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Ivan Carvalho

Residences

Hidden gem

The angled roof of this secluded Ligurian residence complements its wild surroundings and offers its owners a quiet coastal escape from the bustle of city life.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Hidden gem
Fashion

Fashion

From the most chic suede looks for autumn to the best shops for upgrading your wardrobe.

  • Issue #146
  • 6 min read
Open wardrobe system with hanging clothes and folded items on shelves against wallpapered walls
Fashion

Fashion: Wear it’s at

They might not fit the archetype of the high-end tailor but a new generation of smart young outfitters is now at the cutting edge of bespoke menswear.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Two women working on tailoring projects at workbenches in Fred Nieddu's Shoreditch studio.
Fashion

’Hood intentions

How do you create retail magic away from major thoroughfares? Three fashion-shop owners in Milan, Paris and Berlin share their tricks, from nurturing neighbourhood clients to running events that draw like-minded people.

  • Issue #145
  • 11 min read
Dictionary clothing shop interior in Milan with minimal white walls, wooden flooring, clothing racks, potted cacti, and arched doorway opening to courtyard.
Food & Drink

They have it licked

The owners of modest gelaterie can find themselves running businesses with the potential to become deliciously successful global brands. We look at three fresh players.

  • Issue #145
  • 5 min read
They have it licked
Travel and restaurants

See here

A new opening in New Orleans, a former mayor’s home in Amsterdam, plenty of hotel openings, independent cinemas and a top shop in Lisbon. Here are our monthly travel tips.

  • Issue #144
  • 1 min read
See here
Retail

Fashion

We get you in tip-top shape for summer with pieces for beach, pool and running track. Plus: a master Italian buyer and one of London’s smartest new flagships.

  • Issue #144
  • 7 min read
Cream and beige Autry sneakers with red heel detail on concrete floor
Entrepreneurialism

Working principles

As the world of work reboots, opportunities for reappraising business are manifold. Six writers and CEOs address key issues, from flexible hours and physical workplaces to retaining a global outlook.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 23 min read
Illustration of two people at a counter with food and drinks, and a storefront with an X marking closed business.
Entrepreneurialism

Upwardly mobile

Don’t rule out lesser-celebrated cities for your business. Though the capital of Piedmont might have lain in Milan's shadow, it is now proving to be a bright spot for entrepreneurs.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 5 min read
Upwardly mobile

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