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Vicenza
Founded in Alte Vicenza, Northern Italy, in 1956, Bisazza are big-hitters. Real big-hitters. Bringing in mega-designers like Jaime Hayon, Patricia Urquiola and Fabio Novembre, for collaborations and commissions, the luxury mosaic brand also keep...
Journal
Spirit of Ecstasy, anyone? Direct injection V12 engine? 8-speed automatic gearbox plus rear differential? Harmon Kardon sound system? 360° camera aid? Fully standardised LED headlamps? Aluminium space-frame? Anyone? No? Yes? Not me. Well, not...
London
I’m intrigued by what makes hotels tick, what they want to be, who they want to stay there - and what they think their perfect guests want, or need. There’s an awful lot of hotels that don’t care, so long as they pay for the room, that’s all...
Paris
In the same vein as The NoMad Hotel in Manhattan we featured last month, the Hôtel Thoumieux couldn’t be further from the ‘less is more’ design dogma. With its closely designed retro-kitsch rooms that could be perceived as homage to William...
London
Now settled into their new home on Carnaby Street, London - the queens of chocolate at Choccywoccydoodah invited us round for a little piece (or three) of cake. The kitsch, surreal and dreamy parlour sits over two floors of decadence, inviting all...
Stockholm
Grand hotels, they've been there, done it, and bought the t-shirt. They've seen them all come and go; the glamourpuss 60s pads with their deep shag piles and Barbarella futurism, the high flying 80s giants - with their champagne bars and...
Journal
Good news. With a sharp eye on the economy, this year’s Champagne Assembly - at St Pancreas Renaissance Hotel - was the exact opposite of a growing trend for doing stupid bath related things with expensive liquid. Instead, we were treated to a...
Phuket
The boat from Koh Phi Phi was a blue journey for more than one reason. Leaving the beautiful island nearing the end of our tour we were eager to cross the ocean and get to the much talked about Sri Panwa. Not giving up on the dream we were met by a...
Bangkok
When an invite to a molecular gastronomy restaurant specialising in Thai food pops up you won't see me for dust. Especially if it comes from the creators of Kiin Kiin in Copenhagen, one of the only two Thai restaurants to have ever been awarded...
Thailand
Legend has it that a ship carrying two princesses sank during a great storm, on a full moon, off the Phra Nang headland. The princess' spirits came to reside in these caves and, on each full moon, locals offer gifts to the spirits which are said to...
Paris
The undisputed heavyweight of big-name boutique hotel brands, W have finally found their way to the city of romance, fashion and chic - shacking up inside a beautiful 1870s Haussmann-era building in the city's Opéra district. Reigning in some of...
London
Andaz Liverpool Street has been open for a few years now, but it wasn't until recently that we had the distinct pleasure of bedding down there for the night. Sure, we'd been along to see some of the many art and design happenings that they host - it...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
City Notes
In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
City Notes
Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...
Dispatches
Picture this: you unlock the door to your new home. The sofa’s already waiting in its perfect spot, your favorite artwork hangs where you imagined, and not a single box blocks your view. That’s not magic—it’s the difference the right movers...