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Claudia Jacob

Urbanism

The Opener

Tyler Brûlé ponders the absence of North American cities in this year’s Quality of Life Survey.

  • Issue #165
  • 9 min read
Kyle water tower with red roof against clear blue sky
Art

City in the frame

To maintain its world-leading position, the Swiss city’s art fair must find new ways to evolve. Here the key players talk creation, curation and community building.

  • Issue #164
  • 20 min read
City in the frame
Food & Drink

Quick smart

A new generation of restaurants is sating customers' hunger for fast, filling bites. We meet three ventures turning tasty takeaways into fine art.

  • Issue #164
  • 11 min read
Illuminated orange arrow sign with light bulbs spelling 'BEER DINING' pointing toward restaurant entrance
Fashion

Hello Sunshine

As the skies brighten, now is the time to stock up on sunglasses, seasonal collaborations and the shoes to be seen in this summer. Plus: the bag to put them all in.

  • Issue #163
  • 7 min read
Interior of Random Walk boutique showing wooden shelving units displaying folded clothing and hanging garments
Culture

The Opener

Stories that have piqued our interest, from spy balloons to rock’n’roll currency.

  • Issue #162
  • 8 min read
Commemorative coin featuring guitarist with AC/DC album design resembling vinyl record
Society

The Opener

Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.

  • Issue #161
  • 8 min read
Swedish film director Ruben Östlund peering through red curtains with chandelier visible in background

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