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Hester Underhill

Retail

Notable purchases

For those requiring a stationery-cupboard reboot, these brands elevate the humble pencil, rubber and stapler to great heights. This kit is top drawer for a stylish desk upgrade.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 3 min read
Notable purchases
Entrepreneurialism

Perks of the job

Entrepreneurial leaders must focus on their staff too. Here are our tips for making the nine-to-five a pleasure, from making the commute more attractive to welcoming furry friends into the office.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 4 min read
Illustration of two people planting a seedling together in soil against a turquoise background.
Sport

Good sport

As the world gets moving again, it's time for us to pick up the pace. Here's our selection of sports and fitness attire to help you shift into a higher gear.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Brushed steel water bottle with ribbed texture and screw cap.
Fashion

Establishing order

So you’ve got the gear but how do you ensure that your clothes stay looking sharp? These elegant tools are tailored to that precise goal.

  • Issue #132
  • 4 min read
Olive green Smythson leather clothes bag with zipper compartment on white surface next to dress shoes
Retail

Top of the shops

From Viennese tea towels to handcrafted ceramics, Austria's artisanal makers are quietly producing some of Europe's most coveted homewares with centuries-old techniques and contemporary flair.

  • Issue #131
  • 8 min read
White ceramic salt and pepper shakers shaped like lightbulbs with simple face designs
Culture

New waves

The sun on your back and the slower pace of life is often best accompanied by the strains of summer tunes. But how to find them? Radio can take us to atmospheric destinations and…

  • Issue #135
  • 9 min read
New waves
Entrepreneurialism

Staying power

How have public-focused companies adapted to these challenging times? We speak to three free-thinking business leaders, from diverse industries, who were in a stronger position than many to weather the storm.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 9 min read
Staying power
Business

Out of office

Thriving businesses know there’s more to a team than meetings. We explore how leaders nurture company culture and take bonding to a new level, even when working from home.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 1 min read
Out of office
Design

Open book

The Finnish capital’s new public library was the result of an anonymous open competition. As other cities look for a less ‘starchitect’ future, it shows what can be achieved with a little democracy.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 8 min read
Open book
Culture

Let’s make it a good one

It's a new year and time for a list. Ours is a rundown of things set to make life better in 2020, from clever new businesses to cultural openings. Here's to a hopeful year.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 8 min read
Let’s make it  a good one

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