City Notes
Encapsulating the resonant spirit of French cinema's glory days, new Kiev speakeasy Pink Room has been designed with the desire of adding a little je ne sais quoi to the Ukraine capital's existing speakeasy scene. Occupying a tiny 60m2...
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Billed as 'more than just a hotel', OFF Paris Seine is a floating vessel (a very fancy boathouse, if you will) anchored on the Seine at the foot of the Gare d’Austerlitz in Paris’s 21st arrondissement; travellers and locals looking to sing to a...
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Venerated purveyors of raw, organic, and local ingredients, The Cold Pressed Juicery continue to bestow the considerable health benefits enjoyed from juices, superfood smoothies, and nutritious grub upon Amsterdam's residents and...
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At the helm of London's emergent craft beer movement back in 2010 with now-closed Mason & Taylor — and still riding high on the success of Five Points Brewing Company — Ed Mason has revived his Mason &- moniker, alongside Rachel Jones of revered...
The Edit
Converting the rooftop of Le Corbusier’s incredible La Cité Radieuse (locally nicknamed La Maison du Fada, or 'The House of Madness') to an art institution in 2013, Ora Ito has welcomed esteemed names Xavier Veilhan, Daniel Buren, and Dan Graham...
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From Sol LeWitt’s 1960s conceptual art structures to Rocky IV, Chicago-born New York-based artist Rashid Johnson's Within Our Gates is a living, breathing romp through high- to low-culture influences and interjections. Evolving since...
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Zürich fitness fanatics are getting the full workout at Balboa, a new gymnasium that occupies two floors of a former Credit Suisse canteen; the upper of the two delivering a surprise knockout blow. The sister gym to Erich Züger’s...
Stuff Crush
Laura Bin's debut design as a duo is a fine specimen. The Rising Balance candleholder — consisting of three brass components — inspires the dynamic between earth and fire. The pieces are cut into shape by water, sanded, polished and folded by...
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London's nightlife has taken a bit of a battering of late — Madame Jojo’s, The End, Plastic People, The Joiners Arms, and Turnmills just some of the familiar names for whom the death knell has rung. Stuck in a perpetual battle with well-financed...
City Notes
Screeching onto the scene in Sydney suburb Camperdown, Deus Bar & Kitchen is kickstarting itself into action for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Founded by Tom Walton of Bondi beach's The Bucket List along with Andy...
City Notes
Space in city centres has never been scarcer — which means designers, architects, and hoteliers need to shift their focus in order to create accommodation solutions that stay relevant. Promising to 'mark to end of the hotel room as we know it',...
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Family snaps are dull, right? Dad forcing a smile out of you in front of that caravan you really can't stand in Bognor Regis; another model village; uncle Dave pestering the waitress at that resort near Benidorm. You clearly didn't grow up in the...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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...