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Men’s and womenswear / Global

Starting point

From classic trainers to hi-tech trousers and hard-working swimwear, pick your key pieces wisely to create an outfit with longlasting appeal.

Trousers by A Kind of Guise, trainers by New Balance

Jacket by Comoli, shirt by Barena, trousers by Camo, Stan Smith trainers by Adidas, bag by Topo Designs from Son of a Stag

Jumper by La Paz, t-shirt by Mey Story, trousers by Gramicci 3 Beams from Beams Harajuku, trainers by CQP, bracelet by Tateossian

Dress by Atlantique Ascoli, earring by Sarah & Sebastian

Jacket by Bleu de Paname from Urban Excess, t-shirt by Sunspel, trousers by B:Ming by Beams from B:Ming Life Store by Beams Cocoon City

Jacket by Belvest, shirt by Aspesi, trousers by Incotex, pocket square by Drake’s

Pen by Sailor, dress by Atlantique Ascoli.

Socks by Muji, jeans by Golden Goose Deluxe Brand

Jacket by Valstar, sunglasses by Oliver Peoples pour Berluti.

Photography: Ian & James
Stylist: Kyoko Tamoto
Hair & Make-up: Sam Basham
Models: Jacob Coupe, Charmie Pfeffer

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Live

Schedule

00:0001:00

Headlines

Editor’s letter

The opener

My Waterloo

Floats your boat

Word has it

My cabinet

Cosy corner

America’s alt-capital

Steppe change

Small story

Shelf life

Best in print

While the sun shines

Universal tongue

Light show

Show stoppers

No hoax

How to fit in

Dating game

Seoul patch

Change of scene

Open plan

Politics briefing

Diplomacy briefing

Defence briefing

Cities briefing

Business briefing

Culture briefing

Food & drink briefing

Fashion briefing

Retail briefing

Time to reboot?

Road tested

Cut from different cloth

Strong foundation

Leading lights

Home improvements

Into the blue

What’s cooking?

Asparagus & wine tomato pasta

Pete Souza

Essays

Starting point

Inn focus

The Directory

City guide: Tainan

Good morning

Best in class: Men’s Biz

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