City Notes
How's this for a name: Hotel Not Hotel. Wait, what? I'm confused. Is it or isn't it? Well, the short answer is that yes, it is. But it's not quite that simple. Hotel Not Hotel is a hotel with quite a difference, as you'll see as we take a tour...
Stuff Crush
Politicians never tire of telling us that we aren't building enough houses in the UK, but maybe developers shouldn't be too hasty to break ground on a rash of new estates before taking a look at what's happening to our neighbours in the Republic of...
Stuff Crush
As magazine names go, Omni was perfectly chosen. During its 20-year lifespan, from 1978 to 1998, it brought the American reader the latest cutting edge science news of the kind found in rival armchair science publications, and then took off in...
Stuff Crush
All those childhood hours playing football. All that wasted energy! Sure, I enjoyed myself, but sadly nothing of any tangible good came of it. Now the next generation of would-be Messis and Ronaldos can channel their youthful exuberance into...
Journal
Of all the ways to make use of a chair, sticking one's bum on it can't be the most imaginative possibility. Surely we can do better? I've raced them down the corridors of work on a Friday afternoon, and I've hidden behind them during the scariest...
The Edit
Der-duh. Der-duh... If you're the kind of person that only needs to hear those two famous notes on a cello before you're diving for cover behind the sofa clutching a spear-gun, it's probably best to give Detroit's Eastern Market a wide berth. Never...
Journal
A welfare project in Holland is bringing together disadvantaged workers and industry leading product designers in an effort to craft a range of objects combining aesthetic appeal with a social conscience. Social label is the brainchild of Studio...
City Notes
Romance. Reflection. Remembrance. These are the three principles on which David Parsons, lead designer with Florida design studio Tatron, based the Park Hyatt Melbourne. Uninspired by other international hotels which seem to have little identity or...
Stuff Crush
It's no wonder Pharrell Williams is so Happy when he spends so much time in the exceptionally cheerful world of FriendsWithYou, aka Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III. The duo's artwork is like the visual equivalent of a kid munching 15...
City Notes
The name Le Coiffeur doesn't mess about, but the interior of this hairdresser's in Marseilles has a few surprises up its sleeve, proving to be an interesting take on the usual salon layout. Margaux Keller, a native of the city, was tasked with doing...
Journal
No one loves wandering around a gallery more than us, so it’s thrilling to hear that the BLOOOM – the converging art show is back again this year. A bit like the biggest gallery you’ve ever been to, with a club atmosphere buzzing in the...
Journal
James Jarvis graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1995. He has since embarked on a busy career creating numerous characters and fantasy worlds for commercial advertising and magazine editorials. Jarvis is perhaps best known for his plastic...
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...