The Season’s Best Fashion Trend Is Over-The-Top Exuberance
It’s official: maximalism is back. Think attention-grabbing silhouettes, bold pattern, bright colour and a very ‘more-is-more’ approach. But make no mistake—this isn’t just a swing away from quiet luxury. Rather, it’s a power move that’s all about claiming your space. What foll
From The Screen To Your Table, How Cinema Impacts What We Eat
From the making of the restaurant-rescuing timpano in 1996’s Big Night to the egg yolk that gets passed between a yakuza gangster and his lover during a very open-mouthed make-out in 1985’s Tampopo, to the intricate and rhythmic opening cooking scene in 1994’s Eat Drink Man Woman, some of cine
Fashion for Art’s Sake
Haute couture has typically been reserved for the runways—and the one per cent. But this summer, fine design and tailoring are exposing themselves to the masses, thanks to exhibits in some of the world’s most famous museums. Classic maisons of differing métiers as well as prolific visual artist
The Members’ Club is Dead. Long Live The Members’ Club
It was a mark of distinction when I first got my Soho House membership. I was in Patmos, Greece so the email came in at almost midnight, finding me several glasses of house white wine deep. The crowd at this hilltop village’s local cafe was uproarious, made up of mostly Londoners and Italians. Wit
Behind The Movement To Return Stolen Artifacts To Their Homes
When the Turkish government gave amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann permission to dig up a coastal section of what is now the Biga Peninsula in northwest Anatolia in 1878, they couldn’t have imagined that Schliemann would smuggle some of the most valuable artifacts unearthed there back to h
The Speechwriters Who Wrote History
What do Clarence B. Jones, Ted Sorenson and Jon Favreau have in common? If those names aren’t ringing a bell, here’s another set of clues: “I have a dream,” “Ask not what your country can do for you” and “Yes, we can.” If you guessed that these men were integral to crafting som
How Wellness is Transforming Travel at 30,000 feet
The luxury goods industry and travel have a long, intertwined relationship. From the cultural and historical significance of the iconic Louis Vuitton trunk (the original hero item and foundation of the titan of design’s mythos), indulgent in-flight accommodations, and curated designer amenity kits
The Rise of Noctourism
From perfectly curated Instagram photoshoots to members-only clubs, travel has never been more trendy, easy or aesthetically appealing than it is now. But with this rush to visit the most popular and content-worthy spots, there’s a slew of exclusive experiences for travellers seeking something dif
The Asian Art Market Is Thriving — Meet The Man Behind Its Boom
Jonathan Crockett still remembers the very first time he walked into an auction. It was an evening sale in the autumn of 2003 at the infamous Christie’s on King Street in London, the global headquarters of the world’s oldest fine art auctioneer. The room was, of course, packed with people, poten
Inside Architect Javier Campos’ Nature-Forward Mexico Oasis
Imagine a space that reconnects you to nature inside the comfort of your home through an intentionally built environment. But it involves more than adding a few plants, painting your cabinets green or swapping in a wooden table. In fact, it looks like living in harmony with nature without sacrificin
