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Italian-born photographer and artist Gianluca Galtrucco takes us on a hard-hitting tour of his adopted city of Los Angeles in For Your Consideration: Los Angeles as cinematic mirage, a new 108-page hardback publication put out by the renowned German...
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X-Rated Adult Movie Posters of the 60s and 70s, released by Reel Art Press, expands on the wonderfully retro collection of Nourmand and Marsh’s original cult bestseller; a riotous romp through kitsch aesthetic, released over ten years ago. Smoke...
City Notes
Los Angeles nail bar Color Camp is a crisply-styled salon where the design aesthetics make as much a statement of candy-coloured as the bold designs applied to your nails. Located in the city's Fairfax District, architect J. Byron-H...
The Edit
Ezra Stoller Photographs Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture continues on show at New York’s Yossi Milo Gallery until 25 August; an exhibition of photographs by the renowned architectural photographer, highlighting key images of the Lloyd Wright's...
Dispatches
Going from strength to strength each year, the quality and quantity of submissions and eventual winners of the prestigious A' Design Award and Competition continues to rise; with 180 nationalities represented across 110 design disciplines, its...
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Fed up of unwanted neighbourhood cats tormenting his beloved pet in his own home, Dr Nick Hill made it his mission to find a solution. Three years of R&D passed, and in 2008 SureFlap was born. Revolutionising the pet door industry, the Cambridge...
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Between 1—6 September, Berlin will plug-in, power-up and bolt alive with tech-savvy gear aficionados. Top brands prep their latest products, the exhibition banners go up, the sales teams practice their patter and the press gather to admire; as the...
City Notes
The latest member of the Ace family has opened its doors — Ace Hotel Chicago joining Seattle; Portland; New York; Palm Springs; Downtown LA; London; Panama City; Pittsburgh; and New Orleans in celebrating each city’s singular design heritage,...
City Notes
On the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s packs serious clout as one of the world's most iconic five-star hotels. Sharing that same storied building, German art book publisher TASCHEN have just opened...
City Notes
Japanese street food bar, Vegan Ramen Shop, is located in a fancifully abstract space on Warsaw’s Finlandzka Street. Surrounded by a a large concentration of restaurants, the owners decided on a ramen joint after the success of earlier temporary...
The Edit
Nominated for Best British Newcomers at the always-awful Brit Awards in 1999 — despite having formed in 1996 and having already released three critically-acclaimed albums — Belle and Sebastian oddly usurped pop favourites like Steps and 5ive,...
Dispatches
Booking rooms by the hour may’ve earned a bad reputation over the years — words like seedy, motel and neon (crackling) spring to mind — as the gutters of the United States' long and never-ending roads are jam-packed with digs that provide such...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
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A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
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In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
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It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
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There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
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At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...