Places & Faces
Armani’s Best Retail Experience
When I started in the business of buying furniture, I would visit Milan every year and my fondest memory is of visiting the 8000 ft sq Armani megastore. The building was… Read More.
Fine Dining In A Sydney Cafe
L’Americano Espresso Bar was an idea first conceived over five years ago by Coco Republic. We wanted to put a cafe in the heart of our flagship Alexandria showroom, to enrich… Read More.
Techne’s Latest: Mammoth Café, Melbourne
A unique triangular tenancy wedged between Malvern Road and Beatty Avenue in Armadale, is Mammoth Café. For the duo behind Touchwood, Pillar of Salt and Barry, this is the next chapter… Read More.
Pony, Brisbane
Hovering above the Brisbane River, in a plaza that lies amongst the glamorous office towers of Eagle Street in the CBD, you’ll find one of Brisbane’s best restaurants, Pony. Chef… Read More.
Fat Noodle, Brisbane
Tucked away in the Treasury Casino Building in Brisbane’s CBD is a hidden Asian gem bursting with both colour and flavour. With the popularity and success of Fat Noodle in… Read More.
Hotel Hotel, Canberra
Approximately one hour’s flight from the buzz of Sydney, you’ll find Canberra – the Bush Capital, known for incredibly hot summers and ice-cold winters and of course the centre of government. I… Read More.
Bold Eclecticism At Lulu’s
Bob and Cortney Novogratz have proved, yet again, why they are the power-couple of all power-couples when it comes to the interiors industry. The design duo has absolutely transformed the… Read More.
Restaurant Michel, Helinski
Restaurant Michel is the fresh face in Helsinki’s fashion district – its crisp and contemporary interior a warranted transformation from the dark interior of the former traditional restaurant, König. And… Read More.
Fine Dining In Paradise; Merah Putih
Located in the overwhelmingly busy streets of Bali’s up-and-coming area of Kerobokan, is the architectural masterpiece of Merah Putih – a luxuriously modern interpretation of Indonesian dining. Owner Jasper Manifold… Read More.
Miami Basel
Design Miami is THE leading venue for the design world, bringing together the most influential buyers, designers and exhibits from around the world. The exhibitions that present at the venue… Read More.
Tropical Oriental Design in Boracay
An ‘East meets West’ interior aesthetic is on showcase at its finest at the luxury Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa in the idyllic Boracay in the Philippines. A resort with no neighbours, the… Read More.
Rustic Luxury At Daylesford Organic
‘Going organic’ has become a popular trend within the food scene. Think garden grown ingredients, sustainable farming and a focus on local artisans. Casual city dining has seen an influx of… Read More.
Five Brisbane Interior Designers To Follow
Brisbane is a growing city, with trendy restaurants and luxurious homes popping up all throughout the River City. With this, the demand for interior designers is at a peak, and… Read More.
Eclectic Chic in Cabarita; Halcyon House
The little surf spot of Cabarita Beach in Northern NSW is not where you’d normally look for an iconic boutique hotel. That being said, Brisbane-based sisters Siobhan and Elisha Bickle… Read More.
The Rose Hotel, Venice USA
Fashion photographer Glen Luchford and his business partner Doug Bruce are by no means the first owners, nor shall they be the last, but they are the current and indeed… Read More.
Le Bar Long, Paris
Paris is synonymous with style and sophistication; from the fashion boutiques to the illustrious Champs-Élysées and various charming historical landmarks, the city has everything a person could want, and more!… Read More.
Eco Cool in NYC: Happy Bones
In a dilapidated New York City warehouse loft, Happy Bones is one part recycled white paradise, two parts local coffee dream store and all intuitive eco-friendly design. Netherlands bred Ghislaine Viñas… Read More.
Duck and Rice, London
On a recent work trip to London, I couldn’t resist the allure of Soho; a destination in itself that draws flocks of tourists and locals alike with a vibrant nightlife and the trendiest of restaurants. One… Read More.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
No doubt on your travel itinerary at one stage or another is Singapore. A vibrant city where east meets west and heritage, modernity and opulence combine. The changing skyline is… Read More.
The Apartment by The Line, NYC
A light-filled aerie on SoHo’s Greene Street, The Apartment by The Line the latest venture from trendsetting NYC duo Vanessa Traina and Morgan Wendelborn. A dedicated haven for all things… Read More.
Los Angeles Athletic Club by Timothy Oulton
Behind an ordinary looking bookcase, a clandestine passage used in the days of prohibition leads you up the stairs to reveal a members-only speakeasy. Welcome to the historic Blue Room… Read More.
The Tavern, Los Angeles
For those who haven’t yet discovered the work of US based Interior Designer Jeffrey Alan Marks here’s a little intro the talent that is #JAM Design. Feast your eyes on… Read More.
The Ludlow, NYC
During my recent stay in the city that never sleeps, I had the fortune of getting a fair amount of sleep at The Ludlow, a boutique hotel tucked among the… Read More.
Entrecote by Flack Studio
Tonight is the night that the Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards winners are revealed. There is an undeniably high quality of work exhibited by firms and studios within the Best Hospitality… Read More.
