City Notes
Located in Lisbon's historical centre of Alfama, the hotel Memmo Alfama may be the perfect place from which to take in the sights of the city's old town, such as the cathedral and the São Jorge Castle, and it's certainly the perfect place to enjoy...
Journal
Imprint was Craft Central’s contribution to this year's London Design Festival: an exhibition exploring print in all its glorious forms, from lace-debossed ceramics to printed-on furniture, textiles and found materials. But there were three...
City Notes
No one could accuse the creative minds behind Trattoria Il Mulino of going overboard on the interior of their recently opened Gramercy venue. Designers Lee Katzoff and Rozhia Tabnak have certainly left the plates of Abbruzese cuisine room to shine...
The Edit
Are you sitting comfortably? Not for long, as it's time to learn some troubling new vocabulary from Japanese subculture. This is a tale of “moe” – the Japanese slang term for a fetishistic obsession with fictional pre-adolescent girls. A...
Journal
Not all fashion shows are created equal. And not all fashion shows mean walking in straight lines in various geometric patterns, as most people imagine. For, in the case of fashion designer Edeline Lee, she did the exact opposite; there was...
City Notes
Good news budding hoteliers! A big budget is no longer a prerequisite to create a super-hip venue – in fact, you don't even need a proper building in the conventional sense, it seems a warehouse or disused aircraft hangar will do the job very...
The Edit
Product design fans were in Wonderland at 19 Greek Street during September's London Design Festival, as a host of emerging talents joined some established names for a showcase of the best and most innovative work in the field. Technology was a...
City Notes
Usually when a man meets a woman and is drawn down the path of vegetarianism, his life is pretty much over in any meaningful sense, but for Cyril Aouizerate it was the catalyst that helped realise his dream of a philosophy inspired restaurant – a...
The Edit
Now in its fourth year, the Wallpaper* Handmade exhibition is fast becoming a staple of the annual design calendar. Imagine, if you will, Jonathan Bell (Transport & Technology Correspondent at Wallpaper* magazine) makes the crazy suggestion...
The Edit
What happens when a group of highly regarded contemporary artists design a Star Wars stormtrooper helmet? A lot of money is raised for the Missing Tom Fund, and several geeks are admitted to hospital for excessive onanism. Damien Hirst, David...
City Notes
Size is a big thing at the Click Clack Hotel in Bogotá. Guests choose their room standard from a range of S to XL; as the price goes up so does the level of luxury and the elevation, with the largest rooms afforded the best views of the Colombian...
The Edit
There's no getting away from it, this project from artist James Thompson is bleak, bordering on horrifying, but compelling like the proverbial car crash. Mental health treatment was in its infancy – to put it kindly - in 1888 when West Riding...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
Dispatches
Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
Dispatches
Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....
Dispatches
Bingo is much more than a game, it is a social activity that has been bringing people together for generations. The game dates all the way back to 16th century Italy where it evolved from a lottery style game. Now in the modern day, millions of...