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Slow and steady

As outerwear brand 66°North steps onto the global stage, we find out what can it teach the world about Nordic-style sustainability and prioritising quality over novelty.

  • Issue #159
  • 12 min read
Aerial view of Reykjavik's colourful rooftops stretching to the sea.
Retail

Paper win

Expert gift wrapper Sayaka Takagi applies a precise finishing touch.

  • Issue #159
  • 1 min read
Sayaka Takagi smiling behind a counter with wrapped gifts at Itoya's Ginza store
Fashion

Embrace the chaos

Turbulent times call for bold decisions, says Pietro Beccari, the chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, who has tripled the luxury firm’s revenues.

  • Issue #159
  • 8 min read
Pietro Beccari sitting at a wooden table in his office with contemporary artworks visible on the walls behind him
Retail

Mellow yellow

Amid economic chaos and geopolitical shifts, Jesper Brodin is transforming Ingka Group, the firm behind Ikea, with serenity.

  • Issue #159
  • 7 min read
Mellow yellow
Retail

Printed matters

From Barcelona's cultural resistance to Tokyo's literary sanctuaries, the world's finest independent bookshops offer curated selections and knowledgeable staff for discerning Christmas gift-givers.

  • Issue #159
  • 25 min read
Smiling man with mustache in white t-shirt and dark pants standing in doorway of bookshop with blue frame
Shoots

Retail therapy

Embrace the festive shopping period with style and warmth. Mix smart, versatile layers with casual overcoats and practical bags.

  • Issue #159
  • 4 min read
Man in outdoor coat and cap with gloves, checking his watch
Fashion

Material world

Whether it's the soft lambswool of a cosy winter blanket or the seemingly delicate titanium of a premium watch, the composition of clothes and accessories matters.

  • Issue #159
  • 6 min read
Titanium Octo Finissimo timepiece in grey by Bulgari designed by architect Kazuyo Sejima
Fashion

Material effect

Hugo Boss's new CEO, Daniel Grieder, explains his vision for the heritage fashion house: balancing traditional tailoring with innovative technology to create a business fit for a new age.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 6 min read
Daniel Grieder, CEO of Hugo Boss, wearing a camel blazer and black shirt against a wooden slat backdrop.

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