Rüya: Mayfair glamour meets Anatolian cuisine
Words: Abigail Blasi Being in Mayfair, you expect a bit of moneyed glamour from Rüya. But this incarnation of the Dubai restaurant is… very Dubai. The space – and there’s lots of it – is old-school glamour meets Anatolian design magazine, with a long bar, several open...
The finest architecture: Top 4 European cities to visit
The finest architecture: Top 4 European cities to visit - words Alexa Wang Whether you are an architecture student or simply want to admire/photograph/draw beautiful buildings, Europe is the place to visit for you. It seems that no matter where you go there you’ll be...
Best of British fashion brands taking the world by storm
words Alexa Wang From Beatles' bowl cuts to miniskirts and mods, Britain has always had a strong say in what happens in the realm of fashion. In 2018, things are certainly no different and there are many influential and admired UK brands out there strutting their...
10 shirt terms you should know if you’re obsessed with style
10 shirt terms you should know if you’re obsessed with style - words Al Woods Imagine the scene where, James Bond, arguably the epitome of suiting perfection, stands at the bar. His suit is sharp, and his Martini perfectly chilled. However, you look closer and see...
Largest art fraud in history?
Incidences of fraud are among the most prevalent security concerns of modern times. And fraud manifests in different ways; from outright theft of public funds, obtaining money or other assets by false pretense and even overvaluation of property. Indeed, it is not...
Driven by trainers: Walsh and Lexus sneaker collaboration
What does a hand-made trainer specialist based in the North of England have in common with a luxury car giant? The answer from the two partners in this new collaboration would be fine quality design and craftsmanship. But even so, I wonder what the guys at Walsh – the...
‘They said we were crazy’ How Amsterdam became Europe’s sustainability hub
‘Taste this. Champagne leaf. An anaesthetic. From the Amazon. Great for cocktails. Our sous chef makes sweets from it’ I’m not in a restaurant, nor a cafe: I’m standing on the roof of the 21-storey QO Hotel, in a self-sufficient, self-sustaining greenhouse....
Iconic American hotel bars around the US
Iconic American hotel bars around the US - words Alexa Wang There are bars that you’ll always remember because they have given you one of the best nights of your life. Then there are the iconic American hotel bars; these are the ones you’ll remember just because of...
Jane Weaver: Interview on eve of ‘Loops in Secret Society’ tour
With her solo, audio-visual 'Loops in Secret Society' tour kicking off this October, Jane Weaver is coming home to roost with a run of shows we’re all aching to get into. Manchester’s stunning spaceship-esque Royal Exchange theatre is just one of the venues hosting...
CANVAS comes to Manchester for live art event
CANVAS comes to Manchester for live art event - words Al Woods Manchester’s northern quarter has long been known as a creative hub. In recent years it’s become a great place to enjoy a drink of an evening with some unique, laid back places that exist in the nooks and...
Yungen, Konshens and Mr Eazi headline Casa Bacardi tour
Yungen, Konshens and Mr Eazi headline Casa Bacardi tour - words Alexa Wang We are a nation of music lovers. Many of us have a passion for our own favourite genre. We also love a good night out. This latest offering from Bacardi combines the two in a package designed...
Men’s must haves for this year’s autumn wardrobe
Men's must haves for this year's autumn wardrobe - words Al Woods It's safe to say that autumn has definitely arrived. Long gone are the days you can confidently leave the house without wearing a jacket. There's now a certain chill in the air and you're trying to...
5 colours for a man’s wardrobe for an autumn aesthetic
Autumn it's a versatile season, with gusting winds one second and then surprising sunshine the next. In turn, your wardrobe needs to reflect these constant changes, but that's not to say you can't add some style alongside the practical. Your wardrobe is a great...
The appeal of dystopian fiction
The appeal of dystopian fiction - words Cristina Archer Utopia – is it a good place or perhaps a state of mind? Somewhere inside of all of us, do we strive to be better? Do we search for that physical place so beautiful to take our breath away? Do we also seek a...
Our super useful guide to getting around Melbourne
Our super useful guide to getting around Melbourne - words Alexa Wang Melbourne is a city that’s brimming with style, a hipster’s paradise of sun, sand, gigs, good food and an almost endless sea of things to do. Casting your eye over a map of this sunny Australian...