It became evident that Arcade Fire became more than an average indie rock band when they announced they were headlining Glastonbury festival in 2014 – seven years after playing the Other Voices stage. They have managed to gain worldwide attention… Continue Reading →
The 35-year-old multi-instrumentalist Kurt Vile, who is also known for being a founding member of the cult band The War on Drugs, has released his new single Pretty Pimpin which will be appearing on his forthcoming solo album. This will be… Continue Reading →
Luxury leather label, Jitrois have recently revealed their latest fashion film for AW15. The short clip entitled Lucid Wonderland displays the brand’s new collection in abstract video form. Combining a retro ‘70s vibe with a futuristic twist, the film that… Continue Reading →
Even the floor of Larry Poons’ Manhattan loft studio is thick with art. Thirty years of flinging paint onto canvases has congealed to leave a brightly textured husk that covers every surface. “The whole room’s a painting”, says Poons. “I… Continue Reading →
The New York rapper, artist and activist Mykki Blanco has announced the launch of his own music label, Dogfood Music Group. Members of C-ORE Blanco has confirmed that it will launch in September, and the first thing to be released… Continue Reading →
Penhaligon’s latest launch, the No.33 Eau de Cologne, launches this week, and to celebrate the fragrance house is opening the doors of its Wellington Street home to traditional barbering master Jack the Clipper, who is offering traditional wet shaves and… Continue Reading →
The plot of Alice Rohrwacher’s latest film Le Meraviglie (The Wonders) is fairly simple. A family of six, with a 20-something helpmeet named Cocò, makes its living selling large quantities of honey produced in its rural homestead in Tuscany. While… Continue Reading →
Sailing the jade waters of Halong Bay in Vietnam is the stuff legends are made of. Just add misty mornings, a traditional junk design – such as that of Paradise Cruise’s luxury boats – and a UNESCO Heritage Site whose name translates as… Continue Reading →
Renowned eyewear supplier, Marcolin Group have recently announced their latest Balenciaga collection for AW15. The contemporary mix of sunglasses and optical frames combines conventional style with an updated twist and will be available to buy from August. Offering the very best… Continue Reading →
In Japan, this week Marine Day: the nation’s newest national holiday – recognised since 1996 – takes place, and is a day to celebrate the bounty of the island’s surrounding seas. Back in London, the finest way to mark the… Continue Reading →
Paris Haute Couture Week saw De Beers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its iconic Talisman collection with a nostalgic new line. The original pieces set a new standard for high jewellery design in 2005, when they brought the raw beauty of the rough, untouched diamond… Continue Reading →
A lucky combination of classic good looks and on screen versatility means Tom Brittney is fast emerging as a star on the horizon, and has every chance of being here to stay. In the middle of filming original drama The… Continue Reading →
There are a few things that make you feel special: hand-written notes, being looked after, being listened to and a few places that can make you feel really looked after. I can genuinely say St Regis Resort is one of… Continue Reading →
Two of couture’s most illustrious players, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana, chose to debut their latest array of one-off designs off schedule this season to emphasise that they are each in leagues of their own. Each powerhouse Italian brand took their… Continue Reading →
Born in Paris in 1947, Claude Montana is the master designer who defined the power-dressing movement of the 1980s and transformed Lanvin’s haute couture in the ’90s. Dubbed “King of the Shoulder Pad” for his razor sharp tailoring, strong silhouettes… Continue Reading →
At an art opening, a man gets to shed his work uniform and wear groovy clothes, and, for a few hours, behaves like an iconoclast in the splendour of a museum or gallery. There he flaunts his bold sartorial style… Continue Reading →
When it comes to Chinese food, most people have a story to tell. I still remember a girl from Hong Kong who told me that she had had a most “hilarious” meal at a local inn near the Forbidden City… Continue Reading →
A charming waterfront warehouse in Copenhagen offers a beautiful setting for the Danish Architecture Centre’s summer exhibition Snøhetta – World Architecture. Snøhetta won international acclaim for the Oslo Opera House in 2008 and has since established its position as one… Continue Reading →
Tarkovsky’s Solaris opens with mesmerising visuals of the natural earth, emphasising the tactile grandeur of what it has to offer – from there, the near entire rest of the film is set in space, on a vessel living in a sentient… Continue Reading →
London’s Mayfair is as clearly defined by its boundaries – sequestered between Oxford St and Piccadilly, bordered on the west by Park Lane and on the east by Regent St – as it is by its reputation as a highly… Continue Reading →
Whether you love or hate him, John Galliano’s creative talent cannot be dismissed lightly. This season’s couture show marked the return of the infamous designer to the house of Margiela and brought with it a collection filled with encapsulating design…. Continue Reading →
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