Eating Out
Perhaps if Lewis Carroll were Parisian, this is how his vision of Wonderland may have transpired. Replacing classic British eccentricity with a long-legged, cigarette-holder wielding glamourpuss, Carroll's acid-warped world of madness could easily...
Bars & Nightlife
Dominating the skyline of Nantes, and one of France's tallest buildings outside Paris, Tour Bretagne is not exactly the prettiest of skyscrapers - but that no longer matters. Not one iota. Because, thanks to London-based French graphic designer Jean...
Eating Out
So the saying goes, there are many ways to skin a cat... seemingly, there's also many ways to preserve a historic environment when creating a contemporary dining space. The Marseille-based design duo of Bastien Beguier and François Jaubert - aka...
Culture
You'll have no doubt heard of The Impossible Project, the chaps - enthusiasts and former Polaroid employees - who saved instant film. Sounds like one of them melodramatic declarations, but they quite literally did. Taking over the Polaroid factory...
Hotels
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...
Lifestyle
While advertising campaigns would have us believe cosmetics products are exotic blends of pixie tears and the juice of Elizabeth Hurley, magically formulated by white-coated yet artistic lab alchemists, the truth is likely to be found in a factory...
Hotels
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...
Culture
After a 10 month, €20 million renovation, most venues would expect a little pizazz - the gloss and glamour of shiny steel, glass and architectural wonder. Paris' Palais de Tokyo is not most venues. "Nothing is perfectly clean, nothing is...
Hotels
Thankfully, when art and hotels meet, it's increasingly through more than just the banal hanging of a painting. Hoteliers are getting serious about art, and artists are getting creative with their spaces. The latest lodgings to welcome their guests...
Hotels
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...
Shopping
A firm favourite with editors of so-hip-it-hurts glossies around the world, Jonny Johansson's ACNE have come a long way since 1997 - when he gave out 100 pairs of jeans to his friends and family in Stockholm. Now Johansson - the creative force...
Bars & Nightlife
You only need say; "it's a club, conceived and designed by David Lynch", to guarantee a number of reactions. The dysfunctional icon's warped visions are so ingrained into pop culture that almost anybody could imagine the dark, curious form that it...
City Notes
Located in the heart of Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré encapsulates the refined spirit of its surroundings whilst honouring its vibrant creative past. With 123 tasteful rooms and suites that combine Parisian...
City Notes
At the intersection of Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho, a new five-star hotel conjures the singular essence of Marylebone Lane’s village-like aura. An ode to “life on the Lane,” The BoTree distills all the style and elegance of Marylebone, a...
City Notes
There is a much-repeated notion that artificial intelligence is the death knell for the creative industries as we know them. For Barcelona-based architecture studio External Reference, led by Italian PhD architect Carmelo Zappulla, that notion is...
City Notes
Following a successful first 12 months, Amsterdam's Stacks Diner opens Stacks Deli, located just three doors away and set to offer a variety of fresh baked sweets, soft serve ice cream, and sandwiches to complement the American homestyle cooking of...
Dispatches
Scandinavian design, often referred to as Scandi design, has become synonymous with minimalism, functionality, and understated elegance. With roots in mid-20th century Scandinavia, Scandi design encompasses furniture, home goods, fashion, and...
Dispatches
Set to be located near Stuttgart, Germany, new dental clinic 'Edel Leicht' (which translates to 'exquisite lightness') will embody the concepts of painless procedures, professionalism, comfort, and premium class service combined with sleek, modern...
Dispatches
When you start on planning and executing your pool installation, the first step involves selecting the perfect spot in your yard. You'll need to discover a level, secure area that receives ample sunlight and is free of large trees. This initial...
Dispatches
Many expatriates are choosing Thailand as their new home. It's important to understand healthcare planning here. You need to know about public and private healthcare options in Thailand. Expats should think about their medical needs. This ensures...