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Hat’s off to you

London's 347-year-old Lock & Co Hatters has crowned everyone from Admiral Nelson to Churchill. Now the family-owned institution wants to top off your wardrobe too.

  • Issue #161
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Display of various classic hat styles including fedoras and panama hats with different colored bands
Fashion

Back to my place

European fabric factories are suddenly luxury brands in themselves – all thanks to a reshoring trend that’s continuing to boom.

  • Issue #161
  • 12 min read
Back to my place
Fashion

Stepping up

When booming shoe brand Veja needed a bigger HQ, it set out to make a space that was good for both the environment and its staff.

  • Issue #161
  • 8 min read
Stepping up
Fashion

True romance

Valentino’s creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, is targeting hearts, not minds – and bringing the Italian luxury house into the future by drawing on its past.

  • Issue #161
  • 7 min read
Pierpaolo Piccioli in black sweater and sunglasses standing by window with venetian blinds
Fashion

What to wear

Once dismissed as lazy man's footwear, the versatile loafer is enjoying a renaissance among discerning dressers seeking refined convenience over complicated laces.

  • Issue #161
  • 7 min read
Models in draped tunics and tailoring walking under historic stone arches at fashion show
Shoots

Fresh start

Prepare for spring with a new-look wardrobe that prioritises clean lines, crisp colours and a relaxed fit.

  • Issue #160
  • 3 min read
Man wearing pink jumper over white shirt with beige trousers and trainers
Fashion

Ring the changes

Luxury shops can often resemble department stores. Cartier’s local approach is a jewel in its crown.

  • Issue #160
  • 4 min read
Ring the changes
Fashion

All in hand

The handmade principles that guide tailoring brand Lerici are reflected throughout its set-up.

  • Issue #160
  • 3 min read
Four people in white lab coats working at tables with equipment in a well-lit workshop space viewed through glass
Fashion

Métiers d’art by Chanel

Chanel’s annual métiers d’art collection is an ode to craftsmanship and a tribute to the specialist ateliers with which the house works. We go behind the scenes to watch the creative process and witness…

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Fashion

Le19M: Chanel’s commitment to craftsmanship

Designed by French architect Rudy Ricciotti, Chanel’s new creative centre in Paris is dedicated to preserving traditional skills and nurturing opportunities for a new generation. We visit the specialist ateliers to witness the savoir-faire…

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