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The Trinity ONE: Coffee brewing reinvented
Some things are a constant, part of a daily routine that shows no signs of changing – at least not in the imminent future. For me a morning coffee is very much part of that routine. The Trinity ONE coffee brewer is reminiscent of a sand timer; the slow compression of the coffee adding an almost…
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Wooyoungmi present Autumn Winter 2016
One for mixing complexity with simple shapes Wooyoungmi’s offering has always been a statement. But as their AW16 campaign shows, wearability and shape are also at the forefront of their designs. Knitwear naturally takes centre stage to deliver a collection that plays on the strength of the house. Soft hues of dusty pink remain masculine…
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The Cognac Pen by Montegrappa
Ordinarily ink is the only liquid that you would expect to find in a pen – and quite rightly so. But this new collaboration between Italian pen makers Montegrappa and Wealth Solutions contains a drop of the world’s oldest cognac. In a collection limited to 110 pieces, a special capsule elegantly appendaged to the pen’s…
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EXPERIENCED | DEVIALET PHANTOM
This speaker’s design – yes it is a speaker – is such that it wouldn’t look out of place on a set of Star Wars film; that said look inside and you’ll find that your initial misgivings were not far misplaced, such is the technical advancements housed in its droid-like frame. Called the Phantom by…
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Reminisce | Nintendo GAME BOY 1up
Nostalgia is a very popular lens to look through, as it allows us to look back at something imperfect from the past and make it perfect in our minds, ’rounding off the edges’ so to speak while comparing it with some modern imperfection currently riling us. Illustrator Florian Fournier has done exactly that, but in this case the…
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Packable Sport Style by NikeLab x Kim Jones
British fashion designer Kim Jones spends nearly as much time in the air as he does on the earth. He’s recently touched down in the Greek Isles; Shima, Japan; and New York City — his next stops include Komodo Island, Indonesia, to see its famous dragons, and lesser-known areas of China. Travel is also the…
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Want Les Essentiels Fall Winter 2016
With a minimalist approach Want Les Essentiels demonstrates that form, function and texture are all attributes that contribute to clean ensembles. Demonstrated in their Fall/Winter 2016 the Canadian brand expands on their core collection of shoes, bags and accessories based on the continuous theme of military level precision. “Uni.form.ality’, the ceremony of incorporating…
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HEM House by Sanuki Daisuke Architects
For those that have visited Vietnam, you may have seen the ‘capillary like’ winding narrow alleys that separate the blocks of buildings; in Vietnamese towns, some of these alleys can even converge to a width of less than 1m. This contained space is conducive to the vivacious culture that pervades Vietnam; the narrow alleys in…
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World Fashion Week Round-up Spring Summer ’17
Displaying their usual array of innovation and subtle progression, Fashion Weeks are generally a time to absorb what the next six months have in store. Yet this year was different. Brands were smarter – more commercially focused and, most importantly, true to their origins. We take a look at the worlds’ recent offerings from Paris,…
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Giorgio Armani x Bugatti
Giorgio Armani is a brand renown for its elegance and relaxed silhouettes; popularised in the modern era through the wardrobe of Richard Gere in American Gigolo and now a mainstay of the red carpets and the fashion elite. In Bugatti you also have a brand that commands your attention, but achieves this with a method…
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HomeAway | The Whitley Coach House
One very interesting thing about travel is the range of people that you encounter; diverse and disparate they as much form a part of the journey as the location itself. Don’t worry, I shall explain. My first encounter with HomeAway was actually a recent one, when I heard the announcement that they were creating a…
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MICROSCULPTURE
With a career spanning over 18 years, British photographer Levon Biss has had an illustrious career, with his work appearing on the cover of TIME magazine, and a best selling book on global football entitled ‘One Love’ – a title I’m not sure many English fans would currently agree with. Swiftly moving on, today our…
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No.3 | EAU D’ÉGÉE Candle by L’Objet
There is something uplifting about catching nuances of scent, carried on a gentle summer breeze as the fragrant notes of a candle are coerced in waves around the room; this feeling can now be augmented with new fragrance from L’Objet. Based on the sparkling coast of the Aegean, Eau d’Égée’s inspiration is apparent, as the nautical hues rise…
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Interview | NikeCourt x Roger Federer presented by NikeLab
Fusing stylistic elements on the court alongside daily happenings off it, the NikeLab collection with Roger Federer is as much about tennis as it is a lifestyle. We speak to the 17 time Grand Slam champion about this connection and also his input on the process as a whole. What was that turning point…