Monocle is one of the most successful magazines to be developed in the past years. Led by editor-in-chef Tyler Brûlé, the magazine inspires a global readership who are interested in everything, from diplomacy to business and design. After a year in the making, Monocle has just published its first book ever – The Monocle Guide to Better Living. Structured into chapters on cities, … Read More
Video: When the leather maker met the framer
This short film from Milk Bar Magazine, an independent cultural guide to Melbourne, documents a meeting between Sam Huff, the Co-founder and Creative Director of Tanner Goods, and local frame maker Ryan Ward from United Measures. They both work together to come up with a very special artwork combining their interests and knowledge. Ryan’s studio is based at the collaborative space The Compound Interest, which … Read More
Places: The Newsstand
The Newsstand is a project by creative company ALLDAYEVERYDAY. Since June 15 and until September 30, the newsstand in the Metropolitan subway station in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is being utilised as a venue for independent publications curated by Lele Savari of The 8-Ball Zine Fair. The Newsstand stocks titles from independent publishers around the world, including names like Desert Island books, … Read More
Bookshelf: COS Magazine
Last week, we picked up the newest issue of COS Magazine. The 13th issue is edited by Gert Jonkers and Jop van Bennekom – the founders of cult publications Fantastic Man and BUTT – and celebrates the power of performance and the art of preparation. Presenting a new format, this issue is divided into 15 different pieces and features interviews … Read More
Shop in Edinburgh: Life Story
Edinburgh is not a city with a great variety of concept stores. When it comes to independent places hosting a nicely curated selection of high-class products from designers and creatives from across the globe, only few come to mind. This is the case of Life Story, a concept store owned and run by designers and partners in life Fee and Adam Storey. It … Read More