Afghan War Rugs – Symbols of a War Soaked Heritage

With origins seeded in the decade of Soviet occupation of Afghanistan from the late 1970’s – the Afghan War Rug has manifested into a rich tradition that continues through the military, political and social conflicts among Afghan people today. ...

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Stanley Kubrick’s Photos of 1940s New York City

Rummaging through some old photo sets I had collected I came across some very interesting images of New York in the 1940’s by iconic film director Stanley Kubrick.  For those who are unaware, before ascending the ranks of being acclaimed as one...

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The Kilim Project by A Kind of Guise

Drawing inspiration from their trip to the Middle East, Munich-based menswear outfit, A Kind of Guise introduce the Kilim project.  Fuelled by their obsession / love for the used-carpets they discovered along the Persian Gulf, the project re-fashions...

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One Single Letter by Lukas Spieker

“Every great story begins with one single letter” every great adventure starts with one step forward, is a theme that has been brilliantly outlined and captured in this short film by photographer and filmmaker Lukas Spieker.  Spieker ascribes...

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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa – Maldives

As we’re surrounded by a winter wonderland, I can’t help but look forward to the warm sunny days of summer, especially when I come across a paradise such as the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa in the Maldives.  The exclusive private 5 star island...

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Letter Holder OSCAR

Since the emergence of the internet and emails, it seems that letter writing has become a dying art. When I receive a written letter in the mail it seems so much more meaningful than receiving an email - knowing that someone had taken the time to...

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Winnipeg Skating Shelters – Patkau Architects

Nestled in the Canadian prairie, is a winter wonderland of Winnipeg, Manitoba – home to one of the coldest cities in the world.  With temperatures sitting at minus 45 degrees through the winter, the Red and Assiniboine rivers make for a number...

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Julien David | An Introspective Into Scarves

In a short time up and coming accessory designer Julien David has garnered the respect and appreciated of some of the more esteemed names in the industry.  Having honed his craft under Narciso Rodriguez and Ralph Lauren, David launched his own label...

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Earthenware by Kirsite Van Noort

I’ve recently had the contentment of coming across the work of fourth year design student Kirsite Van Noort at the Eindhoven Design Academy in the Netherlands.  A true student of the art Kirsite’s work tenders a treatise on contemporary crafts...

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Photography by Hugo Michaux – Seoul, South Korea

Every now and again, we come across the work of artist that evokes an underlying emotion in us, at times it is something awe-inspiring at other it’s simply capturing the nuances of daily life that speaks volumes to us.  The work of Belgian born...

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