Berlin

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Herbert Hofmann

Boros Bunker Art Collection

Berlin Rooftops

Andreas Murkudis

Voo Store

Tempelhofer Feld

Herbert Hofmann shares his gems on where to visit in Berlin.

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Berlin with Herbert Hofmann

Fashion buyer Herbert Hofmann spent years traveling and buying for Berlin's Voo Store, before becoming the creative director of e-commerce for Highsnobiety.

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New York

Ferdinando Verderi

I Sodi

Epistrophy

The New York Earth Room

Judd Foundation

Ferdinando Verderi shares his gems on where to visit in New York.

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New York with Ferdinando Verderi

Ferdinando Verderi is the Creative Director of Vogue Italia, whose talent has seen him foster partnerships with Versace, adidas Originals and Alexander Wang.

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Paola Antonelli

The Odeon

Calvary Cemetary

MoMA Sculpture Garden

Paola Antonelli shares her gems on where to visit in New York.

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New York with Paola Antonelli

Milan native Paola Antonelli is the Senior Curator of Architecture and Design, and Director of R&D at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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Sydney

The natural beauty of Sydney, along with its young and restless energy provides an endless stream of creative inspiration and an overwhelming can-do attitude.

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Simon Harsent

Museum of Contemporary Art

Michael Reid Gallery

Watsons Bay Hotel

Bistro Rex

Faheem's Fast Food

Simon Harsent shares his gems on where to visit in Sydney.

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Sydney with Simon Harsent

UK native Simon Harsent is a highly awarded photographer and director, as well as the co-founder of creative collective 'The POOL Collective.'

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Los Angeles

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Patrick Clair

Hollyhock House

Cafe Demitasse

Hennessey + Ingalls

Arcana

Gjusta

Superba Food + Bread, Venice

Patrick Clair shares his gems on where to visit in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles with Patrick Clair

Patrick Clair is an Emmy Award–winning director and resident creative director of Santa Monica–based filmmaking collective, Elastic.

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Gui Borchert

Urban Outlaw Compound

Deus Emporium

Angels Flight

M*A*S*H Hike

Bergamot Station Arts Centre

Gui Borchert shares his gems on where to visit in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles with Gui Borchert

Gjelina

Zinqué

The Cloverfield

Nozawa Bar

Listen

Gui Borchert shares his travel gems on where to visit when in Los Angeles

Gui Borchert is a renowned creative director and writer based in Los Angeles. He’s currently the head of Squarespace’s creative department

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Tokyo

Buzzing with an electrifying creative energy, inspiration is found everywhere in Tokyo, from incredible food to technological innovations and stunning design.

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Michael Peng

D47 Shokudo

D&Department

Hanami

Cycling

Naoshima

Michael Peng shares his gems on where to visit in Tokyo.

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Tokyo with Michael Peng

Formerly a Co-Founder,  Partner and Managing Director at IDEO in Tokyo, Michael Peng is now Chief Creative Officer at Moon Creative Lab.

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London

London has long garnered its reputation as a global mecca for creative inspiration and leans proudly into its bent as a diverse melting pot of vibrant cultures.

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The Castle Cinema

Jim’s Café

Hackney Marshes

Chatsworth Road Market

Morito

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Library Reading Room

The Wolseley

Ali Alvarez shares her Travel Gems to visit when in London.

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London with Ali Alvarez

Ali Alvarez is a Mexican-American documentary filmmaker and creative director who has worked with brands such as Nike, Google and BBC.

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Director

‘We should always be aiming to do the best work globally.’

‘Sydney is a wonderful place to lose yourself’

Gui Borchet and his team helped bring the 2028 Olympic Games to LA with their work in 2017; he has also worked with iconic names like adidas, Google, Nike, Starbucks, MTV and Barack Obama.

Gui Borchet

‘There’s this energy of possibility that hovers over LA.’

Michael Peng is a Partner and Managing Director at IDEO, one of the world's most innovative creative design companies.

‘Japan is a country that requires deep commitment and patience.’

MoMA director Paola Antonelli's steadfast mission is to expand the influence of design. Discover her take on New York and her favorite Travel Gems in the city.

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‘New Yorkers cheer you on. They want you to produce good work.’

Ferdinando Verderi has lived in cities across Europe, Asia and the US. Discover his creative vision for Vogue Italia and his travel gems for New York.

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‘Creativity doesn’t have a geographical location.’

Rather than following trends, Herbert Hofmann believes in presenting a unique take on fashion. Read about his favorite brands right now and his love for Berlin.

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‘Berlin is a melting pot of people, and incredibly open-minded.’

From Mexico City to LA and London, we chat to Ali Alvarez about being inspired by human insight and personal connections. Discover her Travel Gems for London.

Director

People

Herbert

HOFMANN

Ferdinando

VERDERI

Paola

ANTONELLI

Simon

HARSENT

Patrick

CLAIR

Gui

BORCHERT

Michael

PENG

Ali

ALVAREZ

Stories

Patrick

CLAIR

‘We should always be aiming to do the best work globally.’

Simon

HARSENT

‘Sydney is a wonderful place to lose yourself’

Gui

BORCHERT

‘There’s this energy of possibility that hovers over LA.’

Michael

PENG

‘Japan is a country that requires deep commitment and patience.’

Paola

ANTONELLI

‘New Yorkers cheer you on. They want you to produce good work.’

Ferdinando

VERDERI

‘Creativity doesn’t have a geographical location.’

Herbert

HOFMANN

‘Berlin is a melting pot of people, and incredibly open-minded.’

Ali

ALVAREZ

‘When you can't travel the world, you are inspired by the little things on your street.’

Travel Playbooks

Los Angeles with Patrick Clair

Sydney with Simon Harsent

Los Angeles with Gui Borchert

Tokyo with Michael Peng

New York with Paola Antonelli

New York with Ferdinando Verderi

Berlin with Herbert Hofmann

London with Ali Alvarez

Los Angeles with Gui Borchert