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It took two-and-a-half days to reach Athens, instead of three-and-a-half hours by plane. So was it worth it?
Tell us all about it and help us shape our new FT Globetrotter guide
Luxury brands are not only expanding their retail presence in the city but are also drawing on the region’s artisanal traditions
Luscious colours and modern tailoring appeared at Prada and Zegna
Your most beloved urban running routes, from Athens to Zurich
A shy and solitary character, his designs for churches, train stations and office chairs deserve more attention
Six highlights of the annual show, displayed in churches, lidos, bars and abattoirs
From a former panettone factory to a disused slaughterhouse — Alcova’s vision breathes new life into old spaces
A cost-benefit analysis of Europe’s financial centres might now find the Italian city near the top of the list
Hugo De Ana’s grim staging of Verdi’s opera in Milan is redeemed by explosive music
Hems swept the floor, tailoring was easy and elegant — and great coats were the greatest
Classical art has been repurposed and reworked across millennia, this surprising, profound exhibition shows
There were public objections to staging this Russian opera but the show justified itself
Evaristo Baschenis’s instrument paintings at Galerie Canesso provide an unusual window on to his contemporary culture
Set to be 2023’s Capitals of Culture, these overlooked gems are rich with Roman temples, medieval streets and Renaissance palazzos
The chairman and chief executive loves motocross, Bloody Marys and his monochromatic wardrobe
. . . via stealth luxury at Prada, and Moschino’s air-filled inflatable collars
Borsa Italiana has lost several high-profile companies this year but says it is working on simplifying its rules
This year’s design festival was a carnival of creativity, with highlights including Virgil Abloh x Alessi, Vuitton’s belt-buckled chairs and Stella McCartney’s interiors debut
From ’90s denims to fluoro suits — labels look to the past as shows truly return to normal
The world’s biggest design showcase features bracingly contemporary interpretations of classic designs
Sustainable design, Milan’s Salone del Mobile, Oslo’s National Museum – and the perils of office furniture
An exclusive look at Villa Passalacqua
For the AW22 collections Prada reflected on the past and Versace revisited the corset
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