Silicon Valley, the place and the concept has shaped modern culture. It has changed the way we connect with friends and reminisce about the past while arranging future events, it has changed the way that we get from A to B, and it has changed the way that we get our food from A to…...
From left to right: Loafers $269.90 from Merchant 1948, Watch by Armani Exchange, $319 from Smith & Caughey’s, Simple Fare by Karen Mordechai $55 from Father Rabbit, Wallets $300 and $540 from R.M. Williams, Original Beard Oil $14 by Bulldog Skincare, Gentleman EDP, $119 from Givenchy, Plate $39.90 from Father Rabbit, Vase by Good Thing,…...
From left to right: Dog Lead $60 from Karen Walker, Beach Towel $69.90 from Citta, Dog Figurine by Architectmade,$135 from Good Form, Wallet by Bellroy, $115 from Father Rabbit, Cap $39.99 from Barkers, Satchel $100 from Merchant 1948, Salty Dog Salt Spray $39.50 from evo, Sunglasses $349 from Karen Walker, KeepCup $32 from Father Rabbit,…...
As we near the party season, it is important to have your accessories working for you. As they always say, the magic is in the details, and having the right bits and pieces on hand at the drop of an invite can make a world of difference when it comes to entertaining or being entertained…....
From left to right: Kettle Bell Stylist’s own, Backpack $80 from Adidas, Bottled EDT, $114 from Hugo Boss, Drink bottle by BBBYO, $55 from Collected, Wash Bag $159 from R.M. Williams, Sneakers $170 by Adidas, Smartwatch by Skagen $529 from Smith and Caughey’s, Winners Face Balm $39.50 and Haze Styling Powder $45.50 from evo…. Log...
The Seiko Prospex Quartz Diver is a perfect watch for the enthusiastic diver. With a specially designed quartz movement for diving, it is cased in titanium and ceramic at 43.8mm with a unidirectional rotating black bezel. The powerful Seiko LumiBrite material is used to fill the hands and hour markers for luminescence in the dark…....
In a post record sales world, Drake has risen as the king of streaming. LIVE WITHOUT PRETENDING, LOVE WITHOUT DEPENDING, LISTEN WITHOUT DEFENDING, SPEAK WITHOUT OFFENDING.” – DRAKE Canadian rapper Drake was named the most streamed artist ever following the release of his latest album Scorpian at the end of June. With over 130 million…...
One of earth’s most stunning, untouched landscapes, Morocco is in a world of its own. The dizzying delicacy of the people and texture of such an ancient, iconic place really makes it a pleasure to visit for any traveller. Lots of travellers go to Morocco on their OE and pictures are shared on Facebook of…...
If you were to have a memorial to celebrate your life, what would you have? A tomb? A plaque? Or a 2.6 million-square foot mall in Nairobi, Kenya? Will Alsop is remembered by just that. His last architectural work before passing away in May this year – The Beacon – is a celebration of laughter,…...
Operated by JAXA, Japan’s Hayabusa-2 spacecraft has been circling through empty space for the past four years. A lost, floating thing in the depths of the universe. “What was it looking for?” you may be asking. Well, a tiny asteroid called Ryugu with the single purpose of collecting foreign materials from it to bring back…...
Orlebar Brown has taken the oldschool aesthetic of James Bond movie posters and applied them to mens swimwear. These aren’t just a pair of shorts with a print on it, Orlebar Brown takes the same approach to togs as tailors would to getting a pair of pants just right. With 17 seperate pieces making up…...
Elon Musk promises a lot of things. Speed-of-light space travel, self-driving cars, implantable braincomputer interfaces, self-driving taxis. The list goes on. The Boring Company was founded in 2016 by Musk after finding trouble with the LA traffic. Who’d blame him? Route 101 gets wild in rush-hour! “Traffic is driving me nuts,” he tweeted on the…...
THE MEG Cinema has been chasing after the terror of sharks ever since Jaws scared people away from the ocean over forty years ago. Now it’s Jason Statham’s turn to look sternly into the deep blue at his finned opponent. The Meg may initially sound like some sort of Irish film, but it’s short for…...
AUDI QUATTRO WINTER GAMES IN THE TOP FIVE Attracting X Games and snow stars from the Northern Hemisphere, the sixth Audi Quattro Winter Games is putting New Zealand on the map, the annual event now the fifth biggest of its type in the world. Many of these serious American and European competitors migrate for the…...
The reality for Kiwi racing genius Scott Dixon is, he is a lot more recognisable in the USA than he is in his hometown of Auckland, New Zealand. The 17 years at the head and heart of the Chip Ganassi Racing Team has kept the Kiwi in America for almost his whole entire adult life…...
Taking place on top of the Riesenrad ferris wheel in Vienna, volleyball teams from Austria and Norway battle it out at a height 65 metres while experiencing the beautiful views of the city. Called the Serve in the Sky, the two teams, who are use to playing on the beach rather than on top of…...
Known as the best rock climber in the world, American Chris Sharma, hangs precariously from a rock face in Sant Llorenc de Montgai, Spain. Sharma first began rock climbing at age 12 and within 2 years was winning the US Nationals against competitors twice his age. He describes his passion as: “Climbing is how I…...
This heart-stopper of a rollercoaster, Takabisha, is located at the Fuji-Q Highland themepark in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. The 1,000 metre-long rollercoster takes 2 mins to complete and includes a sudden drop into pitch black, corkscrews and its famous 121° drop, making it the steepest rollercoaster in the world. The ride has been entertaining thrillseekers since…...
When I was tapped to write this article I assumed it was due to my own personal experience with the subject matter. My editor emphatically told me it was. I thanked him for the opportunity, slightly impressed at how modest and self aware he was. I immediately set to work studying his quirks for the…...
Looking through his career you’ll find a fresh faced Cavill hanging out in the background of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002). While no one else may have noticed him back then, Stephanie Meyers had her eye on the young guy. While writing the Twilight novels, she mentally cast him as Edward Cullen, the Vampire…....
Award-winning British grooming brand Bluebeard’s Revenge have recently released their hair gel, leaving “soggy styles in the past”. The gel is water based and will give you a medium to strong hold for styling your hair. The hair gel is suitable for short, medium or long hair and is incredibly versatile. If you’re looking for…...
Founded in 1919, Parisian is a 4th generation company that sits on the edge of Myers Park in the heart of Auckland. There, they turn out beautifully crafted men’s accessory pieces. Pelham is the latest creation to come from their Auckland workroom. Cut from full grain Italian leather hides, they are then carefully moulded to…...
Finding items that are simple yet stimulating is not an easy balance to hit in the kitchen. However, the Corkscrew Hare by the English Pewter Company manages just that, with their straightforward design that is by no means boring. This 13.5 cm stainless steel corkscrew is topped with a pewter hare that was crafted in…...
Celebrate Kiwi pride in the winter with the All Blacks x Barkers Woollen Coat. Available in black, grey and blue, the woolen coat is shaped in the way of a perpetually popular silhouette. The heavy wool blend is over-sized in a controlled way, making it suitable for layering over anything from knits to suits. It…...
The winter quest of finding a knit that doesn’t make it look as if you’ve piled on the pounds is over for 2018 because Rodd & Gunn has produced the perfect combination of utility and style. The Fernleigh Knit is black, Ottoman textured center with a raglan panel exterior. Made of 88% Merino Wool and…...
Commemorating one of the most revered figures in modern history, the Special Edition John F. Kennedy makes symbolic references to the life of J.F. Kennedy in subtle design details. The burgundy-coloured precious resin refers to Kennedy’s famous Ivy League style and is inspired by his time at Harvard University. His initials “JFK” are engraved on…...
Proraso is the Italian brand sharing the style and shaving culture from the Mediterranean country with the world. Their Wood & Spice Beard Care Gift Set centres around a scent that’s heated with cumin, saffron, and held together with cedar and sandalwood, with a base of vanilla and rockrose. The set comprises of beard balm,…...
The Driving Wallet by Sonder Leather is sleek and simple wallet with a historic background and modern appeal. This minimalist style was popularized in the UK 114 years ago, according to Sonder Leather, and with an increasingly cashless society, this wallet happens to be the perfect way of removing bulk from your jacket and adding…...
This rich, leather take on the quintessential Chelsea boot is the elegant item that you’ll need for elevating your look this winter. Italy is known for its traditional use of leather and high-end craftsmanship, so it must come as no surprise that the Franky Dress Boot was handcrafted in Verona, Italy, by the elite Romani…...
Working a checkered pattern into your wardrobe is not easy for men who savour the opportunity to consistently dress smartly. Working Style’s Navy & Grey Flannel Check Jacket, however, is able to do exactly that. The wool and flannel suit jacket is subtle in folding in a pattern and is the epitome of casual sophistication…....
In shades of olive, camel and steel-blue, a pair of wintry hued trousers give your wardrobe a seasonal update. From top to bottom: Neuw $169, Barkers $99.99, Rolla’s $149.99, Ben Sherman @ Smith and Caughey’s $139.95, Rembrandt $179…. Log In Join from $1.99 a month...
Shanghai is the Yin and Yan of modern China – a real cluster of juxtapositions. The city is full of unbelievable wealth, high-rises that almost touch the heavens, high-fashion, expensive cars and classy restaurants, but there is always another side to any global hub’s coin. Slums, poverty, people selling counterfeit goods in dodgy alley-ways… You…...
Feature Image. The Lanes: Six big personalities required an even bigger mise en scene to capture it all. The German-born, Jordanian-raised Mardo El-Noor is an artist with no boundaries. The Auckland-based portrait photographer and graphic-designer holds a Masters Degree from AUT’s School of Art and Design and has been a freelancer since day dot. His…...
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN ISHIGURO STYLING BY JUVENA WORSFOLD Quadrennially, the Commonwealth Games push out a fine selection of leading athletes onto the track and field. In April this year, the 2018 Games were held in the Gold Coast in Australia and we as kiwis celebrated a stunning line-up of medal wins and signs of greatness…...
Whilst the subject of depression never really goes away, it has certainly bubbled to the surface lately with the recent quick-fire suicides of high-profile people such as TV superchef Anthony Bourdain and world famous designer Kate Spade. What makes depression hard to understand for most of us is that these were successful people who seemed…...
COMVITA® PROPOLIS ORAL SPRAY EXTRA STRENGTH 20ML Propolis has well known antioxidant properties to maintain a healthy immune system. Comvita® Propolis Oral Spray Extra Strength 20ml contains a special blend of high quality Propolis and UMF® 10+ Manuka Honey and essential oils formulated for oral health and hygiene. A perfect travel companion with an RRP…...
Brrrn is the scientifically backed work out in the cold created by the New York duo Jimmy Martin and Johnny Adamic. The premise is that working out at lower than room temperature will allow fitness lovers to burn more calories and fat whilst limiting fatigue and raising your tolerance to cold weather. Their studio located…...
It’s hard to imagine Africa as humanities birthplace these days and it isn’t hard to imagine why early man ran in literally every direction to get away from the place. But it wasn’t always a desert. Back when Rome was running the show, Northern Africa was called “the granary of the world”. Unfortunately bad farming…...
What makes a man a man? Nature or nurture? That’s a question that could quite quickly become divorced from anything empirical and quickly stray into philosophy. But staying strictly in the world of biology and chemistry, the answer is a little of both. A new study published by the scientific journal, Nature Ecology & Evolution, titled…...
The car brand, Toyota has harked back to their slogan, “Moving Forward”, for years and has completely encapsulated that in in their latest concept creation. Revealed at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans this month in France, the GR Super Sport is to be the world’s first road worthy supercar. With similar technology straight…...
