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Craft

Slow burners

From traditional wicker baskets and classic leather sandals to woven artworks gracing Chinese hotels, the artisans of the Mediterreanean are full of talent – and surprises.

  • Issue #165
  • 5 min read
Alain Rondini sitting in his workshop surrounded by colorful leather materials and rolls
Craft

Sharpen up

By listening to its customers, pencil-maker Viarco has secured global fans and healthy profits.

  • Issue #164
  • 9 min read
Sharpen up
Art

See the light

In 2014, designers Rita Múrias and Paulo Barata began collecting neon signs for their aesthetic qualities.

  • Issue #162
  • 11 min read
See the light
Manufacturing

Connective threads

We meet the leaders of three heritage houses that are adapting to the industry’s ever-changing demands while upholding their history and time-tested values.

  • Issue #162
  • 13 min read
Adolfo and Adriana Domínguez sitting together in a fashion showroom with clothing displays
Retail

Hat’s off to you

London's 347-year-old Lock & Co Hatters has crowned everyone from Admiral Nelson to Churchill. Now the family-owned institution wants to top off your wardrobe too.

  • Issue #161
  • 1 min read
Display of various classic hat styles including fedoras and panama hats with different colored bands
Craft

Downhill shuttle

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

  • Issue #159
  • 5 min read
Jamie Kunka skiing across snowy terrain on a stone bridge in Scotland's Cairngorms mountains
Architecture

Hidden treasures

On a quiet residential street in Japan’s historic capital stands a living monument to the city’s coveted craft traditions.

  • Issue #158
  • 6 min read
Wooden walkway leading through internal courtyard garden with moss-covered ground and traditional Japanese architecture
Architecture

Basic instinct

Architecture practice Studio KO favours simple methods and materials, even when they’re working with star clients.

  • Issue #158
  • 6 min read
Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty of Studio KO sitting at a conference table in their modern office workspace
Retail

Flip the stitch

Amid relaxing workplace formality standards, Japanese suit sales have fallen sharply. But one Tokyo label is going against the grain. We meet the menswear mavericks behind The Gentleman in the Parlour.

  • Issue #149
  • 10 min read
Open book with green cover titled 'The Cutter's Practical Guide to Overcoats' showing gold lettering on fabric

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