Melissa Reid

1 week ago | cannabisnow.com | Melissa Reid

Cannabis cultivation in Morocco’s Rif Mountains dates back centuries, believed to have been introduced to the North African nation by Arab traders in the 7th century. The region’s dry, cold and mountainous climate proved ideal for growing cannabis, embedding the plant deeply into local culture. Initially consumed as kif, a blend of cannabis and tobacco smoked in traditional pipes called sebsi, the practice evolved into hashish production by the late 20th century.

1 week ago | newsbudz.com | Melissa Reid

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3 weeks ago | thelastfashionbible.com | Melissa Reid

Tokyo has long been a playground for the visually obsessed. From its blinking cityscapes and high-concept design to centuries of tradition steeped in craftsmanship, it’s a place where art, much like fashion, is part of everyday life. Tokyo’s art scene is also home to some of Japan’s most celebrated creatives, from Edo-era icon Katsushika Hokusai to global avant-garde superstar Yayoi Kusama. Top of my list? The Yayoi Kusama Museum and the teamLab Borderless exhibition. Both wildly popular.

3 weeks ago | thelastfashionbible.com | Melissa Reid

Some people go to Tokyo for the sushi. Others for the temples, the tech, or the cherry blossoms. I went for vintage Chanel. I was searching for the perfect vintage Chanel bag. The one that’s been living rent-free in my mind for years: classic black, buttery-soft leather, just the right amount of chain and enough character to hint at a glamorous past life. For those not in the know, Tokyo is the destination for fashion lovers chasing high-end vintage without the high-end markup.

3 weeks ago | cannabisnow.com | Melissa Reid

William Bermudez and Sam Friedman’s Grassland is a gripping social justice drama that transports viewers back to 2008, a year marked by the financial crisis and the height of America’s punitive War On Drugs. The film tells the story of how a Latina single mom, Sofia (Mía Maestro) grows cannabis in the basement of her rented apartment to make ends meet for her and her young son, Leo (Ravi Cabot-Conyers).