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Heart and sole
The family-owned Spanish shoe brand Camper owns 70 stores and runs a hotel and restaurant, but remains committed to its native roots in Mallorca and its long tradition of quality.
Lucky star
In America's patchwork of local media, some barons thrive by mixing tradition with technology. The 80-year-old owner of Virginia's ‘Free Lance-Star’ is a pioneer, building an empire that rivals covet.
Deli vision
Francesco Armandola’s Milan delicatessen opened in 1948. Now run by his son Giorgio, the shop continues to champion food with clear provenance, prioritising family-run firms above all else.
Vinyl frontier
The Eklund family has made the world’s most desirable vinyl flooring for over half a century. Now their seasonal collections are winning praise from the worlds of fashion, architecture and design.
Abdel Zaher Binding
With over half a century of craftsmanship under his belt, Mohamed Abdel Zaher has transformed his family-run book-binding business into a modern enterprise, retaining all of its character and charm.
Dahlman
We visit Dahlman, a 200-year-old Copenhagen saddlery now owned by brothers Erik and Frank Hendriksen, direct descendents of an original employee who are continuing the legacy of fine leatherwork.
