Toynbee Tiles


The Toynbee tiles are something I find absolutely fascinating. I first became aware of them in 2009.  Ever since then I have wanted to do more and more research. However, it is very hard to find out information, because quite frankly there isn’t a great deal. There is only speculation as to what they are, what they mean and who “may” have been the creator. There is no concrete answer.

The Toynbee Titles are cryptic messages found embedded in asphalt in various cities across the United States including Washington DC, Pittsburgh, New York City, Baltimore, Boston, and many more. Some have even shown up in South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. To date, about 130 tiles have been discovered.

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A HANDSOME PROJECT: LUKE CARTER

Photographer: Luke Carter
Stylist: Mel Norris
MUA/Hair: Jessica Chapman
Model: Ellen @ Vivien's Model Management

After much anticipation we are super excited and proud to present the fifth installment of The Handsome Project! This is the first Handsome Project for 2011 so keep an eye out for more wonderful projects to come! The Handsome Project features young photographers who blow our mind, shoot our stuff and are all together fantastic. Read on to see the rest of Luke’s WAH photoshoot and interview!

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La dolce vita


I don’t know about the rest of you, but sometime around the fourth month of the year as the days start to shorten and Autumn sets in, us Aussies start to feel as though we deserve a getaway.
(NB: I use the term ‘deserve’ lightly – it’s well known and accepted that October through March is spent either in preparation for or winding down from the festive summer season.)

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