Publications
Next time you are waiting for your turn at the barber's, put down the dog-eared copy of GQ and instead turn your attention to the heads of hair being combed, clippered and coiffured into shape in the chair. Beardway...
Publications
Design agency SB Studio has worked with many top international clients recently, including Sony Playstation, Diadora and RIBA (not to mention their most prestigious collaboration to date — none other than We Heart) but in terms of downright...
Journal
Just like the guests at Alfred Hitchcock's hotel in Psycho, the fate of Los Angeles' very own Bates Motel is sealed. Officially known as the Sunset Pacific Motel, the Downtown property has been abandoned and derelict for so long that residents have...
The Edit
Under-studied, under-exhibited, and under-appreciated? Paris gallery Jeu de Paume is looking to address all three concerns with an extensive exhibition on trailblazing photographer Germaine Krull. Major retrospectives centred on the Prussian-born...
Lisbon
The aristocracy was still very much in the ascendency when, in 1764, the Marquess of Pombal commissioned his architect Reinaldo Manuel to build a public park in central Lisbon. A century later and the nearby Avenida da Liberdade was constructed, 90...
London
There are not many streetwear stores that command the kind of fanatical following enjoyed by Manchester's Oi Polloi. When co-founder Nigel Lawson designed a pair of limited edition trainers with Adidas last year, devotees from as far afield as...
The Edit
Raymond Cauchetier has lived and breathed Paris during his 95 years — the photographer still lives in the same city apartment in which he was born in 1920 — and anyone with such a historical link to a place undoubtedly has some stories to tell....
The Edit
To understand the latest work from Serbian artist Vojislav Radovanovic, one must travel back in time — way back in fact, to the beginning of the universe. Theory of Unity is the delicate interpretation of some big ideas, including the singularity...
London
If you're going to Voodoo Ray's, you'd better go hungry. The New York-inspired pizzeria in East London serves up enormous 22-inch “pies”, as those crazy Americans call them, which are designed for sharing. As far as that idea goes, I'm with...
The Edit
Having set myself a firm ceiling of $159 million for Picasso's Les Femmes d'Alger (Version O) at the Christie's auction last week, I was a little piqued to be pipped to the post by a measly million bucks when the gavel finally came down. C'est la...
Paris
Even the sophisticated diners of Paris occasionally give the haute cuisine a miss in favour of a good burger, and judging by the company's rapid expansion it seems the burgers from the PNY (Paris New York) chain are better than most. This outlet in...
Publications
With international fundraising efforts rightly focused on the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, it's important to remember that there are worthy projects in the north of India that always need extra money. Children of Zanskar is a Kickstarter...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
Dispatches
One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...
Dispatches
The world of professional football has always been a platform for athletes to shine, but increasingly, the spotlight is shared with those who stand beside them: NFL spouses and partners. These women, often known as NFL WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends),...
Dispatches
Planning a wedding involves more than choosing colors and menus. It also means deciding how to spend your money. With so many expenses competing for attention, it’s easy to get pulled in multiple directions. But if you approach the process with...