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Brands we love
Getting a better dorp identity
February 4, 2009
Nicole se tuisdorp wys hulle hoe.*
*Nicole's home town shows them how its done
We salute the creativity of the LoveJozi T-shirt brand that proves that real people with a passion are better at promoting places than politicians and bureaucrats.
Farewell to Florent
August 20, 2008
When staying with a New Yorker, you can count on being taken to whatever restaurant is the place to be seen that week. But as a rare constant in the world's most transient city, Florent, was the only place we'd end up every time.
Why we love... Les Rencontres Photographiques d’Arles
May 29, 2008
French designer and connoisseur Lucie indulges in photo festival
The 'Rencontres Photographiques d'Arles' is a major photography festival encompassing 60 venues across the city of Arles from July through to September.
Why we love... Officina Profumo
February 4, 2008
Neapolitan creative Anna waxes lyrical about an Italian success
When most brands are striving to create the much-fabled emotional connection there is one in Italy that already enjoys a religious following.
Perché amiamo... la Biennale di Venezia
September 27, 2009
Figtree's art enthusiasts pay a visit to La Biennale
In September Anna, Lucie and Paul indulged in 4 days doing pretty much nothing but looking at contemporary art. First stop, the Giardini where we waited in line at the British Pavilion to see Steve McQueen's film, also called 'Giardini'.
Why we love... Bailey Guitars
September 3, 2009
“If you find something difficult to do it’s because your doing it wrong”