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Miami
Miami stylists to the stars Andrea Battista and Mario Silvestri know that there's more to a look than just a nice hairdo, and so when they conceived their partnership's first location, it needed to be more than just a hair salon. Operating together...
Singapore
Tina Turner may have thought otherwise, but what does she know? The folks in Singapore have shouted “We Need a Hero!”, and Spa Esprit Group has heeded the call, opening a grooming salon dedicated to turning mere men into Supermen. OK, so We...
Osaka
Ladies and gentlemen, in the red corner, the owner of this beauty salon in Osaka, and in the blue corner, interior designers Yasunari Tsukada Design... Well, it wasn't really that serious, but when two sets of passionate people meet, sparks fly....
Osaka
The architect behind this extraordinary beauty salon in Osaka described the concept as “a treasure hunt in the woods”, and what a little gem it is. Starting from the principle that Onico Hair & Nail needed lots of places to hang things, with her...
Ghent
Oh good, three of my favourite things under one roof. A hairdresser (gross invasion of personal space), a launderette (up there with crack-den squats as places to spend time) and a 'meeting place'. At 36 I have already met all the people I want to...
Singapore
Melding businesses together under one stylish roof is a great opportunity for really creative design - not to mention a great way to prise more money out of the customers. At PACT, Singapore, a trio of very different firms have joined hands in an...
London
Dalston is a postcode with a dresscode, so fashionable you wouldn't be surprised to see inspections at the borough borders to keep out the merely mildly trendy. Now one of the smartest hair salons in the area, Blue Tit, has hatched a second salon...
Journal
Stark minimalism is taken to the nth degree at this Osaka hair salon. Continuing the trend for hairdressers you could easily mistake for art galleries; this little treasure - located sans façade on the second floor of a building in the city's...
Amsterdam
For me going to the barber is on a par with going to the dentist. Strange people messing with your head. That's why I cut my own hair, and not because I'm a scrooge like some people would have you believe. This next place is an old-fashioned take on...
Osaka
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...
London
Since setting up shop in 1997, Joe Mill's The Lounge Soho has been one London's hottest spots for all things barnet related; welcoming an array of clientele from prostitutes to celebrities. It's seen somewhat of a renaissance on the streets that...
Ljubljana
Wouldn't it be nice, to live in a world where conformity was a prisonable offence? Where convention had been replaced by chaos with a smile, playing by the rules was treated with heavy medication, suits were substituted by Hawaiian shirts and pink...
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,...