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Escape plan

The country will soon have a new capital if the president’s ambitious (some say unlikely) plan comes to fruition. While there’s an argument for leaving Jakarta, would a new seat of government be an improvement?
In it together

In these digital times, loneliness – where it comes from and how to solve it – is a key issue for countries. Denmark, the world’s most enthusiastic participants in clubs and societies, may have the answer.
Thought leaders

We explore the 2020 agenda for three globally focused think-tanks, from tackling alternative facts in the US through consensus and compromise to pushing the bigger picture in India – plus the future of Europe.
The big news

Covering everything from entertainment and spirituality to politics and crime across a staggering 56 daily editions, the ‘Times of India’ is the most widely circulated English language newspaper in the world. Read all about it.
Outside the box

It may now be standard to refuse a plastic bag at the supermarket, but with e-commerce on the rise, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the problems caused by the disposable packaging industry. We meet the people with solutions.
Greece is the word

After suffering an exodus of young talent in the decade following the debt crisis, Greece’s slowly improving economy is luring those expats home, armed with the education and determination to lead the country’s revival.
The real thing

Other trade shows might be more glamorous but Expo Real is where Europe’s biggest and most significant deals are cut. We head to Bavaria to peer through the windows of real-estate’s future.
Roll up, roll up!

The planet is getting warmer and urban residents as far north as Sweden are feeling the effects. Don’t sweat it: rather than reaching for the air-conditioning, try throwing some shade.
Talk to my agent

In an age where self-promotion is the norm and many look for a direct way to success through social media, there’s still immense value in having a person on your side who knows how to navigate the industry. We speak to four agents about how their role has changed – and what’s on the horizon.
High fidelity

As venues for audiophiles take off in global cities, with a heavy nod to the jazz-kissa of Tokyo, we explore three places where vinyl collections are played on some of the world’s best analogue equipment – with strong spirits and wine lists to match.
Calling the shots

Its émigrés helped to shape the global film industry and now the country itself is becoming a cinema and TV production hub. So how is Hungary earning its starring role as the Hollywood of Europe?
Open book

The Finnish capital’s new public library was the result of an anonymous open competition. As other cities look for a less ‘starchitect’ future, it shows what can be achieved with a little democracy.
Back to the future

Our modern cities have ever-evolving needs. But sometimes putting a new spin on an old idea might just fit the bill, whether the aim is to tackle climate change or simply entertain.
Different class

Recognising the impact that a school’s design can have on a child’s education, Swiss architects are leading the field in creating more accommodating institutions. We visit three that make the grade.
Talking threads

It’s an industry where there’s always plenty to talk about. We brought together a fashion designer, a PR guru and a menswear buyer to discuss what direction it’s going in – and the challenges it faces.
Taking stock

E-commerce has had a transformative effect on city centres but now the booming demand for warehouses to speed-up last-mile deliveries is set to bring another round of dramatic change to our urban landscape.
We’re sold

With the right ingredients, physical shops can not only survive but thrive in today’s climate. The retailers on these pages show what you can do with a little imagination, an eye for quality and a genuine desire to look after your customers.
C’est chic

Overlooked for decades as French diners sought ever more outlandish haute cuisine, ‘bouillons’ are enjoying a revival. So what is so special about these bustling restaurants that serve simple homely food? We pull up a chair and take a bite.
From the ground up

Irish TV chef and food writer Darina Allen has trained generations of chefs at her Ballymaloe cookery school but fears a loss of skills in the kitchen. She talks public health, the perils of oat milk and the agrarian revolution.
Critical mass

Restaurant openings can buoy neighbourhoods and help set a city’s culinary agenda. As such we asked a few of our favourite food writers for the inside scoop on some of the launches to look out for in the year ahead.
Best of both worlds

The Halekulani hotel is a dream destination for its Japanese guests, with just one drawback: it’s in Honolulu. So the owners decided to reproduce its many charms in a paradisal landscape closer to home.
Self awareness

As affluent modern travellers seek a boost for brain and body, hotels are now mindful of the wellness boom’s potential. We find out how Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong accommodates this feel-good factor.

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Women’s and menswear / Global

Strike a pose

Shun Katakai /Feeling confident? Good: 2020 is the year to be bold, put yourself out there and get noticed. And where better to start than with your wardrobe? These are the looks that will help you stand out from the crowd all year.

Stylists: Daphné Hézard,; Shun Katakai

Jumper by CristaSeya, shirt and earrings by Celine, trousers by Patou, bag by Hermès

Jacket and trousers by Orazio Luciano, shirt by Tod’s, shoes by Church’s

Shirt and trainers by Celine, jeans by CristaSeya, earrings by Patou

T-shirt dress, skirt, trainers and socks by Prada, earrings by Patou, bracelets by Saint Laurent

Coat by A Kind of Guise, sweatshirt by Sunspel, trousers by Norse Projects, trainers by Santoni

Dress and rollneck jumper by CristaSeya, trainers by Celine, earrings by Patou

Jacket by Drake’s, sweatshirt by Colmar, trousers by A Kind of Guise, sandals by Birkenstock

Rollneck jumper, skirt and shoes by Chanel, earrings by Celine, bangles by Saint Laurent

Jacket, shirt, earrings and bracelet by Saint Laurent, bag by Celine

Jumper by Margaret Howell, trousers and brooch by Patou, earrings by Celine

Jacket by Scye, jumper by John Smedley, t-shirt by Trunk from Trunk Clothiers, trousers by Scye Basics

Shirt, skirt, earrings and necklace by Dior

Coat by Mackintosh, jumper by Norse Projects, glasses by Persol

Coat by Graphpaper, jumper by Drake’s, trousers by Loro Piana, shoes by A Kind of Guise

Hair and make-up: Yoana TG
Models: Christopher Poulter & Marta Ortiz
Location: Centre National de la Danse, Paris

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The Continental Shift

Warning: The Following Magazine May Challenge Prevailing Opinion.

Riding the waves

Escape plan

In it together

Thought leaders

The big news

Outside the box

Greece is the word

The real thing

Roll up, roll up!

Talk to my agent

High fidelity

Calling the shots

Open book

Back to the future

Different class

Talking threads

Taking stock

We’re sold

C’est chic

From the ground up

Critical mass

Best of both worlds

Self awareness

Small packages

Let’s make it a good one

Strike a pose

The future of hospitality

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