning out meandering pontifications to fatten their copy up with word-water retention or fine-combing their prose to pick out each and every letter and...
Journal
Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currently resides. A self-taught artist and honorary member of Philly-based artist collective Space 1026, Houser experiments with music alongside his practice, releasing...
The Edit
Jonathan Wilkinson is known as a champion of urban environments. While studying fine art at Sheffield Hallam University, he was inspired by the Brutalist environment of the city and has since become associated with a pared back architectural style...
London
You'll never guess what. Radiohead's Ed O'Brien is co-founder of The Laundry, a newly-opened creative space in London Fields. Normally, that would be all the excuse we needed to go trawling through the band's discography looking for...
Journal
Earlier this year, the UK government announced it will allow driverless cars on the country's roads from January 2015, paving the way for the adoption of a technological advancement that has hitherto been the preserve of science fiction. Sit back...
London
Look out London, the dinosaurs are coming! No, they're not filming a sequel to Godzilla on the streets of England's capital – we're talking about the launch of Dinosaur Designs' first store in the city. Hah! Got you going there, I can tell. The...
The Edit
These days anyone with an A-level in English Literature or a half-finished screenplay is throwing the word “narrative” around; it seems that “story” doesn't convey the correct level of sophistication anymore. It's also a bit of a buzzword...
Publications
Boy, has this neighbourhood changed. Nowhere exemplifies the modern phenomenon of gentrification like New York's Meatpacking District – a few square blocks of warehouses on Manhattan's eastern Hudson waterfront that once ran slick with the...
Interiors
When looking at the À Partir du Guéridon (From the Pedestal) side tables, the viewer might find themselves wondering if they are the finished article or work-in-progress prototypes; due to their use of paper to mimic other more expensive...
The Edit
We live in a noisy world. Not just the noise of honking horns, screaming sirens and screaming children, but visual noise too. We are bombarded with billboard messages, TV adverts and instructions, signs tell us which way to go. The cacophony can be...
The Edit
You're probably too smart to be manipulated into seeing a film by the design of it's poster, right? Well that may be true, but a surprising amount of behavioural science goes into those ubiquitous bus shelter billboards, so chances are it's working...
Journal
Danish design wonders HAY along with London designer Sebastian Wrong picked up where they left off at last year's London Design Festival with their new products the backdrop to a series of pop-up dining shenanigans, seeing them rightfully crowned as...
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
So you're planning a wedding, and you want something truly unique, something that feels special? Let me tell you about wood grain wedding invitations – they are just gorgeous and bring in this natural beauty that feels totally timeless. Think...
Dispatches
Independent fashion labels are redefining style with bold, original designs that break free from mainstream trends. To bring these visions to life, many are partnering with custom- cut and sew manufacturers, choosing tailored production over generic...
Dispatches
Tuscany is famous for its beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, and, of course, incredible wine. But did you know it’s also a fantastic place for families? Many wineries welcome kids, offering fun activities like juice tastings, farm visits, and...
Dispatches
If you want to compete effectively in the market, you’ll need to get a website. This is important for both online-based businesses and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. You should remember that most people nowadays use the internet to find...