

In the late 2000s, fashion photographer Mr Mikael Kennedy started selling 100-year-old Persian rugs out of a classic Mercedes, rolling them out on the bonnet of his car in New York City as if it were performance art. “Everyone I knew thought I was insane,” he says. “They were like, ‘What are you doing? You’re a rug dealer now?’

Mr Mikael Kennedy is a fashion photographer turned rug dealer turned fashion designer and now part of our Small World capsule collection 

Fashion: Magic Carpets – King Kennedy Transforms Vintage Rugs Into Conscious Clothing

Magic Carpets: King Kennedy Transforms Vintage Rugs Into Conscious Clothing



Last week, we launched the second annual instalment of our Small World capsule collection, which champions craft, community and local artisans from around the globe. You may already have seen items such as a jacket made from upcycled rugs, delicate lapis lazuli bracelets and tonnes of embroidery, but just in case you need more reasons to peruse this carefully curated collection, we have 22. See below, 22 excellent products from Small World that will make you look and feel good this summer.

Want to shop the collection but not sure where to start? Well, start here 

Fashion: 22 Excellent Pieces From Our Small World Capsule Collection

22 Excellent Pieces From Our Small World Capsule Collection



There’s no need for us to wax on about the importance of carefully chosen accessories in elevating an outfit. But if ever the maxim bears repeating, it’s in the warmer months, when layers are duly shed and those finer details take on even greater weight. A pair of snazzy sunglasses are a go-to for their protective properties as well as their aesthetic ones. And while this quintessential summer accessory may occupy relatively little real estate, we’d wager that it’s one of the most impactful – capable of adding character, exuding mystery, or, let’s be honest, just making you look really cool.

Our in-house label has joined forces with the London-based “modern spectacle maker” for a capsule collection of seven failsafe styles

Fashion: Cubitts X Mr P. Is Here To Make Sunglasses Shopping A Breeze

Cubitts X Mr P. Is Here To Make Sunglasses Shopping A Breeze



In 2022, life has a way of keeping our heads down, our heart rates high, and for many of us, we forge ahead with little to no scope for reflection. Meditation and silent retreats aside, despite providing time away from work, vacations do not always give us an opportunity to zoom out and truly take stock. With that in mind, let us suggest the perspective-shifting headspin of an endless sandscape. All empty space, open sky and elysian aura – here are seven of the most impressive (in our opinion) dune-backed stays out there.

From Chile to Mongolia, we go in search of seven of the most dramatic landscapes in the world

Travel: Seven Extraordinary Desert Escapes For A Mindset Shift

Seven Extraordinary Desert Escapes For A Mindset Shift



This year, our Small World capsule collection includes fine jewellery. And why wouldn’t it? Jewellery, for the most part, is the embodiment of craft and often of traditional artisanship and ancient techniques, which dovetails perfectly with the ethos of Small World and, more broadly, the MR PORTER Craftsmanship Code.

Our Small World capsule collection includes fine jewellery for the first time. Here are four names to add to your Wish List

Fashion: Four Fine Jewellery Brands From Small World To Know Now

Four Fine Jewellery Brands From Small World To Know Now



Whether you’re lucky enough to live by a beach or are just preparing for your summer getaway, there comes a time when you have_ _to think about swimwear. The coming months are all about relaxing and unwinding on the beach, at the pool or lido. They are certainly not about fretting over what to wear or pack, so we’ve done the groundwork and put together five pairs of swim shorts that deserve a spot in your beach bag. Let’s dive in.

Whether you’re lucky enough to live by a beach or are just preparing for your summer getaway, there comes a time when you have to think about swimwear. The coming months are all about relaxing and unwinding on the beach, at the pool or lido. They are certainly not about fretting over what to wear or pack, so we’ve done the groundwork and put together five pairs of swim shorts that deserve a spot in your beach bag. Let’s dive in.


An edit of the best swim shorts to help you get the most out of the warmer months, from the likes of Orlebar Brown, Onia and Vilebrequin

Fashion: Five Pairs Of Swim Shorts That Will See You Through Summer

Five Pairs Of Swim Shorts That Will See You Through Summer



Style is subjective. Weekends, however, are not. As we all know, the longer the weekend, the better. We would go as far as to say that long weekends away, whether that involves catching a flight or hitting the open road, can easily trump a week-long holiday. Holidays require more planning, whereas weekends away tend to be more spontaneous and therefore last-minute. To save you from any wardrobe disasters, or lack thereof because you haven’t got anything to wear, we’re here to provide you with some zero-hour packing suggestions for this month’s Memorial Weekend.

Eight stylish ideas for a successful long weekend

 Fashion: Last-Minute (But Stylish) Packing Suggestions For The Memorial Weekend

 Memorial Weekend: Last-Minute (But Stylish) Packing Suggestions



Last year, we made a decision to shift our focus as a business and prioritise the future of the planet while continuing to bring you long-lasting style with craft in its DNA. In addition to announcing Our Pledge and the Craftsmanship Code, we launched Small World, a capsule collection that champions artisans from around the world who approach their designs with care and purpose, honour traditional techniques or invest in clever innovations, and put their communities, their environment and their responsibility towards both first.

The second instalment of our meticulously curated, ultra-exclusive, small-batch brands from around the world

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