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Paris
Approach the red brick building, enter through the bright orange door, and you’ve arrived. Located on Paris's Rue Gambetta, prepare yourselves for a ride on a sensory rollercoaster — Buddhist temple bells and enormous Tibetan prayer wheels greet...
Pyla-sur-Mer
Boasting original illuminati top brass the Rothschilds, fashion house founder Jeanne Lanvin, and Italian-French actor and singer Yves Montand as long-time 'regulars', The Haitza (as it was known upon opening in the 1930s) is located within an...
Singapore
Located on the city's high-spirited Robertson Quay, recently opened M Social Singapore — designed by Philippe Starck — has 293 guestrooms; characterised by high ceilings, the latest technological advancements, and plenty of that showy Starck...
Hong Kong
It's been a very happy birthday for J Plus Hotel in Hong Kong, which by way of celebrating its 10th anniversary has unveiled a brand new look to the tune of HK$10 million courtesy of the creative team at London agency yoo Studio. It's a real...
Istanbul
Nothing gives us greater pleasure here at We Heart than when a fledgeling project we've featured goes on to be a roaring success, (mainly so we can say “we told you so”) and that's exactly what's happening to Mama Shelter. Since we first...
Paris
Miss Kō greets you at the entrance of her Paris restaurant with a bright flash of her tattooed tongue, and from that moment you feel everything is going to be different. And you are not wrong. Take the red pill and enter the underground Asian...
Venice
Where would we be without Venice, that elegantly wasted relic, sinking beautifully under the weight of its own architectural history? We'd certainly be a few Shakespeare plays worse off, and a few famous romantic liaisons lighter. Perhaps the iconic...
Marseille
Just as discreet as its Parisian big sister, the second addition to the Mama Shelter group opened its doors last month in Marseille, South of France. Behind the glass façade encased in a mat-silver steel frame, hides the new place to see and be...
City Notes
Husband and wife team Sara and Martin Stayers (the duo behind Houston favourites Nobie’s and Toasted Coconut) add a retro pizza joint to their list of eateries, the eclectic Montrose neighbourhood now home to Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern, where...
City Notes
Long-time collaborators by LEMOIGNAN and MHA have rejoined forces after a hiatus, the Montreal-based design studio and architecture and design office collaborating to create the architectural signature and restrained but distinctive aesthetics for...
City Notes
Locke open their sixth property in London and their thirteenth overall to date, the lifestyle brand having chosen Kensington and Chelsea as home for its latest design-led aparthotel concept. Comprising 121 apartments ranging from studios to...
Stuff Crush
“It felt a little intimidating at first,” explains French documentary and portrait photographer, Jérôme Favre. “Obviously Millwall fans have an infamous reputation, and going there as an outsider, with two cameras around my neck, felt a...
Dispatches
Few hobbies surpass the delight and excitement of acquiring a cherished collection of trading cards in the world of collecting. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey, the desire to preserve and protect your cards is...
Dispatches
Rolling through the countryside, the picturesque scenery shifts with each mile; the mobile abode moves steadily, marking a deliberate choice toward a nomadic lifestyle. Campervans are recognised for their comfort and practicality, embodying values...
Dispatches
Are you ready for a thrilling journey that will provide fresh opportunities and life experiences? Moving to a new city can be incredibly exciting, but also quite daunting. This blog post is intended to help make the transition as smooth as...
Dispatches
When most of us think of Ancient Rome, images of a powerful and sophisticated empire spring to mind. Yet it can be easy to forget that the citizens were working on so much more than government policies and culture during their reign. As one of the...