City Notes
Combining timeless elegance with irreverent glamour, New York City supper club, The Nines, nods to the famed lobby bars of grand European hotels such as The Bar Hemingway at The Ritz Paris and Dukes Bar at Dukes London. A concept from renowned...
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A labour of love bringing mental health issues, specifically grief and loss to the public consciousness in a colourful and creative way, Fandangoe SKIP is a public art installation by London-based print artist Fandangoe Kid in collaboration with...
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A creative hub for guests and locals alike, Montcalm East is a new 288-room property in Shoreditch, London; a hotel with a mission to support its vibrant neighbourhood by championing the creativity and creatives of the surrounding area. A member...
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Currently undergoing a £2.1 million regeneration funded by the Coastal Community Fund, Lydney Harbour is now home to a public art trail, the permanent artworks inspired by the Forest of Dean’s rich industrial heritage and nodding to the harbour's...
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All of us are painfully aware of the horrific invasion of Ukraine, and for those remaining, daily life has been upended beyond comprehension. Whilst they watch Russian missiles fly into their projects, Ukrainian architectural studio, Ponomarenko...
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Egeo, a souvlaki chain with two restaurants in Madrid, head to the coastal city of Valencia, opening their first outpost outside of the Spanish capital and enlisting the expertise of local award-winning creative consultancy Masquespacio to create an...
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Boasting its own record library, DJ nights and a late-night weekend licence, neighbourhood bar and diner, Palazzo, is a new relaxed spot in Crystal Palace, London. From the brains behind Made of Dough, Palazzo spans three shop fronts on Church...
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When the 19th edition of Barcelona’s Primavera Sound shut its gates on 1 June 2019, the world was a very different place. The next two summers would pass with hopes raised and then hopes dashed; tumultuous ups and downs and world had quickly grown...
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Working towards a brief of 'beers, beach and baos,' Valencian designers, Clap Studio, have created a place where diners are transported to a place of colour and creative chaos with simple food to boot; Baovan Valencia an inspired bolt of energy for...
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For almost 30 years, Barcelona’s Sónar festival has been at the bleeding edge of experimentation in music and technology. Riding on the coattails of an event that regularly commands the very biggest names in electronic music, Sónar+D has grown...
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Collaborative, innovative, smart and scientific, thoughtful and philanthropic ... these are just some of the adjectives the A' Design Awards use to describe their colossal competition. And, as the 2022—2023 edition is already open, we're making an...
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With 263 guest rooms and suites in a setting that feels like the Hollywood Hills of Sitges, a charming coastal town southwest of Barcelona, Dolce by Wyndham Sitges is a destination where Mediterranean flair blends with nature, the hotel blessed with...
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Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
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A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
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In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
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It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
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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...
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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...