Fashion
How Chinese brands are moving from cheap knock-offs to global luxury contenders
From tacky to tasteful: Long gone are the days when “Made in China” was synonymous with cheap tat and shoddy knock-offs. Now, Chinese retail brands are on the verge of global credibility.
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Gear up for autumn in the best activewear for work and travel
GoldwinJapan Japan’s Goldwin has a reputation as one of the world’s finest skiwear manufacturers and is the Swedish national ski team’s brand of choice. Recently the label has been translating its technical know-how into…
Berluti goes for gold in tailoring for Team France at the 2024 Olympics
Craft know-how and tireless tailoring made maison Berluti ideally suited to outfit Team France on the biggest stage of all.
Coast to clothes: Fashion labels that tailor to an island lifestyle
From Mallorca to Filicudi, discover three island brands that could only have been founded where the shore meets the sea.
Zeus + Dione’s co-founders on reconnecting with Greek craft traditions
This forward-thinking eyewear brand is taking inspiration from the country’s rich past to complete its signature summer look.
Tour accessories label Cinabre’s Paris guest apartments
Alexandre Chapellier’s irreverent takes on men’s accessories have caught the eye of France’s most influential denizens. Chapellier‘s label is aiming still higher, opening new guest apartments above its shop.
Five-star retail experiences from across the Mediterranean
Hotel brands are introducing five-star retail experiences offering exclusive designs and local finds.
The summer essentials that will elevate your wardrobe this season
From a maestro of stretchy fabric that’s expanding its offering to an Italian leather specialist celebrating the Olympics, we line up this summer’s must-have looks.
Shore things: Colourful accessories that’ll have you beach-ready
Whether idling happily on the sand or sipping coffee in a promenade café, you’ll need superior swimwear and a few playful accessories to bring out the best of a day beside the sea.
Interview: Alain Villard, CEO of Swatch
Once seen as little more than watches for children, the Swiss-made timepieces are now coveted by seasoned collectors.
On the scent: Five brands to look out for this June
From a perfumer with a focus on Japanese craft to a Swiss-based menswear shop with global connections, we try for size the businesses at the forefront of fashion this month.
