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Sleeping beauty

Nolan Giles reporting from Semmering: A mountainside fin-de-siècle resort town in Austria is being reawakened from its slumber by new arrivals who come armed with a vision – and a paint brush.
Sea change

Christopher Lord reporting from the Aegean coast, Turkey: Political upheaval and terror attacks have hit tourism hard here but beach clubs are being buoyed by a homegrown crowd escaping city life and uncertainty.
Columbus’s new world

Ed Stocker reporting from Columbus, Indiana: This Columbus (not its Ohio namesake) has a population of 45,000 and one of the best line-ups of modernist architecture in the world. But as the city searches for a future in which everybody benefits from good design, could Columbus be about to discover a new horizon?
Going with the flow

Nolan Giles & Marie-Sophie Schwarzer report: The laidback charms of a fine river cruise offer an antidote to our fast-paced lives. Here are the essentials for the perfect freshwater getaway, on board The Escapist’s very own vessel.
Getting swept away

This tiny town in Western Australia may have been a backwater just 40 years ago but today it’s cleaning up its act. Its unique architecture and laidback lifestyle are attractive prospects for the outside world.
Break from the norm

Escape the city for a long weekend and discover the anti-Saint Tropez, a Thai-Skandi bolthole and a Canadian island with Japanese blossom. Only problem: leaving.
Do not disturb

Fiona Wilson reporting from Tottori, Japan: To run a great hotel, sometimes all you need to do is leave well alone. Fortunately the owners of Toukouen have let their 1960s architectural hot property mellow with age.
Starting from scratch

Chiara Rimella reporting from Bucharest: In a city whose present has been shaped by its political past, people are taking matters into their own hands by embracing creative freedom and entrepreneurialism to inform the future.
The 2017 Restaurant Awards

Our third annual awards celebrate and elevate an endangered species: humble neighbourhood restaurants, smiley staff and decent service.
Canny lodgings

We peek behind the locked doors and look in on the lobbies of this summer’s smartest new openings from Amsterdam to Hong Kong and Hobart.
Case closed

Our rundown of handy holiday purchases to keep your suitcase secure, beach bag brimming and media diet current. Bon voyage.
Home and away

We’ve scoured the world’s real estate to find three ideal destinations in which to build a base or set up shop. From the beaches of Bali to the winding streets of southern Spain, these are places that offer a chance to live better – and feel local.
Putting down roots

Many of us will have given serious thought to starting our own business in beautiful surroundings but how many will actually get there? We look at three case studies, each with their own experiences to share. The recurring theme? Passion.
Counter culture

Our favourite shops around the world are often nestled in low-key spots, such as these three strips in Hong Kong, Rome and San Francisco. Here you’ll find communities of retailers whose wares are inspired by their personal passions.
Besides the seaside

Beyond the sunburn and sangria, what does this rowdy resort on the east coast of Spain have to recommend it? Well, there’s a sunny architectural vernacular and Unesco World Heritage ambitions to consider. With a hanky on his head and a spring in his step, our intrepid Culture editor goes in search of the full story – and a full English or two.
On the charge

Young, fresh Jacinda Ardern has gone from unknown quantity to opposition leader in a matter of weeks – and captured hearts and minds in the process. As she outlines her strategy for a better New Zealand, it would seem ‘Jacindamania’ is running wild – will this be the Kiwi version of Trudeau’s triumph?

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Fashion. Autumn/winter / Global

Hats off to autumn

'Tis the season for smart tailoring and soft woollens – and we've got a line-up of items on that very theme. Our seasonal selection is brimming with sharp tailoring, the softest of woollens and footwear that is designed to go the distance.

Stylists: Shun Katakai,; Kyoko Tamoto

Photography: Yuhki Yamamoto

Shirt by United Arrows, hat by Phigvel from Prod

Trousers by Brunello Cucinelli

Jumper by John Smedley, trousers by The North Face, socks by Uniqlo, trainers by ZDA

Jacket by Blue Blue Japan from Okura, shirt by Phigvel from Prod, trousers by Scye Basics, belt by Sunspel

Backpack by Aeta

Vest by Léon Bara, t-shirt by Aton, skirt by Maison Kitsuné

Down jacket by Kaptain Sunshine, shirt by Graphpaper, trousers by Yaeca from Yaeca Apartment Store

Jacket by Orazio Luciano, jumper by Zanone

Jacket, shirt and jeans by Officine Générale, trainers by CQP

Watch by Rolex

Boots by Danner

Shirt by Graphpaper, glasses by Ahlem Eyeware from Blinc

Swimming shorts by Timo

Shirt by Undecorated Man, t-shirt by Sunspel, trousers by Incotex, glasses by Eyevan 7285

Top and shorts by Bassike

Shirt by Salvatore Piccolo

Umbrella by Fox Umbrellas 3 Private White VC

Jumper by Molli, trousers by Gant, earrings by Hermès

Dress by Sofie D’Hoore, bracelet and ring by Minimalux

Watch by Kronaby

Jumper by Country Of Origin from Ships, jeans by MisterGentleman from The Contemporary Fix

Sandals by Hender Scheme from Sukima

T-shirt by Traditional Weatherwear, shorts by Save Khaki United

Shirt by Salvatore Piccolo, trousers by Private White VC, bag by Woolrich

Ties (from left to right) by Mackintosh Philosophy Neckwear, by Margaret Howell, by Nicky from United Arrows

Jacket and trousers by Maison Kitsuné, shirt by Kaptain Sunshine, trainers by AMB

Jumper by Léon Bara, glasses by 35/139 Tokyo

Shirt by Itty-Bitty, jeans by Kiji from Bloom & Branch, shoes by Paraboot, belt by Universal Products from 1LDK

Suitcase by Bottega Veneta

Shirt by De Bonne Facture

Sunglasses (left to right) by A Kind of Guise, by Ermenegildo Zegna

Trousers by Yaeca from Yaeca Apartment Store, socks by Tabio Men, slides by Adidas Originals

Down vest by Herno, jumper by H Beauty & Youth, trousers by Undecorated Man

Jacket by Circolo 1901, t-shirt and trousers by Maison Kitsuné

Face cream by La Prairie

Jumper by Margaret Howell, shirt by Sunspel, glasses by Gucci

Watch by Oris

Flip-flops by Havaianas

Jacket by Eidos, jumper by Sloane from United Arrows, shirt by Scye Basics, trousers by Aton

Suit by Ralph Lauren, shirt by Gant, glasses by Ermenegildo Zegna

Jumper and trousers by Berluti, sandals by J&M Davidson

Fragrance by WienerBlut

Cardigan by Comoli, t-shirt by MisterGentleman from The Contemporary Fix, trousers by Bassike

Jumper by Still By Hand, shirt by Onia, watch by Citizen

Sandals by Birkenstock

Jumpers by Connolly

Jumper by Auralee, trousers by MisterGentleman from The Contemporary Fix, bag by Aton

Trousers by Bassike, trainers by Nike Sportswear from Sports Lab by Atmos

Jacket by Markaware from Parking, t-shirt by MisterGentleman from The Contemporary Fix, jeans by Sunspel

Hair and make-up: Masaki Takahashi
Models: Rihito & Youki

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