Fashion
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Back to bright
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac — the designer who once clothed Madonna in teddy bears — is now tasked with returning Benetton to its boldly colourful, agenda-setting glory days.
Refusing to buckle
Luxury watch brands gather in Geneva and prove that, despite digitisation, this is a strapping industry that’s dialling into the demands of a new generation.
The spring manifesto
Considered, ethical and quietly covetable: from a Berlin unisex label keeping production local to a Milan bag brand built on essential minimalism, these are the spring names worth knowing.
Naoki Takizawa
The fashion designer who oversees Uniqlo’s collaborations and makes outfits for Japan’s Empress Michiko, reveals how food – and a herbal remedy – has informed his work.
Staying frosty
Without its hardy icebreakers, Finland would come to a frozen standstill. We hop aboard to find out how it’s done.
Top 20
Why France? Why not? It’s home to many of our favourite labels, haunts and titles; here are a few.
French fancy
The birthplace of countless couturiers might be known for chic womenswear but its men are masters of dressing down.
Gallic charms
A covetable collection of superior stationery, quirky homeware and fun-loving accessories. Plus some beautifully packaged chocolate for the sweet of tooth (and discerning of taste).
