World News

Euroviews. The EU should help spirits tourism and rural communities thrive ǀ View

Not only do small distillers generate local jobs and revenue, they are increasingly a huge draw for tourists looking to experience the unique craft and heritage of Europe’s spirit sector.

21 October 2019

Earth News

Inspirational eco-luxury crafts to bring into your home

Our homes too can be luxurious without harming our planet

28 June 2019

Earth News

This social enterprise is upcycling waste to create jobs

Launched back in 2017, the Koun Association aims to provide jobs for young men and women.

13 June 2019

Destinations

Why is the Portuguese region of Alentejo an undiscovered paradise?

We explore the area's idyllic hotels, historic sites and mind-expanding arts and crafts institutions.

13 June 2019

Earth News

Dior launches radical collection promoting local African craft

The luxury label is adopting a new global vision, led by creative deirector Maria Grazia Chiuri.

1 May 2019

Earth News

Need-to-know take-outs from Fashion Revolution Week 2019

Staged around the world, the event probed the issues most critical to the future of fashion, from climate change and ethical practice to gender equality.

1 May 2019

Earth News

Ethical watches: what you need to know

What makes an eco-friendly watch and how to buy one in confidence?

15 April 2019

Earth News

Craft beer as a mean of artistic freedom

From the Baltic States to Hungary down to Croatia, Eastern Europe is proving very fertile for craft beer.

28 March 2019

Ecotech

Building your own car

This is about driving a car that’s unique to you and tailored to your exact demands.

25 March 2019

Earth News

Inspired by the London Fire Brigade

A multi-award-winning design duo proved that commercial waste is actually a good resource.

5 March 2019

Earth News

Craft beer taprooms and communities

These are more than just a venue for drinking

4 February 2019

Earth News

Audemars Piguet: "The watches we make last forever"

One of the oldest Swiss watchmakers just launched a new collection after 25 years. We visited their workshop to learn more about their 144-year-old savoir-faire

18 January 2019

Cult

Technology and tradition: the new world of watchmaking at SIHH 2019

The luxury watch sector has embraced modernity at the 29th edition of SIHH.

15 January 2019

Earth News

Preserving a Christmas craft

A small family business in the Czech Republic is the last place where traditional Christmas decorations from blown glass beads are still made.

4 December 2018

Earth News

‘Made in Romania’: the story behind the tag

We toured a factory in Bucharest making fashion goods for luxury brands.

14 November 2018

Earth News

Exhibition opens in Geneva to present this year's trending watches

The mobile exhibition presents 72 watches competing to win the "Watchmaking World’s Oscar".

1 November 2018

Earth News

Prague's 600-year-old medieval clock returned

Restoration works have been made for the clock to go back to its 19th-century mechanical design.

27 September 2018

Earth News

A celebration of infinite human creativity

Discover Homo Faber, a showcase of exceptional European craftsmanship in Venice.

17 September 2018

Earth News

153-year-old watchmaker Zenith sets sights on millennials

The luxury Swiss brand is modernising its mechanical watches to appeal to younger customers.

14 September 2018

Earth News

The self-propelled wooden models that are delighting the world

Welcome to UGEARS’ workshop, where horses, trains and instruments powered by gears, cranks and rubber bands are crafted.

30 July 2018