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Leica M EV1: The First M with an Integrated Electronic Viewfinder   images courtesy of Leica  Leica unveils the M EV1, the first M-System camera to feature a fully integrated electronic viewfinder: a milestone that ushers the M range into a new era of precision photography. The M EV1 remains faithful to the M philosophy: pure design, exceptional materials, and a focus on the essentials of image-making. While maintaining the unmistakable silhouette of a classic M, the M EV1 combines tradition with cutting-edge innovation. Its high-resolution electronic viewfinder with dioptre adjustment offers a real-time preview of the final image, allowing for an intuitive and highly accurate manual shooting experience. Whether framing, focusing, or adjusting exposure, the photographer sees precisely what will be captured. At its core lies a full-frame sensor with Leica’s Triple Resolution Technology, producing images in 60, 36 or 18 megapixels. Paired with the Maestro III processor, it ensures remarkable image quality and rapid performance in both DNG and JPEG formats. Files can be stored either on the built-in 64 GB memory or an SD card, providing flexible storage options. Connectivity is seamlessly integrated, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB-C enabling swift transfers via the Leica FOTOS app. Images can be shared or edited instantly (even in the background) thanks to energy-efficient Bluetooth Low Energy technology. The M EV1 is also the first in the series to feature Content Credentials. This relevant feature affirm each photograph’s authenticity with a bitcoin-esque credential that in turn provides proof that AI or photoshop hasn’t tweaked or disrupted the images.   True to Leica’s design ethos, the M EV1 follows no trend but sets its own standards. Its clean lines, robust metal construction and refined leather trim convey both durability and timeless style. An optional ergonomic handgrip with matching leather covering is also available separately. The Leica M EV1 was made available on 23 October 2025 in Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and through authorised dealers worldwide. Released in the year marking 100 years of Leica photography, the M EV1 stands as both a celebration of heritage and a statement of modern craftsmanship; a new icon for the next century of image-making.

PENTATONIC The Infinite Loop: Design’s Missing Nervous System text Christine Deckert images courtesy of PENTATONIC In fashion and design we obsess over the moment of first sight—a perfect line, a pristine surface, a product as promise. What happens after that moment has long been a blind spot. Pentatonic, a London-based circularity company, argues that the most important design phase begins after purchase. By converting returns and post-use objects into structured data, it claims to give designers a live feed of reality—how things are actually used, loved, broken, repaired, and reborn. Inside Pentatonic’s lab, shelves hold everything from box-fresh returns to battered veterans. “Every mark is data,” co-founder Johann Boedecker says, tracing a worn edge on a luxury bag from a household-name client he can’t disclose. The proposition is stark: if designers could “read” wear like language, they could design for what life does to objects—rather than for what a photoshootpromises. The feedback you never getPentatonic’s platform photographs, weighs and analyses returned products using computer vision and machine learning trained on millions of samples. Patterns—friction points, stress lines, off-label use—are turned into dashboards, design briefs and material recommendations. It’s quality control flipped: not to reject, but to learn.Vova Nesin, R&D and Innovation Director, calls it a “grammar of wear”. Shoes reveal gait; jackets reveal the choreography of daily life; toys reveal creative misuse. In one anonymised programme, Pentatonic’s data suggested 73%of returns showed off-label usage; re-engineered connections and material blends reportedly cut structural-failure returns by 34% and sparked new lines built for how people actually play. The thesis: misuse isn’t failure—it’s information. Beyond fit and finish: the emotional lifecycleThe company combines return reasons with sentiment streams to model when attachment peaks, plateaus and drops. Jamie Hall, Chief Commercial Strategy Officer, draws a line between tags-on returns (desire decisions) and returns after years of use (completed relationships). The latter, he says, carries deeper design insight: why someone stayed. For a winter coat, abandonment mightcorrelate less with wear-out than with shifts in climate, size or style. Designing for these transitions—clean alterations, re-dye programmes, modular add-ons—becomes part of the brief. Material intelligence, not material virtue                                                     Sustainability stories often sit on packaging; circularity lives in disassembly, sorting and value-retention. Pentatonic’s Product Genome Graph tracks how specific blends age, separate and recycle. In one cosmetics project (confidential), a plant-based plastic performed worse in the circular system than a conventional alternative: it degraded in use and resisted clean separation. A hybrid redesign reportedly improved durability by 67% and enabled a fully circular end-of-life. Thepoint is uncomfortable but useful: “bio-based” isn’t automatically best; verified circular performance is. Designers working with this data are starting to specify temporal materials-combinations intended to age legibly, separate cleanly and reconstitute predictably. The repair renaissanceRepair is no longer an admission of defeat; it’s a chapter in the product’s story. Pentatonic’s repair heat maps show where failure is most likely—and when visible mends increase value. In certain luxury categories, the company reports a 15–30% uplift in resale for beautifully repaired items. Cue a new philosophy: break beautifully. Not planned obsolescence, but designed reparability—failure that can be forgiven, even celebrated. Design for second and third livesThrough resale and reverse-logistics partners, Pentatonic follows products into subsequent ownerships. The best circular products aren’t immortal; they’re transformable. A chair that accrues character. A bag whose patina is a feature, not a flaw. A phone case refreshed seasonally without landfill. For brands, this becomes a new P&L: value captured at repair, refresh, refit and resaletouchpoints—relationships instead of single transactions. The algorithmic atelierIn Pentatonic’s visualisation rooms, returns scatter like weather systems. Teams filter by geography, seasonality, construction, failure mode. Correlations surface—useful, sometimes surprising. Boedecker is quick to say the goal isn’t to replace intuition: “AI doesn’t design. It validates and amplifies hunches with evidence.” The outcome is a different designer archetype: data-literate, materially fluent, emotionally aware. From ownership to circulationWhen designers see lifecycles rather than line sheets, ownership looks more like stewardship. Pentatonic’s internal models suggest products designed for multiple relationships can deliver ~3× higher lifetime value and ~60% lower total environmental impact versus like-for-like linear baselines. Whether those figures hold across categories is a fair question; the strategic direction isharder to dispute.   Predictive design The endgame is foresight: adjust a material thickness by 0.5 mm, and the system forecasts a trade-off between structural failures and weight-related returns; shift a colour palette, and it models refresh timing and second-life value. It is not prophecy—but it’s closer than moodboards. What changes if we design with this information? Fewer flawless first impressions; more pieces that age with grace. Durability that includes the right to repair. Materials chosen for how they come apart as much as how they hold together. Products that know how to die—and be reborn.                                                                                     

Interview: Sober STHLM text Christine Deckert   images courtesy of Sober STHLM   Sober Sthlm was born from a life survived. Here, sobriety isn’t moralism but  raw strength: jewellery that’s both soft and solid, created by founder Julia Koistinen, who’s seen  hell and chosen to stay on earth. Every engraving carries a promise—that truth  and vulnerability can coexist with power—and every collection pushes back  against stigma: addiction is a disease, not a character flaw. This is design that  says “you are seen, you belong”—and an invitation to The Sober Family, where  recovery becomes community. Your journey from addiction to artistry is profoundly hopeful. How does recovery show in  your designs, and what do you hope someone feels the moment they put on a piece? Recovery—and dodging death multiple times—have shaped every layer of who I am. My journey  inevitably flows into my designs. It’s taught me that tenderness and strength are not opposites—they  coexist. The tenderness comes from vulnerability and honesty; the strength comes from choosing to  rise again. Hell was boring—I’d prefer not to go there again. Every piece I create carries that  balance—something soft yet solid. Heaven and hell have always coexisted on Earth—but only I can  choose where I prefer to stay.  Sober Sthlm is made to empower. I want people to feel seen and grounded in their story. To stand  proud. Addiction is a disease—not a choice. Addicts are not weak in character or lacking willpower.  We all have a disease, and it is nothing to be ashamed of.   Society’s prejudice about addiction keeps stigma alive. You wouldn’t tell a diabetic to just try  harder to recover, that they lack morals, or that their condition is their own fault. No one chooses to  become an addict. Most would do anything to avoid hurting everyone they love, ruining their lives,  or dying. Like any other serious disease: once it has begun, we simply cannot stop or change its  course without proper psychological and medical treatment.   To everyone in recovery: I hope my designs remind you that sobriety is strength, and that you are  not alone in it. “Sober Sthlm” is a beautiful invitation to belong. What welcoming, practical steps can a  reader take today if they’re curious about support, either for themselves or someone they  love?  The first step is simply reaching out—you don’t have to do this alone. Talk to someone you trust. If  that is hard, maybe start by finding more information about substance use disorder online. Be honest  with yourself and courageous enough to admit you might have a problem. Even though your life  still looks good on the outside, hiding what is going on behind the curtains can be exhausting.  Having a functioning career, kids, or working out five days a week might keep you from seeking  help—because alcoholics couldn’t possibly keep up with a lifestyle like yours? Maybe you are the  weekend sniffer. Or the one who needs a glass of wine or two every day after work to feel relaxed.  Are you hungover on a Tuesday even though you promised yourself you would only have two beers  at dinner? Does one drink always turn into five? Or did you promise yourself to keep your nose out  of the bag this weekend, yet somehow it still ended up there? It’s not always defined by how often  and how much you consume; it’s about that feeling of losing control, the crippling anxiety, and the  bad choices that come with the behavior. Or maybe you are just tired of being tired. Either way—if  you’ve been thinking about it lately, there might be some truth in it.   There are numerous support groups, therapists, 12-Step programs, and communities where you can  get support and advice on how to regain control of your life.   Through Sober STHLM and The Sober Family, we’ve built a global community that welcomes  anyone in recovery, healing, or supporting a loved one. Connecting with us on Instagram—sharing  your story by tagging a picture—can be an act of courage and belonging. We are showing the world  that addicts are regular people and that recovery leads to a life beyond your wildest dreams.  I’m currently working on an app for The Sober Family. It will be a forum to get support, make  friends, share your journeys, and inspire each other. Healing often arrives in small, luminous moments. Could you share a piece that symbolizes  one of those moments for you, and how its materials or form carry a message of self compassion rather than perfection?  For me, the Signature Bracelet holds that meaning. It’s engraved with “SOBER,” a word that  changed my entire life. That engraving isn’t about being flawless—it’s about being real, choosing  life one day at a time.   The material is strong and lasting, but it rests gently on the skin, reminding you of your own  resilience. Whenever the laser-engraved logo catches your eye, you’ll be reminded of what you  have accomplished. Or, if you spot it out on the town, you feel united. It’s a symbol of belonging.  You are loved, not alone, and we all stand united. Each piece, to me, is an act of self-compassion—a  reminder that healing isn’t about perfection, but about presence and showing up for yourself one  day at a time. Entrepreneurship can be intense. What gentle boundaries or daily rituals help you protect  your sobriety while growing a high-end brand—and how might these practices inspire others  who are building something new in recovery?  Running a brand and working as a therapist can be all-consuming, so I’ve learned to protect my  energy carefully. I have dedicated my life to helping others, so I mustn’t forget to tend to my own  needs. I practice keeping strong boundaries around rest and connection.   Every day I remind myself: it’s not about the money—it’s about keeping as many people as possible  from going through hell. Remembering what I am working for allows me to slow down—I can’t  help others if I don’t take care of myself first.   My mornings often

Aino and Alvar Aalto: Two Visionary Icons of Nordic Design This autumn, Millesgården Museum presents AALTO – Aino & Alvar, an exhibition celebrating two pioneers who redefined modern design through creativity, equality and human values. Working side by side, Aino and Alvar Aalto developed a timeless vision where architecture, interiors and everyday objects formed a unified and organic whole. The exhibition features more than 200 pieces from the world’s largest private Aalto collection, including furniture, lighting, glassware and prototypes that reveal their experimental approach and shared philosophy. Together they created a design language that fused beauty, function and empathy, shaping the foundation of what we now recognize as Nordic design. Millesgården invites visitors to explore their enduring legacy, a celebration of form, harmony and the deeply human spirit at the heart of their work.

UNIQLO x JW Anderson UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON present the Fall/Winter 2025 collection, a refined exploration of British heritage through the lens of modern functionality. Inspired by traditional fieldwear, the collection merges timeless silhouettes with thoughtful design, creating a wardrobe that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. Jonathan Anderson reimagines the British winter wardrobe with effortless styling and a universal sense of playfulness. Signature pieces such as utility jackets, quilted outerwear, and cozy ponchos are reworked with warm seasonal tones and elevated textures. Classic denim and oxford shirts appear in rich, earthy hues, while soft lambswool knits bring depth and warmth to everyday layering. The collection embodies the balance between practicality and sophistication that defines LifeWear, clothing designed to move with modern life while maintaining an understated elegance. From wide corduroy trousers to compact PUFFTECH jackets and playful HEATTECH accessories, each item expresses a sense of ease, craftsmanship, and quiet confidence. Available from October 16, 2025 in all UNIQLO stores and on uniqlo.se

ARKET and Barbour Redefine Functional Elegance for Autumn Winter 2025 text Ulrika Lindqvist Photography Hill & Aubrey Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET and British heritage label Barbour join forces for Autumn Winter 2025 with a limited capsule collection that celebrates craftsmanship, modularity, and the art of layering. Co-designed between Stockholm and South Shields, the collection bridges Nordic minimalism and British utility, offering versatile pieces built for life outdoors. Inspired by the shared climates and coastal landscapes of Northern Europe, the collection reinterprets classic Barbour silhouettes through ARKET’s contemporary lens. Key styles include new takes on Barbour’s iconic wax jackets, insulating layers, and essential ARKET pieces updated with materials and details drawn from the Barbour archive. Highlights include the 1960s Gamefair parka in sage green, a detachable 2-in-1 recycled down vest, dry-wax denim garments, and a tartan-checked quilted down jacket. Accessories such as rubber boots, a tonal waxed scarf, and a waxed dog jacket complete the line. The campaign, shot on Gotland in the Baltic Sea by British photographers Hill & Aubrey and Swedish cinematographer Hampus Nordenson, captures the island’s rhythm of life across generations and its connection to nature. The imagery reflects the brands’ shared values of durability, function, and timeless design. “The idea was to honour the rhythms and environments of the North,” says ARKET’s Head of Design and Creative, Ella Soccorsi. “We wanted to create something that resonates with both our identities, combining Barbour’s heritage with our modern Nordic aesthetic.” Ian Bergin, Barbour’s Director of Menswear, Footwear, and Accessories, adds: “This partnership allowed us to reinterpret archive classics through a Nordic lens, creating something both familiar and refreshing, deeply rooted in the outdoors.” The ARKET and Barbour collaboration will launch on 16 October 2025 and will be available in stores worldwide and online at arket.com.

Mogensen’s Hunting Chair 75 years – A Danish Design Icon Reimagined               To mark its 75th anniversary, Fredericia presents a rare and exclusive edition of Børge Mogensen’s The Hunting Chair, limited to just 75 pieces worldwide. First introduced in 1950 at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, The Hunting Chair was Mogensen’s modern interpretation of rustic living. With its low, reclining frame, robust saddle leather, and impeccable craftsmanship, the chair embodied his vision of honest, functional design that connects deeply to human experience.   Seventy-five years later, Fredericia celebrates this enduring icon with a special anniversary edition crafted in Denmark from FSC-certified ash with a light oil finish, dark brown saddle leather, hand-stitched detailing, and polished chrome buckles. Each chair bears an engraved steel plate with Mogensen’s signature and comes with a certificate of authenticity, personally signed by the craftsman who made it. For Fredericia’s CEO and third-generation owner, Rasmus Graversen, The Hunting Chair is more than a masterpiece of Danish modernism — it is a personal heirloom. “It’s a piece that’s been lived with, moved around, sat in, and loved,” he says. “That’s exactly what my grandfather wanted: furniture that becomes part of people’s lives.” Honouring the legacy of Mogensen and the timeless values of Danish design, the 75th Anniversary Edition stands as both a tribute to craftsmanship and a testament to lasting beauty.

Isamaya Ffrench Brings Viral It-Girl Beauty to Zalando’s Insider’s Edit text Natalia Muntean Zalando has released the latest Insider’s Edit, this time featuring make-up artist and brand founder Isamaya Ffrench. The Edit focuses on recreating three of her most talked-about celebrity looks; Charli XCX’s smoky eye, Gabriette’s sharp contour, and Julia Fox’s dark lip. All through an exclusive tutorial filmed in a tea room setting. Alongside the tutorial, Ffrench highlights products available on Zalando, including NARS’s Afterglow Liquid Blush and Lancôme’s Hypnôse palette. The Edit is paired with a curated makeup Board, a new feature to help customers explore themed product selections and experiment with different aesthetics. By inviting industry experts like Ffrench (and earlier this year, skin specialist Sophie Carbonari), Zalando positions itself as more than a retailer and aims to be part of the wider beauty conversation while offering inspiration and practical guidance. The new Insider’s Edit is now live on Zalando.

Zalando AW25 Campaign with Uma Thurman and PinkPantheress text by Janae McIntosh Zalando, the leading European fashion store releases its Fall and Winter 2025 collection. The line stars Uma Thurman and PinkPantheress with a new and modern spin on the company. Reimagining the question of “What do I wear?”. The vibrant style catches the eyes of customers looking for bold and confident styles. “I was happy to be part of this campaign,” says Uma Thurman. “There was something playful and unexpected about it – set against the beauty of Portugal, which almost felt like another character in the story.” A Message from the Campaign  To further support this spirit of creativity, the campaign also spotlights Boards on Zalando – a new feature now live across all markets. These visual inspiration boards allow customers to discover, collect, and organize ideas based on their personal style. From themed edits like “Farmers Market” and “Burgundy Bliss” to user-curated looks for workouts or beauty routines, Boards make it easier to turn inspiration into action.Sara Spännar, VP Brand & Creative at Zalando, says: “At Zalando, we believe choosing what to wear should feel empowering, not stressful. This season is all about reminding customers that inspiration is everywhere – in colors, textures, and the people around us. . It has been a true joy to see both Uma Thurman and PinkPantheress bringing their magic to the set. We are thrilled of the result.”

Exclusive Collaboration between Maria Nila & Liberty: Celebrating Liberty’s 150th Anniversary text by Fashion Tales In honour of Liberty’s 150th anniversary, Maria Nila is collaborating with the world-renowned department store to unveil a special edition of the global best-selling Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal collection, featuring an exclusive floral print inspired by Liberty’s rich heritage. Founded in 1875, Liberty has long been a creative hub for artists and innovators like William Morris and David Bowie and J.W Anderson. Today, Liberty collaborates with iconic brands such as Gucci, Adidas, Diptyque, Nespresso and many more to create an incredibly unique shopping experience. Maria Nila, a B Corp-certified Swedish brand, offers 100% vegan, climate-compensated professional haircare made in its own factory. Their award-winning formulas combine salon performance with sustainable beauty, rooted in nature and driven by colour. Following a successful 2024 launch at Liberty with The Shampoo Factory installation, the two brands are deepening their partnership with an exclusive design for Maria Nila’s best-selling hair care collection. ‘Since launch, the Liberty customer has truly showed support for us so, doing a co-branded product felt like the perfect next step to further give our communities what they want; quality, craftsmanship and creativity in a perfect blend’Hedda Mirow, Marketing Director at Maria Nila The creative process began in the winter of 2024/2025 when Liberty opened its archives of historical patterns, flowers and iconic fabrics. With the Head & Hair Heal collection featuring a peachy colour and floral-fruity scent, the search was on for a pattern to capture these signature elements. Maria Nila’s Head & Hair Heal collection is a global bestseller, infused with a floral scent of jasmine and linden blossom and enriched with a unique formula of Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Peptides, Piroctone Olamine and Apigenine. The collection is designed to reduce hair loss, dry scalps, dandruff and promote hair growth. ‘One pattern caught my eyes with its beautiful pink toned pastel flowers that would go perfectly with our Heal collection. It was however on a deep brown surface which I found a bit heavy for our brand. By curating the colours, we created a new beautiful pattern that truly merged the worlds from both brands, which I am so happy about! The end result is an exclusive edition of our most beloved product in a truly an iconic and unique Liberty costume.’Cia Dahl, Creative Director at Maria Nila. Exclusively sold at the Liberty department store, libertylondon.co.uk and marianila.com. About LibertyA landmark of creativity since 1875, Liberty is more than a store – it is a movement dedicated to the pursuit of beauty, animated by arts, culture, and innovation. Famed for its original curation, directional design, and commitment to craftsmanship, Liberty continues to champion independent makers and artistic excellence. In the spirit of our founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, we remain unapologetically eccentric and devoted to bringing good design to all.