Andrew

Andrew Carter is a well renowned entrepreneur with an extensive background in marketing and specifically, trendsetting. He founded antidote magazine in 2001 and has been Editor in Chief since it's conception. This position allows him to sustain creative control, while still engaging in areas of design, photography, all the while ensuring a high caliber of journalism for the benefit of our readers. As Editor in Chief, his sole mission is to continue to provide you with the most dynamic, smart and compelling national magazine.

Being some of the most photographed and followed men on the planet when it comes to style, one wonders about their philosophies when come to rules of dress. Well wonder no more. DISCIPLINES OF DRESSING is a series of short films presenting the sartorial standards of ART COMES FIRST. Founded by Sam Lambert and Shaka Maidoh, ACF is a network of craftsman, artisans and designers that collaborate on creative sartorial endeavours.
Antidote had the pleasure to chat with the two brothers from Australia’s mens accessories design label Winston’s Legacy about how they started, what inspires them and much more. Though they are from way down under, their styling has made its way around the world, one gentleman at a time. Though your relatively new in this business?
What a perfect time of year to start our cocktail of the week selections, where we here at Antidote happily tryout new and interesting concoctions from some of the finest watering holes in the city for you. As an extra we have included the DIY instructions to add to your already deep knowledge of fine drink making!
PHD student, Luis Hernan took a break from his studies in interactive design and architecture at Newcastle University, to explore the relationship between humans and the wireless network around them. Using coloured LED lights on an apparatus that picks up usually invisible wireless networks, participants would move their wireless devices around them and Hernan photographed the beautiful but haunting light formations.
Prolific Canadian artist, Douglas Coupland, is installing a giant bust of himself for spectators to stick their chewing gum on. Coupland has described his work as a “gum-based, crowdsourced, and publicly interactive self portrait.” The work will be up from May 31st until September 1st and is located on Howe Street outside of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
From gold leaf makeup to a gold gas tank purse, Luxury fashion brand Chanel went all out when presenting their 2015 Cruise Collection to an exclusive set in Dubai. A temporary stage was created on a private island that could only be reached by ferry. Attendees were met by a lavish structures, and interior designs embellished with the iconic logo.and
Our friends are always looking for ways to properly tie one, well here it is . A humorous version with Ted Baker. Be sure to watch closely! [media url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW9HyiXFpqo”] Here is another great one,
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LONE TRAVELLER When you’re gearing up for a big trip, people want to know why. Especially if you’re a girl travelling alone in South America for four months. The assumption is that you are mending a broken heart, or you are “lost” and trying to “find yourself”. In my case, neither of these reasons quite apply.
Pop up stores are always a risk, but they provide a valued glance at the talent and vision that are in your city. Recently well renowned tailors Shaka Maidoh & Sam Lambert of Art Comes First Collective joined forces with Ouigi Theodore of Brooklyn Circus to open a pop up store last Friday in New York.
In recent years, all food trends have pointed to “going local.” But anyone who understands this concept understands that it’s more of that; it is about having a sense of place, a sense of identity, a connection to that which sustains us. Wine and food, are in so many ways the most basic and profound connective forces we have to a simple happiness.