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Wild and Fluorescent: How Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour changed the lives of people all over the world
Lorde just wrapped up the tour of the decade, and we're looking back on all of your favourite moments. From confetti cannons to green strobe lights, we share how Lorde constructed an art piece that proved influential to millions across the globe
The trinket-collecting trend that has taken the internet by storm
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From Smiski to Sonny Angels, collecting little trinkets might just be the new way to connect with your innner child
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Atelier's list of our top 10 travel destinations for the trip of a lifetime
We compiled a list of the top ten hottest holiday destinations for you to explore this year
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Twelve New Year's resolutions that you can actually stick to this year
Everybody loves to be over-ambitious at New Year's, but here are some ideas for resolutions that are proven to stick with you throughout the year
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'Junk Journaling' is the internet's newest obsession, and here's how you can get started
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Salt Air, Slow Days: The New Allure of the Coastal Staycation
There’s something quietly luxurious about choosing the coast over a long‑haul flight. No frantic airport queues, no jet lag, no complicated itineraries; just the simple pleasure of being near the water. Coastal staycations have become the style‑savvy traveller’s escape of choice, and it’s easy to understand the appeal. They offer that rare blend of calm and character, where the rhythm of the tides sets the pace and every day feels like a soft reset.
Part of the charm lies in the intimacy of staying close to home. Without the pressure to tick off landmarks, you’re free to rediscover the small joys: morning walks along windswept beaches, coffee on a sun‑warmed terrace, the satisfying crunch of pebbles underfoot. These moments feel unhurried, almost cinematic, as if the coastline itself is inviting you to slow down.
Style plays its part too. Coastal towns have perfected the art of effortless chic, with striped knits, linen trousers, woven baskets and sun‑bleached palettes that mirror the landscape. It’s a wardrobe that feels both polished and relaxed, ideal for days that drift between seaside cafés, independent boutiques and long afternoons with a book.
Then there’s the food. From fresh‑caught seafood to bakeries perfumed with warm pastries, coastal dining is a sensory pleasure. Many staycationers plan their days around local markets or beachside restaurants, turning each meal into a celebration of place.
But perhaps the real magic of a coastal staycation is its ability to make the familiar feel new. A shoreline you’ve visited for years can surprise you with a different light, a hidden cove or a quiet moment that lingers long after you’ve returned home. It’s travel without distance, luxury without excess, and a reminder that sometimes the most restorative journeys are the ones closest to where you began.
Concrete Runways: Why Street Style Still Sets the Pace
Street style has always been fashion’s most democratic runway. It’s the place where trends are tested, personal style becomes performance, and the energy of a city is captured in a single outfit. While runway shows dictate the season’s themes, it’s the streets outside them that reveal how people actually want to dress. And in an era where individuality is the ultimate luxury, street style has never felt more influential.
What makes it so compelling is its spontaneity. There’s no lighting crew, no choreographed walk, no carefully curated soundtrack. Instead, style unfolds in real time: a flash of colour against grey pavement, a perfectly oversized blazer caught in the wind, a pair of trainers that somehow make an entire look feel effortless. These moments aren’t staged; they’re lived, and that authenticity is what keeps photographers, editors and fashion lovers glued to the sidewalks each season.
Street style also thrives on contrast. Tailoring meets sportswear, vintage rubs shoulders with luxury, and bold statements coexist with quiet minimalism. It’s a visual conversation between cultures, subcultures and personal histories, all expressed through clothing. In many ways, it’s the purest form of fashion storytelling, because it’s shaped by real people navigating real streets.
Radio City Music Hall isn’t just a landmark; it’s a mood, a memory, and a masterpiece of New York glamour. Sitting proudly in the heart of Rockefeller Center, it has long been the city’s most theatrical wink, an Art Deco jewel that has hosted everything from high kick precision to pop culture milestones. For style lovers, it’s more than a venue. It’s a living archive of American showmanship.
Step inside and the world shifts. The lobby glows with warm golds and sweeping curves, a reminder of the 1930s optimism that shaped its design. It feels cinematic, almost surreal, as if you’ve wandered onto the set of a classic film. That sense of grandeur is intentional. Radio City was built to dazzle, to offer New Yorkers a place where everyday life could briefly give way to spectacle.
Of course, the Rockettes are its most iconic ambassadors. Their precision, poise and unmistakable aesthetic have become part of the building’s identity. But Radio City’s influence stretches far beyond the holidays. It has hosted legendary concerts, award shows and premieres, each one adding another layer to its cultural mythology. Fashion, too, has found a home here. Designers and photographers have long been drawn to its geometry, its lighting, its unapologetic drama.
What keeps Radio City relevant is its ability to evolve without losing its soul. The technology has modernised, the performances have diversified, yet the spirit remains the same. It’s still a place where glamour feels accessible, where nostalgia and modernity coexist, and where New York’s creative pulse beats just a little louder.
In a city that reinvents itself constantly, Radio City stands as a reminder that some icons don’t fade. They simply keep shining, one spotlight at a time.