City Notes
What's going on here then? Has a batch of exploding spaghetti been left on the hob for too long? Have the aliens landed? Or maybe this is the aftermath of a military experiment at one of those eerie mock towns the Americans build out in the desert?...
City Notes
One of the by-products of the industrial revolution and the rise of international trade was a proliferation of merchants' organisations — groups formed by wealthy businessmen dealing in a particular commodity for the purpose of getting even more...
City Notes
Don't let the extent of your altruism stop at helping old ladies across the road, mix things up a bit and consider doing a good turn at Shoreditch's latest retail destination with a heart. One Good Deed Today is out to make the world a better place...
The Edit
One can always rely on the Southbank folks to bring lesser-explored areas of art and design to the public attention, and the cinephiles at BFI Southbank are currently celebrating a particularly niche subject with their exhibition Polish Film Posters...
The Edit
As far as changes of career direction go, molecular neuroscientist to painter must be the equivalent of a Formula 1 hairpin. SoCal artist Maysha Mohamedi made the move on graduating in cognitive science from UC San Diego, moving to San Francisco to...
Journal
I recently met architect Matthew Grzywinski — one half of studio Grzywinski+Pons — at the opening of the new Urban Villa hotel and residencies in Brentford, West London. Enamoured with the interior design of its social spaces, from the...
The Edit
A new exhibition in London is throwing light on the lesser-known works of one of the early 20th Century's most influential photographers. Indeed, André Kertész has been described as one of the most important figures in the discipline during his...
Stuff Crush
The days of being chained to a desk from nine to five, Monday to Friday, are disappearing fast. The current generation is the first to embrace mobile living and working on a significant scale — all that's needed is a decent internet connection and...
City Notes
Self-confessed skate fanatic Blake Read vividly recalls shaking with excitement as a youngster queueing up outside his local skate shop to meet the pro 'boarders, and he's hoping his new place Beach Burrito Fitzroy generates the same buzz for the...
The Edit
And the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package goes to.... Stanley Donwood, for his special edition of Radiohead's album Amnesiac. You might not have known that the Grammy Awards hand out a gong for album art, but they do, and Stanley, aka Dan...
City Notes
With a back catalogue of supremely beautiful books, and more hitting the shelves each month, it's only fitting that art and design publisher extraordinaire TASCHEN has a retail store that matches the production values of their famously high quality...
The Edit
As one of the great pioneers of architectural modernism, Le Corbusier's legacy can still be seen in some of the world's great cities. The Swiss-French architect helped change the face of the modern metropolis with a new style of urban planning, and...
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...