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Editor’s letter
His thoughts are never far from this pressing topic, so here our editor in chief scrutinises the future of retail and the changing ways in which we shop.
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.
Architecture
From a fishmarket turned tourist attraction in Oman to a smart Spanish ceramics brand, we delve deep into the world of contemporary design.
Swede success
Can a 20-year-old Swedish label mix it with the big-league luxury brands? We speak to Acne Studios executive chairman Mikael Schiller about his business plans, retail strategy and pink shopping bags.
Crime time
Screenwriter and novelist Hans Rosenfeldt has popularised Nordic noir with ‘The Bridge’. We follow him into the woods.
Rising demand
The fortunes of bakeries are on the up thanks to hands-on entrepreneurs. Their products are enriching urban communities by bringing neighbours together. We meet three stars earning their crust.
Tasty alternatives
Meet Stockholm’s fresh-thinking chefs, busy making hay (or, rather, delicious food) while the sun shines.
Inn focus
Whether you want to feel at home in stockholm or relaxed in lisbon, our round-up of venues with personality has you covered.
Strong foundation
Despite being fired from two jobs, Monica von Schmalensee now heads Scandinavia’s largest architecture practice. She mulls over the merits of being direct in the design world.
