The Edit
Horses. Frisbees. Metallic body paint. Violence and depravity. Just another day at home with art collaborators Lizzie Fitch and Ryan Trecartin. Perhaps not just any day, but these are the kind of things that go on when the duo film at their Los...
City Notes
Ten years on from the launch of The Drake in downtown Toronto, hotelier Jeff Stober is taking things in a more rural direction with the Drake Devonshire in the historical town of Wellington, Southern Ontario. The country inn, bar and restaurant -...
City Notes
Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you'll have good luck. So goes the rhyme, and although we're not especially inclined to believe such superstition, it can't hurt to hedge your bets and swing by Lucky Penny in South Yarra, Melbourne. You...
Journal
Most of us know someone who like to refer to themselves as a “collector” – someone whose shelves groan under the weight of umpteen pottery knick-knacks or who fill every nook and cranny with back issues of computer magazines. When it gets out...
The Edit
Simon Costin knows all about pushing the boundaries of catwalk show sets, having been set designer for the Gareth Pugh brand for the last eight years and the man behind Alexander McQueen's infamous Spring/Summer 1998 show Untitled (aka The Golden...
Stuff Crush
The word count. The faceless dictator and yard stick to the writing masses, whether they be churning out meandering pontifications to fatten their copy up with word-water retention or fine-combing their prose to pick out each and every letter and...
Journal
Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currently resides. A self-taught artist and honorary member of Philly-based artist collective Space 1026, Houser experiments with music alongside his practice, releasing...
The Edit
Jonathan Wilkinson is known as a champion of urban environments. While studying fine art at Sheffield Hallam University, he was inspired by the Brutalist environment of the city and has since become associated with a pared back architectural style...
City Notes
You'll never guess what. Radiohead's Ed O'Brien is co-founder of The Laundry, a newly-opened creative space in London Fields. Normally, that would be all the excuse we needed to go trawling through the band's discography looking for...
Journal
Earlier this year, the UK government announced it will allow driverless cars on the country's roads from January 2015, paving the way for the adoption of a technological advancement that has hitherto been the preserve of science fiction. Sit back...
City Notes
Look out London, the dinosaurs are coming! No, they're not filming a sequel to Godzilla on the streets of England's capital – we're talking about the launch of Dinosaur Designs' first store in the city. Hah! Got you going there, I can tell. The...
The Edit
These days anyone with an A-level in English Literature or a half-finished screenplay is throwing the word “narrative” around; it seems that “story” doesn't convey the correct level of sophistication anymore. It's also a bit of a buzzword...
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...