With Faircloth & Supply, Every Piece Makes a Difference

Each item sold from Phoebe Dahl's linen-focused womenswear line supports a girl's education in Nepal

British writer Roald Dahl touched the hearts of children around the world with his imaginative tales of gigantic peaches and golden tickets. His granddaughter Phoebe Dahl extends his legacy in her own way: by helping girls in Nepal to grab ahold of the opportunity (and their right) to become whatever they dream. Every piece sold from her LA-based line Faircloth & Supply results in a …

Dining at Yakumo Saryo in Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Japanese designer Shinichiro Ogata conceives the menu, tableware and even the structure for his dream restaurant

On a cloudy day, we visited Tokyo’s quiet suburban neighborhood of Yakumo (which, fittingly enough, translates to “Eight Clouds”). It was a small trek to our final destination in Meguro-ku, which is southwest of the hip Nakameguro and Shibuya areas. After about 15 minutes of walking from the Toritsu-Daigaku station and some retracing of steps, a slightly clandestine stone staircase came into sight, leading the …

Please Paris Shoes

The French designer's debut collection touts unusual materials like patented leather with granite print, faux shearling and velvet

In the sea of shoes that flood the department stores, boutiques and e-shops, it’s not often that a debut collection grabs ahold of our complete attention like the one from Please Paris did. The recently launched French brand’s statement pieces surprise with unusual textures like faux-shearling, velvet and even shiny patent calfskin leather in granite print—for a bold yet indubitably feminine look. Please Paris founder …