In Defense of Charvet
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
In Defense of Charvet
HUR Reads is our definitive shortlist of the most prominent articles from around the web.
By HURS Team
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The Cult of Charvet
Charvet, the iconic Parisian shirtmaker since 1838, remains a haven for those who value craftsmanship and personalized service. The article highlights six longtime patrons, from stylists to designers, who share their devotion to the brand and how its meticulous service shapes their wardrobes. Recent collaborations with Chanel show that even today, Charvet continues to blend tradition and modern relevance in a fast-fashion world.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Alternative art fairs are reshaping the way galleries and collectors engage with contemporary art. Events like Esther in New York, 7 Rue Froissart in Paris, and Minor Attractions in London prioritize intimate settings and slower pacing, encouraging visitors to linger and converse. By reducing costs and easing pressures, these smaller fairs foster collaboration and experimentation, offering a counterpoint to sprawling events like Frieze or Art Basel. They show that meaningful connections and discovery can thrive without the scale and spectacle of traditional art fairs.
ARTSY
Mieko Kawakami spent her youth navigating Tokyo’s nightlife, working in hostess bars and high-end clubs to support herself and her family. Those late nights in sunakkus and kyabakura taught her about survival, resilience, and society’s harsh realities. Drawing on these experiences, her novel Sisters in Yellow follows Hana as she comes of age in 1990s Tokyo, capturing the energy and perseverance of young women finding their way in a challenging, male-dominated world.
HOW TO SPEND IT
Vanessa Barboni Hallik left a 15-year Wall Street career to found Another Tomorrow, a fashion brand rethinking how clothing is made and circulated. She built supply chains directly from farms and uses technology to track garments and enable resale, creating a model that proves sustainability can work in practice. Her approach focuses on quality, longevity, and circular practices, showing how fashion can operate responsibly while remaining economically viable and environmentally positive.
ATMOS
Kirsty Godso, former Nike leader and world-renowned trainer, joins Maggie Sellers to share insights from over a decade shaping fitness and wellness. She reveals why most HIIT routines fail, how to set goals without focusing on weight, nutrition myths, stress’s role in progress, and what she removes from clients’ kitchens. She also discusses the athleisure wars, her time with Vuori, why she left Nike, and how she’s now building her own businesses.