New In - Aug_Sept 23
We’re not making excuses, but we also are. We’re late at getting out our August recommendations. Although, the positive spin we’re running with is that there’s been new releases and announcements made in September, that we get to include.
So here we are, combining the two. Your last month(s) of things, places, and happenings have arrived. We’ve thrown an extra in there to counteract our tardiness, as an apology.
We toy with the idea of a MUBI membership, frequently. Listen to their podcast if you do too and want to dabble for free. 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 ‘New In’ editions, then you’ll know we’re fans. Next up: Before we watch The Old Oak (Cannes Film Festival), we’ll listen to their newest episode with director, Ken Loach.
Snowpeak: Field Barista Coffee Grinder
After reading The Guide: Edinburgh, you can probably tell we drink coffee. And in turn, due to our growing dependency, have taken our love for it back home. One of our most used, recent purchases is Snowpeak’s Field Barista Coffee Grinder because we want to pretend we’re highly skilled and grind our own coffee. It’s perfect for starting out and our companion on all trips, ensuring it fits in our limited hand luggage allowance.
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. N_J is officially starting the Mr. & Mrs. Perlman Appreciation Society due to his monologue, her style and just being the coolest parents to ever cease to exist.
One thing or another took us to Scarborough over the summer. Unfortunately, it happened to be on 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 itself is known for sustainably growing and harvesting Yorkshire seaweed and it’s woven through their drink and street food menu. You can sit on the deck, overlooking the crowds from a distance and give their seaweed beer a try.
An ode to late summer, Maya Njie has launched a Limited Edition new fragrance; Syren and we recommend that you snap it up before it sells out. Inspired by La Muralla Roja, in Calpe Spain. 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 all before committing. Key Notes: Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine Sambac, Lilac, Sea Salt, Clary Sage, Iris, Ambergris, Rosewood, Virginian Cedar, Oakmoss, Sandalwood.
A short while back, we train-hopped our way over to Another Place at Ullswater in the Lake District. Mostly to spend time on New Journo after neglecting it for so long. We had a bit of downtime for cold water swimming, to enjoy the Swim Club pool, sauna, and to dine in all of their restaurants but two days was 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 though, 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 all things discipline, training, and racing. They’ve even interviewed Sir Mo Farah.
In celebration of Hole & Corner’s 10th Anniversary, the team have launched Make Well! The book reflects and honours all the entrepreneurs, and their stories profiled over the last decade, all approaching modern life in a slower, more considered way. Many left London and larger cities for a rural, often coastal, gentle lifestyle. You can also choose your own cover colour. If it wasn’t obvious, it’s the 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 up 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 interiors, playing with form, material and knots from her research into some of the design industry’s historic figures. The installations often blur the line between art and craft, pushing the boundaries, like many female artists before her, such as Eva Hesse. Exhibited was new and old work, pulled together by traditional Portuguese cork flooring, with links back to her heritage, across the white cube-like gallery and warehouse spaces. Throughout the show, there were key references to Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi, 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. However, there are plenty more year-round things we recommend to get involved with; dip into one of their city-wide walking and 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 are working away to bring your items back to life. From Oct 5 - 15, they’re pulling together many of their 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 operation where you can swap a TOAST for a TOAST.
