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Its been over four decades since the timelessly scary blockbuster Jaws petrified a generation of cinemagoers. The tagline, 'Don’t go back into the water', held audiences in terror at the thought of an oversized great white man-killer on a...
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“Mine's the white coat with the black seams. No, not that one, to the right...” Luckily for the attendant at this cloakroom at the V&A, the 150 nearly identical coats all belong to Faye Toogood, who lends them out as a sort of access pass to her...
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The outlandish, alien and downright weird sights one sees striding down the catwalk at fashion shows may be primarily the work of an eccentric couture designer, but it takes the flair of a good stylist to really bring all the elements together and...
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Notching up forty years as a successful company is worth pulling out the stops to celebrate, and that's just what Spanish footwear brand Camper is doing to mark the anniversary of the company's founding in 1975. Established on the island of...
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Trainers or sneakers — whichever side of that cross-continental naming divide you come down on, athletics shoes have become such an integral part of everyday life worldwide that it's hard to imagine a time before they existed. Comfort and...
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Unless you were lucky enough to work at Disneyland dressed as one of Walt's famous characters, you probably won't know that a pair of Vans was part of the official uniform for cast members throughout the 1960s, '70s and '80s. The association between...
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What's your favourite Happy Birthday chorus? A bit of Stevie Wonder, or the old 1893 favourite from the Hill sisters? Whichever your preference, clear the throat and send out a rousing burst in the direction of Stewarts Law RCA Secret as the...
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Simon Costin knows all about pushing the boundaries of catwalk show sets, having been set designer for the Gareth Pugh brand for the last eight years and the man behind Alexander McQueen's infamous Spring/Summer 1998 show Untitled (aka The Golden...
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On the face of it I'm too white and too badly dressed to be writing about the Rudeboy subculture, but let's look at it as part of a process of personal growth. I've certainly learnt a few things in the execution of my duties on this one. For...
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Hands up if you've got a replica football kit in the wardrobe. Now keep your hands raised if you wear it to the shopping centre - or any non-football-related event for that matter – and the rest of you put your hands down. Those with their hands...
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Ever wondered what fashion designers do all day? I mean, they only have to do two collections of clothes per year, and how hard can that be? Slackers. But Jean Paul Gaultier isn't one to sit around in his stripey underpants in front of the Xbox...
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Wearing a length of stovepipe as a necklace in 2014 would raise a few eyebrows, but back in 1967 it caused a sensation. Jewellery designers Gijs Bakker and Emmy van Leersum broke new ground with their collaborative show at the Stedelijk Museum,...
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,...
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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
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...