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Retail therapy
From covered arcades to century-old curtain shops, Osaka's shoppers favour face-to-face commerce over convenience — proof that Japan's second city still prizes conversation as much as consumption.
Wardrobe directions
Our editors have toured the showrooms, interrogated the buyers and been to the shows. The following pages offer up our picks of the spring/summer 2018 season.
Going up
Rome finally gets its own grand department store: a €250m gamble by Thailand’s Central Group that turns archaeology, ambition and 800 brands into the city’s newest must-visit address.
Business
Canada launches a space-age carbon counter and Sweden unveils the world’s first shopping centre selling exclusively upcycled and repurposed items.
Heart of glasses
In between fashion weeks, Milan plays host to Mido: the world’s biggest stage for eyewear.
Core strength
Apple's retail chief on swapping fashion for tech, rebuilding a demoralised global workforce and why leadership, not gadgets, defines her tenure at the world's most valuable brand.
Best in class: Honolulu
Enter this curiosity shop and discover a hoard of remarkable riches.
Shop, read, listen
Shopping for Finnish trolls in London and finicky pooches in Berlin, plus this month’s best books, products, music, film and more.
Game face
Whether you’re at play or meeting the board, a well-crafted watch is a must in planning your next move. We present our pick of the top tickers.
Buying time
While some buyers have a spreadsheet mentality, others see their jobs as a chance to be creative editor. We meet three menswear gurus who use collages, scrapbooks and snapshots to deliver the goods.
