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Best in class: Paris

The six-shop retail space selling high-end perfume alongside Japanese flowers and superlative coffee, all backed up by personal touches and stellar service.

  • Issue #108
  • 6 min read
Best in class: Paris
Retail

Moving targets

The man who grew United Arrows into a Japanese fashion powerhouse is now reviving the country’s artisanal clothing culture. Osamu Shigematsu talks career choices, retail challenges and recrafting the kimono.

  • Issue #108
  • 9 min read
Osamu Shigematsu, United Arrows' honorary chairman, waving in an office corridor while holding a crocodile-skin bag.
Shoots

Sharp relief

Dress up this autumn/winter 2017 with (soft) power suits, cultivated coats, striking timepieces and splashes of red.

  • Issue #108
  • 6 min read
Man in navy Emporio Armani jacket, striped shirt and patterned tie standing with crossed arms.
Fashion

Fashion

French dresses, Californian totes and a men’s label from product designer Jasper Morrison.

  • Issue #108
  • 4 min read
Fashion
Retail

Wondrous wares

From seating to storage, these are the design innovations with which to fit out your home, office or otherwise.

  • Issue #108
  • 25 min read
Illustration of a man reading in a modern interior with a sofa, arched windows, and a black cat on a stool.
Business

The secret to opening a bike shop

In the latest episode of our 'Secret to...' series we talk to Jack Pattison, co-founder of Freddie Grubb, about the key elements that go into creating an outstanding bike shop.

  • Secret to...
  • 2 min watch
bike shop window
Retail

Best in class: Imadeya

The friendly neighbourhood liquor store taking Japan’s small-batch Sakè, sochu, wine and whiskey around the world.

  • Issue #107
  • 6 min read
Best in class: Imadeya

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