Monica Lewinsky, the Office Siren Trend and the Salience of Women's Workwear
25 years after the Lewinsky-Clinton scandal, the now-50-year-old Monica Lewinsky is the face of LA cool-girl brand Reformation’s new “workwear” campaign.
What is Virtual Reality Therapy Like?
As vr therapy becomes more accessible than ever, we look at whether strapping on a headset can really be a mental health help.
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC: Modern Luxury Meets Historic Charm
Boutique hotel, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, boasts a sleek identity that mirrors the contemporary vibe of its namesake locale. With luxurious amenities, including a rooftop pool with stunning city views, elegant rooms, and a vibrant nightlife scene, it embodies the upscale essence of the suburb.
Restaurant Review: Dim Sum Terrace, Harrods In London
If respite from the hustle and bustle is what you need during a day of shopping in Knightsbridge, you’ll find it on the fourth floor of the iconic Harrods building. The recently opened Dim Sum Terrace promises a melange of the traditional and the contemporary under one ornate roof. Inspired by the teahouses of China, it seamlessly offers culinary finesse in an unexpectedly tranquil environment.
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BLUEM: ‘I won’t do anything that doesn’t feel completely authentic’
For Sardinian creative Chiara Floris, BLUEM is one of the treasures she offers the world. The experimental musical project expresses her deep connection to heritage, and the newly-released album nou is another addition to the lore of her land, embedding BLUEM in the annals of Sardinian mythology.
Brooke Combe: ‘I want to bring soul music back to Britain’
Hailing from a small town outside Edinburgh, inspired by new-wave soul and with roots in indie-rock, Brooke Combe’s varied influences exude from her latest collection of tracks. Navigating feelings of heartbreak and insecurity as well as grappling with identity, race and gender, Brooke deals with personal themes on a wide and intimate scale.
Benny Sings: ‘I’ve yearned my whole life, it’s deep within me’
A pioneer of hip-hop-laden bedroom pop and sunny 70s-inspired beats, we speak to Benny Sings as he returns with his eighth album, Young Hearts.
Are we in for an era of “childhood-ruining” horror?
With the release of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey imminent, Arabella Peterson explores the trend of horror tapping into childhood fears.
What happens when your song goes viral on TikTok? We speak to the most listened-to artists you’ve never heard of
Is TikTok’s potential for democratisation overshadowed by the problems the app presents? We speak to the creators behind ‘Monkeys Spinning Monkeys’, ‘Funny Song’ and ‘Dom Dom Yes Yes’ to find out.
The Menu and Triangle of Sadness | We can’t eat the rich, but we CAN laugh at them
In the new wave of 'eat the rich' movies, capitalism is the most marketable theme in entertainment. It feels like an inevitable addition.
The Horror Show at Somerset House | ‘Subculture is dead’
Horror as a genre is experiencing a breakneck resurgence in popularity. The Horror Show!, a new exhibition at Somerset House, looks at the subversive archetypes in British counter-culture and their demonisation by authorities.
Jess Cochrane Kisses the Past Goodbye
Jess’ immaculate photographic portraits are veiled by gestural streaks of colour, a style that has become her perpetual tour de force. As well as paint, she uses lipstick to mask and contort polished images, critiquing our constrictive standards of beauty and femininity. In examining our incessant quest for perfection, she blurs the lines between the performative and personal.
A Chat With Actual Dolly Doctor, Melissa Kang
An interview with Melissa Kang, Dolly Doctor
Jess Cochrane Doesn’t Want To Paint A Perfect Image
An interview with artist Jessica Cochrane.
How TOKiMONSTA Is Pioneering Electronic Music
An interview with producer and electronic artist, TOKiMONSTA
A Fight For The Block
A piece on the history and significance of Redfern’s the Block