City Notes
Swedish clothing label Our Legacy has always prided itself on possessing a certain “romantic obscurity”, according to founder Jockum Hallin, and one of the most important considerations for choosing the location of their first UK store was...
Stuff Crush
It's time to squeeze back into those silver lamé hot pants and rollerskate down memory lane to the 1970s and the spangly, sequinned age of disco! Remember when everyone loved to pretend they were too cool to like disco? (There is no denying that...
City Notes
The Stora Hotellet Umeå (Grand Hotel Umeå) in northern Sweden takes every Scandinavian design principle you've ever heard of and throws them on the fire with a flamboyant flourish and a maniacal laugh. Design agency Stylt Trampoli are known for...
City Notes
Regular readers may remember that back in May we called in at a temporary retail space in Amsterdam, commissioned for Frame Publishers and delivered by creative studio i29. The studio's work stood out for its clever use of mirrors to maximise the...
City Notes
Let's talk about sandwiches. Specifically, panini, the Italian sandwiches that have become such an international favourite that you can even get them in Wetherspoons. But to enjoy a proper panino, you need to head to Italy and have one prepared by a...
City Notes
It's already a great place to eat out, but things just got even better for Madrid epicureans with the opening of pop-up restaurant The Table by... at Urso Hotel & Spa. Each month for six months, the kitchen is being taken over by a guest chef from...
City Notes
It's a tricky proposition to build a hotel that combines a bustling location in the heart of one of the world's busiest cities with the restful ambience of a spa retreat, but it's a balance that interior architects Anne Peyroux and Emmanuèle Thisy...
The Edit
The tank changed the face of modern warfare, able to rampage over - or through - difficult terrain and shoot fucking great holes in buildings and people. Your average army general would like as many as possible, but the fly in the ointment is that...
Journal
Beginning through necessity with skills passed down through generations and generations, the guys and gals at Jameson Irish Whiskey have had an unwavering affinity with craftsmanship since 1740. Today, and looking forward, craft perseveres - Ireland...
City Notes
When the premises you are renovating used to be a prison, you don't want to gloss over that kind of backstory too much, but neither do you want the new (voluntary) guests to feel like they are being punished for something while trying to enjoy a...
City Notes
Let's talk about the mammoth in the room. There's no escaping that life-sized mascot in the main hall of The Woolly Mammoth Alehouse in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane – even if it is trying hard to hide behind a wall. The prehistoric beast has been...
The Edit
“What's in a name?” asked Shakespeare, and although his lovelorn Romeo was forced by unhappy circumstance to discount the importance of names, contemporary artists such as David Lynch take a different view. Lynch sets great store by the...
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
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...
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....