Fashion
I'm not going to kid you on that handbags are an area of great personal expertise, but those in the know are making very favourable noises (sometimes slightly disturbing gurgling noises) about the debut range from Berlin firm Alpha Cruxis, headed by...
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,...
The Edit
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow, as the old saying goes, and that's certainly true in the case of Paul Smith's retail business. At just three square metres and originally containing an Afghan hound as well as the British designer, his first shop...
Journal
Normally when you think of underground car parks you think of tiny spaces that would struggle to house a pram never mind a car, dimly lit muggings and dodgy drug deals – hopefully never all three at once. What you don’t usually see is a gaggle...
Journal
Victoria Ledig is petit, attractive and immaculately presented, from her precarious heels to her perfect black bob. She is the last person you would expect to find in a slaughterhouse. And yet this is where her dedication to her graduate project at...
Journal
Britain has always been a nation of pioneers. Not so very long ago, our forebears were discovering new countries, settling new lands, surviving against the odds with little more than an indomitable spirit and a good pair of boots. Nowadays the...
Journal
Jeans. Where would we be without them? Cold at worst, in jail in most civilized countries. The ubiquitous denim wardrobe staple can be seen covering the legs of world leaders and working Joes, and everyone in between. Dress them up, dress them...
Journal
“How we think affects how things are.” So said Ilse Crawford as she explained the different types of work at the Design Academy Eindhoven graduate show titled Self Unself. Some of the work, whilst certainly fully resolved remains conceptual in...
Fashion
An artist joins an extremely exclusive club when their work appears on the national currency, and that was an honour bestowed on Gary Taxali last year when the Royal Canadian Mint produced a series of coins featuring his retro illustrations....
Journal
Not all fashion shows are created equal. And not all fashion shows mean walking in straight lines in various geometric patterns, as most people imagine. For, in the case of fashion designer Edeline Lee, she did the exact opposite; there was...
Journal
Sure, there was the usual bout of fashion week madness - insane headgear (Giles Deacon), post-apocalyptic streetwear (Ashish) and cute bunny rabbit make-up (Ryan Lo) - but, on the whole, the recent cluster of international fashion weeks have shown...
Journal
For a second year running, Uniform Wares chaps Patrick Bek and Oliver Fowles took over Shoreditch's 81 Leonard Street Gallery space during London Design Festival. Continuing the theme of creating a spectacle far grander than 'watches in boxes', the...
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
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...