Eloi Scarves Get Psychedelic

Artist Paige Russell turns a simple silk scarf into a technicolor statement accessory by using construction paper

Instead of being born from whimsical illustrations or landscape photography, each of Paige Russell’s scarf designs from her brand Eloi started out as a collage of construction paper cutouts. On silk, the stiff, two-dimensional artworks become fluid, breathing life into Russell’s fictional technicolor forms and creating an alluring tension. The Detroit-born, Austin-based graphic designer founded Eloi scarves as a creative way of showcasing her paper …

Kero Kero Bonito: Picture This

London-based based trio Kero Kero Bonito know how to get listeners dancing regardless of what country they’re from, with vocalist Sarah half-rapping in English and Japanese over colorful beats peppered with video game-like samples. Her catchy lyrics are blunt, sometimes bizarre and often hilarious. For instance the Kero Kero Bonito frontwoman gives her account as a girl gamer in “Sick Beat.” “It’s often said I …

Word of Mouth: Lyon, France

Our introductory guide to France's gastronomic capital

France’s second-largest metropolitan area may be well-known for its historic lights festival every December—but when the sun rises, Lyon will take you by surprise. Stumble upon ancient Roman amphitheaters dating to 15 BC (which transform into an outdoor concert venue every summer for the Nuits de Fourvière festival); its historic Renaissance district, named Vieux Lyon and the newly developed Confluence area featuring 21st century architectural …