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The Edit
“Nice body, shame about the face” is a crude old put down, but seems to sum up Nathan James' cast of fuglies quite nicely. The London-based Canadian artist's Creepshow series was a grotesque affair, and Punchlines develops the joke, taking the...
Journal
Matching forward-thinking design, photography and art talent to major international brands - read: Mulberry, Nike, Apple, Sony BMG - Breed are a creative agency with a genuine passion for their work. Dropping nicely in between London Design Festival...
London
The location of Ace Hotel's first European outpost is telling; the American chain didn't end up in Shoreditch by a glitch in the skateboard sat-nav, but planted its flag deliberately in an area which best reflects the company's roots in the hipster...
London
Casa Negra - from the folk behind Soho's sex-shop speakeasy La Bodega Negra - is a lively Mexican neighbourhood spot on Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, taking its name from the black floor to ceiling wood almost everywhere you look. At night those...
Journal
“Then the nations around you that remain will know that I the LORD have rebuilt what was destroyed and have replanted what was desolate. I the LORD have spoken, and I will do it.” So says Ezekiel 36:36, and Lord knows, airline Lloyd Aérero...
London
To be perfectly honest I couldn't tell the difference between hand cream and mayonnaise until I took a bite of my sandwich, but if skincare is your thing, then the place we're about to show you will make you smile and make your credit card run for...
Publications
I can think of a couple of cycling nerds who are going to need to change their underwear after hearing about this exhibition of all things racer-related, and the good news for me is it's free, so I won't have to spend any time wangling tickets out...
London
The Clove Club looks every bit the members club from both outside and in, housed in the towering Grade II listed Shoreditch Town Hall, it feels all very grown-up. The interiors are modest, with bare walls, reclaimed Georgian table-tops and salvaged...
London
Pop ups and portable wagons are all very well, but to really make your mark there comes a time when you must drive your flag into the ground and claim a permanent piece of the food market territory. Somewhere you can turn loose a hungry design team...
The Edit
A versatile thing, the leftover cardboard tube from an empty bog roll. A parent's go-to object. Use them as legs for a home-made robot, as a makeshift megaphone, or a pretend telescope – hours of fun. What, you may ask, has this got to do with a...
The Edit
You can choose to view the work of Jean Jullien in one of two ways; either his Allo? collection is a catchily-drawn hit parade of pet peeves, or a deeper social commentary on the disintegration of personal relationships in the modern world. Either...
The Edit
T.E.A.M. Atlas (The Earth As My Atlas): Lucas Price's solo collection is sometimes hard to place, being drawn from all corners of popular culture – indeed Price is something of an artistic magpie, in the best possible sense, flitting between...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...
Dispatches
Are you getting ready to move to a small Los Angeles apartment down the street? Maybe you or a loved one is getting ready for dorm living. Whether you’re just moving down the street or only taking the necessities, you don’t need a full-size...
Dispatches
The fascinating art of psychic reading has captivated audiences for centuries. Psychics have an innate sense of otherworldly elements. Their skill rests in providing expert insights and understanding of complex material. Professional psychic...
Dispatches
A good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and choosing the right mattress plays a critical role in ensuring quality rest. Many traditional mattresses contain fiberglass as a fire retardant, which can cause irritation and potential...