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The Edit
A photography competition aiming to draw attention to issues surrounding human rights is being held at the Venice International Film Festival in September. Rena Effendi: Ala Tarasova 68 years old. Ethnically Russian, she fled Sukhumi,...
Dispatches
The world is full of creative talent, but not all of that talent gets the audience it deserves. If you've done something special in the arts, and feel like it merits wider exposure, then we might just have the perfect competition for you. Entries...
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Packing some serious punch from its svelte frame, the KAZAM Tornado 348 - cutting a silhouette of just 5mm - is a smartphone operating in the budget end of the market, but sans any of the pitfalls you'd usually associate with that word. We took it...
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
Don't be the clot who arrives improperly shod to this year's regatta or yacht-based soirée. Even the most casual weekend sailor knows that what is required for such an occasion is a fine pair of nautically sound shoes from a fine British designer,...
Journal
Would you like to win £500 of John Lewis vouchers? Silly question, of course you would. The good news is it couldn't be easier. All you have to do is decide what matters most to you, and tell John Lewis about. We're talking about the really...
Journal
How would you like a year as the official (and paid!) photographer for the Boxfresh fashion label? What's that you say? You would? Here's your chance. To mark their 25th anniversary, Boxfresh are running a competition in collaboration with...
Journal
Ever peered through the glass of a high-end fashion boutique at the lovely, lovely clothes, but been too shy to go in? Intimidated by model-thin salespeople? Scared to ask for a size 12? You are not alone. Clothes shopping can be a minefield,...
Technology
You have a great product, you have a stall from which to sell it, and you have a horde of enthusiastic would-be customers falling over themselves to give you their money. It all seems too good to be true. And it often is, because this is 2013, and...
Art & Culture
Let's face it, if you've seen one picture of the Eiffel Tower, you've seen them all – clichéd holiday snaps are the worst. What really would be interesting is seeing Paris through the eyes of a local, who knows where all the city's treasures are...
Journal
Attempting to address that age old problem of quality design at prices that don't cause respiratory seizures, Fashion For Home operates a curious 'made-to-order' practice. You might think that not manufacturing in bulk would only increase prices,...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
In this particular era of swift life, it has been more and more crucial to be able to dispatch flowers quickly and in a convenient manner. The essay here presents some of the options open to those in the need of prompt flower delivery, making sure...
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Architecture firms LOCAL and PIR2 have completed works on a sustainable activity park for clients Vestland County Council and Etne Municipality. Named Skakkeringen, the park is part of Vestland County’s endeavour to transform "innovative...
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Milan, Italy’s fashion and financial capital, is a city that effortlessly combines history, culture, and modern luxury. From its world-renowned fashion scene and architectural marvels to exquisite cuisine and vibrant nightlife, Milan is a...
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Spam calls are some of the most annoying things that we deal with in today's world. They can be constant, and answering a spam call might even result in serious issues if you are targeted by a scammer. While it may be tempting to try to enact spam...