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Colour theory: Ryota Iwai’s Auralee steps into the Paris spotlight
Known for its tonal harmony and tactile detail, the Japanese label is now making a statement. We catch up with founder Ryota Iwai in Paris about the brand’s new collection and ambitions.
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Madrid’s fashion scene is booming, and Salesas is leading the charge
The Salesas neighbourhood in downtown Madrid has transformed into a new mecca for Spanish fashion.
Interview: Woo Youngmi, founder of Wooyoungmi and Solid Homme
Woo Youngmi says that she has always done things recklessly. In 1988, when South Korea was just emerging from military rule, she debuted Solid Homme as one of the nation’s first design-led menswear labels,…
First-class fashion for the road out of summer
There is still warmth in the air but the shoulder season calls for an extra piece or two. Embrace the change with enduring layers.
Interview: Adrian Joffe on why he changed his mind about Dover Street Market in Paris
“It felt right,” says Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons International and Dover Street Market (DSM) International. He keeps returning to this phrase when discussing the opening of DSM’s first Paris outpost in…
Gear up for autumn in the best activewear for work and travel
GoldwinJapan Japan’s Goldwin has a reputation as one of the world’s finest skiwear manufacturers and is the Swedish national ski team’s brand of choice. Recently the label has been translating its technical know-how into…
Berluti goes for gold in tailoring for Team France at the 2024 Olympics
Craft know-how and tireless tailoring made maison Berluti ideally suited to outfit Team France on the biggest stage of all.
Coast to clothes: Fashion labels that tailor to an island lifestyle
From Mallorca to Filicudi, discover three island brands that could only have been founded where the shore meets the sea.
Zeus + Dione’s co-founders on reconnecting with Greek craft traditions
This forward-thinking eyewear brand is taking inspiration from the country’s rich past to complete its signature summer look.
Tour accessories label Cinabre’s Paris guest apartments
Alexandre Chapellier’s irreverent takes on men’s accessories have caught the eye of France’s most influential denizens. Chapellier‘s label is aiming still higher, opening new guest apartments above its shop.
Five-star retail experiences from across the Mediterranean
Hotel brands are introducing five-star retail experiences offering exclusive designs and local finds.
