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?’

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.

Mr Jonathan Anderson, who’s been at the helm of storied Spanish house LOEWE since 2013, did not let the pandemic squelch his creative output. In fact, as we cautiously step out of the danger zone, he’s part of a group of designers, brands and creatives that is ready to celebrate euphoria, freedom and togetherness again. The Irish designer enlisted his long-time collaborator Mr David Sims to shoot LOEWE’s SS22 collection, which was then presented as a set of books, one containing Sims’ images and one which features the work of German artist Mr Florian Krewer. The lineup – inspired by the joy of nightlife and the freedom of club culture – is filled with high-octane hues, dance floor-ready cut-out pieces and sportswear-inspired silhouettes, all of which convey a sense of electrifying optimism for the future. Here are some of our favourite pieces (plus the highlights from LOEWE’s annual joint collection with Paula’s Ibiza) for a much-needed dose of escapism.

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.

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?’

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.