Luxury brands have used heritage to differentiate and add value, but too much focus on the past can detract from the present. Hermès' 'Festival des Métiers' celebrates its craftsmanship and the incredible skill behind every item they sell today.

Tokyo is often perceived as a disjointed concrete jungle. Roppongi Hills challenges this assumption by putting all life’s essentials – from museums to office space – under one roof, wrapped up in almost three hectares of foliage. Is this what the cities of the future will look like?

Moynat is a traditional French trunk maker that has been revived after 35 years lying dormant. Bags start at £4,000 and the company can’t keep up with demand. How is this old leather purveyor’s new mythology enchanting monied Parisians, high-rolling Londoners, Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams alike?

Taiwan is set to become Asia’s fastest-ageing nation. As part of a move to position itself as a knowledge leader for coping with an ageing society, Silverskill is a platform for retirees to pass on skills to younger generations. What's Taiwan doing right, and how can other nations follow suit?