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Lauren Baker is a delightful little bundle of contradiction. Petite, beautiful, long wavy hair, a minute chiwawa under her arm, and a Geordie accent... she probably wouldn't like us saying this: but you expect watching The X Factor and reading...
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Toy fans of a nervous disposition may want to look away now - scissor-wielding sisters intent on showing Barbie who's boss: sign up here. Tucked in a corner at this year's brilliant Designersblock, non-profit arts organisation Exploring Senses -...
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There's a movement afoot. All around the world, and most certainly in London, craft is on the up, makers are on the rise. Urban gardening, supper clubs, lo-fi architecture... design is no longer solely the preserve of mass-manufacturers, high-end...
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Inspired by Bauhaus, theatre performance, and fancy dress parties, Merseyside-born Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication graduate Sarah Sweeney designs mischievously fanciful knitwear that is brimming with style, humour and grace. Her...
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"The fabric of everyday existence", reads the headline on Nottingham-based designer Tori Murphy's website, and pretty apt it is too. Murphy's textiles are far from the conformity-defying work we often feature, however as we continue in our quest to...
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If you've caught Grayson Perry's All in the Best Possible Taste on Channel 4 over the last two weeks (the third and final instalment will air next Tuesday), you'll have witnessed a fascinating insight into the complexities and contradictions of...
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I love concrete. I think it’s inbuilt in design geeks to love concrete; something to do with the Barbican and brutalism. But concrete is a lot less brutal than it once was, as this collaboration from Timorous Beasties and Graphic Relief Ltd shows....
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Design duo Adam Towner and Katy Gray Rosewarne are Tinker & Tailor and - with Katy having sold her up-cycled vintage garms to the likes of Topshop and Alice Temperley, and Adam having recently begun following his passion for arts and interiors;...
Netherlands
We've seen major fashion house's opening their own hotels, we've seen major designers commissioned to splash a little of their creativity over existing hotels and new openings - but dressing hotel rooms as if they were models? That's the premise...
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Retro-tech. The kids can't get enough of it. Cassettes look cool - a damn sight better than CDs anyway. And those brightly coloured things we put them inside in the 80s? Just too très-cool for old skool. But, in reality, the 3 1/2 inch floppies and...
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Last week we featured StudioXAG's turquoise explosion for Future Map's window at Selfridges' annual Bright Young Things showcase. Well, we've had pictures through for all of the windows that were dressed by the cream of the country's young creatives...
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East London gallery Tony's are presenting crochet street-artist (yes, crochet street-artist) Olek's debut UK solo show, and - much like her work - it looks set to be utterly enthralling. From guerrilla knitting a lovely warm jumper onto New York's...
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,...
City Notes
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
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
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Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...