French Trotters have opened a large flagship in the heart of the Marais boasting a a clean interior aesthetic, a well-curated array of clothes, accessories and other products made in France, and a house label for men and women. We sat down with Clarent to hear about his theory of retail alchemy that makes him so successful. →

Terry Ellis is the charming menswear buyer at Beams in Japan, we chatted with him over dinner in Florence about what menswear is on its way in, what's on its way out, and the music he's jamming to this summer. →