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Fashion

Wearing in

Tokyo's first North Face running store: specialized gear, services, workshops, rooftop near Yoyogi Park.

  • Issue #158
  • 5 min read
Three people sitting on wooden bench outside The North Face store window display
Design

The Opener

Speaking in tongues, secretly coded coins, spruiking Seoul and why learning a dialect can help you stay in the black.

  • Issue #158
  • 8 min read
Crowds gather around the Tree of Life, a large sculptural installation with geometric canopy at Milan Expo 2015
Retail

Style directory

A former actor's fashion boutique in Victoria and Madrid's maximalist menswear temple showcase how independent retailers are redefining retail through personal curation and abundant choice.

  • Issue #157
  • 27 min read
Brice Partouche looking in mirror while wearing gray t-shirt in clothing showroom
Retail

Streets ahead

A clutch of fresh independent businesses has opened in the neighbourhood, bringing a refreshing burst of modernity.

  • Issue #157
  • 6 min read
Colorful Peranakan-style shophouses with ornate facades and terracotta tile roofs line a street
Fashion

Due south

Ten-gallon hats and spurs might define the clothes of the Deep South but a more modern look is reimagining this glorious heritage. We meet the designers and retailers creating a new Southern style.

  • Issue #157
  • 9 min read
Due south
Retail

Socks appeal

If you're in Japan and need hosiery for any occasion, there's only one place to shop. Tabio have shaped the market in its own image.

  • Issue #157
  • 5 min read
Colorful array of various socks in different patterns, colors and styles arranged on white background
Design

Southern style

There’s more to Dallas than cowboy hats and big belts. Here are the collections, curators and creatives to know in a city where vast swathes of downtown are dedicated to art and design.

  • Issue #155
  • 7 min read
Man in gray shirt standing at table with papers in furniture showroom with mid-century pieces
Fashion

Pack it in

Pop some sturdy sandals, no-nonsense trunks and cool stripes into your holdall and you’re away. Just add a crisp white for the cooler box (and don’t forget the corkscrew).

  • Issue #155
  • 4 min read
Brown suede sandals with crossed straps by Myrqvist
Retail

The new wave

Surfwear, footwear, city shorts and relaxed shirts – summer holidays are all about breezy, effortless dressing. From Bali to Brazil, we’ve found the new generation of retailers selling the best summery brands.

  • Issue #155
  • 10 min read
Bright spacious interior of 1351 store with clothing racks, natural lighting and minimalist design
Retail

Hit the bar

Inspired by Québec, taking Denmark by storm: this special bar and shop is a social hub that plays a unique role in its neighbourhood.

  • Issue #155
  • 3 min read
The Depanneur team posing outside their Copenhagen bar and shop storefront on a cobblestone street

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