New York
The growth of Han Kjøbenhavn seems to be following an exponential curve: starting out with a range of eyewear in 2008, the firm has since added a range of clothing, opened up a flagship store in Copenhagen and now has its hooks into US territory...
Porto
“There's no such thing as bad fashion, just the wrong weather” is one of the mantras of a futuristic new fashion store in Portugal. Perfect for a soundbite, but anyone who has ever met me will know, a complete load of rubbish. Bad fashion,...
Amsterdam
I was recently very lucky to spend a day in Amsterdam on a design walk curated by Dutch interiors magazine Eigen Huis & Interieur. Days don’t come much better than that! One of the stops on the walk was The Frozen Fountain and we were treated to a...
Paris
Things we love: eclecticism, design and daring; things we hate: pigeonholes, constraints and conformity. Ergo, a quick casting of the eyes over the The Broken Arm, a lovely little concept store in Paris' hip Haut Marais area, should tell you all you...
Tokyo
Two stores, one concept: to deliver Parisian style to the fashion conscious consumers of Tokyo. In a romantic gesture worthy of the capital of love, Maison Kitsuné opened the doors at its sister stores on St Valentine's Day, with each venue...
The Edit
The declining state of our last true cultural icon is the subject of a forthcoming exhibition at Opening Ceremony, Tokyo. The setting, a hip fashion-led retail outlet, of this show - which debuted at New York's Morrison Hotel Gallery last year - is...
Kyoto
We're absolutely all for anything designed to preserve traditional aspects of ancient cultural identity, with the exception of Union Jack shorts, so it's with open arms that we welcome the Otsuka Gofukuten in Kyoto. In Asia particularly, traditional...
Leeds
Situated in a major metropolitan city, but with the quaint charm of a Miss Marple mystery, comes Village, a bookstore and publishing house that's not only a thoroughly commendable enterprise but an extremely attractive one in the visual sense....
Brussels
Belgian fashion label Bellerose produces proudly utilitarian clothing, but the one thing they hate is uniformity, and that's something that's clear from the moment one enters their newly refurbished Brussels store. Owner Patrick van Heurck...
Berlin
Three cheers for a bit of crystal-clear branding at this new premises – no trying to read elaborately contorted lettering or decypher contrived double-meaning names at westberlin coffeebar&mediashop. The west part of westberlin refers to...
Malmo
A little cheer usually echoes around We Heart Towers when the carrier-pigeon arrives with news of another Camper store opening up. We always reserve judgement on places until we've given them a thorough once-over, but the Spanish shoe seller rarely...
San Francisco
Aesop has got previous for non-conformity in the design of its retail premises. In fact the body products company has been stepping out of line from its High Street neighbours since its inception in Melbourne in 1987. The last addition to the...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
City Notes
In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
City Notes
Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Buying a car can be a minefield. It doesn’t have to be, though! Indeed, there are plenty of simple ways you can simplify the process of purchasing a vehicle. Using a professional car history checking app is undoubtedly one of the best options in...
Dispatches
Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...