Bourbon goes boutique
Food and wine matching is nothing new; we’re certain the Greek and Roman gods were doing it back in the day. Beer matching is kind of…
Don't bottle up your feelings
They’re small, they’re sleek, and they’re very arty. These stylish memory magnets designed by Kate Grenier for Kindred Gifts harbour text and images aimed to inspire…
Lady Gaga cuts ties with Target over anti-gay issues
For all the hype that surrounds the aesthetics of Lady Gaga – with focus more often placed on her outfits or lack thereof – the woman…
Akira bound for NZ to judge Emerging Designers Awards
It’s time to shine a brighter light on New Zealand with the iD Dunedin Fashion Week just around the bend. The event has just cemented its…
The definitive designer hotel guides
Christoph Hoffman explains, “A hotel can simply be a functional building to sleep in or a place of discovery, people and secrets”. ‘Design Hotels: Made By…
Judges get high on green roof concept at recent Melbourne Design Awards
Judgment day has come and gone. The victors are left standing triumphant, exultant, and celebrated. We’re referring, naturally, to the front runners of the Melbourne Design…
New dance track by Beni – ‘Yeah’ gets the thumbs up
Trying to wrap your mind around Beni is like trying to get a grip on a ghost. He’s an energy flash, a light that never burns…
Bowl-a-rama bowls the crowds over
A few weekends ago, Sydney’s Bondi Beach played host to the annual Vans Bowl-a-rama. For those unfamiliar with the prior write-up on the event online, Bowl-a-rama…
Jennifer Aniston switches from the typical rom-com formula… Not
Rom-coms can be good value but there’s just something a little irritating about a genre of films all being produced via the same formula every single…
Mardi Gras Party Wrap
The main question of the night appeared to be ‘What time is Rhianna on?’ where even burly bouncers were overheard debating the ‘issue’ at hand. Alas,…
John Galliano leaves bitter taste after anti-Semitic remarks; apologises but faces jail
“It’s an insolence that is unforgiving”. These were the words used to describe not only the most recent controversial video to go viral, but one that…
Sex education gets a little too physical at US university
A ruckus is being made in the US over a live-sex presentation on the campus grounds of Northwestern University. Professor John Michael Bailey invited students from…
