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Desire lines

From coffee in Tokyo to a grand New York bolthole, these places and objects are well worth the journey.

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The Riviera, Albania

This Balkan nation has a growing reputation among folks in search of spectacular scenery, Mediterranean sun and a rugged charm. Here’s where to go.

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Going the distance

Pack your bags: our team of reporters offer their thoughts on everything from US motels to beating jet lag once and for all. Plus, the future direction of luxury travel and the perils of pillows on planes.

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Making connections

From luxury hotels embracing local traditions to a Swedish aerospace company’s game-changing hybrid electric aircraft, we round up the key comings and goings in transport, hospitality and more.

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On top of the world

From innovative materials and artists and designers on the up to Cuba’s quiet transport revolution and Armenia’s garage entrepreneurs, we bring you interviews and reportage that will help to set the agenda for the year to…

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Rising again

Once a busy crossroad of Mitteleuropean trade, the small town of Ernen in the Valais mountains is now a peaceful place to unwind. The newly opened Michelhaus hotel in a renovated chalet from 1686 is the ideal place from…

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Saved by lapel

You’ll want to wear an extra layer in winter, so why not make it a smart one? Now is the time to command the room and elevate your look with a crisp suit or jacket. And add extra interest with scarves, pocket squares and…

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People pleasers

Struggling for Christmas gift ideas? We have you covered. Our round-up is a celebration of the best in product, homewares and lighting design.

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The Agenda: Design & Urbanism

Lisbon’s design museum, an off-piste dinner in Aspen, and Thai architect and singer Yarinda Bunnag.

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Firm footing

Roger Vivier’s creative director is reinforcing the late founder’s legacy. He sets out the jeweller’s genius.

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Men of steel

Despite a background in couture, Emmanuel Diemoz and Antoine Bejui had no qualms about buying Tolix, a maker of metal furniture. The French heritage brand’s revival reflects the boom in traditional luxury design.

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How to make it

Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Moroccan bakery elevating pastry into a luxury gift to a Welsh mill securing its future by becoming an employee-owned enterprise, we discover how thriving…

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Change of suit

We get you ready to face the cooler weather with our pick of the best seasonal styles, from cosy cardigans and well-cut blazers to classic coats and playful knitwear. Plus: we talk longevity with an Irish designer, visit…

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Practice makes perfect

Whether it’s drafting new letterforms, imbuing craft with diasporic mythology or rendering the intangible in bricks and mortar, these practitioners have truly honed their disciplines – and they’re still learning.

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Needful things

We gather fashion’s top designers, creatives, products and brands into a go-to list of all you need for this autumn’s best looks.

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Under the influence

In the bustling centre of this diverse city, multidiscplinary design studios and visionary talents are creating new buildings and spaces with soul.

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At the front

What we’re celebrating this month. Plus: the art of composing for cinema.

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Ties that bind

Alexandre Chapellier’s irreverent takes on men’s accessories have caught the eye of France’s most influential denizens – even the Élysée Palace’s current occupant. Chapellier’s label, Cinabre, is aiming still higher, ope…

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Coast to clothes

Beyond the city limits, warm sun, cool breezes and slow living ensure a novel approach to business. Here, we discover three island brands that could only have been founded where the shore meets the sea.

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Points of sale

Hotel brands are introducing five-star retail experiences offering exclusive designs and local finds.

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At the front

The price of tourists’ incivility, updates from Europe’s coastlines and more.

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A fair to remember

We look back at some of the key projects showcased at this year’s Salone del Mobile and ask industry leaders: what comes next?

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