A journal of cultural curiosities & eccentric creativity
Fashion
In fashion’s landscape, ‘collaboration’ is too often code for quiet extraction. References are taken, origins hidden, authors blurred. Which is why Jonathan Anderson’s latest haute couture collection for Dior feels different. By centering Dame Magdalene…
Fashion
Milan Fashion Week’s quietest revolution wasn’t on the runway, it was in the type. From Bottega Veneta’s woven newspaper to Montblanc’s cinematic…
Culture
Star Trek imagines who we could become. Eurovision shows who we are. At their intersection lies a my ideal creative space: hopeful, cross-cultural, and always reaching for what’s just beyond.
Design
A fruit-almond cake that doubles as an experiment in culinary design & poetic world-building.
Culture
Food is among the most accessible design materials we have. Everyone eats, therefore everyone brings lived experience…
Culture
Austria’s Eurovision win was a masterclass in emotional minimalism and proof that artistic risk still resonates.
Design
Philippe Starck’s Maison Heler is a story made structure where architecture & fiction entwine to turn hospitality into living myth.
Culture
‘Artificial Reveries’ is an art series & experiment that seeks a creative collaboration between human feeling & machine intelligence.
Fashion
Straight out of the future, shimmering skies and monolithic marvels created a cinematic mise-en-scène for Saint Laurent’s latest show.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs’ latest exhibit ‘Couturissime’ recalls how the 90s couture was defined by a single signature.
Atop the return to episodic, planet-hopping adventures, the televisual design of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ has got me fascinated.
We kick-off the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest with a bang as one song in Norway’s selection makes a powerful impact with its dark euphoria.
Swedish artist Dotter is biding farewell to a year like no other with her new single - a soaring sonic journey of heartbreak and hope.
Innovation and style go hand-in-hand in H&M’s contribution to a sustainable future.
Design
Discovering the sleight of hand and magic of spatial illusion through the work of Swiss artist Felice Varini.
With the festive season looming ahead, we take a look at how some of the biggest names in fashion celebrate in their…
On the outset, a fun challenge for POC creatives to imagine what true representation could look like. Until you…
See how brands are getting creative with content, particularly in the wake of global industry events being cancelled.
Watching the original storyboard for this contemporary classic leap to life as an animated short is extremely special &…
As the world shifts into a new, digital-first normal, brands are waking up to the importance of CX design.
Culture
2020 hasn’t been the best year. So I’ve curated a new MixTape to help you withdraw from the world outside - ‘Arcade Of Reminiscence’ tunnels
Culture
I recently had the chance to travel to Istanbul for a client presentation. It would be the first time I’d be making the journey to the Sublime Port, so I thought to extend my trip post presentation by a few days and…
Advertising
Read more on the strange & eclectic approach for stately Chanel - The personification of each shade in its new range as…
Entertainment
The forecast for Summer ‘19 is set for sun, sweat and tears with these seriously sizzling bops & synth-soaked anthems.
Entertainment
So I’m woefully late in writing about this banger of a song. But, since it’s on heavy rotation on my playlist, I figured it still counts.
Culture
Italy’s iconic San Remo Music Festival, the blue print for practically every televised musical competition - from Eurovision to Idol & X-Factor, has concluded it’s 69th edition. Yet despite being the oldest and most…
I’ve always loved Rimowa - that gold standard in luxury luggage and bespoke travel. The iconic shape and crisp…
‘Minimum / Maximum’ is a typed poem by Carl Andre, written in 1963.
Sweden’s Melodifestivalen is arguably the gold standard in Eurovision national selections. Sleek production…
Last night saw the final of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix and within the ranks of a star-studded lineup, Denmark selected its…
Nordic superstar and Finland’s 2018 Eurovision representative Saara Aalto has unveiled the first of three potential…
Design
A few weeks ago, I met with the folks at Nike to discuss a possibility of creating a custom pair of Air Force 1s. The result was a truly epic collab and a bespoke pair of the legendary sneakers with my new signature motif.
Culture
Last week was all about sun, sand and surprise as I made a trip to Sri Lanka to give my mum an unexpected early birthday present. I haven’t been back for a while, so I thought I’d make it a big one by whisking the…
Entertainment
France has really kicked off the 2018 Eurovision season in grande style with its new national final ‘Destination…
Entertainment
When Tamar Kaprelian first entered show business by capturing the ears of OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder back in 2008, few would have…
Entertainment
On the road to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon, thousands of songs will compete in national selections across Europe until each of the 42 participating countries have their perfect song.
Design
The new Adidas trainers are probably the most Berlin thing I’ve come across, outside Berlin. They’re as quintessentially Berlin as failing to get into Berghain or ending up with a predisposition for all-black attire.
Entertainment
France’s newly revamped national final ‘Destination Eurovision’ has become the toast of the Eurosphere in recent weeks. And this is due, in no small part, to French Head of Delegation Edoardo Grassi’s ambitious &…
Queen of Estonian pop has returned and seen fit to bestow us with a proclamation. Namely, in the form of brand new music. Here is Waterfall:
Japan has always been one of those touristic oddities - beloved by those who’ve been & mysterious to those who’ve yet to go. But with a…
I’ve always been an admirer of French photographer Charles Pétillon and his work. Particularly his longstanding art-installation series…
Arguably the biggest Kpop girl group on the scene right now, GFriend has always released sleek, amazing music. But their 2017 hit Fingertip…
Another season of ‘Så Mycket Bättre’ has come to a close and without doubt, the highlights were the appearances of Icona Pop and Eric Saade.
Entertainment
Axwell Λ Ingrosso - Dreamer (Lyrics / Lyric Video) ft. Trevor GuthrieSwedish duo Axwell / Ingrosso are back on my playlist with their triumphant return to music in a new single Dreamer. It’s a gloriously uplifting affair, and decidedly more on pop end of the spectrum. Naturally, there’s no shortage…
For any discerning gentleman, scent is an essential part of one’s look.
Up-and-coming Czech artist Mikolas Josef has released his new single Lie To Me - a saucy number serving some serious…
Katrina Gupalo is one of the most critically acclaimed musicians in Latvia. A singer, pianist, composer, director and…
Milan Fashion Week’s quietest revolution wasn’t on the runway, it was in the type. From Bottega Veneta’s woven newspaper to Montblanc’s cinematic newsstand, typography…
Food is among the most accessible design materials we have. Everyone eats, therefore everyone brings lived experience to creation. Hosting ‘The Art of Butter, Eggs, and…
Austria’s Eurovision win was a masterclass in emotional minimalism and proof that artistic risk still resonates.
Star Trek imagines who we could become. Eurovision shows who we are. At their intersection lies a my ideal creative space: hopeful, cross-cultural, and always reaching…
A fruit-almond cake that doubles as an experiment in culinary design & poetic world-building.
Philippe Starck’s Maison Heler is a story made structure where architecture & fiction entwine to turn hospitality into living myth.
From Eurovision to L.A., Måneskin’s Damiano David reinvents himself with a fearless leap, a personal journey, and a bold new sound
The Neo-gourmand is slated to redefine the fragrance frontier for 2025, blending matcha, rice milk, and sesame with personal expression.
Dior Gold House in Bangkok blends art, fashion, and gastronomy, redefining luxury with local craftsmanship and culinary excellence.
Introducing ‘Waves Of Love’, the seventh Alien MixTape and the perfect ride into the cool winter of the Arabian desert.
Gucci’s latest campaign is an elegant homage to the lensing of cinema’s most stylish director.
‘Artificial Reveries’ is an art series & experiment that seeks a creative collaboration between human feeling & machine intelligence.
Straight out of the future, shimmering skies and monolithic marvels created a cinematic mise-en-scène for Saint Laurent’s latest show.
Burberry’s urban-edged take on summer has been spotted in beach clubs around the world and in special edits of its SS22 Collection.
Acne Studios have draped its Stockholm HQ with dancerly forms and a decidedly intimate campaign for the Musubi bag.
Verdant design and glistening gold foils are the flowering hallmarks of Made Thought’s newest work for emblematic paper maker G . F Smith.
Hermès’ latest LA-bound pop-up is a wondrous combination of colour, sport and luxury.
Acne Studios’ latest campaign perfectly captures the graphic bandana’s jaunty whimsy by reimagining them as bright balloon animals.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs’ latest exhibit ‘Couturissime’ recalls how the 90s couture was defined by a single signature.
Atop the return to episodic, planet-hopping adventures, the televisual design of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ has got me fascinated.
Swedish artist Dotter is biding farewell to a year like no other with her new single - a soaring sonic journey of heartbreak and hope.
Innovation and style go hand-in-hand in H&M’s contribution to a sustainable future.
Discovering the sleight of hand and magic of spatial illusion through the work of Swiss artist Felice Varini.
With the festive season looming ahead, we take a look at how some of the biggest names in fashion celebrate in their seasonal campaigns.
On the outset, a fun challenge for POC creatives to imagine what true representation could look like. Until you realise, it’s so much more.
See how brands are getting creative with content, particularly in the wake of global industry events being cancelled.
Watching the original storyboard for this contemporary classic leap to life as an animated short is extremely special & insightful.
As the world shifts into a new, digital-first normal, brands are waking up to the importance of CX design.
2020 hasn’t been the best year. So I’ve curated a new MixTape to help you withdraw from the world outside - ‘Arcade Of Reminiscence’ tunnels
Bvlgari’s joyful ode to life & making sure every moment is filled with joie de vivre - all set in Rome and its unique Italian spirit.
Ricardo Tisci takes Burberry on a dual journey that’s a transformation to the future as well as a reclamation of the past.
Disco makes a triumphant return to the airwaves, reincarnated for today’s time as dark, edgy with a certain melancholic joy.
It’s not Christmas without Albania gifting us it’s contenders for Eurovision, and its biggest popstar has the best surprise of all.
Read more on the strange & eclectic approach for stately Chanel - The personification of each shade in its new range as bold & beguiling AI.
The forecast for Summer ‘19 is set for sun, sweat and tears with these seriously sizzling bops & synth-soaked anthems.
I recently had the chance to travel to Istanbul for a client presentation. It would be the first time I’d be making the journey to the Sublime Port, so I thought to…
Italy’s iconic San Remo Music Festival, the blue print for practically every televised musical competition - from Eurovision to Idol & X-Factor, has concluded it’s 69th…
Bow down all. The Queen Of POP is back.
Burkina Faso may not be a global tourist hotspot (despite producing a fascinating pop star in Aminata Savadogo), but overlooking the sun-drenched West African savannah…
As we meander into summer, join me on Apple Music as I dive headfirst into some of the season’s hottest tracks that are lighting up playlists across Europe and beyond.
Here’s a new track that just made it onto my playlist (and the first post-Eurovision).
Summer’s here and with it, a brand new wardrobe.
So I’m woefully late in writing about this banger of a song. But, since it’s on heavy rotation on my playlist, I figured it still counts.
I was blown away by photographer Tec Petaja’s series starring the wild beauty of Iceland. Shot at Snaefellsbaer National Park quite by chance, they literally transport…
I’ve always loved Rimowa - that gold standard in luxury luggage and bespoke travel. The iconic shape and crisp aluminium lines running like bold, quicksilver strokes of…
‘Minimum / Maximum’ is a typed poem by Carl Andre, written in 1963.
Sweden’s Melodifestivalen is arguably the gold standard in Eurovision national selections. Sleek production complemented with chart-topping songs, the contest is a…
Last night saw the final of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix and within the ranks of a star-studded lineup, Denmark selected its entry to the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest.
Nordic superstar and Finland’s 2018 Eurovision representative Saara Aalto has unveiled the first of three potential entries to the Contest.
Last week was all about sun, sand and surprise as I made a trip to Sri Lanka to give my mum an unexpected early birthday present. I haven’t been back for a while, so I…
France has really kicked off the 2018 Eurovision season in grande style with its new national final ‘Destination Eurovision’, the Grand Final of which takes place…
A few weeks ago, I met with the folks at Nike to discuss a possibility of creating a custom pair of Air Force 1s. The result was a truly epic collab and a bespoke pair…
When Tamar Kaprelian first entered show business by capturing the ears of OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder back in 2008, few would have anticipated that the young…
On the road to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon, thousands of songs will compete in national selections across Europe until each of the 42 participating…
Italy saw the debut single of Ragusa-born artist Lorenzo Licitra. In The Name Of Love is a melodic, powerful song with the soaring chorus that showcases this Italian…
Last night saw the broadcast of the second semi-final of France’s newly revamped national selection ‘Destination Eurovision’, and what a spectacular show it was.…
Armenian-American songstress Tamar Kaprelian has been teasing us for weeks, with lyrics, snippets and snatches of choreography of an exciting new project.
Latin pop’s finest purveyor and resident hopeless romantic returns to fine form, albeit in a saucier, racier guise with the release of his new single El Baño (EN: The…
France’s newly revamped national final ‘Destination Eurovision’ has become the toast of the Eurosphere in recent weeks. And this is due, in no small part, to French Head…
The new Adidas trainers are probably the most Berlin thing I’ve come across, outside Berlin. They’re as quintessentially Berlin as failing to get into Berghain or ending…
I’m absolutely obsessed with British fashion designer Craig Green, the star of London Fashion Week, and his SS18 menswear collection showing a really cool neo-tribal…
The entries for Eesti Laul 2018 were unveiled a few days ago and with still weeks away from the competition, there is already one stand out entry.
Stepping into KM 20, #2 Stoleshnikov Lane is stepping into retail revolution. The Moscow-based retailer’s incredible new flagship store is over 2,500 square feet of…
I came across this exciting new NYC designer accessories label - introducing Khaore and their artistic reimagining of the humble accessory.
Let’s be real - this year wasn’t what any of us expected. And there’s a lot more looming large in 2018. So I created ‘The Alien Aesthete’ to venture into the unknown &…
All killer. No filler. That’s the overarching theme with Finnish popstar Isac Elliot’s almighty new album. Titled ‘Faith’, it plays like a veritable greatest hits…
Queen of Estonian pop has returned and seen fit to bestow us with a proclamation. Namely, in the form of brand new music. Here is Waterfall:
Japan has always been one of those touristic oddities - beloved by those who’ve been & mysterious to those who’ve yet to go. But with a growing media landscape & the…
I’ve always been an admirer of French photographer Charles Pétillon and his work. Particularly his longstanding art-installation series ‘Invasions’, featuring gigantic…
Arguably the biggest Kpop girl group on the scene right now, GFriend has always released sleek, amazing music. But their 2017 hit Fingertip definitely steals the show.…
Another season of ‘Så Mycket Bättre’ has come to a close and without doubt, the highlights were the appearances of Icona Pop and Eric Saade.
For any discerning gentleman, scent is an essential part of one’s look.
Up-and-coming Czech artist Mikolas Josef has released his new single Lie To Me - a saucy number serving some serious swagger. An artful combination of trap music, R&B…
Katrina Gupalo is one of the most critically acclaimed musicians in Latvia. A singer, pianist, composer, director and actress, this multi-faceted artist and graduate of…
Axwell Λ Ingrosso - Dreamer (Lyrics / Lyric Video) ft. Trevor GuthrieSwedish duo Axwell / Ingrosso are back on my playlist with their triumphant return to music in a new…