Fashion
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Life’s a breeze
Not a Hawaiian shirt in sight – the founders of this Porto seaside brand look to the native fishermen for inspiration.
Don’t cry for me, buy my jumper
Running a fashion business in the Argentinian capital is a fight for survival – but designers are making this tight-knit scene work.
Choice cuts
Take your pick from fresh labels, cutting-edge pieces and inspirational designers that we’ve selected to usher in the new autumn/winter 2017 season.
On the market
In the past year the retail landscape has benefited from discerning rethinks, ambitious new concepts and smart shopping solutions. Here are our picks.
One of a kind
Sacai is a new breed of luxury player and its designer, Chitose Abe, has created a super brand by keeping total control.
Material world
A firm in a small Dutch town is dressing the women of west Africa – and business is better than ever.
Making it
The Swiss duo who use their intricate technical knowledge of performance fabrics to streamline the design‑to‑manufacture process for fashion brands.
Give them a hand
The modern luxury watch must be timeless but not stuck in a time warp. The people behind Swiss watchmakers Raymond Weil, Chopard and Vacheron Constantin explain how they balance heritage with new technology.
Warm glow
As the evenings draw in, greet the change of season with bright autumnal colours to lift the spirit – alongside a few layers to keep you cosy and dry.
Upwardly mobile
In Japan's Tateyama mountains, the views are stunning but so are the hikers. With the line between fashion and outdoor gear blurring, we join a sportswear catwalk 3,000 metres above sea level.
