Louis Vuitton Still Means Family in French Village
Patrick Louis Vuitton is still making bespoke luggage at the family's original workshop in Asnières-sur-Seine, France.
Camel Hair Was the Glamour Garment of the 1930s
Umberto Angeloni has teamed up with Loro Piana to remake this staple of F. Scott Fitzgerald-era menswear.
19th-Century Machine Still Making Socks Built to Last
Griswold tabletop knitting machine powers Emma Willis shop's classic socks.
Elegant Yet Tough: Humidors for the Active Aficionado
Craftsman Patrick Fallon's humidors carry cigars in style but they're strong enough to have been buried in the Arctic and dropped in the Amazon.
Swimwear Brand Vilebrequin Made Waves Safe For All Men
French luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin is still making a splash on the French Riviera after helping men move away from the tight trunks of yesteryear.
Family-Owned Hotels Keep Elegance of Yesteryear Alive
The best family-owned hotels stand like stoutly built lighthouses, against which the waves of fashion crash harmlessly.
Humble Origins to Classic Footwear, Espadrilles Endure
The great Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali loved the simple footwear and so should you.
Keep Calm and Carry Louis Vuitton
An Australian designer has created a new range of luggage for the French luxury house that does away with an annoying flaw in modern suitcases.
Dior Faces Future With the Aplomb of a Fashion Icon
With its 70th anniversary approaching, the legendary French couturier is opening new stores around the world—and preparing to refit its flagship shop in Paris.
The Glamour and Grandeur of Masterpiece London
With its sophisticated mix of the old and new, Masterpiece London has become a fixture on the summer calendar.
Ubiquitous Polo Shirts a Long Way From Sporting Roots
Whether it's called a polo shirt or a tennis shirt, this short-sleeve garment is a fashion classic.
African Luxury in London
Designer Patrick Mavros takes inspiration from African wildlife to make handcrafted silver jewelry and sculptures.
How Castro's Favorite Cigar Conquered the World
After half a century as Cuba's premier cigar brand, Cohiba continues to revolutionize the cigar-making world.
Sunglass Shop's Singular Vision
E.B. Meyrowitz and manager Sheel Davison-Lungley offers handcrafted shades that scream cool.
Sharp Dressed Man: Bespoke Tailor's Sixth Sense
Terry Haste exemplifies the great tailor: a craftsman who is a reader of character and psychology, as well.
New Craftsmen Fete Traditional Arts in a Modern World
London Craft Week, from May 3 to 7, highlights artisans' high-end, handcrafted creations.
Lines of Beauty: Swiss Colored Pencils Elegantly Endure
The coloring books craze has Switzerland's Caran D'Ache ramping up production of its much-loved crayons and pencils.
Rhinestone Cowboy: Custom Belt Buckles a Work of Art
Clint Orms's handcrafted belt buckles are made to be passed down to the next generation of cowboys.
Wartski Antiques: A Fabergé Labor of Love
Wartski, the London shop that made Kate Middleton's wedding ring, owes its survival to a suitcase full of Fabergé.
The Man Behind the Inglourious Basterds Boots
Viennese shoemaker Ludwig Reiter has stayed true to its traditional craft methods for more than 130 years.
The Refurbished Return of London's Mark's Club
The menu has been refreshed and sharpened, and the offices and rooms have been transformed.
Automata-Maker François Junod Makes Metal Come Alive
In his atelier in the Swiss mountains, Junod creates elaborate, robot-like moving figures.
The Origins of the Bowler Hat
It was commissioned by a nobleman who wanted a hat that would better protect the gamekeepers who worked on his family estate.
An Old Twist on Bespoke Silk Ties
Gianni Cerutti of Passaggio Cravatte offers most of his couture neckwear in vintage fabrics.
Deakin & Francis Secret-Keeping Cufflinks
A generation on from the silver crisis, Deakin & Francis is one of the world's best-loved makers of cufflinks.
Neapolitan Tailor Mariano Rubinacci Enters V&A
Victoria and Albert Museum is about to welcome a colorful outfit by the tailor to its permanent collection.
Part Sports Jacket, Part Cardigan, Introducing the Teba
Bel y Cia of Barcelona is the home of the Teba, a stylish hunting coat with a royal pedigree.
The Curated Life: Far-East Influences on Cartier
A gem of an exhibition in Geneva shows the influence of the Far East on the French jeweler.
Old-School Ties
The 82-year-old whose doodles inspired the legendary Hermès tie is still designing for the storied Paris fashion house
Heaven for Leather
Seraphin, a Paris-based company owned by designer Henri Zaks, transforms animal skins into clothes that surprise and delight.