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Pave the Way

Cleanliness is self-reinforcing. A clean street communicates: someone is looking after this place. A dirty street communicates: nobody is looking after this place. Clean streets create less littering, more safety, more investment, more tourism, and therefore, more money for everyone.

Camouflage

From Warhol to Wu-Tang, Stone Island to Louis Vuitton. How camouflage went from military utility to one of fashion's most enduring statements.

A Couple of Days in Joburg: Rosebank

A design-led guide to Rosebank, Johannesburg. Where to stay, eat, and wander on foot in the city's most walkable and overlooked neighbourhood. There's a Google Map at the bottom of the article for you.

How to get fired - retail store edition

Fired from a London streetwear store on day one. A personal essay on retail standards, customer service, and one costly lesson.

Don't Buy That, Buy This

Skip the rooibos and beadwork. Where to find South African fashion, skincare, and design that actually reflects the country's creative talent.

Leviticus - Burial

Resident Advisor just released a video on the history of Leviticus - Burial. It ties into the 30-year anniversary of the tune which has had the samples re-recorded and a rerelease on 0207 Def Jam. Listen here. The original tune by Jumpin Jack Frost came out in 1994 on

Warm and Glad

With my wife in 2012 I opened a store. What was meant to be a small espresso bar with a retail offering of deli food (imported tins and bottles and dry goods), books, magazines and vinyl records, became, quite quickly, a full-on day-time restaurant and co-working spot.

Goldie - Jungle Daze (feat. Natalie Williams)

Just a few weeks ago a mailer landed in my inbox from London Records. Goldie was putting together a music video and wanted fans to send in memorabilia from jungle's formative years - flyers, photos, tickets, posters, anything that captured the scene through the '90s, the early days.

You All Look The Same

Why every brand looks the same every season. How firms like WGSN shape global fashion trends, and why real style means ignoring them.

What I Most Love About Famima Park Azabudai

Inside FamilyMart's Azabudai Hills flagship. Why FamilyMart kept it deliberately small, low-rise, and human-scaled amid Tokyo's towers.

New Warm & Glad Mix

A soulful Drum & Bass mix for your listening pleasure.

FKJ - Just Piano

Social media does have its benefits. One of those benefits is the ability to find music you might have missed otherwise. The drum n bass producer, Hugh Hardie, recently posted a story on his IG, in which he was lazing on an outdoor sofa in the soft afternoon sun, his

Why Cool White Light Bulbs Ruin Retail and Hospitality

There is no place in this world for cool white light bulbs. You'll be forgiven for having white light in a learning environment – schools and universities for example. Generally then the bulbs are diffused and create a general daylight wash, likely to help learners stay awake. But in