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Deli vision
Francesco Armandola’s Milan delicatessen opened in 1948. Now run by his son Giorgio, the shop continues to champion food with clear provenance, prioritising family-run firms above all else.
Inventory no. 11
Coloured pencils and shochu from Japan, perfume by La Labo, Labour and Wait's enamelware and a Norwegian post box.
Spot the shopper
China’s booming economy has triggered a luxury-mall boom. Packed with the best brands, they lack just one thing: shoppers. Many companies have found success but many more could soon be packing up.
Fog City News
The magazine store in San Francisco that's bucking the mainstream, a satirical Parisian paper and healthcare, manga-style.
Pitti boys
Florence’s Pitti Uomo fair is where big deals are made and wearable clothes are previewed. This year, the event saw new interest from eastern Europe and, for the first time, showcased womenswear.
Inventory No. 10
From Sony's all-encompassing amplifier to reviving cosmetics and Louis Vuitton's latest city guides, our inventory presents a curated selection of the season's most desirable products for home, work and travel.
Natural selection
Swiss retailer Coop is opening supermarkets for discerning shoppers. The company is promoting provenance and sustainability with its products and building stores that raise the bar for green architecture. One man leads the way.
Fashion
It has been 60 years since British underwear and T-shirt label Sunspel introduced its two-ply Egyptian cotton boxer shorts to the discerning English gentleman.
High times
With the ski season in full flight, it's time to find the chinks in your alpine armour. We offer suggestions on beating the freeze and warming up your winter wardrobe.
Swell guys
British microbrand Finisterre has introduced blue-sea thinking into the global surfwear market. It produces just six high-tech, low-impact garments and when the surf’s up, the team heads to the beach.
