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Berlin
Good news for those in the know about Berlin, and even better news for those who aren’t: two of the city’s favourite boutiques, Schwarzhogerzeil 1 and II, have come together to form a single outlet that will finally allow these two fashion...
The Edit
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...
The Edit
Everybody loves a good bargain, and at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin's Museum of Photography they're offering the sale of the century for photography lovers, pairing an exhibition of the main man's work alongside that of contemporary Frank...
Dispatches
6,400 mechanical, colour-changing spools of thread; over 200,000 total parts. 200 whopping metal and thread spool thingies, buffeted together into an aluminium 'superstructure' that fashion retailer Forever 21 are calling "one of the most complex...
The Edit
If we were to use the established waterproof rating system on this ornate tent in Zürich, it wouldn't score too highly. Probably a total fail in all honesty. Happily, the delicate material of this tent won't be expected to keep any rainforest...
Dispatches
One of the strangest works in literary history is 150 years young this year — and a designer/fashion house that’s always been outlandish, confrontational and off-beat commemorated it memorably on Conduit Street recently. The book? Alice’s...
Publications
My knowledge of traditional German dress runs pretty dry after lederhosen, and I'm not completely convinced they even exist outside of Oktoberfest bierkellers. This new book on the subject from Gestalten certainly gives the kitsch cliches a wide...
The Edit
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...
Publications
Last summer the suits were sharp and the hats were round at Somerset House as the institution celebrated the Return of the Rudeboy. The exhibition — looking at the cultural impact of the Rudeboy look, its origins in Jamaican youth culture and its...
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...
Fujisawa
Minä Perhonen Koti is the new directly-managed shop showcasing the wares of fashion brand Minä Perhonen. Actually, it feels like rather more than that: as the use of the term 'Koti' — Finnish for 'house' — suggests, the site feels less like a...
London
Don't let the extent of your altruism stop at helping old ladies across the road, mix things up a bit and consider doing a good turn at Shoreditch's latest retail destination with a heart. One Good Deed Today is out to make the world a better place...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
Dispatches
Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
Dispatches
Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...