Word of Mouth: Belgrade

Industrial spaces and unused barges are transformed into floating bars, fashion boutiques and more in the Serbian capital

Warehouses, barges, malls and mansions, you name it—if it’s derelict and abandoned, Belgrade’s next generation is reclaiming it and breathing new life into the Serbian capital. What better symbol of a city on the brink of rebirth than the evidence of so many run-down and unused spaces being hauled back from the precipice of disrepair by the creativity and enthusiasm of local residents. Determined to …

Word of Mouth: San Sebastian

Europe's best city beach, the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, pintxo bars and designer boutiques

This summer saw all kinds of action in San Sebastian, Spain, and those festivities aren’t over yet. With July’s International Jazz Festival, the Semana Grande with parties, bullfights and fireworks, and the Zinemaldia International Film Festival later in September, the city keeps summer alive for as long as possible. But it’s actually best to go during quieter monthsin the fallwhen you can discreetly observe the …

Interview: Scott Meleskie of Clark Street Mercantile

The humble start to a versatile lifestyle shop focused on Montreal's discerning creative community

Opening just over a month ago, Clark Street Mercantile is a modest boutique in Montreal aimed at the discerning gentleman. Clothing, footwear, apothecary, pens and paper, magazines, accessories, artwork, bags, blankets, tonic and grenadine, razorsthe inventory is a panoply of products from brands thateither have a respected history, or are in the process of writing one. The quality of goods is always tried and tested, …