Retail
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Market value
City shops have had it tough but the best have been nimble and resilient. Here’s how.
Fashion statement
The world of fashion is constantly reinventing itself. We meet three visionary leaders who, despite working in disparate fields, are cut from the same bold cloth.
On the button
A Seoul menswear boutique has evolved from humble vintage-hunting beginnings to become a coveted destination for discerning locals seeking perfectly curated Korean and international brands.
For what it’s worth
Like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. So what makes one item worthless and another priceless? How can the story behind an object add to its value?
Performance bonus
The sportswear market is a crowded field so finding clothes that offer something new is no walk in the park. Meet three brands that are bona fide game-changers.
Overnight successes
Catch the Northern Lights in a small Swedish city or sample wine on a Portuguese island, where you stay matters. Here are three boltholes that are destinations in themselves.
Up to the plate
A new homeware shop, Lost and Found, offers the chance to get to know Nikko, a heritage bone-china porcelain brand, and to discover a discerning edit of elevated essentials.
Bringing it all back home
Fendi's partnership with Design Holding could see it become equally associated with fine furniture and interior design. CEO Serge Brunschwig shares some home truths.
Flip the stitch
Amid relaxing workplace formality standards, Japanese suit sales have fallen sharply. But one Tokyo label is going against the grain. We meet the menswear mavericks behind The Gentleman in the Parlour.
Bags of potential
As Christmas beckons, we circumnavigate the globe with more efficiency and insider nous than Santa himself, dropping in on the finest spots and shops to source seasonal gifts.
