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The second coming

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Fashion / Global

Working from home

It’s the season to come in from the cold and make the most of your interior: so get your tape measure out and put on those sturdy knits and durable fabrics.

Photography: Yuhki Yamamoto

Coat by Valstar, jumper by Finisterre, trousers by Markaware from Parking, shelving system by Poliform

Gilet by A Kind Of Guise, jumper by Crepuscule from Steven Alan, shirt by Phlannel from Bloom & Branch, trousers by Ships, trainers by Hoka One One, bag by Porter, pendant light by Louis Poulsen, mirror by Porada, dining table & chairs by Actus

Jacket by Auralee, jumper by John Smedley, shirt by Pine, trousers by Rainmaker, stool by Werner, cabinet by Actus

Cardigan by Comme des Garçons Shirt, trousers by Beauty&Youth, muffler by Johnstons, glasses by Eyevan 7285, cabinet by Porada

Coat by Stile Latino from Beams, jacket and trousers by Circolo 1901, shirt by United Arrows, socks by Tabio, shoes by Crockett & Jones, belt by APC, sofa by Eilersen

Jacket by Parajumpers, cardigan by Zanone, shirt by Adam Et Ropé, trousers by Hackett London, trainers by New Balance, watch by Chopard, chair by Pastoe

Jacket by Woolrich, jumper by Adam Et Ropé, trousers by A Kind Of Guise, scarf by Armor Lux

Coat by United Arrows, jacket and trousers by Prada, jumper by Fedeli, shoes by JM Weston

Coat by Scye Basics, jumper by Beams Plus, t-shirt by Mey Story, jeans by Jacob Cohën, trainers by Santoni, glasses by Eyevan 7285, stool by Pastoe

Jacket and jumper by Loro Piana, shirt by Beauty&Youth, trousers by Incotex, socks by Tabio, shoes by Paraboot, glasses by Lindberg

Coat by Roberto Collina from Beams, jacket by Lardini, jumper by John Smedley, trousers by Incotex, socks by United Arrows, shoes by JM Weston, bag by Ettinger, pocket square by Ships Jet Blue, watch by Parmigiani Fleurier

Stylist : Shun Katakai, Grooming: Masaki Takahashi, Models: Rihito, Locations: Actus Aoyama & Metrocs

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Headlines

Editor’s letter

The opener

My house is your house

Stout fellows

My cabinet

Cosy corner

The second coming

Progressive rock

Get the look

Made to measure

Image makers

Clean canvas

The Better by Design Manifesto, 2018

Swede dream

Perfect pieces

In safe hands

Home grown

Simple but effective

Hidden talents

Prickly clients

Net gains

Winning Toulouse

Fresh look

Hotel openings

Politics Briefing

Diplomacy Briefing

Defence Briefing

Cities Briefing

Business Briefing

Culture Briefing

Food & drink briefing

Fashion Briefing

Briefing: Shop, read, listen

State of the nation: Canada

Still supreme

A place to call home

Art of noise

Foot on the gas

Singular visions

Pressing issue

Taste for adventure

Working from home

Baltic beauty

Best in class

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