The origin of the big name fashion brands
From the moment the fashion emerged, people wanted to get clothing from their favorite brands and designers. At first, it was very expensive to buy fashionable clothes, but over time, it has become easier to find good brands at affordable prices for everyone. Now, you...
Five of the most unique places to stay in Italy
I've stayed in so many hotels over the years through editing Flux Magazine and on holiday myself. Most perform their function, somewhere to sleep and store your luggage as you travel. Then you immediately forget about them. Some hotels though are different. They...
Arrows of Love release Desire – A slice of rock n snarl
Arrows of Love release Desire - A slab of spit and snarl - words Alexa Wang Sometimes you just want to hear a slab of spine crunching guitar and intense vocals. You might choose the Pixies or even the Sex Pistols when you want that instantaneous buzz from gutsy rock n...
The Russian Revolution but maybe not as you know it
The Russian Revolution - words by Stephen Davis author of The Tsar’s Banker In 1917 the Russian revolution swept away the Russian Royal Family. One hundred years later the story of Tsar Nicholas II, Alexandra and their family continue to hold a fascination for the...
Pride in London: Smirnoff illustrates how to #chooselove
Taking a stand against online hate, artists have been sending their visual messages of support and love via Smirnoff's #chooselove project. As part of the Pride in London Festival, the artwork will be exhibited at Kachette, London on 6 and 7 July. 2017 marks 50 years...
Castles, cuisine and calm: Why Ibiza’s visitors are choosing culture over clubs
More than any other place in Europe - possibly in the world - Ibiza is inseparable from partying. But there's another side to Ibiza, with cultural and historical gems to rival anything in the Mediterranean. You wouldn’t know it from the superclubs, but Ibiza has real...
Road music – radio is still king as pop tops poll
Road music - radio is still king as pop tops poll - words Alan Weaste Road music, or the music you play as you drive, can be quite a personal thing. You can almost recall different stages of life through the type of music you’d play in your car. But as you get older...
Sign of the Times: Herm Studio unisex watches
With watches no longer worn to tell the time, those who still love to wear a watch tend to be very selective about what’s on their wrist. We talk to Tim Smith, founder of HERM Studio designing unisex watches for the open minded, alternative and progressive. ...
Why 2017 is the year for artist Harland Miller
All writers know the importance of a great title, and it’s something many writers struggle with; but Harland Miller has turned his knack into an art form. Born in Yorkshire in 1964, Harland Miller is one of the leading Figurative (artwork that is inspired by real-life...
The vibrant Israeli Art Scene in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
The vibrant Israeli Art Scene in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem - Chris Zacharia At first glance, Leon Azuleov’s Biblical watercolours look nice. Pretty. Peaceful, even. And then, suddenly, you see them. Words. Hundreds of thousands of them. Tiny, barely decipherable words...
What can we learn from starman & maverick David Bowie?
What can we learn from starman & maverick David Bowie? - words Phil Beadle There’s a section in the foreword to my book ‘Rules for Mavericks’ in which the great music writer Chris Roberts writes a four-word, verbless sentence in description of a recently deceased...
Six of the most scenic places to visit in cyprus
words Alexa Wang When your surroundings include the glistening Mediterranean Sea, verdant hills, and strips of pristine beaches, you know you're spoilt for scenic spots which'll really knock you for six. It is littered with places to visit in Cyprus, whether by the...
Why planning a UK break can be better than travelling abroad
Having a good time when holidaying abroad can be a lot of pressure. All that money spent, time taken off, friends and/or family wrangled, intricate plans made, it can feel as if anything can go wrong at any moment. If you’re flying, it can feel like a miracle when you...
Meet El Bandito, the Liverpudlian-Mexican bar taking London by storm
Words: Chris Zacharia Tequila slammer: a bad shot, or the worst? Either way, don’t expect to find one here at El Bandito. With a glittering cast of Mexico’s most authentic fine tequilas and mescals, it’s a very different kind of drinking experience. You won’t need...
Le Youth DJ Mix Exclusive / Kitsuné Summer Party
Check out our exclusive Le Youth DJ mix ahead of his appearance at the Kitsuné summer party on 10 June. It's a summer treat for fans of R&B and 90's house from the LA producer and electronic musician and Kitsuné records. For electronic music lovers,...