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Sex-Rated

2009-07-02T21:03:50-00:00

Sex-Rated
/DESIGN
Sex is one of the last free things we can do, but that doesn't mean it's an excuse to scrimp on style. Offering high-end toys, lingerie, literature and all manner of other sexy trinkets, the online Coco de Mer erotic boutique is the only sex shop worth getting hot and bothered about.
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Horse Play

2009-07-02T11:58:01-00:00

Horse Play
/CULTURE
Britney seems to have pulled it together of late, what with a successful sell-out tour under her belt and no more crazy head-shaving antics appearing in the tabloids. To celebrate, the pop princess has released the video for the fourth single off her Circus album, Radar.
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Red Herring

2009-07-02T11:10:21-00:00

Red Herring
/CULTURE
Herring & Herring is one of the most innovative photography agencies in New York, and its dedication to pushing boundaries is unfaltering. By creating images that are picture-perfect, it's no surprise that the agency has snagged big-name clients from DeBeers to Malin Landaeus.
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Standing Tall

2009-07-02T10:25:17-00:00

Standing Tall
/DESIGN
Standing tall at 78-storeys, 200 Greenwich Street will form part of the World Trade Center redevelopment. Designed by Foster + Partners, the gleaming glass tower, created by the same team behind London's iconic 'Gherkin' building, will signal the rebirth of the once-tragic site in New York.
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The Italian Mob

2009-06-30T10:28:31-00:00

The Italian Mob
/FASHION
The Estorick Collection in London is running the Workshop Missoni: Daring to be Different exhibition from 1 July to 20 September. The fashion-orientated exhibition focuses on the famous Italian label, and offers a stylish insight into one of the world's most famous brands.
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Put A Souk In It

2009-06-30T08:54:03-00:00

Put A Souk In It
/TRAVEL
La Mamounia is as iconic to Marrakech as The Ritz is to Paris and The Plaza is to New York; thank heavens, then, that the gorgeous hotel will reopen its doors on 29 September following an extensive three-year restoration projection. Open sesame, we say!
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Make Me Hard-Drive

2009-06-29T12:26:52-00:00

Make Me Hard-Drive
/DESIGN
Geeky gadgetry has to be pretty damn gorgeous to get us all hot under the collar, and that's exactly what these colourful hard-drives from Samsung are; dubbed the 'Mini S2 Portable', the devices are a divine way to add a little style to your hardware.
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Don Vuitton

2009-06-28T10:50:23-00:00

Don Vuitton
/FASHION
There was a time when high-fashion would turn its nose up at any connection with hip-hop. Now, however, the tables have well and truly turned, with rapper Kanye West - known as the 'Louis Vuitton don' - collaborating with Louis Vuitton on a range of luxury sneakers.
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Beam Me Up, Scotty

2009-06-27T17:26:16-00:00

Beam Me Up, Scotty
/CULTURE
Actor, writer, director and photographer - there's nothing Scott Caan can't do. His name is Caan, after all. Scott Caan Photographs Vol. 1 captures intimate images from inside Hollywood - images tabloid magazines would kill to get their grubby paws on.
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Secret Gardens

2009-06-26T11:36:39-00:00

Secret Gardens
/GASTRONOMY
The sun is shining down on London Town (for now, at least), and we're in search of somewhere suitably stylish to sun ourselves while sipping cocktails and chowing down on gorgeous grub. Thank God, then, for The Roof Gardens, one of the Kensington's best-kept secrets.
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Man In The Mirror

2009-06-26T10:35:47-00:00

The Man In The Mirror
/CULTURE
Gunpowder is truly saddened to hear the news that pop legend Michael Jackson has passed away. The star, born in 1958, suffered a cardiac arrest on 25 June at his Bel Air mansion in California. He will be greatly missed, by his family, friends and millions of fans.
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Play It Again, Sam

2009-06-17T10:29:36-00:00

Play It Again, Sam
/G-REVIEW
Having worked alongside renowned chef Rick Stein in Padstow, it was hardly surprising that Sam Harrison went on to open his own restaurant in 2005. Located in Chiswick, Sam's Brasserie & Bar is proof that you don't always need to venture into Central London for quality. Gunpowder checks it out.
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17 Again

2009-06-17T09:41:40-00:00

17 Again
/FASHION
Our love of all-American style runs deep, from Ralph Lauren to Abercrombie & Fitch, so it's hardly surprising that we've a soft spot for Company 81. Young and fresh, the label is perfect for imitating that fresh-out-of-college look; let's face it, who doesn't want to relive their youth?
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Honeymoon Sweet

2009-06-17T08:30:04-00:00

Honeymoon Sweet
/CULTURE
You can always count on a celebrity to turn their private nuptials into something of a public performance, but we didn't expect a show from the usually discreet Bruce Willis. Nevertheless, the action star has enlisted photographer Steven Klein to mark his marriage to new wife Emma Heming.
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Label Lust

2009-06-15T12:35:54-00:00

Label Lust
/FASHION
You can never be too rich or too skinny, so it makes sense to pull on a pair of designer denims that go by the brand name of Rich & Skinny. Lusted-after by some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities, Rich & Skinny is a strictly A-list label; normal folk need not apply.
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Go K-West

2009-06-11T13:58:51-00:00

Go K-West
/G-REVIEW
As an exercise in razor-sharp contemporary design, the K-West Hotel & Spa in London's Shepherd's Bush is something of a local treasure. It's not only known for its gorgeous rooms, though; Kanteen, its restaurant, has been the talk of the town of late, and we wanted to know why.
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In A Good Light

2009-06-11T09:21:02-00:00

In A Good Light
/CULTURE
London-based photographer Atton Conrad is quite the innovator; by fusing together drop-dead gorgeous models with dresses made from light graffiti, Conrad has created a series of stunning images like the one on the left. Now that's what we call tripping the light fantastic!
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Hotel D'Art

2009-06-08T15:11:05-00:00

Hotel D'Art
/TRAVEL
We love hotels and we love art, so a property that brings together two of our greatest loves is pretty much our version of heaven on earth. The Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà is just that, with an arty feel that goes way beyond its stunning 15th-century façade and lobby.
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Gold Rush

2009-06-08T11:23:53-00:00

Gold Rush
/DESIGN
Renowned Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana know how to branch out - and to prove it is their stunning restaurant in the heart of Milan, appropriately called Gold. Decked out from floor to ceiling in glorious gold, the dazzling restaurant brings a whole new meaning to dining in style.
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Summer Loving

2009-06-08T10:59:55-00:00

Summer Loving
/FASHION
We've been working hard of late to bring you this summer's hottest looks, and now we've teamed up with Brown Bag Clothing to bring you even more key looks for the hot, heady days ahead. Whether it's beach chic or city causal you're going for, you'll find looks that suit right here.
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Rainbow Bright

2009-06-08T08:18:21-00:00

Rainbow Bright
/CULTURE
While some photographers opt for simple monochromatic black-and-white for their shoots, Swedish photographer Therese Aldgard isn't one of them. In fact, her portfolio of work, covering everything from still-life to fashion and beauty, is defined by colour - lots of it.
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The Beautiful Game

2009-06-04T15:02:46-00:00

The Beautiful Game
/DESIGN
Invented in 1924, table football is a fabulous alternative for fashion types not wanting to exert too much precious energy running about aimlessly on a field. Praise the Lord, then, that this beautiful table has been created for us to play the beautiful game on.
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Going Down

2009-06-04T13:26:06-00:00

Going Down
/DESIGN
Fashion giant Louis Vuitton has recently opened a new store in Tokyo, Japan. What makes the temporary outlet different, however, is that it's built completely underground - more specifically, beneath the Seibu department store of Ikebukuro. Going down has never been so much fun.
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Get Shorty

2009-06-03T09:44:45-00:00

Get Shorty
/FASHION
While many men will squirm at the thought of having to expose their pasty, chicken-like legs this summer, if you look like one of the blessed gentlemen on the left then stylish shorts are the only way to go. If you're after luxury - and let's face it, who isn't? - then it's Orlebar Brown all the way.
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Acceptable In The 80s

2009-06-01T16:49:54-00:00

Acceptable In The 80s
/FASHION
Summer is finally here, the sun is shining and life is good. Now all we need to do is decide what fabulous clothes to throw on. Megan McCluskie reports from the catwalks of Paris, New York and London and identifies the hottest trends to keep your cool in the heat.
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