Natalie Theodosi
Brisbane’s West Village shows how independent retail creates a real sense of place
Japanese developer Sekisui House transformed Brisbane's West End with independent retailers and abundant green space, creating a thriving mixed-use community that attracts 26,000 daily visitors.
2023’s Fashion 25: The labels and designers to know now
From ambitious young start-ups to venerable fashion houses, our spring season style round-up has searched worldwide to find the 25 labels, designers and products on the radar of sharp dressers.
Purchasing power: Part 1
We celebrate the world of physical retail by visiting the pioneering boutiques, revitalised high streets and customer-facing vendors elevating the in-store experience.
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.
True romance
Valentino’s creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, is targeting hearts, not minds – and bringing the Italian luxury house into the future by drawing on its past.
Ring the changes
Luxury shops can often resemble department stores. Cartier’s local approach is a jewel in its crown.
Slow and steady
As outerwear brand 66°North steps onto the global stage, we find out what can it teach the world about Nordic-style sustainability and prioritising quality over novelty.
Embrace the chaos
Turbulent times call for bold decisions, says Pietro Beccari, the chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, who has tripled the luxury firm’s revenues.
Material effect
Hugo Boss's new CEO, Daniel Grieder, explains his vision for the heritage fashion house: balancing traditional tailoring with innovative technology to create a business fit for a new age.
From indie perfumer to global player, Byredo plots its next chapter with Puig
With Byredo, fragrance came first and only then did founder Ben Gorham start looking at other ways to grow the brand, by collaborating with everyone from workwear manufacturers to audio engineers.
