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Highly Acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition Finally Returns to NZ After Years of Covid
Time flies! It seems like just yesterday the Auckland exhibition of the world’s greatest pieces of photojournalism and documentary photography was being gracing our shores. But it was 2019, and we were but innocent lambs with no knowledge of what a “red light system” was in relation to a pandemic. Honestly, judging by my commute […]
Bringing Home Robotics Into the 21st Century
Back when I was a kid the idea of robots helping around the house was limited to the Jetsons. It was a pipe dream of the future. At around this same time a small startup called ECOVACS ROBOTICS was getting off the ground (or getting ON the ground should I say) with their very […]
The Best Drinks Trolley to Upgrade Your Home Bar
You’ve got the shakers, you’ve got the muddlers, you have the measuring spoons and all that jazz. You’re just about at the peak of your cocktail and hosting game. Except one problem, you’re still shackled to your kitchen. There’s too much back and forth. Valuable moments spent in downtime toing and froing. Everything is ruined, […]
Zegler, Triple Threat
Rachel Zegler pictured on the Red Carpet Fan event and Screening in Rome of Shazam! Fury Of the Gods. Rachel Zegler has more talent than any one human has any right to. She quickly took the limelight after answering an open casting call from Steven Spielberg on Twitter for West Side Story. Dropping a couple […]
The War of Which Is the Better Star Wars Show
Once Disney got its sweaty little mouse hands on Star Wars, the franchise didn’t stand a chance. Previously left to only get the occasional cartoon here and there, Star Wars is now getting a deluge of movies and live action shows to pump Disney+ subscriptions. So let’s sort the wheat from the chaff. The Book […]
A Tight Landing
There are sketchy landings and then there’s this. 56 stories up on the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a helipad. I repeat, a helipad. It’s no place for a fixed-wing plane to be. That didn’t stop Polish pilot Luke Czepiela going ahead and parking his customised Carbon Cub right on […]
Run the Ship
Off the coast of Thailand nearing Cambodia is a little slice of paradise, Koh Chang. On its west coast is Bang Bao Beach, which plays host to an abandoned Cruise Ship that was left there 15 years ago. Previously known as The Galaxy, this floating resort is seven stories tall with 70 guest rooms all […]
The Biggest Movies You Can’t Miss in May & June
Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny In a now famous interview, when asked who would play Indiana Jones when he’s done with the role “Nobody else is going to be Indiana Jones,” Harrison Ford said, “Don’t you get it? I’m Indiana Jones. When I’m gone, he’s gone.” That absolute swagger both in and out […]
12 Startups Changing The Game
New Zealand has a ton of exciting startups and entrepreneurs shaking up their respective industries. Some are at the bleeding edge of tech and organic materials, while others are juicing other businesses with their B2B propositions. Here’s a quick crash course in the kiwis rocking the industry in 2023. Parrot Analytics If I was going […]
He’s a Triple Stitch
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Kieran Culkin has come into his own as a household name in the spectacular show Succession. Watch it if you haven’t had the chance. His efforts haven’t just been noticed by the awards boffins either. Zegna, a premier fashion house when it comes to fashion and style, has elevated him […]
The Best New Pieces From the World’s Biggest Watch Show
As various watch events in Geneva and abroad wrap up we at M2 like to just take a step back and really absorb the incredible levels of craftsmanship that goes into each and every piece brought to the event. Every year, international watchmakers push the craft to new heights. In many ways, watching making is […]
Warm Up with Lambswool
Warm up winter naturally with these pure lambswool scarves from Fellini. Checks and plaids of varying scale are just one of the season’s looks, complemented by stripes and plains in classic colours. With easy to wear bases of navy and charcoal, each scarf incorporates warm wintry highlight colours from bordeaux to caramel and olive to […]
Best Shoes For Running to the Bank
Buscemi 100mm Diamond $132,000 Jordans dominate most of this list. But a few scrappy labels make it on, the first being these Buscemi’s that are more jewellery than shoe. It’s loaded with 11.5 Carat diamonds set in 18k gold. Unlike the other shoes on this list. Since 2016 the price of these haven’t outrageously pumped. […]
MSCHF and Moscot Style News
Getting up to MSCHF MSCHF is back at it again with its shoes that are more Instagram curiosity than actual shoe. Known as BWD Shoes, this weird looking thing is actually a pair of slides. Unfortunately they aren’t truly reversible, but they do provide the most striking silhouette I’ve ever seen on a pair of […]
Best Things Ever Said
“Never assume you can’t do something. Push yourself to redefine the boundaries.” – Brian Chesky, Founder & CEO of Airbnb “If people haven’t laughed at your dreams, then you aren’t dreaming big enough. Just keep pushing forward.” – Daymond John, founder, President, and CEO of FUBU “If you broke a lot of rules as a […]
Smart Homes? How About A Smart Life With These Gadgets
The Wonderboom Is Back The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom first went on sale in 2013, and has been a mainstay in the portable Bluetooth speaker market ever since due to its high bar of quality, great sound, iconic look, and robust design. Now on its third iteration, the Wonderboom three maintains the high quality set by […]
3 Games To Grab This Winter
Street Fighter 6 PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC Coasting off SF5 released in 2016, we now have a new numbered entry in the series. The roster has new and returning characters and unique resource mechanics for each hero, outside of the usual drive mechanics. A new World Tour mode mixes up […]
The NFT “Situation”
In the November 2021 issue of M2, I was tasked with writing a piece about NFT’s to keep an eye on. NFT’s were the latest in a long line of snake oils being hawked online thanks to the ever mysterious secret sauce of blockchain technology. To this day, nobody really knows what the blockchain is […]
I Can See Clearly Now with the ECOVACS WINBOT W1 PRO
Sure, I can get AI to do my homework, and even this article (probably), but what about more practical things that would actually improve my life, like cleaning the windows. ECOVACS ROBOTICS, a global leader in consumer robotics is way ahead of me there. 25 years ahead of me in fact. To celebrate their anniversary, […]
Experience the End of Days with the Latest Release from Audemars Piguet
Believe it or not, the End Of Days arrived in 1999. The limited edition timepiece made in collaboration with Arnold Schwarzenegger, I mean. Its DNA is now infused with the brand new black ceramic Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph. It itself is made in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore. This […]
In Auckland? Everything to Eat, Watch, Experience this April
April is fast approaching. It’s time to sort out your date nights, your weekends, and your social calendar in general. By the end of the month you’re going to be twice as cultured as you are now. Or at the very least, finally know the difference between all these IPA’s the microbrewers love so much. […]
5 Comedy Gigs Coming Soon You Can’t Miss
I wanted to write something about the silly season being upon us, but it made me cringe out of my own skin. I now sit here, as a disturbing skeleton in my office, to offer you a plethora of comedians descending upon New Zealand to celebrate the 2023 Best Foods Comedy Gala. I think we […]
Elevate Your Look with these Pops of Colour from Monti Castello
Monti Castello – Made in Italy The Italians use the French term ‘pochette’ to differentiate them from the ‘fazzoletto’. In English too, the practical ‘handkerchief’, should not be confused with the delicate square of silk that serves purely to elevate the aesthetics of one’s jacket – the ‘pocket square’. From parrots to paisley, terrazzo to […]
Auckland Whisky Enthusiasts Shouldn’t Miss The Macallan Harmony II Experience
The Macallan are bringing their latest creation to New Zealand shores, but before they do, they’re offering limited spots in an exclusive experience for those wanting to try it for themselves before it hits Kiwi shelves. If you consider yourself an aficionado of the dram, then you’re going to want to put this event on […]
Bailey Bass: The Bass Drop
Bailey Bass is fresh to Hollywood but she’s already managed to hit some of the biggest franchises out there to date. On TV she’s finding success on Interview With the Vampire, and on the big screen she is now part of the third most highest grossing film of all time, Avatar: The Way of Water. […]
Clothes for The Last of Us
Pedro Pascal has gone from transporting animatronic baby mascots for Star Wars to transporting tweens for HBO. HBO’s take on The Last of Us has been nothing short of a triumph. It has succeeded where all others have failed, successfully adapting a video game into a critically acclaimed show. That’s a tall order, but if […]
Movies to Watch This Mar/Apr 2023
SHAZAM! Fury Of the Gods The Sequel to DC’s most fun movie to date. Our boy in a man’s body joke is still going strong in this one as Shazam (Zachary Levi) attempts to find his place in an uncontrolled super hero team. Meanwhile Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu step in as the villains of […]
24 Frames Isn’t Enough Anymore
This is an intervention, we need to talk about your frame rates. The film industry has been stuck on 24 frames per second since 1930. As movies have started to thrash around more, this low frame rate is starting to show its age. Action can become an indecipherable smudge over the screen. If you’ve seen […]
The Power Of H20
Kiwis need no reminder about how dangerously powerful large bodies of water can be at the moment, but it’s nice seeing someone conquering the surf in a place where the surf is supposed to be, at a beach, and not inside our homes. Riding this particular wave is Izzi Gomez at Cortes Bank, California, United […]
The Grand Kazakh Canyon
Find two very tall objects extremely far apart and Jaan Roose has probably slacklined between the two. This particular stunt was pulled off in Bozzhyra, Kazakhstan, just 160km from the Caspian Sea. This basin was once an ancient ocean, but now, as its name ‘Bozzhyra’ translated into English suggests, it’s just a ‘Grey Land’ now. […]
CES 2023 – The 15 Pieces of Weird and Wonderful Tech Defining Our Future
CES has had a rocky few years as Covid has ravaged the live gathering scene. Now we’re back in full swing and we can finally check out all the devices that will send us into a digital reality in person! Reality was overrated anyway. Virtual Reality made a big showing this year in just about […]
Style News in the Director’s Chair
Pharrell Williams is either everywhere, or nowhere at once. Remember exactly ten years ago when he seemed to be in everybody’s music videos (Daft Punk, Robin Thicke)? Then put himself in a fridge for a decade to maintain freshness? Well he’s out now and last issue we reported that he was collaborating with the MONCLER […]
3 Foods to Revive, Supplements to Refresh
Fight Ageing Right Keep your body in good nick by putting the right things into it to keep it well tuned. NZ company SRW Laboratories are known for their state-of-the-art lineup of cellular nutrition supplements and their product, NMN, maintains this high standard of quality. NMN is a naturally occurring molecule that uses Nicotinamide adenine […]
The Best Things Ever Said: No Half Measures
Tony Hsieh was a fast moving entrepreneur and venture capitalist who caught the internet wave in 1996 when he was just 23. His first project was LinkExchange, if you can remember that. Before being able to Google everything, you had to rely on discoverability via everyone else through linking with each other, either by straight […]
Seven Pieces of Tech to Spy and Entertain With
Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder See a hot bird you like the look of? Wanna get up close with a camera but don’t know how to do it without scaring them away? The Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder solves all these issues by being fully rigged with cameras and microphones. It has solar charging, a […]
3 Games To Solo This Mar/Apr 2023
System Shock Remake PC, macOS, Linux, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Kickstarted back in 2016, this legendary title finally gets its remake. Backers who’ve already had hands on time with the various demos have been happy and impressed with the love put into this remake of the 1994 classic. Without System Shock, there […]
The Rise Of ChatGPT, And How to Fix It
ChatGPT has been stunning my friends and I with its unique ability at pretending to be the most average person in existence. A perennial fence sitter that couldn’t tell a good joke to save its life. In short, the perfect person for acing rote learning at school. A recent survey by an online course provider […]
Monáe Master Artist
LOS ANGLES, CA – NOVEMBER 14: Janelle Monáe attends Netflix US Premiere of “Glass Onion:” A Knives Out Mystery” at the Academy Museum on November 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Emilio Madrid/Netflix © 2022.
There’s now Disaster Tourism for US Elections
Engage with politics for any amount of time and chances are you’re going to be inextricably drawn away from local politics toward the giant electromagnets of American elections. The American obsession is understandable of course; the trends of everything American politics has to offer leaks into every other Western democracy in one form or another. […]
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is a Sight to Behold… BEHOLD.
An important part of the yachting calendar each year is the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, which is commencing its 77th edition on the 26th December 2022. Starting out from Sydney Harbour, the fleet then goes on the move with yachts ranging from 30 feet (9.14 metres) to 100 feet (30.48 metres) and crews […]
The Right Grind Set
Brazilian skate superstar Leticia Bufoni pulled off a daring grind out the back of a C-130 Hercules at 9,000 feet. This particular C-130 was used in the Fast & Furious movies, and to fully capture this stunt required, aerial film cameramen who worked on Mission: Impossible – Fallout were employed to properly capture the stunt. […]
Everything to Watch this Summer 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania In Cinemas 16 February When Ant-Man first released it felt like one of the first B-Grade heroes earning their wings. Now three films later, Ant-Man is going from strength to strength. This latest movie officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe bringing back Peyton Reed to direct […]
The Best of the Monaco Yacht Show
If anywhere says you’ve made it, it’s living in Monaco, the 2 square kilometre kingdom on the French Riviera. 1 in 3 people who live there are millionaires and no doubt the total number there explodes this time of year thanks to the Monaco Boat show, one of the premier events that puts this tiny […]
Build Your Own Billionaire Daily Routine
‘What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.’ So said Buddha long ago and it still resonates just as much today as, at its heart, what the great man was talking about is that you can become what you want to be, just by thinking or behaving like […]
The Golden Moments of Mohi
Creating a work of art, for anyone, is a big deal. It takes time (lots of it), passion, drive, and commitment. For any artist, the language is their driving force. Many paths and tracks are taken with their languages, sometimes even interwoven. In recent years, Many artists are championing our native language of Te Reo […]
The Timeless Core of Louis Vuitton
For the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2023 collection, imagination was the order of the day. At the timeless core of the Louis Vuitton studio is the belief that imagination – creatorship, craftsmanship, showmanship – can move and unite its spectators around the world. Showmanship was on full display with a wide variety of experimentation. The premise […]
Remix the Iconic
Pharrell Williams teamed up with Moncler for their 70th anniversary celebrations as one of seven designers reinterpreting their iconic Maya jacket. He did this by using molded polymeric material, dotted with embossed logo branding. “How do you define the last 70 years? Getting to design the iconic Maya jacket with my own twist was a […]
Summer Style News
Monti Castello – Italy A new year demands a fresh injection of style. Monti Castello delivers effortless elegance in quintessential Italian fashion. One of their masterfully woven silk ties will elevate any outfit, pairing just as comfortably with a crisply cut suit as it will with the casual texture of denim. For an extra touch […]
Best Things Ever Said – M2 Jan/Feb 2023
“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from” – Seth Godin (Author, Entrepreneur & Teacher) “Fail quickly and cheaply.” – Rod Drury (Founder, Xero) “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you […]
Rise of the Boomerang CEO
In our last issue, we published a quote from Bob Chapek about leadership in our success section. By the time you were reading it, his head was rolling and Bob Iger was retaking his throne after less than a year in retirement. I guess kicking your feet up in Hawaii gets boring fast. Chapek took […]
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Are Ridiculously Good
The new pair of QuietComfort Earbuds II from Bose may be the most impressive set of earbuds I’ve ever had the honour of pushing into my head. Bose has always been a personal favourite when it comes to getting a professional sound, but what they’ve managed to do with their earbuds is phenomenal. It does […]
Four Pieces of Cutting Edge Tech for January 2023
GoPro’s New HERO11 Black Mini GoPro has always had a reputation for being small and hardy. Now they’ve gotten even smaller with the Hero11 Black Mini. It’s slimmed down and simplified with a single button control. Getting straight into the specs, we’re looking at Cinematic 5.3K60 (that’s right, 5.3k resolution), 4K120 + 2.7K240 video with […]
Hands On with the Astro A30
A few issues back we gave Astro’s cheaper pair of wired Astro A10 Gen 2’s a whirl. It only seems fair to go up the ladder to their more premium set of over ear headphones. One small step for ears, one massive step in build, design and quality. Everything about the The Logitech G ASTRO […]
3 Games to Hanker for in 2023
Hogwarts Legacy Releasing on everything including the Switch on February 10th. Don’t ask me how or what bargains they had to make to make that happen. Hogwarts Legacy is the open world Harry Potter game fans have been having wet dreams about their entire lives. Start by getting sorted into your house and then Bum […]
The Case for Better Workwear
There was a time when running away with a lot of other people’s money took a little decorum. You needed to put on a suit in the morning, go down to wall street and put in the hard yards to swindle an old lady out of her retirement money. Look at Bernie Madoff, a true […]
Become the Boss with this Style Gift Guide
Christmas is upon us, so it turns our minds toward all the important task of letting people know we care about them. To help lubricate this process somewhat we have curated the ultimate style collection of gift ideas from Hugo Boss. We’ve provided contrasting options to cover all your bases for you with most of […]
Burberry Offers Fresh Functionality
Burberry has introduced its Autumn-Winter 2022 Pre-Collection, designed by Chief Creative Officer, Riccardo Tisci. The collection delves into the outdoors. Signature outerwear is refreshed in new oversized silhouettes with reconstructed details – inspired by a youthful and fresh interpretation of classic utility and exploration styles. For this collection, Riccardo partnered with Lea T who is […]
Dior Are Getting into the Spirit of Sportswear
Gardening, hiking, fishing: whether formal or informal, the looks of the Dior Summer 2023 men’s collection combine elegance and levity in the spirit of sportswear to celebrate nature. Inspired by outdoor activities, rucksacks, belt bags and bags, such as the iconic Saddle, were reimagined with added detachable waterproof covers and hoods. The new collection is […]
An Electrifying Vision Becomes Reality
For some people, their word is law – so, with them, a promise made is a promise kept. One such person is Charles Rolls; better known as the man whose name is half of the legendary marque Rolls-Royce. Back in 1900 Charles had an enthralling vision; an electric version of these new-fangled motor vehicles he […]
The Man Shaping Future Of One Of The World’s Oldest Luxury Brands
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars are in part famous because of what is hidden away underneath their car’s famous handcrafted exteriors; powerful, uncompromising internal combustion engines with a V12 being the common choice. But Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös has drawn a line in the sand with the declaration that Rolls-Royce will be all electric from […]
This Boat Tail Is A Pearl
Last time the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail graced our pages, it was for the custom coachbuild that was rumoured to cost upwards of $28 million and delivered to Jay-Z and Beyonce. We’ll never know for sure, unless Jay-Z is caught at the traffic lights with that beautiful machine but the Rolls-Royce Coachbuild team has been busy […]
Piaget Is the King Of Thin
When you’re looking at gearing up with a new timepiece, you want to consider every aspect and dimension. The sophistication it exudes, the features it delivers, the story it tells about its wearer, and more importantly, the bulk. You can get the most insane complications in the world to wow people with, but they’re going […]
The Legend Is Back in Time For Christmas
In order to create a fragrance bold enough to live up to its colour, Montblanc called in two of the best perfumers in the business in Anne Flipo and Nicolas Beaulieu – and Legend Red is their crowning glory. Bearing a classic Montblanc hallmark, the original design of the bottle has become as legendary as […]
An iPhone Case with a Rolex Attached? Why Not?
Have you bought an iPhone 14 Pro and worry that it isn’t the status symbol it once was? Never fear, now you can put it in a case that makes it practically unusable, but incredibly blingy. Using the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona as its base, luxury designer Caviar have created a work of art that is […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Cartier
Santos-Dumont Cartier is bringing back oldschool refinement with its updated collection of Santos-Dumont, named after the famed 1900s aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont. These updated models are faithful to the pure design of the original and are finished by hand with the utmost care possible. Each are coated with a thin layer of lacquer, then smoothed and […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Rolex
Each year we bring you a collection of the finest timepieces to add to your collections, or to start them, depending on where you are in life. Each one has its own story of how it came into being. Some choose tradition and use what was done in the past to inform the future. Others […]
M2 2022 Watch Guide: Montblanc
Summit 2+ Smartwatch The Summit 2+ is the next step up from the Summit 2. It comes with a larger screen, this time 1.3”, and in the process has a slightly larger body than its predecessor at 43.5mm. It’s a touchscreen of course, but the rotating crown is always a nice touch. As well as […]
Speights Is Giving Away Free Chips So You’ll Talk To Your Mates in This Travelling Tavern
We’re now full swing into Movember, so I trust your upper lip is looking healthily bushy at this point gentlemen. Personally, I forgot to shave mine at the start so I’m just pretending that I’m one of those insanely fast growers, the kind that have a full beard 12 hours after shaving. As part of […]
These Italian Made Socks Are the Classiest Stocking Stuffers
You know you’re reaching a certain time in your life when receiving socks for Christmas, or even buying them for yourself, is something to be delighted in. Nothing says “attention to detail” like having a pair of socks peeking out and tieing up your entire ensemble. Our pick this Christmas for the best of the […]
All I Want for Christmas is this Fellini Tie and Cufflinks Combo
Fellini has been in the business of bringing the best of Europe and New Zealand together for 40 years now. Their attention to detail and commitment to only the finest fabrics have resulted in a spectacular line of contemporary and modern designs that elevate any ensemble you put together. Our recommendation this Christmas either for […]
The Big M2 Christmas Gift Guide Roundup
Unlike Christmas trees and decorations gift buying is something best done as early as possible. I personally recommend January and Boxing Day sales, then you can entirely forget about Christmas up until the day itself. It’s not being a grinch, it’s being prudent! So the collection we’ve brought together for you today is either a […]
Let Me Sell You This Dyson Stick Vac
Is a single micron of dirt too much for you? Well Dyson’s new Gen5detect Absolute Handstick Vacuum Cleaner can remove 99.99% of particles, down to just 0.1 microns². I know you want that last .1 micron gone as well but I’m pretty sure doing that would create a miniature black hole in your carpet or […]
This Device is Literally Better than Water On Tap
First we had indoor heating. Then after a couple thousand years, we got indoor plumbing. Now a few thousand years later we have The Breville AquaStation which finally makes both the kettle and your fridge water chiller redundant at the same time. It’s your one stop shop for all your H2o needs. Except bathing, unless […]
Accessories to Never Leave The House Without
We’ve previously covered off on the best in travel companions by Montblanc, featuring their leather airpod cases and stylish travel bags. But what about when you’re closer to home? What are the absolute essentials. If you’re leaving home without your phone, smartwatch, and wallet then you’re going to be at a loose end. Montblanc has […]
Delivering a Next Level Brew With the Nespresso Vertuo
Start your morning right with the Nespresso Vertuo Next. The “Next” in its name denotes that they’re taking the full range of Nespresso coffee styles even further. But don’t worry, this new glorious future isn’t hard to be a part of. Simply choose the coffee brew that’s right for you – from espresso to flat […]
Air Frying Will Change Your Life
Having an air fryer in the kitchen is possibly the most dangerous thing you could own, purely because of how many delicious things you could be frying up in it. I’m sorry I don’t need to supercharge my ability to make delicious food, but maybe you do with the Tefal Easy Fry Grill & Steam […]
May Calamawy, the Honey Moon Period
Copyright: 2022 Getty Images May Calamawy attends the Moon Knight Los Angeles Special Launch Event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Egyptian-Palestinian actress May El Calamawy has been working in the United States since 2015, where she found herself a role in Ramy as Dena Hassan. Now she has taken the next step […]
The Best Storage Devices For Top Secrets, According to World Leaders
1. Dell PowerEdge 2900, no longer on sale 2. Liberty Presidential 50, $10,299. 3. HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 server, $3,641.99. 4. Honeywell 1114 Lightweight Fire And Waterproof Chest, $195.95 5. Zero Halliburton Medium Attaché Case, $545. 6. Bankers Box STOR/FILE Storage Box 4 Pack, $17.49
AI Killed Art?
It was only a few years ago we were talking in the magazine about generating faces with AI and, at the same time, pairing that with generated text. The zeitgeist of the moment was that it could be used to generate fake news on an industrial scale, or at the very least, some garbled stories […]
Walking on Beer
You’ve heard of beer goggles, now there’s the sequel nobody has been waiting for, beer shoes. Dubbed the Heinekicks, 32 pairs of these abominations have been hand crafted by the talented team at The Shoe Surgeon. The new pair of kicks were designed to commemorate the new Heineken Silver, which bills itself as being “unexpectedly […]
Everything You Have to Watch This Summer
The Woman King 27 October Oscar winning Viola Davis stars in this historical drama which critics are already pegging as an awards contender. The story is based on the true story of the all-female unit of warriors who were tasked with protecting the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s, at the height of the […]
Don’t Worry Darling, it’s just Beef
If even a scrap of the drama the mystery thriller, Don’t Worry Darling, stirred up during its release window was present within the film itself, we’d have a blockbuster on our hands. Unfortunately for us, it stayed strictly within the realm of the gossip rags and this column. It had controversy after controversy which kept […]
Glacial Flight & the Big Picture this Summer
Glacial Flight IMAGE by: Red Bull Content Pool Paragliding pilots Tom de Dorlodot and Horacio Llorens fly at 6,000 metres above the Baltoro glacier in Pakistan on July 8, 2022. The glacier lies within a region of gargantuan peaks, with K2 being the most famous at 8611m. There are three other peaks in the region […]
2022 Year In Review
That’s a wrap on another fantastic year of hijinks and atrocities. Thanks for being a small contributing factor to our ongoing success as an anthropocene. So much has happened, it’s hard to believe that it all just happened this year. So to give you a refresher on what we’ve been through, M2 has collected all […]
Dior Ready-To-Wear Summer 2023
Gardening, hiking, fishing: whether formal or informal, the looks of the Dior Summer 2023 men’s collection combine elegance and levity in the spirit of sportswear to celebrate nature. Inspired by outdoor activities, rucksacks, belt bags and bags, such as the iconic Saddle, were reimagined with added detachable waterproof covers and hoods. The new collection is […]
Timepieces So Accurate They’ve Refined The Seasons
One moment it is a beautiful sunny day, the next there are freezing winds and slashing rain; we call this bizarre weather pattern; ‘spring’. Yet, when there is warm sunshine with light rain falling at the same time; we call that ‘spring’ too. It’s confusing that two completely different types of weather have the same […]
Summer Style News 2023
R.M. Williams R.M.Williams presents a new seasonal assortment of boots, apparel and accessories, inspired by the unbounded promise of adventure. The very first R.M.s were created to hold up on long rides through the challenging outback, and it’s these great journeys that inform a range of enduring pieces, ready to go the distance. The seasonal […]
Photo Series: Above Us Only Sky
As far as photographic disciplines go, drone photography is a new one. There was a time when you’d have to mooch a ride off a helicopter pilot to get aerial shots. This meant that overhead shots were rare and the domain of professionals with the clout and resources to pull it off. Now the skies […]
The Sanction-Proof Car
“What do you call a Lada with brakes?” “Customised” The future is here, and for Russia, that means a butt ton of sanctions that makes importing anything almost impossible. Enter the sanction proof car from Lada, with almost none of the modcons or safety features you’ve come to expect from modern vehicles. Russia has been […]
Electric Desert Bashing
Audi is taking on one of the biggest challenges in international motorsport, the Dakar Rally, with a brand new ride, the Audi RS Q e-tron E2. The previous iteration of this beauty, the Audi RS Q e-tron smashed it spectacularly, scoring four stage wins during its debut in 2022 before bagging a win at the […]
AI, Tacos & Health This Summer
AF + The Lucky Taco Looking for an alcohol free alternative this summer? AF is your go-to, and to spice things up (literally) they’re teaming up with The Lucky Taco, the delicious brainchild of Sarah & Otis Frizzle. Their collab is a limited edition Grapefruit Margarita sold with a bespoke serving of The Lucky Taco’s […]
The Best Things Ever Said & Succeeding For Good
“I think there are only two things you do as a leader: you pick the hill you want to take — that’s your vision — and then you lead a whole bunch of people up that hill with you.” Bob Chapek – CEO of The Walt Disney Company “If you set your goals ridiculously high […]
Giving the Gift of a Bright Brilliant Barossa
As we come close to the end of the year, thoughts start to turn to long summer evenings, good times with friends, and maybe even a gift or two. I don’t want to get into talks of Christmas this soon, so instead let’s admire what Yalumba has been up to recently. If you’re a regular […]
Landing On Terra Prima
If you’re looking to try a completely organic Port, you might have your work cut out for you finding one. Fortunately we’ve got it right here – Terra Prima Reserve by Fonseca. It’s the first port made entirely from grapes derived from certified organic viticulture. To prove its claim, its been certified by Socert, the […]
Hands On With MX Everything
Much ado has been made of Logitech’s latest peripherals and their incredibly poppy colours designed for live streaming gamers in mind, but what of the working professional who just wants to get the job done with the best of the best? Enter the MX Master Series; reserved colour schemes and solid build quality prevails in […]
The Best In Tech This Summer
Wire Free Brushing Unclutter your sink with the M0de Electric Toothbrush which magnetically snaps to its wireless charging base plugged into the wall. Sure, you’re screwed if you don’t have any ports handy, but for the rest of us it’s the sleekest solution out. Even if you didn’t use the charging base, the brush has […]
Legends of Sound Picks
1. Nixon Rolling Stones 51-30, $550. 2. Rolling Stones Time Teller, $175. 3. Rolling Stones Primacy, $1,600. 4. Dr. Martens x The Clash footwear collection. 5. Metallica Limited Edition Turntable, $1,599.
3 Games To Splurge Out On
God of War: Ragnarok Playstation 4, Playstation 5 Everyone’s favourite father-son god killer duo is back. This time with a new set of moves and all the solid action and storytelling you’ve grown accustomed to from the previous game. They’ve reworked the moves in the game and added a better use for triangle, adding elemental […]
The King’s Perfectly Reasonable PR Suggestions
Queen Elizabeth the Second ruled for my entire life, until she didn’t. Now I must spend the remainder of my life probably seeing at least two kings gracing all that cash nobody uses anymore. With the Queen’s passing, her son, King Charles III, has finally ascended the throne to take up his role of doing […]