Tales from the front

The battle to take back the Iraqi city of Mosul from Isis has brought a wave of journalists to Erbil. With the combat zone just a taxi ride away, war has brought a new frontline economy to the Kurdish city.
Event horizon

With Isis in retreat and the political and military situation in the Middle East more fluid than it has been for years, we asked leading experts what the future holds for the region – and terrorist-targeted capitals.
Action station

Tactical task forces, state surveillance, shapely security measures hidden in plain sight: we find out how officials in Mexico, Israel and the UK are working to make their cities safer, from the heavy-handed to the out-of-view.
Americas

Quebec's City pitbull ban, Guatemala's man of the people, the rise of feminism in Argentina and election in Ecuador.
Talking shop

From an iconic US brand to Dutch teaching that’s second to ‘nun’, we present our guide to multilingualism.
Aerobics in the aisles

Is Lycra on your shopping list? The Swiss have one of the healthiest lifestyles in Europe – and the blueprint for their wellbeing has been laid down by two supermarket chains that are now the country’s top fitness providers.
Making the grade

Indonesia may be known for its shopping-mall culture but a growing number of businesses are choosing new ways to reach consumers. We visit five innovative entrepreneurs thinking outside the air-conditioned box.
Paper stocks

In a world of sliding newspaper sales, Rome daily ‘La Repubblica’ offers a beacon of hope for printed media.
Vim and vigour

Not long ago, urban-planners seemed to have solutions for most of the problems of city living. But something no one predicted was that ease of life could make for less active, less healthy populations. Now a new kind of design and architecture is putting citizens’ wellbeing at its heart and transforming cities once again.
Out of the woods

Ishinomaki Laboratory rose from the rubble of the earthquake that struck Japan six years ago. Here’s how the furniture workshop helped to rebuild the community, stool by stool, and went on to become a thriving business.
Sole traders

If you’ve ever skied, skated or hiked, perhaps your shoes were born in a small town just north of Venice. We head to Montebelluna to meet the designers and producers who always put their best foot forward.
Ready to rumble

Train stations are often seen as halfway houses – gateways to a city or state. But thanks to the clutch of shops, restaurants and bars beneath its arches, Nakameguro Station in Tokyo is a buzzing destination in itself.

Men’s and womenswear / Palma

The way you move

Don’t drop the ball when it comes to fashion and fitness: with the right clothes even working up a sweat can look good. From sharp tennis shorts to a streamlined swimsuit, these sporty numbers have got you covered. Now, who’s ready for a drink at the club?

Photography: Mariano Herrera

Having a ball?

Based around Francesc Mitjans’ 1960s low-slung, lattice-concrete clubhouse, the recently refurbished Palma Sport & Tennis Club is beguiling enough to have those that swing by for lunch honing their serves by teatime. Developed by Sweden’s honorary Mallorquins Johanna and Mikael Landström (founders of the island’s estimable Portixol and Esplendido hotels), the Tennis Club is beautiful but means business: the clay courts are for playing (they host the ATP Legends Cup); the gym is photogenic but for making members more so; and the pool – though it shimmers like a Hockney – is for lengths. Austere? Never. Whip-smart? You bet. And going the full five sets makes a chilled glass of albariño that much crisper.

Stylist:
Kyoko Tamoto

Hair and make-up:
Alice Fayre

Models:
Nuno Marques & Helena Sopar

Location:
Palma Sport & Tennis Club

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Coat by President’s
Cardigan by Closed
Shirt by Oliver Spencer
Trousers by Woolrich
Trainers by Converse

02
Hooded jacket by Descente Allterrain
Tights by NikeLab Gyakusou
Socks and trainers by Nike

03
Hooded jacket by Castore
T-shirt by Tracksmith
Shorts by Ron Dorff
Socks by Tabio
Trainers by Adidas
Racket by Head

04
Jacket by Norse Projects
Bra top by Lululemon
Skirt by Lacoste
Socks by Tabio
Trainers by Adidas
Racket by Head

05
Hooded jacket by Arc’teryx
T-shirt by Kit and Ace
Tracksuit bottoms by Reigning Champ
Trainers by Asics
Earphones by Apple

06
Sweatshirt, dress, socks and trainers by Nike
Racket by Wilson

07
Long-sleeve t-shirt by The Gigi
Swimshorts by Frescobol Carioca
Sunglasses by Persol

08
Coat by Herno
Shirt by Valentino
Shorts by Hermès
Necklace by Miansai
Bag by Saint Laurent

09
Coat by Hermès
Swimsuit by Eres
Flip-flops by Havaianas

10
Shoes by Santoni

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Jacket by Z Zegna
Jumper by Salle Privée
T-shirt by Kit and Ace
Shorts by Hermès
Trainers by Church’s
Sunglasses by Oliver Spencer
Bag by Sacai