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Nothing starts a heated foodie debate like the origins of a truly traditional pizza; some say it’s an American invention, some that it’s Roman or Neopolitan (definitely, positively Neopolitan - Ed.). Thin crust, thick crust, we’re stuffed if...
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At some point in our lives we've all received a gift or heirloom of some kind from a loved one. It could have been an object, a set of photographs or even an old tool kit. Have we, however, given much thought to its impact in our lives, and have...
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Recent University of Brighton graduate, Paul Layzell is a London-based illustrator with a delightfully edgy retro-vibe to his work. With a seemingly similar adoration for the grittiness of '70s and '80s New York as my good self, his work could just...
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Founded in 2009 by Xavier Sheriff and Gemma Ruse, StudioXAG are a magic-weaving duo whose work we've featured before (here, here and here). No surprise then, that we're fans of the spells they've cast upon many a shop window; their works for the...
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With her partner being from the Democratic Republic of Congo, young fashion designer Cat Patterson delved into the country's rebellious, revolutionary and corrupt history and culture to find out more about him and his family. The resultant...
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Taking on big-brand beers, real ale, the monarchy, animal rights activists (their The End of History beers were sold inside dead animals), the Olympics and pretty much anyone else that dares to stand in their way (especially when they're driving a...
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London-based creative Dominic Davies takes the art of still life photography and turns it into, well... art. His work for the likes of The Fat Duck, XL Recordings, AnOther Magazine and 4AD pushes the boundaries of photography so far, they literally...
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Pedestrians passing by this double-fronted property may be charmed by the simplicity of the whitewashed Edwardian façade, but they can have no idea of the storming design that has been cooked up out back. Approaching the property from the back,...
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Recently graduating from University of Brighton, young designer/cinematographer Max Smith has a slim portfolio at present - but that doesn't make it any less impressive. His emotionally-charged look at young British anarchism - No Gods, No Masters -...
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Having just graduated from the London College of Fashion, young accessories designer Lisa Watson embodies the term 'up-and-coming' - her work already having appeared on the online pages of Style Bubble, AnOther and British Vogue to name but a few....
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Rockman & Rockman are an East London-based duo with heritage firmly in their hearts. Their Shoreditch studio is surrounded by Victorian and Edwardian buildings built specifically to house workshops, factories, showrooms, warehouses and timber yards...
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With a list of clients that cover some of the biggest names in publishing, music and fashion, London-based photographer James Pearson-Howes has snapped big name aplenty; but it's his personal projects, often focussing on outsider British cultures,...
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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
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The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
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TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
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You're looking at kratom gummies online or in a store, and they all claim to be high quality. Premium ingredients, potent extract, laboratory tested, maximum strength. Everyone says their gummies are the best. How do you actually separate quality...
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Human hair extensions have quietly become one of the defining materials of contemporary self-presentation. Once confined to salon makeovers and celebrity transformations, they now sit at the intersection of personal branding, performance, and...
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In most modern history, all these years, “doing more” usually meant “hiring more”. Growth was believed to be directly proportional to headcount because the work was manual. More customers created more tickets (issues), more orders created...
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The story of how a billion-dollar casino hotel that reinvents itself while guests sleep, and why precision documentation is the invisible foundation of every great renovation. At 3am on a Tuesday, while high rollers chase fortunes on the casino...