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Soft-power dressing

For business that requires travel or moving from sites to meetings, the need to look smart, approachable and design-savvy remains. Refresh your working wardrobe with these well-crafted staples, elevated with subtle details.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 1 min read
Porter × Monocle zip tote in olive being held by a hand against a pale green background.
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Base lines

In a crowded fashion market, it can be hard to find simple classics done well. Meet four pioneering brands that are cleaning up by focusing on high-quality, timeless wardrobe staples.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 12 min read
Man browsing clothing on a rack inside a minimalist retail shop
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Hello tailor

We meet three leading figures in menswear, from a Parisian founder whose suits are seducing a generation to the creative steering a US icon in need of help.

  • Issue #147
  • 13 min read
Brendon Babenzien wearing a green sweater and baseball cap standing in front of red flowering trees
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Style guides

From subtly showing how to wear the season’s latest pieces to giving advice via text, Tokyo’s menswear shop staff are dedicated to helping customers find their personal style.

  • Issue #147
  • 10 min read
Toga Ikeda standing in Hender Scheme store with shoes displayed on shelves behind him
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Measure for measure

We profile 10 of the finest brands working in men’s style today, from casual collaborations and peerless watch-making to bold contemporary footwear.

  • Issue #147
  • 18 min read
Andrea Luparelli, founder of Sartoria Ripense, wearing a tailored beige suit in his Rome atelier.
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French lessons

Refresh your everyday look with a softly tailored jacket or coat to shrug over the season’s jumper crop.

  • Issue #147
  • 3 min read
Model wearing dark blazer over light button-up shirt with hands in pockets against white paneled wall
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Hidden layers

As the mercury falls, residents of the Japanese capital are keeping warm with subtle and quietly playful combinations.

  • Issue #147
  • 3 min read
Young man in navy peacoat and brown trousers holds blue leather bag, standing against stone building wall
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Feeling browsy

Looking for inspiration to live better? Here are some shops that impress us with their interiors, product picks and specialist know-how.

  • Issue #147
  • 6 min read
Colorful traditional Japanese folding fans with wooden handles displayed on white shelving with decorative boxes above.

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