Fashion
Common thread: The school training India’s next generation of women weavers
Dior is just one of the luxury brands working with Chanakya School of Craft. This training ground has built a reputation for training women weavers in complex techniques. We see what yarns they’re spinning.
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Captain’s Cut Leather: The Maltese brand reviving retail for Valletta residents
“People said that physical retail doesn’t make sense and I should only sell online,” says Keith-John Caruana of Captain’s Cut Leather, the Maltese leather brand and retailer that he founded in 2021. The self-taught…
From J Crew to Alex Mill: Mickey Drexler’s bold new chapter
As consumers across the globe seek out fuss-free high-quality fashion, New York-based label Alex Mill is showing that the best ideas often run in the family.
The sharpest workwear and accessories for taking care of business in style
Your office survival kit needn’t be functional at the expense of style or comfort. Enhance your workwear with smart accessories to elevate your day.
Vanguart’s strategy for thriving in the luxury-watch industry
For fledgling independent brands, entering the luxury-watch market might seem impossible. But by nurturing client relationships, creating distinctive designs and producing its pieces in-house, Swiss manufacturer Vanguart has more than made its mark.
Rimowa expands its horizons with a sleek entry into luxury handbags
The launch of its first-ever handbag is a statement of intent by storied German luggage maker Rimowa, as it employs its expertise to diversify into a new, luxurious category.
Forum: The commercial hub redefining Marbella retail
Bringing local businesses all under one roof, Forum adds some Scandinavian flair to the city’s retail scene.
Our pick of the best seasonal styles, from cosy cardigans to classic coats
Plus: We talk longevity with an Irish designer, visit one of Florence’s smartest new shops and round up some of our favourite tote bags to smarten up any look.
Simone Bellotti’s uncompromising vision for Bally
Since becoming Bally’s creative director in 2023, Simone Bellotti has been on a mission to bring Swiss precision and craft into our closets.
How to get dressed: Maria Lemos’s pearls of wisdom
Greek tastemaker Maria Lemos knows how to build a wardrobe – and make rejected clothes work.
A new start-up from luxury group Richemont is making it easier for the market to enjoy artisan crafts
After walking around this year’s Homo Faber, the Venice biennial dedicated to craftsmanship that took place in the grounds of a former monastery on the San Giorgio Maggiore island, visitors were invited to step into…
