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Business

What a carry-on

Long beholden to industry giants, the luggage sector is now packed with fresh faces poised for market domination. We hear the case for start-ups and meet some of the major players.

  • The Escapist #1
  • 6 min read
What a carry-on
Culture

Star turn

Abstract artist Frank Stella had his first Moma retrospective 50 years ago. We caught up with him as he prepared to show his latest colourful work, partly inspired by his smoking habit.

  • Issue #123
  • 6 min read
Star turn
Arts

Off the grid

A fearless Mexican city is drawing comparisons to the world’s most exciting design hubs. We meet its key figures.

  • Issue #123
  • 9 min read
Off the grid
Design

Building a legacy

Outgoing Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reflects on eight years reshaping his city through bold infrastructure, a pioneering Architecture Biennial and the relentless pursuit of inclusive urban spaces.

  • Issue #122
  • 9 min read
Building a legacy
Architecture

On balance

Bridges connect us. We meet the architects and engineers using them to brand cities, draw tourists and, of course, bring people together.

  • Issue #122
  • 12 min read
White cable-stay pedestrian bridge spanning a river with city skyline in background.
Architecture

Complex life

How Whitlam Place in Melbourne eschews the cookie-cutter design of most new apartment complexes springing up in the fast-growing city.

  • Issue #122
  • 8 min read
Complex life
Retail

Shopping

Make tidying up a joy with beautiful organisers and accessories.

  • Issue #122
  • 5 min read
Three-tiered oak file tray with sliding levels by Present & Correct.
Culture

Space man

Tavares Strachan has an unusual CV: not many artists have trained as a cosmonaut.

  • Issue #122
  • 3 min read
Space man
Fashion

Keep it in the family

Though it has grown from two staff to 30 in 10 years, Rabih Kayrouz still values close bonds at his Maison.

  • Issue #121
  • 4 min read
Keep it in the family

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