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Fashion

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.

  • Issue #159
  • 6 min read
Titanium Octo Finissimo timepiece in grey by Bulgari designed by architect Kazuyo Sejima
Fashion

Stitch in time

Our annual gaze into fashion’s crystal ball reveals how 2023 is shaping up to put the classic and personal at the centre of loose-fitting, ethical and timeless looks.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 8 min read
Illustration of a woman in yellow shirt placing South Korean flags on a globe against a coral background.
Manufacturing

High fibre

Finland has unexpectedly become a world leader in sustainable textile production, with companies pioneering new and sometimes secret technologies.

  • Issue #157
  • 10 min read
Man with glasses and beard holding white material sample in front of whiteboard with diagrams
Fashion

Trendsetting trio

These three fashion trailblazers are looking beyond established practices to bring alternative perspectives and a viable future to the business of making and selling clothes.

  • Issue #157
  • 13 min read
Marie-Claire Daveu sits at a wooden table wearing a geometric patterned black and white blouse
Fashion

Business

Iberia’s new uniforms, the South African brand that converts sea waste into clothing and a chat with Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano.

  • Issue #157
  • 8 min read
Two female Iberia Airlines crew members wearing Teresa Helbig's new navy uniform designs with red and yellow trim
Fashion

Smart money

From lab-grown diamonds to luxury handbag rentals, fermented skincare and textiles made from plants and paper pulp, these are the hottest fashion and beauty trends for savvy retail investors to look into right now.

  • Issue #156
  • 8 min read
Stylized beach scene with person carrying shopping bags walking past two people relaxing under umbrellas
Retail

The new wave

Surfwear, footwear, city shorts and relaxed shirts – summer holidays are all about breezy, effortless dressing. From Bali to Brazil, we’ve found the new generation of retailers selling the best summery brands.

  • Issue #155
  • 10 min read
Bright spacious interior of 1351 store with clothing racks, natural lighting and minimalist design
Fashion

Call to action

How Japanese outdoors company Goldwin melds technical prowess with sharp cuts for adventurers and urban explorers – and is now known for producing the world’s most coveted outdoorswear.

  • Issue #153
  • 9 min read
Call to action
Retail

On the button

A Seoul menswear boutique has evolved from humble vintage-hunting beginnings to become a coveted destination for discerning locals seeking perfectly curated Korean and international brands.

  • Issue #152
  • 20 min read
Interior of 8Division menswear store in Seoul showing minimalist white concrete design with clothing racks and displays
Fashion

Class of its own

Fashion schools tend to be either technical or conceptual. Yet Florence's Polimoda is stitching together a new approach, promoting both practical skills and artistic experimentation.

  • Issue #151
  • 14 min read
Two students in a fashion classroom, one fitting a black garment on another who is wearing protective covering

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