City Notes
Slap bang in the heart of London commotion — on the edge of the City and the hip East End — new design aparthotel Leman Locke (the debut of a new lifestyle brand from serviced apartments behemoth Saco) features 168 studios that maximise space...
Dispatches
Europe is in the midst of a revival for all things opulent, with terms like Baroque and Renaissance dominating headlines in the fashion press. And nowhere is this nostalgic opulence more keenly felt than in the continent’s most resplendent hotels,...
The Edit
'Los Angeles is the city that raised me, its streets guided me, and graffiti was my transport.' Fascinated by the scene taking off in New York, after seeing iconic street culture movie Style Wars in the early 1980s, Gajin Fujita is one of L.A.'s...
City Notes
Memories of summer are fading (at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere), and you’re already thinking about future sun-drenched escapades. Amirite? Yes. Then Casa Mãe demands to be on your radar. Located by the city walls of Lagos and...
City Notes
Cha chaan tengs are essentially ‘tea restaurants’, or cafés, that emerged in Hong Kong in the early 1950s. The West had become an influence on post-World War II Greater China, but only the wealthy had the privilege of sampling exotic Western...
City Notes
Briefed with the task of creating a contemporary restaurant with Nordic influences, London-based design firm Block1 looked to an interior that would compliment the wholesome grain-based dishes on offer at 26 Grains; opting for a...
Stuff Crush
Never mind the swanky fucking art books, here's THE swanky fucking art book. Goz on that. The ill-bred insolence of Rotten and co. tore pages from the rock and roll history books in the late 1970s and used them as toilet paper; 40 years have passed,...
City Notes
Related to the esteemed Sir Albert of Amsterdam, Sir Savigny is crossing borders and making waves on the Berlin hospitality scene with a 44-room hotel located in a former Charlottenburg residence dating from 1893 on Kantstraße 144; a new urban...
City Notes
As designer stores continue to dominate the Bleecker Street area of New York's West Village, it’s worth drifting slightly off the beaten path to discover the independents and vintage boutiques that give the neighbourhood its singular...
City Notes
The Parachute Hotel offers guests the opportunity to sleep in a completely shoppable penthouse in Venice Beach, as fast-growing home essentials brand Parachute branch out into hospitality. The concept, designed by Scott Horne and Peter...
The Edit
The creative's leisure pursuit of choice has been served an annual ace over the last four years by charity art project, The Art of Ping Pong. Founded by creative agency Fivefootsix, which was closed by its founding partners Mark McConnachie and Algy...
The Edit
Surrealist oddities that juxtapose beauty (and our relationship with it) with something more ominous, an unknown disquiet; Caitlin Keogh's graphical paintings challenge perceptions of gender, of body and the self — always with an illustrative...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
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There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...