Shopping
Two stores, one concept: to deliver Parisian style to the fashion conscious consumers of Tokyo. In a romantic gesture worthy of the capital of love, Maison Kitsuné opened the doors at its sister stores on St Valentine's Day, with each venue...
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We're absolutely all for anything designed to preserve traditional aspects of ancient cultural identity, with the exception of Union Jack shorts, so it's with open arms that we welcome the Otsuka Gofukuten in Kyoto. In Asia particularly, traditional...
Lifestyle
Swedish fashion brand Acne has gained its first foothold in the Asian marketplace with this new store in Aoyama, Tokyo. As we've seen from the label at its Parisian outlet, Acne isn't one to do anything so gauche as to clutter up its retail spaces...
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Tokyo isn't the first place you'd think of for uncovering a treasure trove of antiques – especially a collection as diverse as that which can be found at the RLT Guild Lodge. RLT – Royal Lazy Type to guild newbies – is an Aladdin's cave of...
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No one could accuse this shop interior in Osaka of going overboard on the flourishes; it's about as stark and minimalist as it gets. That, says architectural firm Nico, was the brief, to reflect the monotone nature of the shop products, such as they...
Lifestyle
Designed by Reiichi Ikeda, in collaboration with graphic designer Yuma Harada, Osaka's IRO is an utterly splendid visual treat. At times shambolic, uneasy and confused, whilst at others elegant, picture-perfect and stretching the pliable boundaries...
Shopping
Camper do nice stores. Really nice stores. Thing is, they're usually big, bold and playful (take the Rotterdam and Tokyo stores we've previously featured), which makes Japanese designers Nendo an unusual choice. Famed for their minimalism, they can...
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
Looking for that vibrant green look that you see on the internet? Well, with the best lawn care experts, these grasses can now be within your reach. You’ll be able to turn your garden a serene outdoor retreat with the lush lawn underneath your...
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Moving from Chicago to New York City is a thrilling yet daunting leap. You’re trading deep-dish pizza and the stunning Lake Michigan views for bagels and the electric energy of Manhattan’s streets. Whether you’re chasing a career opportunity,...
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If you drive, you know there’s a danger element that always goes with that. Even if you feel you’re an excellent driver, and you follow all traffic rules, you might still have some bad luck. A drunk driver might plow into you, or someone might...
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Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...