Art vs. Science have been busy little bees
Legend has it that Art vs. Science formed in the moment when its three members were moshing away at a concert of none other that Daft…
Urban jungle
Cream presents a travel special on South Africa. Each week we focus on one of the nation’s many colourful regions, this week honing in on Johannesburg.…
The grass is greener…
For accommodation on this, my second trip to Johanesburg, I was spoilt for choice: two nights at the opulent Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. The hotel…
A rich cultural history
Forsaking anything like croquet and desiring instead some lessons in South Africa’s rich, chequered history, I paid a visit to a couple of the city’s museums.…
Fine dining and fabulous shopping
After a long day of soaking in South Africa’s history, some fine dining was in order. The better restaurants in Jo’burg offer a sort of nouveau…
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…
