Fashion
Does the future of fashion start with these six new materials?
From non-toxic, water-resistant fabrics to alternative leather made from cacti, here are revolutionary textiles paving the way for sustainable style.
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An Athenian outing: ‘Konfekt’, Le Monde Béryl and Mouki Mou celebrate summer
The editors of ‘Konfekt’ and Le Monde Béryl’s Lily Hanbury take an artful tour of the Greek capital’s creative hot spots – topped off by a rooftop launch party for the magazine’s summer issue.
How to get dressed: Atsushi Hasegawa, the head of creative at The Newt in Somerset
A luxury hotel’s head of creative brings a touch of French cool and Japanese tailoring to the English countryside.
Street style from Rome: what to wear in the Eternal City
We set out to understand what gives the residents of the Italian capital such a unique sense of style and meet the people who best flaunt this appealing blend of sophistication and swagger.
Interview: Philippe Delhotal, the creative director of Hermès Horloger
Hermès timepieces reflect the maison’s playful, artistic design codes, as well as its unconventional ideas about what a luxury watch can be. We meet the designer responsible for its evolution.
How Diego Della Valle grew Tod’s into an Italian success story
The fashion patriarch reflects on the changes taking place inside his family’s fast-growing luxury house, as well as on its most enduring values.
How three family-run French labels found new relevance in a crowded market
By leaning into their heritage and generational know-how, these three Gallic brands have found ways to thrive in the face of stiff international competition.
How a pair of socks helped Japan’s FamilyMart convenience store become a fashion powerhouse
Designer Hiromichi Ochiai reveals how a simple pair of striped socks transformed Japan's ubiquitous konbini into unexpected fashion destinations
Interview: Catherine Martin on the riviera glamour and ‘barefoot luxury’ of her Miu Miu collection
The Oscar-winning costume designer brings vintage romance and cinematic elegance to her first off-screen collection.
Interview: Walpole’s CEO, Helen Brocklebank, on the need-to-know trends emerging in luxury
The world’s high-end markets are under pressure but the UK’s £81bn (€96.2bn) sector is adapting fast. The CEO of the nation’s luxury trade body shares insights on shifting global demand and resilient exports.
Best boutiques in the world: Neighbour, Vancouver
In an ever-evolving retail landscape, the power of curation is a strong antidote to the uniformity of mainstream luxury. In this series we round up the best, must-visit boutiques from around the world.
