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All hands on deck

Meet the crew of the Spanish medical ship bringing salvation to anyone who finds themselves in choppy waters.
Can anyone fix this city?

It’s the richest and most unequal city in the US. And many voters are out for blood. As the San Francisco mayoral election heats up, one thing is clear – change had better come soon.
Runway success

One Aussie family decided to build a new international airport. And now Toowoomba is going places.
Turn up for the books

Bologna’s Children’s Book Fair proves that the business is anything but child’s play.
Paradise aisles

By turning the weekly shop into a pleasurable, plentiful and people-focused experience, German mini-chain Zurheide is foretelling the future of the supermarket.
Tour de force

Life as a touring musician isn’t easy. We meet the folks behind the buses that keep the show on the road.
Sky walkers

New York’s lauded High Line is inspiring cities worldwide to get their own elevated-pathway projects off the ground. Enjoy the view.
Touch wood

Conde House is a sturdy presence in Japanese wooden-furniture manufacturing that’s replanting its regional roots and retaining its traditional hands-on approach.
Bounty hunters

Most restaurants in Japan are in the city but in rural Hokuriku a young crop of restaurateurs and producers are hoping diners will follow them into the wild.
Message in a bottle

Vinitaly is the annual wine-industry extravaganza where insiders can get the measure of the market, buy and sell their wares, and, of course, have a taste.
Summit special

Mountainwear brand Amundsen Sports is hitting the heights with performance technology – and a hot take on the knickerbocker. We head into the hills with them.
Counter: productive

He wanted to build the best fashion shop in the country. But where? He picked a town in the middle of nowhere. This is the story of the retail rebel.
If you build it, they will come

From how to create a welcoming lobby with just the right amount of hubbub to who to hire to tend your kitchen, here is our advice for budding hoteliers looking to create a spot that is welcoming for both locals and out-of-town visitors. Our top tip? Invest in up-and-coming talent and solid design – and above all, keep it simple.
The Principal

With its imposing 19th-century architecture, madcap marble interior, tasteful public areas and lively restaurants and bars, The Principal feels far more mature than most London openings of late. We book in and get a taste of the grown-up life in this enormous Bloomsbury lodging.

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Womenswear / Global

Travelling light

Whether it’s for business, pleasure or a heady combination of the two, you’ll need to dress to suit the changing seasons on your forthcoming trips. Have a breeze through our considered selection.

Photography: Trisha Ward

Coat by Aspesi, shirt by Casey Casey, t-shirt by Mey Story, trousers by Barena Venezia, shoes by Crockett & Jones, bag and suitcase by Tumi

Jacket by Tommy Hilfiger, shirt and jeans by Chimara from Mouki Mou, sandals by Church’s, bag by Porter

Trousers by Tommy Hilfiger, sandals by Birkenstock

Hoodie and skirt by Peak Performance, shirt by Drake’s, trainers by Woolrich, earrings and bracelet by Stephanie Cachard, bag by Porter, suitcase by Rimowa

Watch by Hermès, ring by Stephanie Cachard

Jacket and trousers by Massimo Alba, t-shirt by Calida, sandals by Church’s, glasses by Safilo, watch by Nomos Glashütte, bag by Bottega Veneta

Styling: Kyoko Tamoto
Hair & make-up: James Butterfield
Model: Danielle Sandhu

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Live

Schedule

00:0001:00

The Briefing

Editor’s letter

The opener

Groomy kind of love

Time and tide

My cabinet

Cosy corner

All hands on deck

Can anyone fix this city?

Runway success

Turn up for the books

Paradise aisles

Tour de force

Sky walkers

Touch wood

Bounty hunters

Message in a bottle

Summit special

Counter: productive

If you build it, they will come

The Principal

Politics briefing

Diplomacy briefing

Defence briefing

Cities briefing

Business Briefing

Architecture briefing

Food & drink briefing

Fashion briefing

Travel briefing

Briefing: Shop, read, listen

Lion’s den

The direct approach

Gearing up

Ask the experts

On the move

High spirits

Radical departure

In full flow

Blue-sky thinker

Armed response

Space exploration

Park my ride

Steven Pinker

Ready for take-off

Travelling light

City guide: Gwangju

Best in class: Marseille

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