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Manufacturing

Feathering the nest

We meet the farmer nurturing Iceland’s very soft-power darling – its eider ducks – by modernising the industry and boosting profits.

  • Issue #153
  • 8 min read
Mother eider duck sitting protectively on her nest with eggs visible beneath her in grassy terrain
Craft

Upper hand

Fancy something handsome to see you through the cold snap? If so, Alberto Squillace is a handy contact. He owns Omega, a glove-maker in Naples that follows a centuries-old tradition of manufacturing.

  • Issue #150
  • 1 min read
Red leather glove on a workbench beside scissors and craft tools.
Business

Field work

With its wide-open spaces and commerce-friendly buzz, the Westhoek region is proving that rural spots can be business hubs too. Welcome to the real remote working.

  • Issue #142
  • 11 min read
Field work
Design

Blown away

Czech design is in the spotlight and its artisanal glassware and furniture are finding an enthusiastic global market.

  • Issue #112
  • 8 min read
Two men stand against a white wall beneath three colorful pendant lights in blue, light blue, and amber tones.
Craft

Making a stand

Beyond the runways and boutiques, Milan's fashion reputation rests on thousands of small manufacturers, family workshops and artisans quietly stitching, cutting and crafting the goods that keep the industry running.

  • Issue #92
  • 10 min read
Making a stand

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