Fashion
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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).
Fashion
A round-up from Pitti Uomo, timeless bags from Lucie Cast and some branded kit fit for a president.
Always chic
Our pick of accessories with a French spin that will ensure every outfit has a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’.
Ringing the changes
Venerable French institution Galeries Lafayette is ripping up the retail rulebook with the opening of its bold new Champs-Élysées branch.
