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Inside my eye-opening tour of BMW’s Designworks LA studio

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (835+ words) On Olympic Blvd in Santa Monica, California, a single-level white building sat back from the street. Simple and organized in appearance, with a matte white finish and black windowpanes, a subtle sign hinted at its purpose: DESIGNWORKS: A BMW Group…...

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The new On IKON collection focuses on detail, not logos

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (634+ words) Leslie is a Los Angeles-based writer and content creator. She is always researching and finding the latest fashion trends before they hit social media. Her previous work includes Glam and The List, along with creating content for brands like Dior…...

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themanual.com > auto > vvyper-chairs-x-garage-beer-ultimate-shop-chair-for-mechanics-and-car-loversintro

Vyper and Garage Beer unveil limited Sit ’n Sip shop chair

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (275+ words) Vyper Chair and Garage Beer have teamed up on a shop chair that feels like it was designed for anyone who spends long hours in the garage and doesn't mind cracking a cold one. The two brands announced a limited…...

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themanual.com > food-and-drink > home-cafe-culture-trend

Coffee shop vibes at home? Why the home café trend is redefining comfort in 2025

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (604+ words) From viral TikToks of croissant-and-coffee setups to Gen Z's new "home caf" rituals, U.S. consumers are now embracing a "home caf culture" inspired by European bakery culture. This trend focuses on indulgent, yet accessible rituals, offering a moment of respite or…...

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themanual.com > travel > mandarin-oriental-opens-vienna-hotel-in-restored-1908-courthouse

Mandarin Oriental opens its first hotel in Austria inside a restored Art Nouveau courthouse

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (252+ words) Mandarin Oriental opened its first hotel in Austria on 20 October 2025. The company converted a heritage listed Art Nouveau courthouse on Riemergasse into a 138 room hotel that honors the history of Vienna's First District. Alfred Keller designed the original building in…...

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themanual.com > travel > beetlejuice-suite-tempo-by-hilton-times-square

Check into this Beetlejuice-inspired suite in the heart of NYC

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (387+ words) Get ready to say Beetlejuice three times, because this October, you can actually sleep inside his world. Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the sleek hotel in Manhattan's Theater District, is teaming up with Broadway's BEETLEJUICE for a spooky-chic suite takeover…...

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themanual.com > fashion > urban-jurgensens-watchmaking-renaissance-revealed

The art of timeless design: Why Urban Jürgensen is one to watch

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (206+ words) Urban J'rgensen's revival is rooted in bold technical advancements. While many established brands lean heavily on reissuing their vintage collections, UJ has taken a different path by developing in-house movements that are entirely new and honor traditional watchmaking principles. This…...

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themanual.com > fashion > celadon-century-cloisonne-collection-a-masterful-fusion-of-chinese-design-and-luxury-horology

Celadon Century Cloisonné collection: A Masterful fusion of Chinese design and luxury horology

9+ mon, 4+ day ago  (179+ words) Concrete has evolved from utilitarian building material to high-design statement, finding new expression in contemporary architecture and luxury goods. Hublot embraces this transformation with the Big Bang MECA-10 Concrete Jungle, a striking tribute to New York City's urban landscape and…...

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themanual.com > auto > maserati-and-giorgetti-collaboration-debuts-at-milan-design-week-2

Maserati and Giorgetti collaboration and one-off Fuoriserie Grecale debut at Milan Design Week

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1109+ words) Today, the Giorgetti interior collection and the Maserati Grecale one-off were unveiled at the Giorgetti Spiga and Maserati Milan showrooms, respectively, for an exclusive preview reserved for select guests. Starting tomorrow, April 8th, design aficionados and car enthusiasts will have the…...