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The humble hatchback signals a new era of electric car design
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The fifth edition of this Italian festival explores nature, inspired by a two-thousand-year-old book
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Journeying through South Korea, the visionary behind LA’s Somni restaurant also finds new inspiration in monk Jeong Kwan’s Buddhist temple food experience
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Kingston’s external solid state drives offer performance and reliability at accessible prices. Their latest addition to the line up is the small (2.5″x1″), lightweight (less than 19g) XS1000, which is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities at 1,050MB/s, which is fast enough for most people and uses. The XS2000 is faster, more expensive and comes in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB options. View the range and select the one that best suits your needs.
Added: September 2023
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From the small but mighty collaboration between NYC-based NOAH and Japan-inspired gardening brand Niwaki, the Garden Tote is a hardy, practical bag for all your days spent planting, weeding and pruning. Crafted from a sturdy 100% cotton canvas, the bag features one spacious main compartment and deep pockets around the outside for organizing all your gear. It has a flat base so it will stand up on its own, whether you’re lugging tools, soil or bulbs.
Added: September 2023
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LA-based active apparel brand AETHER and UK outerwear mainstay Mackintosh have come together to merge two centuries of British craftsmanship and modern design. The two-piece collection includes a Field Parka (shown here) and Field Anorak. Each jacket, handcrafted in the UK by individual artisans, combines functionality and style, featuring two-tone color blocking of Mackintosh’s classic rubberized fabric, a unique three-piece hood and comprehensive seam-taped waterproofing. Pocket placements are optimized for active outdoor activities and ventilation is carefully added to maintain comfort without compromising the aesthetic. The Field Parka also includes a removable quilted liner. Leveraging the best of each brand, the covetable collection is limited to a total of 100 pieces
Added: September 2023
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The introduction of one new element of furniture or decor—whether that’s a lamp, textile, mirror or another object—can change an entire room. And while everyone’s design preferences are distinctly personal, gifting design …
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Indulgent but botanical, BYREDO’s limited edition Sweet Grass candle boasts notes of musk and sage, as well as orris, palo santo and the slightly syrupy fragrance of mirabelle. Housed in the brand’s classic glass vessel, this 240-gram candle burns for approximately 60 hours. The black wax (which is vegan) adds a layer of sophistication to its overall appeal. Price is in Euros.
Added: September 2023
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Home should be a sanctuary, a retreat and an escape. While most of that comfort and bliss is thanks to the people who inhabit a space, it also comes from treating ourselves. …
Powerful pieces by Lee Ufan, Yoshitomo Nara, Yayoi Kusama and more accent a meticulously preserved hanok home
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