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Soft Power Survey: Part one

With the international order shaken by the war in Ukraine, we celebrate the gentler art of global persuasion.
Soft Power Survey: Part two

Our global index of gently persuasive nations.
Chimes of freedom

The Ukraine war has stoked fears of invasion in Taiwan. But it’s at the ballot box where its future relations with China could be defined.
The peacemaker

Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, has become the face of diplomacy against a country seemingly hell-bent on ignoring common sense.
Be our guest

As the hospitality industry bounces back, the Les Roches school in the Swiss Alps is training the next generation of industry stars. We check in for a stay.
Downhill shuttle

A Scottish ski-maker is carving a niche with his premium kit. We visit a wintry business that’s gaining momentum.
Mellow yellow

Amid economic chaos and geopolitical shifts, Jesper Brodin is transforming Ingka Group, the firm behind Ikea, with serenity.
Paper money

In an increasingly digital age, what does the future hold for paper and ink products? Four dynamic bricks-and-mortar stationers share the successful principles that are helping to revitalise a growing €20bn global sector.
Bigger picture

After many years of war and turmoil, Iraq’s capital city is slowly regaining a peaceful equilibrium. Now its citizens can relax and look towards a brighter future – one in which art, and the artistic spaces in which to express it, are an essential part of the human experience.
The next big things

The new year offers a chance to clear the musical slate and discover something fresh. But where to start? From a Malaysian singer-songwriter specialising in minimalist R&B to a modern jazz chanteuse with a voice to make Billie Holiday’s ears prick up, we profile the artists that should be on your radar. Plus: playlists for the festive season and beyond.
Reality check

In art, authenticity is everything. But can the technology and knowhow that allows Factum to replicate the great works of the past down to the smallest detail democratise the art world? And could the pieces they produce open up new perspectives on the history of art?
Printed matters

There’s no time like winter for making yourself cosy with a good book – which is also why a well-chosen title is a great gift for the people in your life. Here’s where to pick one up, whether you’re in Kolkata or Seoul.
Civic beauty

Sweden’s Eslöv Civic Hall is a monument to ambition. As the mid-century building is restored, we find out how it is making elite architecture a part of everyday life.
Hand in hand

Technology and craftsmanship are putting Mattiazzi at the apex of Italy’s ‘Triangle of the Chair’.
Fresh start

If you’re hoping to settle into the new year surrounded by smart furniture and household wares, then recline on a comfy sofa and enjoy our pick of the best design items to set you up for 2023.
Personal space

Architect Junzo Yoshimura’s seaside escape is a private, harmonious ‘mansion’ that is finally ready to be shared with the world.
Embrace the chaos

Turbulent times call for bold decisions, says Pietro Beccari, the chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, who has tripled the luxury firm’s revenues.
Slow and steady

Iceland’s gentler approach to life has resulted in a unique creative scene that moves with its own rhythms. As outerwear brand 66°North steps onto the global stage, we find out what can it teach the world about Nordic-style sustainability and prioritising quality over novelty.
Material world

Whether it’s the soft lambswool of a cosy winter blanket or the seemingly delicate titanium of a premium watch, the composition of clothes and accessories matters. We profile the pieces that are sure to give your outfits a refined touch.
Retail therapy

Embrace the festive shopping period with style and warmth. Mix smart, versatile layers with casual overcoats and practical bags.

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Fashion: Menswear / Global

Retail therapy

Embrace the festive shopping period with style and warmth. Mix smart, versatile layers with casual overcoats and practical bags.

Stylist: Kyoko Tamoto

Photography: Trisha Ward

coat by *Herno Laminar*,*jacket and trousers* by *Altea*, rollneck jumper by *Brioni*, glasses by *Monc*

coat by *Mackintosh*,*rollback jumper* by *Officine Générale*, jeans by *J Crew*, bag by *Porter*

coat by *Connolly*, polo shirt by *Doppiaa*, trousers by *Incotex*, master collection 190th anniversary watch by *Longines*

coat and trousers by *Private White VC*, vest by *Mackintosh*, shirt byGitman Vintage

jacket by *Valstar*, highneck jumper by *Sunspel*, trousers by *Boglioli*, beanie by *Loro Piana*, gloves by *Hermès*

coat by *Circolo 1901*, jacket and trousers by *Brooksfield*, rollneck jumper by *Hermès*, pocket square by *Bigi Cravatte Milano*

cardigan by *Connolly*, shirt by *Massimo Alba*, glasses by *Monc*

coat by *Officine Générale*, jumper by *Boglioli*, t-shirt by *Trunk*, jeans by *OrSlow*, socks by *Anonymous Ism*, boots by *Ludwig Reiter*, cap by *De Bonne Facture*, gloves by *Hermès*, mechanical hi-beat gmt ‘mt iwate’ watch by *Grand Seiko*

coat by *Colmar*, highneck jumper by *Loro Piana*, trousers by *Trunk*, cap and bag by *Hermès*

cardigan by *Connolly*, shirt by *Kestin*,t-shirt by *The White Briefs*, trousers by *Officine Générale*, socks by *Tabio*, sandals by *Birkenstock*, bag by *Colmar*

coat and jacket by *Nanamica*, shirt by *Digawel* X Porter, trousers by *Incotex*, backpack by *Kaptain Sunshine*

coat by *Trunk*, rollneck jumper by *Iris von Arnim*, trousers by *Loro Piana*, glasses by *Jacques Marie Mage*, seamaster diver 300 watch by *Omega*

hair and make-up: Sam Basham. models: Timothé Echelard, Takayuki Suzuki. stylist’s assistant: Eleonora Frattini

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Soft Power Survey: Part one

Soft Power Survey: Part two

Chimes of freedom

The peacemaker

Be our guest

Downhill shuttle

Mellow yellow

Paper money

Bigger picture

The next big things

Reality check

Printed matters

Civic beauty

Hand in hand

Fresh start

Personal space

Embrace the chaos

Slow and steady

Material world

Retail therapy

12 New Year’s resolutions

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