New In - Aug_Sept 23
Your last month(s) of things, places, and happenings have arrived with new releases. For August and September, a limited-edition fragrance inspired by summer, a Luca Guadagnino masterpiece, and a celebration of northern hospitality from east to west.
We frequently toy with the idea of a MUBI membership. If you do, too, and want to dabble for free, listen to their podcast. It delves into the world of cinema through conversations with some of the greatest filmmakers, from the classic cult cinematography to contemporary productions by the new kids on the block. Previously, they’ve interviewed Todd Field (Tar), Charlotte Wells (Aftersun) and Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World), and if you’ve read our prior articles, then you’ll know we’re fans. Next up, before we watch The Old Oak, we’re about to listen to their newest episode with director Ken Loach.
Snowpeak: Field Barista Coffee Grinder
After reading The Guide: Edinburgh, you can tell we drink coffee. Due to our growing dependency, we have taken our love for it home. One of our most recent purchases is Snowpeak’s Field Barista Coffee Grinder. We couldn’t help but want to pretend we’re highly skilled and grind our own coffee. It will be our companion on all upcoming trips and must fit in our limited hand luggage.
With the world invested in Timothee Chalamet’s love life, we rewatched Call Me By Your Name and were reminded of why we were obsessed in the first place. The award-winning adaptation of André Aciman’s novel, screenplay by James Ivory and directed by Luca Guadagnino, explores an intense summer romance in Italy. You heard it here first – we’re officially starting the Mr & Mrs Perlman Appreciation Society due to his monologue, her style, and just being the coolest parents ever to cease to exist.
One thing or another took us to Scarborough over the summer. Unfortunately, it was the hottest (and therefore, busiest) day of the year for the seaside town. With an hour to spare, we escaped the bustle, walked down to the harbour and found solace at Seagrown Centre, a restaurant onboard the Southern Star. The brand is known for sustainably growing and harvesting Yorkshire seaweed, woven through its drink and street food menu. You can sit on the deck, overlooking the crowds from a distance and try their seaweed beer.
An ode to late summer, Maya Njie has launched a limited edition new fragrance, Syren, inspired by La Muralla Roja in Calpe, Spain. We really recommend that you snap it up before it sells out. After a group discussion with fellow owners of a scent by the perfumer, we discovered that we are never not complimented. So, if you can’t make up your mind (they all smell divine), get yourself the Discovery Set to try them all before committing. Key Notes: Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine Sambac, Lilac, Sea salt, Clary Sage, Iris, Ambergris, Rosewood, Virginian Cedar, Oakmoss, Sandalwood
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A short while back, we train-hopped our way to Another Place at Ullswater in the Lake District. Mostly, to spend time on New Journo. We had downtime for cold water swimming, to enjoy the Swim Club pool and sauna, and to dine in all of their restaurants, but two days were certainly not enough. Half a week, with good weather (and no work), would have been sufficient to enjoy all the hotel and location has to offer: SUP on the lake, cycling up fells or stargazing.
Anything to pull you through marathon (or rather, a half) training will do. If we were to be specific, we’re indulging in some good quality gels by Maurten. If you’re a novice, don’t stress; they have a fueling guide and all the relevant info online. We’re also reading M.Magazine, their editorial content where they talk to athletes about discipline, training and racing. They’ve even interviewed Sir Mo Farah.
In celebration of Hole & Corner’s 10th Anniversary, the team has launched Make Well! The book reflects and honours all the entrepreneurs and their stories profiled over the last decade. All approach modern life with a slower, more considered approach, and many left London and larger cities for a rural, often coastal, gentle lifestyle. You can also choose your cover colour. If it wasn’t obvious, it’s Seaweed or Hemp for us.
the apparent length of a floor area
We first saw work by Leonor Antunes at Whitechapel Gallery in London for ‘the frisson of the togetherness’ and loved it. Five years later, we headed to the Scottish capital to see the apparent length of a floor area at Fruitmarket in Edinburgh. Her sculptures take inspiration from modernist architecture and interior designers, playing with form, material and knots from her research into some of the design industry’s historical figures. The installations often blur the line between art and craft, pushing the boundaries like many female artists, such as Eva Hesse before her. Exhibited was new and old work, pulled together by traditional Portuguese cork flooring, with links to her heritage, across the white cube-like gallery and warehouse spaces. There were key references to Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi throughout the show, amongst others, that touched on artisanal techniques and processes. On show until 8 Oct.
Open House festival concluded in Sept, curated and produced by Open City, a charity dedicated to opening up the doors to architecture and making the field more accessible by letting members of the public into some of London’s best design-led homes and historic buildings. There are plenty more year-round things we recommend getting involved with, such as dipping into one of their city-wide walking or cycling tours. On 20 Oct, Part 1 of The Baylight Fellowship (Academy of British Housing) takes place and is led by Madeleine Kessler, co-curator of the 2021 British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale. It’s a day-long jampacked schedule of residential tours (incl. Barbican Centre), visiting public spaces across London and a great option if you missed the Open House.
TOAST is wonderful at championing circularity in clothing. On almost all their shop floors, specialist seamers work to bring your items back to life. From Oct 5 – 15, they’re bringing together many initiatives and talented makers in their Notting Hill store for a series of bespoke events. The brand is all about longevity, so repair workshops will be on offer, and their Exchange system will be in full swing, where you can swap a TOAST for a TOAST.
