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Montblanc’s fountain pen, the Meisterstück, is a sought-after $1,200 luxury item. WSJ visited Montblanc’s factory in Germany to see why the pen is still popular after 100 years. Photo: Andrew Kirschenbaum

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Montblanc’s fountain pen, the Meisterstück, is a sought-after $1,200 luxury item. WSJ visited Montblanc’s factory in Germany to see why the pen is still popular after 100 years.

Why It Takes Years of Training to Make This $1,200 Montblanc Pen

Coveted highlights the precision and process behind expertly-crafted cult favorites—from the smallest everyday items to the ultimate luxury splurge.

The Eames Lounge Chair has become a status symbol in Hollywood films and design aficionados’ homes alike. WSJ went inside the factories where this $5,000-$10,000 chair is made. Additional imagery: Courtesy of Herman Miller. © 2026 Eames Office, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Photo: Orlando de Guzman for WSJ

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The Eames Lounge Chair has become a status symbol in Hollywood films and design aficionados’ homes alike. WSJ went inside the factories where this $5,000-$10,000 chair is made. Additional imagery: Courtesy of Herman Miller. © 2026 Eames Office, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Inside the American Factory Making $10,000 Eames Lounge Chairs 

Inside the Factory Making $10,000 Eames Lounge Chairs 

WSJ explores Lucchese’s Texas factory to see how the brand navigates the tension between artisanal El Paso craftsmanship and the demands of a global fashion boom. Photo: Daniel Vergara

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WSJ explores Lucchese’s Texas factory to see how the brand navigates the tension between artisanal El Paso craftsmanship and the demands of a global fashion boom.

How 140 Years of Craft Made Lucchese the 'Ferrari of Boots'

How 140 Years of Craft Made Lucchese the ‘Ferrari of Boots’

Whiteley's and Ernest Wright's handmade tailoring shears are globally renowned for their sharpness and longevity, but the two rivals have faced troubles that left their coveted scissors hanging by a thread. Photo: George Downs/The Wall Street Journal

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Whiteley's and Ernest Wright's handmade tailoring shears are globally renowned for their sharpness and longevity, but the two rivals have faced troubles that left their coveted scissors hanging by a thread.

Why These $800 Scissors Make the Cut for Bespoke Tailors

We visited Le Creuset's French factory to learn how it garnered a cult status for its colorful cast iron and “Factory To Table” sales. Photo: Marius Dahl

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We visited Le Creuset's French factory to learn how it garnered a cult status for its colorful cast iron and “Factory To Table” sales.

How Le Creuset Built a Superfandom Around $400 Pots

The 100-Year Business Story Behind the Le Creuset Obsession

BlueChip's $35 guitar picks made of aerospace-grade material are favored by stars like John Mayer. Here’s how an unintended invention upended the high-end pick industry and spread despite initial skepticism — and competitors that cost under a dollar. Photo Illustration: Michael Tabb

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BlueChip's $35 guitar picks made of aerospace-grade material are favored by stars like John Mayer. Here’s how an unintended invention upended the high-end pick industry and spread despite initial skepticism — and competitors that cost under a dollar.

The $35 Guitar Pick Used by John Mayer, Billy Strings and Steve Martin

Why John Mayer and Billy Strings Use These $35 Guitar Picks

For 60 years, it’s been nearly impossible for anyone to recreate International Klein Blue. Now, a British artist says he’s cracked it — and made an even better version of the beloved paint. Photo: Adam Craig

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For 60 years, it’s been nearly impossible for anyone to recreate International Klein Blue. Now, a British artist says he’s cracked it — and made an even better version of the beloved paint.

International Klein Blue—the World’s Rarest Blue Paint—Has Been Impossible to Find Until Now

Why This $35 Tube of Paint Took 10 Years to Develop

Dr. Martens are everywhere. But vintage pairs marked “Dr. Martens by Solovair” reveal a quiet history between two bootmakers who have gone down very different paths. This is how Solovair stayed local and found a loyal fan base. Photo: George Downs for WSJ

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Dr. Martens are everywhere. But vintage pairs marked “Dr. Martens by Solovair” reveal a quiet history between two bootmakers who have gone down very different paths. This is how Solovair stayed local and found a loyal fan base.

Why Fans Consider Solovair’s $200 Boots the ‘Real Dr. Martens’

How These $200 Dr. Martens Look-Alikes Gained a Cult Following 

Leavers lace is prized by designers as the world’s highest quality machine-made lace. WSJ visited Cluny Lace in England to see the process behind British Leavers lace that could soon disappear. Photo: Ian Snape Photo: Ian Snape

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Leavers lace is prized by designers as the world’s highest quality machine-made lace. WSJ visited Cluny Lace in England to see the process behind British Leavers lace that could soon disappear. Photo: Ian Snape

The Last Leavers Lace Factory in Nottingham Is Fighting to Survive

The Last Traditional Lacemaker in England Is Fighting to Survive

Crafting sushi knives is a 600-year-old tradition in parts of Japan, but they’ve rarely been made of stainless steel. Here’s how one knifemaker broke the mold and found cult status among top sushi chefs. Photo: MacKenzie Coffman

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Why Sushi Chefs Pay Up to $20,000 for These Stainless Steel Knives

John Steinbeck used one to write “The Grapes of Wrath” and a Disney animator was buried with one. Blackwing pencils gained a coveted status among creatives for their speed and smoothness. Here’s why they almost went extinct and what it took to bring them back. Photo: Adam Falk

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