Editorial Universe
Long-form features on craftsmanship, heritage, culture and the ideas behind the objects worth owning.
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There’s a quiet shift taking place in Milan. As Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collections unfolded beneath the June sun, three designers-Miguel Vieira, David Catalán, and Simon Cracker-offered something unusual: not…
Modesti Markou · June 2025
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Florence, July 2025 - In the sun-drenched courtyard of the Fortezza da Basso, where centuries of tradition meet the cutting edge of global menswear, Rag & Bone made its mark once again. For their third season at Pitti…
Modesti Markou · June 2025
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The island of Murano, which lies directly across the water from Venice, is a place where passion and imagination meet. It is a sphere of art that has been burning for ages, not just another tourist destination. As you…
Valeria Andina · June 2025
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In a world overwhelmed by fleeting trends and loud logos, isn’t there something refreshing about the quiet power of understated elegance? More and more people seem to think so. This explains the rise of quiet luxury, a…
Modesti Markou · May 2025
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There are brands that stay loyal to the rules. There are brands that bend them. And then there is Iceberg, the brand that broke them all. Long before the industry-wide obsession with luxury and streetwear, before high…
Modesti Markou · March 2025
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Are you familiar with the term fast fashion? In case you are not, the term refers to the “business model of replicating recent catwalk trends and high-fashion designs, mass producing them at a low cost, and bringing…
Modesti Markou · April 2024
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The world was shocked by the turbulent economic catastrophe that wounded the globe after the extravagant Roaring Twenties which were known for their loud Art Deco influences and colorful costumes. Misery and uncertainty…
Modesti Markou · February 2024
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So, what is a tuxedo? The answer might seem obvious, but apparently, it’s not. Also known as a dinner jacket or dinner suit in British English, a tuxedo is a formal evening suit primarily distinguished by satin. To…
Nicola Luchini · February 2024
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Hermes, an icon of luxury, is renowned for its Birkin and Kelly bags, steeped in history dating back to the brand's origins in 1837. These bags' allure lies in scarcity, leveraging psychological biases, exorbitant…
Modesti Markou · February 2024