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Welcome to Moto World
Motors

Welcome to Moto World

Like tattoos and hairless cats, motorcycles have moved from the periphery toward the center of culture.

Words by Jeremy Malman
The Joy of Driving, Reinvented
A PAID MOMENT WITH KINDRED MOTORWORKS
Departures Studio84 created this story in collaboration with Kindred Motorworks. Departures’ editorial contributors were not involved in its creation.

The Joy of Driving, Reinvented

Inside its California headquarters, Kindred Motorworks imbues vintage cars with modern conveniences. The result: classic looks, none of the hassle, and all the nostalgia.

Departures Studio84
How to Make a Timepiece Timeless
Fashion

How to Make a Timepiece Timeless

Experts reveal the secrets to selecting a wristwatch with heirloom potential.

Words by Alex Frank, Illustration by Giorgia Ascolani
Made in Italy
Design

Made in Italy

In the Brianza design district, the country’s dynamic craftsmanship legacy is a vision to behold.

Words by Madeline Gressel, Photography by Federico Ciamei
Louis Vuitton Goes on a World Tour
Fashion

Louis Vuitton Goes on a World Tour

From Lake Maggiore to South Korea, our editor takes stock of the luxury house’s big year of spectacle and style.

Words by Alex Frank, Illustration by Hisham Akira Bharoocha
Hermès’ First Client Was a Horse
Design

Hermès’ First Client Was a Horse

At its new workshop in Normandy, Hermès demonstrates how a heritage commitment to craftsmanship shapes a future-forward legacy.

Words by Alexandra Marshall, Photography by Skye Parrott
Creature Comforts
Fashion

Creature Comforts

Whether it’s the perfect set of earrings or a statement brooch, this selection of fine jewelry deserves to be savored.

Photography by Katja Rahlwes, Styling by Hannes Hetta
In Praise of the Venetian Slipper
Fashion

In Praise of the Venetian Slipper

As the “furlane” experiences a renaissance, our editor reflects on her nostalgic connection to these curious shoes.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Illustration by Victoria Black
Stella McCartney Goes Off the Cuff
Fashion

Stella McCartney Goes Off the Cuff

The designer opens up about what led her to become a pioneer in the world of sustainable luxury fashion.

As Told To Erin Dixon, Photography by Mary McCartney
How to Live With Joie de Vivre
Fashion

How to Live With Joie de Vivre

Ajiri Aki translates the French approach to everyday pleasure into a modern roadmap that celebrates the moment.

Words by LaTonya Yvette, Photography by Mathieu Richer Mamousse
Once Again, Prada Has It in the Bag
Fashion

Once Again, Prada Has It in the Bag

The Galleria handbag is an icon of the Italian house’s celebrated design and its enduring obsession with fastidious craftsmanship.

Words by Alex Frank, Photography by Skye Parrott
A New Vision of West Africa
Fashion

A New Vision of West Africa

An emerging generation of young creators are forging a contemporary vision of Ghana and Senegal.

Words by LaTonya Yvette

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