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The Toyota 2000GT Coupe arose from a nation whose “Made in Japan” label was, at the time, the punch line of a joke. Is it in a car’s technical achievements? The 2000GT’s inline-six engine, as well as independent suspension, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, were then-exotic features we take for granted today.

Sometimes being a tourist in your own hometown is the most rewarding adventure, especially as a family while teaching children the history of the place they call 'home.' Virgil Nicholas, a Copenhagen-based fashion consultant and entrepreneur, talks us through his adventures with two-year-old Vinny.

Glaring at the world with a throbbing, starved desire, the occurrences of 2020 swooped up the world in its path. Looming news began to muster feelings of anguish, but Zoë van Dijk's delicate depictions have been a soft melody in the streamlet of sorrow.

The role of “heritage” has become provenance—a reputation built on consistently good products. As luxury and streetwear learn from each other, the latter’s penchant for graphic sportswear is elevated through high-end artist collaborations, turning bags, T-shirts, hoodies, and more into pieces of wearable art. Highsnobiety contributor Brian Trunzo on the thin, definitive crossroads of fashion and art.

While infographics are not a primary target of “fake news” accusations, the basis of their integrity is in danger: in the post-truth era, people not only disregard information provided by the news media but information in general. Infographics director Thomas Heumann of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung opens up about an era of information against the tidal wave of fake news.

Japan has long been wedded to the natural elements of wood in both design and architecture. Wood as materiality played a salient role in the cultural and ritual identities of the country, and again is becoming the component of choice. Discover three archetype from this growing movement.