City Notes
I remember the days when the height of home entertainment was a ghetto blaster that ran on them big fat C batteries that basically cost more than the stereo itself to refill. Sure, your dad was probably playing around with something a lot more...
The Edit
The internet and social media has done many things, but its homogenisation of culture has to be one of its saddest achievements. Hashtags and selfies and Kardashians and hypebeasts — the latest sneakers or protest movement just an Instagram or a...
City Notes
There's precious little that hasn't been written about hip hostel brand, and resounding Millennial favourite, Generator — the culture-forward, budget conscious European hostel chain has been multiplying furiously over recent years, and it's onto a...
The Edit
Founded in San Gimignano in 1990, Galleria Continua is one of the art world's true pioneers. Away from the traditional urban backdrop, in an Italian town steeped in history, three friends — Mario Cristiani, Lorenzo Fiaschi, and Maurizio Rigillo...
City Notes
'The space is imagined as the found sanctuary of a harsh terrain traveller, creating refined resources which are of the land,' begins Brad Mitchell, the student architect who scooped top honours in last year's inaugural Mercedes-Benz Design Award by...
City Notes
Located on the city's high-spirited Robertson Quay, recently opened M Social Singapore — designed by Philippe Starck — has 293 guestrooms; characterised by high ceilings, the latest technological advancements, and plenty of that showy Starck...
Stuff Crush
What if you could see the invisible? In 1989, the Guinness Book of Records gave Pluckley, Kent, the title of Britain's most haunted village; mulling over ways to capture the spirits, documentary photographer Edward Thompson came across writings that...
Stuff Crush
Simplicity, in itself, is a complex concept. More so, realising simplicity is often a much more difficult task than achieve than something more elaborate, involved. Just ask Apple, whose 'simple' products involve millions of dollars of research and...
City Notes
Befitting of its environment, Thessaloniki bar and bistro Otto e Mezzo is kitted out from aged wood, mosaics, leather, and chunky old walls with plenty a story to tell; all looking out over a killer mediterranean view. George Tyrothoulakis of...
City Notes
Newly opened Parisian accommodation Hotel Adèle & Jules exhibits all the charm and warmth of a private home, and resides in an up-and-coming area of Paris’s Right Bank; on the edge of Cité Rougemont. With just 60 sprightly rooms (some with...
Journal
ZEITGUISED is a collective of international artists and designers working in the fields of sculpture, architecture, fashion and film. Almost impossible to categorise, the Berlin-based studio was founded by German architect Henrik Mauler and American...
City Notes
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Market at EDITION is a casual eatery inspired by the renowned food markets of Barcelona and Madrid; La Boqueria and San Miguel. Located within the Miami Beach EDITION, at 2901 Collins Avenue, the restaurant — a...
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...
Dispatches
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...