Cuba by Quentin de Briey

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—01. Viñales.
—02. Accommodation and amenities.

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Recent political and diplomatic developments have Cuba regularly making the news here in the US. And for all the right reasons for a change. No longer on a ridiculous list of terrorist supporting countries, and with trade and travel restrictions lifted, direct flights from the US to Havana have now begun to operate. Cheap accommodation and mind-blowing experiences surely await, and acting quickly is probably key, before the country gets blown out by bros looking for a cheap place to 'get away' for a bachelor party. Friend and contributor to Inventory Quentin de Briey had none of these things to worry about. A European passport and a desire to see and document the country with his girlfriend led him there. The photos from their travels have just been published online by Purple, offering extra motivation for those of us who have been looking for a reason to get away somewhere warm, and somewhere not New York.

—Via Purple Diary

Thobes & Creps by Toufic Beyhum

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—01. Nike Air Huarache.

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Beirut-born photographer Toufic Beyhum has been visiting the Brixton Masjid for the past year to capture the footwear worn by young Muslims for Friday prayers. The subsequent images have a beautifully contemporary feel, bringing a familiar sight for many Londoners to much a wider audience.

—Toufic Beyhum
—Via Dazed

Très Bien Reopen in Malmö

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—01. Photography by Linus Morales.

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This weekend on a quiet spring day in Malmö, Très Bien made their return to brick and mortar retail. The shop's restrained interior reflects a classic Scandinavian approach, allowing the product to breathe, surrounded by white space and clean lines. This season's in-house collection is available alongside select pieces from a variety of other brands and designers, creating a unique and contemporary mix of men's clothing, footwear and accessories.

—Très Bien
—Via Style.com

Freunde von Freunden: Sayori and Toyotsugu Wada

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The father/daughter duo of architect and surfer, Toyotsugu, and illustrator and music lover, Sayori Wada, were recently the subjects of a Freunde von Freunden interview profiling their incredible light-filled, beach-inspired home and providing insight into their daily lives. The former certainly seems a lot closer to an idealized surf home than the cramped living spaces the Japanese metropolis is sometimes known for, making for a refreshing glimpse of enviable Tokyo living. 

—Freunde von Freunden

Inventory Store Closures

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It's with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of our shops in Vancouver and New York, as well as a narrowing of our online offering. It was a difficult decision, which we laboured over a lot last year, but we have chosen to move away from physical retail so that we can put all of our energy into the magazine and website. These aspects of our business are where we feel the true potential of Inventory lies, and because of this we want to give them the added attention they deserve. As a small team, spread over three countries, it’s often a challenge to achieve everything we want to, and our publication – in print and online – has now grown to a point where the time it requires of us is greater than ever.

It was almost five years ago that we opened our first shop in Vancouver, and nearly two since we expanded to our second location in New York, but in both instances it seems like much longer. We've grown as a retailer, a publication, and a brand in that time, and had the opportunity to meet and work with some wonderful people. We’re proud of the environments we created, the brands we brought together, and those we helped introduce to a wider audience.

Stepping away from retail isn't easy, but it's also liberating to be able to focus our efforts. We anticipate that the magazine and website will flourish, developing in new ways and at a rate that neither were able to in the past. It's certainly not the end; it's the beginning of a new chapter and we hope you'll be just as excited as we are to see what comes next.

Pacific Rhythm Record Store Opening

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—02. Mike Lundy – The Rhythm Of Life / Tropic Lightning.

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The one-year-old Vancouver-based online record shop and recent imprint, Pacific Rhythm, is opening a physical location, shared with the Chinatown purveyors of all things corner store and more, Snack City. The launch party is set to be held on February 8th; drinks will be served and records will be spun by Jack J and Liam Butler of Pender Street Steppers, as well as Neo Image, and Hashman Deejay. 

—Pacific Rhythm
—Opening Party

Mythical Caves

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Photographs by Mikael Kennedy.

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On a recent trip to Santa Fe, NM photographer Mikael Kennedy took a short drive to the remote town of Española in search of some mythical caves he had read about while researching the Nakashima Church in Chama Canyon. The caves aren't listed anywhere on a map but, with the help of a friend who is proficient with Google Earth, Kennedy was able to pinpoint the exact location. It was worth it: the caves are breathtaking – hand carved and extremely ornate. They almost look fake. When asked about his experience Kennedy told me, “They are kept secret for a reason; somethings have to be earned and you tend to better respect the things you have to work for."

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My First Apartamento: Ramdane Touhami

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The second instalment of Apartamento's collaboration with Nowness was released yesterday, featuring the home of Ramdane Touhami. The French-Moroccan creative takes us on a tour of his beautiful Parisian townhouse, highlighting pieces of furniture, art and decor that are especially meaningful to him and his family.

—Nowness