Stuff Crush
We've seen plenty of these books and exhibitions before but, as Boy George puts it, "for once it has been put together by someone on the scene". As a fully paid up member of the burgeoning club scene that transformed London's nightlife and launched...
City Notes
Opening just a few weeks ago, London now joins Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona in playing host to one of bathroom giant Roca's inspirational 'gallery' spaces. Essentially a flagship showroom to the power of ten, the new London space - located at...
City Notes
An unsung Mediterranean gem, Malta has much more going for it than it's often credited for. Not least its charming capital, Valletta; one of the earliest cities listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Just 60 miles south of Sicily it enjoys one...
City Notes
Having spent the majority of the last decade metamorphosing from everyman high street chain into the UK's most achingly hip fashion brands, Topman's unlikely transformation is now seemingly complete; with the opening of its first standalone concept...
City Notes
You only need say; "it's a club, conceived and designed by David Lynch", to guarantee a number of reactions. The dysfunctional icon's warped visions are so ingrained into pop culture that almost anybody could imagine the dark, curious form that it...
City Notes
It's been said that Lodz is the "Manchester of Poland", once a hive of successful industrial businesses it's experienced the troubles that have followed their demise yet remains a culturally rich city. As one of the cities many up-and-coming venues,...
City Notes
Hong Kong's new Ritz-Carlton is lavish. Very lavish. Perhaps what you'd expect from the world's tallest hotel; it's elegant, grand, opulent and oh-so luxurious. The ghost of Liberace may have been haunting the hotel's interior designers in some of...
Journal
Munich-born, Berlin-based; Sarah Illenberger is a visual artist whose three-dimensional illustrations are in high demand. Having created spellbinding commissions for the likes of Wallpaper*, Nike and the New York Times, Illenberger turns the mundane...
City Notes
Chances are, if you're not from Australia that is, you may not have heard of Melbourne's Jardan. Which is a bit of a pity, as the family-owned design specialists have a somewhat impressive collection of sofas, tables, beds and accessories that are...
City Notes
Leaving a trail of super-cool venues across California and beyond, Oakland's Mr. Important Design clearly know a thing or two about what puts the hip into a hip-nightspot; and their latest oeuvre does not disappoint. Chambers Eat and Drink is the...
City Notes
Taking something from nature, giving it depth and warmth and turning into something special. It's a simple, age-old process. Coffee dates back as far as the thirteenth century, and espresso so the early 1800s. Melbourne's Slowpoke Espresso is not...
City Notes
Exposed concrete; check. Retro fittings; check. Floor to ceiling windows; check. Super-cool branding; check... It may well be months behind schedule, but Nolita's very own boutique/design/style/luxury (*delete where appropriate) hotel fits the bill...
City Notes
Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
City Notes
On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
City Notes
Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
The Edit
Adrian Cox’s upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles is one that demands some serious attention. The Well of Dreams, opening Saturday 21 February in the Main Gallery, presents over 20 new works from the Los...
Dispatches
A diamond bracelet is one accessory that always makes you look better when you dress up for a night out or a special event. A nice bracelet can make your outfit look more expensive and classy, whether you're going to a formal gala, a cocktail party,...
Dispatches
Raja Ampat, a remote island group in eastern Indonesia, presents one of the most extraordinary marine regions on Earth. Clear turquoise water, limestone karst islands, and vibrant coral reefs create a landscape that attracts travelers who value...
Dispatches
The Modern Relevance of Timepieces In an age when nearly everyone carries a smartphone, the wristwatch might seem obsolete, but it’s anything but. People still wear watches not just to tell time, but to express identity, reduce digital...
Dispatches
Planning a vacation for yourself is easy. Planning one for a group is an entirely different challenge. The moment you introduce multiple travelers into the equation, everything changes. Preferences collide. Budgets stretch. Wish lists grow longer by...