City Notes
Inspired by the neon signage and hanging lanterns of kitsch 1970s Chinese-American restaurants, with a few days spying the modern day Chinatowns of San Francisco and Vancouver thrown in (side note: this podcast on the birth of the modern Chinatown...
City Notes
From the city's lifeline of transported goods—namely the eight million tonnes of coal delivered to the capital each year—to the nocturnal stomping ground of ecstasy-fuelled souls some 140 years later, today the industrial Victorian arches at...
Stuff Crush
Photographer Peter Steinhauer has made a job out of snapping all from urban architecture to natural landscapes mostly in Asia since 1993. When arriving at Hong Kong's old Kai Tak International Airport in 1994, the photographer's attention was...
The Edit
Did you get your tickets for this year’s Us By Night? If you did, then steady yourself for one of the planet’s most groundbreaking creative events, due up in just three weeks time. Missed out? Don’t let being a ticketless wonder put you off...
City Notes
Founded 24 years ago by brothers Jens and Kim Rahbek with Thor Andersen, Sticks’n’Sushi has remained committed to being a 'one of a kind' restaurant, an establishment for diners to cherish high-quality traditional sushi and yakitori from the...
City Notes
Taking its name from Israeli markets, Bar Shuka—located within Frankfurt's 25hours Hotel The Trip—is a restaurant and sake venue that harks to oriental marketplaces with their "chaotic, show kitchen." Amid the chaos, classic Middle Eastern...
The Edit
He may be one of the most celebrated fashion designers of the 21st century, current creative director of the Chanel and Fendi fashion houses, alongside overseeing creative direction of his own brand, but this hasn't stopped Karl Lagerfeld from...
City Notes
"What if the Druids had been boshing mind-bending chemicals instead of practicing witchcraft and dabbling in ancient soothsaying? What if fat Elvis was doing a residency at Stonehenge—or if summer solstice came with a side order of...
City Notes
Formerly home to a glamorous cocktail bar, Kiev joint Punkraft is now attracting a different crowd. Selling one of the widest selections of craft beer in Kiev, these days the vibe is more down-to-earth, interiors combining the right amount of grunge...
The Edit
Considering Charles M. Schulz would proclaim his iconic comic strip was "about nothing", the influence of Peanuts on popular culture has been—and continues to be—nothing short of monumental; Snoopy and his human friends inspiring artists to...
Dispatches
As the East Fremont area of Downtown Las Vegas began a cultural transformation, a festival celebrating creativity and difference was born. Called Life is Beautiful, it would grow to become a three-day extravaganza for likeminded people to immerse...
Stuff Crush
When a chance meeting led Fleet Street photographer Derek Cattani to cross paths with Australian-born John Rendall and Anthony (Ace) Bourke, little did he know that he'd become a trusted member of a lion cub's human pride. It's a story...
City Notes
Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
City Notes
On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
City Notes
Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
The Edit
Adrian Cox’s upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles is one that demands some serious attention. The Well of Dreams, opening Saturday 21 February in the Main Gallery, presents over 20 new works from the Los...
Dispatches
A diamond bracelet is one accessory that always makes you look better when you dress up for a night out or a special event. A nice bracelet can make your outfit look more expensive and classy, whether you're going to a formal gala, a cocktail party,...
Dispatches
Raja Ampat, a remote island group in eastern Indonesia, presents one of the most extraordinary marine regions on Earth. Clear turquoise water, limestone karst islands, and vibrant coral reefs create a landscape that attracts travelers who value...
Dispatches
The Modern Relevance of Timepieces In an age when nearly everyone carries a smartphone, the wristwatch might seem obsolete, but it’s anything but. People still wear watches not just to tell time, but to express identity, reduce digital...
Dispatches
Planning a vacation for yourself is easy. Planning one for a group is an entirely different challenge. The moment you introduce multiple travelers into the equation, everything changes. Preferences collide. Budgets stretch. Wish lists grow longer by...