Cole Haan’s Prepare for Takeoff Campaign

New York City Ballet dancers take on Eero Saarinen’s TWA Terminal

If you’re outside of the advertising industry, it can be hard to see an advertisement as anything other than marketing material. Viral videos can resonate and timely memes can slip brands into one’s brain, but the fact remains; not only does a lot of imagination go into the world of advertising, sometimes there’s a lot of artistry as well. This is evident in the latest …

Word of Mouth: Buffalo, New York

Western New York's hub of art, culture and iconic food—and surprising architectural gems

One of the great joys of the vastness of the United States (and even New York state itself) is the vibrant local pockets of distinct culture. During the summer months, many New Yorkers’ minds trail to the Hamptons or the Hudson Valley—well-branded escapes within arm’s reach. And yet, at the end of inexpensive 45-minute flight rests Buffalo. Where the Erie Canal meets the Great Lake …

Suntory’s Hibiki Japanese Harmony

The esteemed whisky house debuts a new expression

Last week, in a sun-soaked room perched atop NYC’s New Museum, Suntory Whisky’s Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo, unveiled the latest product in their Hibiki range: Japanese Harmony. Last year the brand made waves when its Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 was pronounced the world’s best whisky—a first for Japan—by expert Jim Murray. This wasn’t the brand’s first accolade, and in fact their Hakushu and …