Place has always shaped what we wear. Our outfit choices reflect and absorb their environment, climate and local craft—and some of the most compelling wardrobes are assembled not in boutiques, but in motion and in response to a given set of circumstances.
In Bali, tailoring and textile traditions remain closely tied to ritual. Natural dyes, hand-loomed cottons and relaxed silhouettes suit the island’s pace, producing garments that feel lived-in from the first wear. In Hoi An, Vietnam’s lantern-lit old town is renowned for its skilled tailors, where linen suits, silk dresses and modern interpretations of classic cuts are made to measure in days, not seasons.
London offers the counterpoint: design-led fashion with global reach. Independent studios sit alongside heritage houses, blending innovation with tradition in a city with a history not only of setting trends but also upending them. Further north, Scotland brings texture, restraint and world renowned quality – Harris tweed, cashmere and wool shaped by weather and landscape, built for longevity rather than spectacle.
High in India’s Himalayan region, clothing is inseparable from environment. Hand-spun wool, layered silhouettes and practical ornamentation reflect altitude, movement and survival, while supporting artisanal communities whose skills have endured for generations.
As travellers, it’s our privilege to be able to acquire these treasures direct from the source and then reflect them in our own wardrobe choices. Travelling – in style.
