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Talk to my agent

In an age of self-promotion, talent agents still hold immense value. We speak to four industry insiders from theatre, TV, photography and music about how their role has changed and what’s on the horizon.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 12 min read
Television agent Janet Carol Norton stands in her Century City office wearing a patterned purple sweater and black skirt.
Affairs

Thought leaders

We explore the 2020 agenda for three globally focused think-tanks: from tackling alternative facts in the US to pushing the bigger picture in India – plus the future of Europe.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 1 min read
Thought leaders
Entrepreneurialism

Modern niches

Whether it’s door-to-door delivery services, cutesy telegrams or ear salons, Japan is home to a host of unique businesses.

  • Issue #129
  • 9 min read
Illustration of a hand selecting an orange geometric bead from a wooden frame structure against a blue background, representing the concept of niche selection.
Hospitality

Root cause

One man is pushing for a rural return with a business-minded mix of hospitality and agricultural innovation.

  • Issue #129
  • 8 min read
Modern two-storey floating homes with large glass windows and roof terraces reflected on calm water.
Food & Drink

Tipping the scales

Kiyoshi Kimura splashes out to buy the first tuna of the year but the larger-than-life methods of Japan’s King of Tuna rely on getting the small details right.

  • Issue #129
  • 4 min read
A smiling older man in a grey suit and orange tie seated in what appears to be a Japanese restaurant.
Retail

Digital native

Andrea Panconesi took his Florentine boutique online when Google was still a new thing. Today LuisaViaRoma is a leading global player.

  • Issue #128
  • 4 min read
Digital native
Business

Phoenix rising

After years of decline and near-bankruptcy, the denim giant’s CEO Chip Bergh has steered the company back to profitability.

  • Issue #128
  • 10 min read
Phoenix rising
Business

Friends in the north

You don’t need a city to start a business. A new generation of greenfield entrepreneurs are planting the seeds of clever companies in the likes of the East Neuk of Fife.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 10 min read
Friends in the north
Fashion

Fashion

A Stockholm sportswear emporium, a new Milan flagship for Tod’s and pulling on Portuguese socks.

  • Issue #128
  • 7 min read
Fashion

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