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On the button

A Seoul menswear boutique has evolved from humble vintage-hunting beginnings to become a coveted destination for discerning locals seeking perfectly curated Korean and international brands.

  • Issue #152
  • 20 min read
Interior of 8Division menswear store in Seoul showing minimalist white concrete design with clothing racks and displays
Fashion

Clear the air

Equip yourself with bold jackets, overshirts and outerwear to bring your spring wardrobe to life.

  • Issue #152
  • 4 min read
Asian man in glasses sitting on orange bench outdoors wearing layered clothing and holding a bag
Culture

For what it’s worth

Like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. So what makes one item worthless and another priceless? How can the story behind an object add to its value?

  • Issue #152
  • 13 min read
Black and white photograph displayed on easel in archival storage room with labeled film canisters on shelves
Fashion

Style leader

We meet this dedicated follower of fashion whose designs for heritage Italian brand Aspesi are setting new trends worldwide.

  • Issue #152
  • 4 min read
Lawrence Steele wearing a rollneck and white canvas trousers in the Aspesi showroom in Milan
Fashion

Class of its own

Fashion schools tend to be either technical or conceptual. Yet Florence's Polimoda is stitching together a new approach, promoting both practical skills and artistic experimentation.

  • Issue #151
  • 14 min read
Two students in a fashion classroom, one fitting a black garment on another who is wearing protective covering
Fashion

Comment

Sanctions (and more sanctions), tanks and big trouble in little Nicaragua.

  • Issue #151
  • 4 min read
Two models wearing Putin Team Russia branded sportswear posing in front of a soccer goal net
Fashion

Performance bonus

The sportswear market is a crowded field so finding clothes that offer something new is no walk in the park. Meet three brands that are bona fide game-changers.

  • Issue #150
  • 13 min read
Palmes Tennis Society canvas tote bag with tennis racket and yellow tennis balls on blue court surface
Business

Weave just begun

One company’s experimental approach has wool manufacturers and brands spinning new yarns.

  • Issue #150
  • 6 min read
Close-up view inside an industrial knitting machine showing the mechanical components and yarn threading
Fashion

Fresh start Kamakura

Redefine your look as the new year begins. Subtle shades, clean lines and a functional aesthetic will add a spring to your step.

  • Issue #150
  • 3 min read
Asian man in grey suit jacket and navy t-shirt with crossed arms wearing watch against textured wall

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