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Korbinian Ludwig Heß: A fanatic of “fatto a mano”

We visited the bespoke shoemaker Korbinian Ludwig Heß in his workshop in Berlin and learnt about the connection between ear and hand, fit and posture, shoes and personality.

Refined Tastes: Janice Wong

Janice Wong is part pastry chef, part creative director. Known for elevating the art of dessert making to the nth degree, we speak to her about food, travel and why “culture is all about colour and taste”.

Closing the loop: Brodie Neill

The Tasmanian designer on circularity, successful design and what motivates him to create extraordinary new materials from waste products.

Banfi: A Legacy of Wine in Montalcino

We visit Banfi in Montalcino to explore its rich heritage and innovative spirit, guided by the insights and leadership of third-generation proprietor Cristina Mariani-May.

Alberto Soiatti: A gentleman on two wheels

We met with Alberto Soiatti, an entrepreneur who divides his time between his vintage motorcycle workshop and working on social media for brands all over the world.

Adriano Meneghetti: It all began with a belt

We met with Adriano Meneghetti in his studio in Milan. He told us about his passion for fashion and design, his creative process and his visionary ‘pragmatic Don Quixote’ approach.

Lasting Impressions: Crockett & Jones

Crockett & Jones’s longstanding brand director, James Fox, talks to Charlie Thomas about the shoemaker’s impressive longevity, quality and gentle evolution

A watch lover’s guide to IWC Schaffhausen

We speak with watch writer and aficionado, Justin Hast, who also happens to be an expert in one of Switzerland’s most storied watch brands.

Craft Works: Kim Dolva

The cofounder of influential furniture studio and workshop, Københavns Møbelsnedkeri, talks personal taste, sustainable design and the future of furniture manufacturing.

Inside the Wellema Hat Co.

Bespoke hat-maker Cody Wellema is a one-of-a-kind craftsman. He talks to us about his approach to his craft, why function beats form and why he never wants to stop learning.

Independent Spirit: Springbank Whisky

We take a tour inside one Scotland’s last truly independent whisky distillers, Springbank, whose single malts are known for their unique, fiercely individualistic character.

Liquid Gold: Gonnelli 1585

Meet Giorgio Gonnelli, the 13th-generation custodian of one of Italy’s finest olive oil producers.

Will Bowlby on What it Took to Co-Found Kricket

We sit down with the co-founder and head chef at one of London’s most popular Indian restaurant groups, to hear how Will Bowlby cooked his way ahead of the competition

Sawanoi Sake: A Lifetime in the Making

We visit one of Okutama’s oldest Sake breweries – family owned and run for 23 generations, no less – to understand the philosophy that informs this most precious of Japanese libations

Thomas Sandell: Designed for life

One of Sweden’s foremost architects and product designers, Thomas Sandell of Sandell & Sandberg, shares some life lessons he’s accrued over the course of his 30-year career

Bold as brass

We meet one of New York’s foremost jazz musicians, trumpeter and pianist, Keyon Harrold. He re-flects on his early career, honing his craft, and what it takes to find your voice as a musician today

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