London
A modern day interpretation of the 'curiosity shop’, Eastern Biological is a curious treat in its own right; the passion project of a chap called Alf, an ardent fanatic of adventure and design shops with big dreams of owning his own business....
Sydney
Melbourne-born furniture and lighting designers, Jardan, open a new flagship store at Alderstein House in Sydney; an old Art Deco building set over two levels and conjoined by an impressive new staircase A bookshop for 30 years prior,...
London
What Papersmiths' London store lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in both style and substance. Occupying a 300 sq ft shipping container in the Shoreditch Boxpark, shoppers are invited to peruse design-led stationery and paper goods; the...
Valencia
Having created such strong brand identity for Doctor Manzana — a shop that specialises in the repair and restoration of smartphones and gadgets — back in 2008, it was only natural that the expertise of award-winning creative consultancy,...
London
On the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s packs serious clout as one of the world's most iconic five-star hotels. Sharing that same storied building, German art book publisher TASCHEN have just opened...
City Notes
A design studio with a name that sounds like a chill-out album produced by RZA, Wutopia Lab, has completed works on Zhongshu Bookstore in Chinese city Suzhou, dividing the space into four main zones and several subdivided areas. The brand's eighth...
The Edit
Having built up a cult following in the Echo Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles, where behind an unmarked frontage lies a compact showroom exhibiting a host of rare and unique cacti from every arid corner of the globe, the Cactus Store have opened a...
Copenhagen
Copenhagen-based multi-disciplinary design agency OEO Studio have completed their redesign of lighting giant FLOS’s illuminating Scandinavia showroom. The 500 m2 space, located in Copenhagen’s industrial neighbourhood of Sydhavnen,...
The Edit
Concept shopping mall Bikini Berlin and local artists Stills & Strokes have collaborated on an audaciously designed project that immerses the retail space's customers in an amalgam of Christmas cheer and designery goodness this...
Vancouver
Working in professional kitchens for over 13 years, Vancouver-based chef Douglas Chang knows a thing or two about knives. Fired by a growing passion for quality tools, he opened Ai & Om Knives earlier this year. Translating as 'Love &...
Valencia
Valencian design store Gnomo hawks an eclectic miscellany of objects that make your eyes widen and your heart swell. Fashion accessories, illustrations, plants or clothing, founders Álvaro Zarzuela y Esther Martín are confident that even the most...
New York
Harbouring a self-confessed obsession with all things ‘savoir-faire’, Portuguese shoe brand Josefinas have opened their first retail store in New York; it's what they call the flagship of their dreams, it occupies a leafy corner of the city's...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
Dispatches
Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
Dispatches
In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
Dispatches
Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...