KINFOLK - Vol. 16 'The Essentials Issue'

Kinfolk’s sixteenth issue, The Essentials Issue, explores the different meanings of life’s fundamentals, the things that bring us back to our cores, and shows how we can implement them into our daily lives.

'Instead of determining how little we can live with, it’s about working out what we cannot live without.'

In my opinion, the excerpts taken from Peter Block’s book Community: The Structure of Belonging (pp. 49-59) is one of the most compelling and relevant articles of this issue. Moving away from the tangible concept of belonging, it discusses the ‘esoteric’ side of belongingness: a deap-seated desire we have to belong to something larger than ourselves, suggesting ways in which we can create a stronger sense of togetherness by fostering genuine support through our communities. 160 pages, offset-printed and perfect bound, full colour on uncoated paper. Printed in Canada. 

Photographed by Ali Baï for GOODS WE LIKE

KINFOLK - Vol. 15 'The Entrepreneurs Issue'

Founded in 2011, Kinfolk is now one of the leading independent lifestyle magazines for young creative professionals. The quarterly magazine maintains an intriguing and vibrant contributor base from around the world. As a ‘slow lifestyle’ publication it seeks to explore the different ways for readers to simplify their lives, cultivate community and spend more time with their friends and family.

'When buzzing through a sped-up world where there are always battles to be won and emails to be answered, learning to slow down in the workplace is imperative to both our productivity and happiness.'
- Carl Honoré, In Praise of Slowness

Volume Fifteen – the Entrepreneurs Issue – explores the motivation and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship. Nathan Williams and Georgia Frances King explain that “When we want to make a change in the world, we can sometimes feel pressured to keep achieving when what we really need is a break to slow down and focus on our personal goals. After all, it can be hard toeing the priority line between work and play.” As much as Kinfolk addresses the choices we make outside of work hours, the same mindful attention does this issue give to the time spent improving our professional selves. A great issue, and a must read.

Photographed by Ali Baïlon and Gladys Fabie for GOODS WE LIKE