Alice Griffin

All of us go to some lengths to put out the best version of ourselves online. And why wouldn’t we? The people who get ahead online are the ones who know this and perform accordingly, and that’s okay.

But it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge a fundamental truth: that all this access, this peeking under the covers of each others’ supposed lives, paves the way for a shitload of comparison.

Forget cherry blossom motifs, Asia’s cultural principles are influencing modern bathroom designs in far deeper ways. More than ever, designers are looking to the Eastern values of simplicity, balance and connection to nature to create calming retreats in our homes, just when we need it most.

Given our increasingly frenetic lives, isolation might be the biggest luxury of all.

Are the days of diversity struggle in the fashion industry behind us? Not quite, but we’re seeing improvements. More designers from the east are rising up in the fashion ranks than ever before, with pieces to inspire, surprise and (fervently) covet.

David Bowie is …
– there are many ways to complete this sentence. The touring exhibition of the same name dedicated to Bowie’s artistry – his music, costumes, sketches, stage props and videos – gives plenty of possibles.

The daring designer who just won't quit.

While the passage of time will continue to evolve this warehouse café, a clever, considered design by Splinter Society means its industrial past won’t be left behind.

I used to be judgemental about campervans. Every time I saw those branded wheels-for-hire plastered with quotes like “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” tootling around, I’d shudder. Why would anyone endorse this driving advertisement? Sure, #vanlife looks fun, but really…? A road trip in a campervan? Recently, though, I did some tootling of my own.

A few days after the bar's big win, we chat all things Dandelyan with Mr. Lyan himself.

In the hope that his good vibes and killer style would rub off on us, we set about getting to know the man behind the booth.

Whether you take your cappuccino with almond milk or soy, great cafe design ideas are something we can all get behind.

Art Deco, done just right. Here designers and architects share their modern take on the design elements that shaped the Roaring Twenties and beyond.

Once outshone by soft furnishings, hardware and fittings are finally having their moment in the sun. Here, the experts weigh in on the new technology and designers that are changing the game in home hardware.

You’ll be talking about your stay in these hotels long after you check out.

There’s a lot of noise surrounding voluntourism – some of it positive, most far from it. Commentary is right to be skeptical. After all, the billion-dollar volunteer tourism industry has its fair share of issues. The general premise is pretty simple: travellers (usually white ones) take off for a few days, weeks or months to volunteer in less privileged countries. In turn, they see a side of the world they haven’t been exposed to before.

Not a bad idea, hey? Unfortunately ...