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To the letter
Montréal, Melbourne and Madrid are – in their own distinct ways – each blazing a trail when it comes to establishing (or reviving) themselves among fashion’s most sought-after cities.
Sounds of the future
Parisian creative agency Savoir Faire, and its in-house label Bromance, champions French electronic music with a holistic approach. Its success shows a vibrant future for the music industry.
Making a difference
Ireland’s rise, fall and rise again is a shining light to nations seeking to reposition their industry and reconnect with their skilled past.
Open for business: talking points in Cannes
Cannes may be best known for its film festival but for those in the property business the city is famous for one event: Mipim. One of the world’s biggest property fairs, it draws a…
Cut a dash
This year’s edition of Pitti Uomo the world’s leading menswear fair, was a full- blooded return to form. Here are our sartorial highlights.
Good feline
A global image for Japan, Doraemon combines cuteness with faith in technology. But with the robot cat seeming increasingly rooted in the past, Tokyo’s soft-power brokers face a dilemma.
Business
The indigo-dye farmers of Shikoku Island and how Italian racing bicycles are leading the breakaway.
Americas
The Chilean president's motorcade of choice and the Central American nations' dry-canal race.
Europe
Kicking over the statues in Spain, Istanbul's Tehran trippers and an overdue fix for Balkan rail travel.
Step ahead
The popularity of Goro climbing boots on and off the mountains is testament to the brand’s unique shoe-making process.
