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Denim
Care guides|May 2025
Denim is special for its exceptional durability, unique aging process, and versatile appeal. With proper care, your denim garments can improve with time.
Interviews|May 2025
Jo Ellison on the contemporary codes of business attire
It’s an old tale: summer begins to end as September approaches, marking the start of the new season. Despite the familiar post-vacation blues, this is a moment filled with the return of pleasant comforts: a well-known routine, the sounds of the coffee maker, the spark of refreshed creativity and, of course, the powerful influence of trusted office wear.
A well-versed personality on the matter is London-based Jo Ellison – celebrated Editor of the Financial Times’ HTSI magazine and connoisseur of all things fashion, culture and lifestyle – whom we asked to take us on a personal journey through modern office clothing.
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‘When thinking about the business uniform I’ve always been reluctant to accept that it should ape the men's outfit. I don't think women should wear some kind of weird version of what men wear but what I've learned from 10,000 years of professional life is that, actually, the men's wardrobe works really well because it does the hard work.
Men do go to a business dinner and wear the same suit they put on first thing in the morning. Tailoring is the kind of thing that can carry you right through the day. And I think that's why it's so seductive and why it continues to exist and be so strong. And it's not surprising to me that women, professional women, will gravitate towards tailoring, because they know it's going to go the distance.
‘There are definitely things that I feel more comfortable in than I do in others, and I think these are the pieces and styles you kind of find through time. For me, it's probably an oversized fit, like a mannish cut. I've always admired those women in history who had a utilitarian sense of design and a really simple aesthetic. As I’ve got older, I've probably become similarly strict with my own wardrobe. I just want things that work.’
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‘Key garments for me are very simple. Round-neck, long-sleeve tops, especially in autumn. I like well-cut trousers, quite wide, ideally in neutral colours. I like a blouse, a good blouse or a shirt, I think is a kind of real perennial, although I have to say I do wear them a bit less in the winter because I find they're just too cold. And you need a great blazer.
You just know when you put on a great blazer because there's something about the way it makes you feel. I like the idea that a piece of clothing is not going to need looking after all day, because it needs to look after you.’
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Leather garments
Care guides|May 2025
Leather is a hard-wearing yet sensitive natural material. As leather ages, it develops a beautiful patina, showcasing its unique character and history over time.
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Synthetic fibres
Care guides|May 2025
Synthetic fibres such as polyester, polyamide, acrylic, and elastane have many useful properties that can be enjoyed in a variety of garments, including activewear and swimwear. They’re usually comfortable, quick-drying, and keep their shape well. However, they also shed tiny plastic particles that can enter the sea and cause harm to our ecosystems. Here’s how to care for synthetic garments.
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Silk
Care guides|May 2025
Silk is composed of incredibly fine natural protein fibres produced by silkworms. It is surprisingly strong, smooth, breathable, and transports moisture. Handle silk garments with care to maintain their smooth and lustrous texture.
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On craft as continuum
Notes|May 2025
Textile traditions often carry more than technique – holding memory, care, and everyday acts of creativity. At the intersection of past and present, and amid a renewed interest in the handmade, craft becomes a way of remembering and passing on the knowledge handed down through generations.
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Arthur Guérin-Boëri on the search for the unknown
Interviews|May 2025
In a career defined by breath-holding records and moments of stillness beneath the surface, Arthur Guérin-Boëri has always been driven by something more than performance. His path as a world champion freediver has been shaped by intuition, discipline, and a deep connection to the sea – and now, as he turns his focus toward environmental storytelling, Arthur’s journey is no longer about conquering the unknown, but about understanding it.
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Rhubarb compote with olive oil
Food|May 2025
An easy-to-make sweet summer treat featuring rhubarb, salt-roasted nuts, cardamom and cookie crumbles. Serve with heavy cream on the side, and a drop of olive oil.
Denim
Care guides|May 2025
Denim is special for its exceptional durability, unique aging process, and versatile appeal. With proper care, your denim garments can improve with time.