Decision time

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Same difference?

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Mark my words

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All fired up

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Bigger picture

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Outside the box

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Seeking harmony

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Shapely numbers

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Bright idea

Midgard, a lighting company revered for its functional design and beloved by the Bauhaus, has been given a new lease of life by a couple of mid-century devotees.
House for the people

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Writ large

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The right mix

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Creature comforts

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Sales force

Ever innovative in its approach to stock, shops and staff, Pauw has now diversified to dominate Dutch high-fashion retail.

Men's and womenswear / Global

Rack them up

Be it a smart or casual affair, it’s time to replenish your wardrobe as spring makes a welcome return.

He wears: jacket by Lardini from Ships, shirt by Orazio Luciano, trousers by GTA, socks by Tabio, shoes by Paraboot, tie by Sergej Laurentius, pocket square by Drake’s, bag by Mismo. on the board: tie (left) by United Arrows, tie (right) by Franco Bassi from Beams, coat by Brooksfield, bag by Tumi x Sophnet, shoes by Church’s

She wears: jacket and trousers by Altea, vest by Barena Venezia, shoes by Santoni, Edited by Marco Zanini, glasses by VIU, zip pouch by Ettinger, watch by Kronaby. On the board: shirt by Bagutta, glasses by Persol, bag by Hermès, slip-ons by Rivieras

She wears: coat by Herno, shirt by Bagutta, shorts by Escada, sandals by Church’s, bag by Ettinger. On the board: jacket by Colmar, sunglasses by EnSoie x Viu, shoes by Atlanta Mocassin, bag by Golden Goose Deluxe Brand

He wears: shirt by Woolrich, t-shirt by Circolo 1901, trousers by Jacob Cohën, trainers by Adidas Originals, glasses by Eyevan 7285, bag by Frescobol Carioca. On the board: cap by Freemans Sporting Club, jacket by Castore, trainers by Nike Sportswear

He wears: jacket by Auralee by United Arrows, t-shirt by Muji, shorts by Kjus, slip-ons by Beams, glasses by Eyevan 7285. On the board: bag by Daniel & Bob from Beams, polo shirt by Scye Basics, jacket by Moncler, shoes by Viberg

She wears: shirt by Roberto Collina, shorts by Barena Venezia, trainers by Church’s, bag by Delvaux, watch by Victorinox. On the board: jacket by Boss, stole by Eleventy, trousers by Tod’s, shoes by Arket

She wears: dress by Arket, sandals by Birkenstock, necklace and bracelet by Hermès, bag by Santoni. On the board: bag by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, coat by Sealup, sunglasses by Ace & Tate, belt by J&M Davidson

He wears: cardigan by Eleventy, shirt by Maison Kitsuné, shorts by Giab’s Archivio from Beams, trainers by Tod’s, belt by APC. On the board: glasses by Oliver Peoples, jacket by Emporio Armani, stole by Oliver Spencer, shoes by Church’s, trousers by Scye

He wears: jacket by Bottega Veneta, polo shirt by Altea, shorts by PT01 Bermuda, shoes by JM Weston, watch by Chanel. On the board: ID case by Tumi x Sophnet, shirt by Onia, bag by Tembea from Beauty&Youth, slip-ons by Loro Piana

He wears: jacket by Brooksfield, jumper by John Smedley, jeans by Prada, trainers by Church’s, backpack by Piquadro. On the board: watch by Cartier, jacket by Parajumpers, umbrella by Maehara Kouei Shouten, trainers by Woolrich

Styling: Shun Katakai & Kyoko Tamoto
Hair & make-up: Rumi Hirose
Models: Takeshi Watanabe, Maiko Tiffany

Editor’s letter

The opener

Turning heads

Risky business

Buffalo stance

My cabinet

Cosy corner

Straight talker

Looking for answers

Decision time

Same difference?

Mark my words

All fired up

Bigger picture

Outside the box

Seeking harmony

Shapely numbers

Bright idea

House for the people

Writ large

The right mix

Creature comforts

Sales force

Politics briefing

Diplomacy briefing

Defence briefing

Cities briefing

Business briefing

Food & drink briefing

Fashion briefing

Travel briefing

Briefing: Shop, read, listen

High hopes

Trash talk

On the case

Meet the neighbours

Urban outfitting

Clean slate

Breaking new ground

All together now

Sets to stun

Keeping it in the family

California dreamin’

Adam Gopnik

Rack them up

Unshakable resolve

Crowning glory

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Best in class: Porto

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