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Jodie Kharas

Jodie Kharas

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Jodie Kharas is a style, art and culture writer who lives in London.

She has contributed to the online platforms of POP, Twin, The Plant Journal and Dossier Journal, as well as well-known brands including Whistles and Primark, and has written for print titles that include Glass magazine and Velour.

Her creative expertise stretches to trend forecasting and global research, creating tailored trend analysis, city guides and exhibition reviews in her previous role as a Travel & Arts Editor for market-leading fashion information service WGSN.

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The Other Iberia: Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal, beautifully blurs the line between holiday and city break. Follow our top tips to see why this is the European city to visit.
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It’s all about the Posh in Mayfair, London

Our favorite places to eat, drinks, shop and rest in London's Mayfair neighborhood, one of the most visited and revered neighborhoods in Londontown.
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How to Roll on London’s South Side

Our guide to South London
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A Guy’s Guide to Stockholm Sweden

Check out our top tips for the best boutiques, restaurants, and hotels in Stockholm Sweden, one of the most stylish and aspirational cities in Europe.
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The Best of Le Marais, Paris

Here is where to eat, sleep, wander and booze in Paris' Marais district
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Our favorite places in Brighton, England

A far cry from an exotic beach paradise, the British seaside is about other joys. Here is what eat, drink, & see in eccentric little Brighton, England
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Parks, bikes and beer – Why we love Amsterdam

Take a look at the free-spirited, free-wheeling Dutch Capital and get the scoop on what to eat, what to see & where to stay with our Amsterdam Travel Guide.
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Cows on the Beach in Palolem, India

Our guide to laid back Palolem, India
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Catching up with The White Briefs

Catching up with The White Briefs
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Catching up with Natural Selection Founder John Park

Natural Selection Founder John Park Talks SS15
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Introducing Lightning Bolt: Spring/Summer 2015

Lightning Bolt SS15: Jack it All in and Move to the Ocean
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Reintroducing Breda: Watches for Self Expressionists

Reintroducing Breda: Watches for Self Expressionists
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Catching up with Kasper Hostrup, founder of Goods

Catching up with Kasper Hostrup, founder of Goods
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What to eat right now by Mikkel Karstad

What to eat right now by Mikkel Karstad
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GoodPeople FW14: The Gallant Rogue

GoodPeople FW14: The Gallant Rogue
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The Harvest of Delikatessen FW14

The Harvest of Delikatessen FW14
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The Manual’s Top 5 Airbnb’s

The Manual’s Top 5 Airbnb’s
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A few good reasons to hit the gym: Todd Snyder for Champion FW14

A few good reasons to hit the gym: Todd Snyder for Champion FW14
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The Manual’s Top 5 Destinations for 2015

The Manual's Top 5 Destinations for 2015
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ECOALF FW14: Sustainable Style at its Best

ECOALF FW14: Sustainable Style at its Best
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A Chat About FW14 with CWST

A Chat About FW14 with CWST
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Lessons in Layering – Commune de Paris FW14

Lessons in Layering – Commune de Paris FW14
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History Repeating: Talking Menswear with Jenny Schwarz

An interview with menswear designer, Jenny Schwarz
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Top 5 Coffee Table Books for the Holidays

Top 5 Coffee Table Books for the Holidays
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The Manual’s Top 5 Rucksacks for Fall/Winter 2014

The Manual's Top 5 Rucksacks for Fall/Winter 2014
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The London Series by Natural Selection

The London Series by Natural Selection
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Catching up with Finlay & Co

The Manual Catches up with Finlay & Co
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The Manual’s Top 5 Chambray Shirts for Fall

The Manual’s Top 5 Chambray Shirts for Fall
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STAG comes to Venice

STAG comes to Venice, California
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The Top 5 Steak Houses in London Right Now

The Top 5 Steak Houses in London Right Now
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The Manual’s Top 5 Winter Coats

The Manual’s Top 5 Winter Coats
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Taking Five with Patrick Grant of E.Tautz

Taking Five with Patrick Grant of E.Tautz
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Feel Good Friday: 3RD HOME

Image used with permission by copyright holderInitially, you may wonder how a premier reciprocal travel club for luxury second homeowners could be connected to anything remotely philanthropic, but you’re gonna wanna hear us out. Giles Adams, partner and president of 3RD Home, is a true advocate of charitable acts that exist outside the box. We […]
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The 5 Most Awesome Yachts in the World

In our dreams we own a yacht…a super slick yacht with a full crew, a swimming pool and a swish built-in bar. As ultra-luxe as that may sound to us, when we saw the line-up for the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival, our humble dreams were well and truly put to shame. These yachts are on […]
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Beer banter with Clapton Craft

A chat with the guys at Clapton Craft
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Vacation with a difference at Le Grand Bellevue, Gstaad

Introducing the new and improved Le Grand Bellevue in Gstaad. The 57-room hotel has just been re-launched by hip young Swiss couple Daniel and Davia Koetser.
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Orlebar Brown x Sperry Top-Sider: Summer Slip-ons

Don’t you just love summer? The days are longer, people are happier and the shoes are really really awesome thanks to Orlebar Brown’s latest collaboration with Sperry Top-Sider. Dubbed Doug (so good), the small collection consists of four slip-on deck shoe designs that combine Sperry Top Sider’s much-loved CVO slip-on silhouette with Orlebar Brown’s SS14 […]
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Herschel Supply Co. X Champion: Awesome Every Day Bags

Herschel Supply Co. X Champion Collaborative Bag Collection
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Why We Love Fitzrovia, London

A Micro Travel Guide to Fitzrovia, London by The Manual
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The Manual Talks Summer Shirts with Chris Olberding from Gitman Vintage

The Manual Talks Summer Shirts with Chris Olberding from Gitman Vintage
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The Technical Garments Collection by Norse Projects

We love it when a great brand thinks hard about what our wardrobes may be missing. So when Danish wonder brand Norse Projects released their latest technical offering, we were pretty psyched. The technical garments collection includes five key Norse pieces that have been reworked to serve us active urbanites. Created with city conditions in […]
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The Amalfi Coast: Top 5

Italy is one of those countries that offer countless kick-ass destinations. If you’re craving a hefty slice of la dolce vita this summer, The Manual recommends heading to the glorious Amalfi Coast and holidaying like the Italians do. For your traveling pleasure, we’ve compiled our five favorite recommendations for a road trip to remember. Fiat […]
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The Manual’s Top 5 Spring Shirts

Hibernating season is well and truly over. From here on in, we’re not bothered about going straight home after work to hunker down. We want to roam the green spaces, eat al fresco and drink outside til after dark. This shift in season calls for some clever shirting. A shirt that will take you swiftly […]
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Unis New York: Mix and Match Dressing for Minimalists

Classic, easy, local. These are the three words that UNIS New York uses to describe itself. The menswear brand are awesome at producing simple, laid-back pieces that evoke that unbeatable loved, worn-in vibe while still managing to be directional, because of the simplicity. You won’t find a single print in the current collection, these are […]
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Feel Good Friday: Song Saa Foundation

Image used with permission by copyright holderNine years ago, Aussie couple Rory and Melita Hunter embarked on a trip that would change their lives. A two week exploration of the remote Koh Rong Archipelago in southwest Cambodia led them to the twin islands known as Song Saa – Khmer, translation for the Sweethearts. The pair […]
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A Chat with the Guys at Hotel 1171

We love it when a brand gets us. LA born Hotel 1171 opened the doors to its flagship/clubhouse last year and boy, has the brand read our minds. Hangout and store, founders Brett Baldwin and Ryan Bodman set out to create a totally awesome and chill space for customers to shop, relax and even skate […]
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The boot camp vacation that will blow your mind

At this time of year, the sudden urge to get into shape is universal. If you’re feeling a little soft around the edges thanks to months of cold-weather indulgence, we can’t think of a better time for a little boot camp getaway. The Lakes by Yoo, a glorious private estate nestled in the heart of […]
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Talking Shop with Six & Sons Founder Alexander Six

Alexander Six of Six & Sons talked to The Manual about finding great clothes, Amsterdam, and SAS's future plans.
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A Cashmere Catch-up with Golden Axe

Cashmere and spring go together like whiskey and cigars. When its sunny out but the chill is still in the air, a cashmere layer is just the ticket. London-based brand Golden Axe specialise in beautifully crafted cashmere pieces. The brand offers a distinctly small number of designs that are available in runs of 50 or […]
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Monocle Voyage: Sharp Threads for Globetrotters

For those unfamiliar with Monocle magazine, it is a super slick publication that focuses on international affairs, business, culture and design. When we heard the Monocle brand, which also head up a radio station, concept stores across five cities and a café in London, had launched their inaugural fashion collection we were a little more […]