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Journal
It was probably the summer of 1992. Flicking through cassette tapes (Google them) and CDs at a regional record shop in a rundown seaside town. “They’ve got two drummers, they must be heavy as fuck” my young school pal and bandmate begins....
The Edit
Motorised taxis have been whisking people hither and thither in Melbourne since the first one appeared on the roads in 1909, and everything you could possibly want to know about the popular transport has been gathered for a comprehensive...
The Edit
First up, let us talk about scale: over 35ft in height, 75 in length. Sugar covered Styrofoam, dominating a vast hall at Brooklyn's Domino Sugar Refinery. The public are dwarfed by the looming mammy-sphinx that cornerstones artist Kara Walker's...
Journal
Everyone has a favourite restaurant, and the one that sits at the top of the list is usually there for reasons that extend beyond the food. Maybe it was the venue for a romantic proposal, a place that employs a hilariously bad waiter, or the...
Journal
Don't be the clot who arrives improperly shod to this year's regatta or yacht-based soirée. Even the most casual weekend sailor knows that what is required for such an occasion is a fine pair of nautically sound shoes from a fine British designer,...
Publications
“We live in a disposable society,” says Alec Farmer of Trakke Bags based in Glasgow. And it’s true. Today, in our acutely capitalist world where time is money, products are no longer built to last, but seem timed to break down. Not only are...
London
Strange things are happening in a corner of East London, a corner that's reverberating with the sound of mystical chanting and rhythmic incantations... or maybe it's just the lunchtime crowd at Hand of Glory going up and down the menu - from Fleisch...
Journal
You can keep your laser printers, churning out reams of identical, perfect but ultimately forgettable jobs. This is what it's all about – the Great British craftsman doing things the old fashioned way and proving that you really do get out what...
Publications
Ormond Gigli had a happy knack for being in the right place at the right time, which is no bad thing when you are a photographer. The New Yorker was no papparazzo though; he rose to prominence in parallel with Madison Avenue in the 1950s to become...
The Edit
Jocko Weyland is a fucking dude. Beginning publishing skate-punk zines as a 15 year-old in the 1980s, the Colorado-born writer/artist/skater still has a lingering preoccupation with the handmade. Photocopy paper, fresh Biro ink, magazine clippings....
The Edit
The Hôtel de Miramion, Paris, has been taken over by an “artistic occupation” of three European galleries in a collaboration for the city's fleeting celebration of design, Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporaine (FIAC) 2013. Galleria Nilufar...
Journal
Described by Thomas Edison as ‘the eighth wonder of the world’, Linotype machines revolutionised the way we printed in multitude; invented by German born American immigrant Ottmar Mergenthaler in the late 19th century, the overwhelmingly complex...
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...
Dispatches
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...