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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...
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Given a whole role of 35mm film to use in her parents' SLR as a child, to document the growth and release of tadpoles, Connie McDonald's unwitting introduction into photography has clearly had a potent effect upon the young creative. A 19 year-old...
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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...
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If you've always thought you'd be cremated when the time came, be prepared to change your plans in favour of burial. The reason? Fantasy coffins. The perfect way to bow out, fantasy coffins are true works of art, made to order according to your...
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Ah Monaco; home of tax-dodging F1 stars, the international glitterati, the world's most famous casino, and lots of tunnels, through some of which cars have been driven rather speedily since 1929. I tried this very feat myself, some week or so ago,...
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Matthias Borowski's collection The Importance of the Obvious, despite the name, does bear some explaining lest the deeper considerations are overshadowed by the purely aesthetic appeal of his facsimile food. And explain it he does, for this is...
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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...
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The Italian-born Costardi Brothers have been wowing diners with their artistic dishes for several years, based at Hotel Cinzia in Vercelli (west of Milan) Christian and Manuel have gained international repute for serving rice-based signature dishes...
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Offbeat Chilean studio gt2p (Great Things to People) aren't as wacky as one might think. Yes, they made us giggle with Gudpaka, their oversized alpaca hair lampshade, and at first glance this latest project looks a bit barmy as well, pouring pottery...
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The smoke-stained back room of a working men's club, the dank 1950s offices of a used car showroom, the overriding aesthetics of Tessa Koot's collections have shifted since we first stumbled across the Dutch designer at Salone del Mobile 2012. Then...
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I’ve been zooming around London on a Mango Curve since late summer. One of the latest editions to their customisable bike family, I’m pretty lucky that it hasn’t yet been nicked or sucked in under a bus. Nippy, light and resiliently tough...
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Nick Bonner and Dominic Johnson-Hill have notched up 20 years in China, and you don't stay anywhere for that long unless you really like it, but that doesn't stop them having a cheeky sense of fun when it comes to old-school Socialism's...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
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Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
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Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
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For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
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One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...