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Walking distance
London's storied bespoke shoemaker Henry Maxwell has swapped Jermyn Street for an Essex Road piano factory, seeking to reinvent luxury craftsmanship for modern times.
Fashion: Wear it’s at
They might not fit the archetype of the high-end tailor but a new generation of smart young outfitters is now at the cutting edge of bespoke menswear.
On a roll
Denim production once defined US textile manufacturing but a focus on quantity over quality nearly snuffed it out. Now Vidalia Mills is bucking the fast-fashion trend.
Dressing the nation
By knitting rather than weaving Tyrolean loden wool, Christian and Manuel Weber created an award-winning fabric — and built an Austrian menswear label rooted equally in Alpine tradition and Italian craftsmanship.
Weighing in
Two mavericks still check the mittel-rifts of Austrians with the scales empire. Our correspondent steps on the plate.
Sharp darts
Heritage sense paired with modern sensibilities sets these Pugliese blazer brands apart.
The detail advantage: Why Japanese brands obsesses over every stitch
The Japanese fashion industry’s dedication to perfecting production techniques has set the bar for manufacturing excellence. How did this celebration of the specifics come to define the country’s exacting output?
Bread winners
It is integral to French identity but sales of bread are falling and eating habits are changing. We meet the flour-flecked folk offering crumbs of comfort with an artisanal approach.
Keeping it simple
A residence in Kyoto has been given a sensitive makeover that pays homage to its history. Now a cosy guest house, A Day in Khaki offers a soothing retreat in serene surrounds.
