01A classic Riva runabout
02Vieux Port, Cannes
03Bow of Bluegame 60’ at Cannes
04Marco Meneghini of Ulysse Yachting
05Visitors cross a bridge that can open like a gate to allow boats to pass
06Maitoi, a Toy Marine 51’ model off Portofino
07Helm of Aguti yacht
08Toy Marine sunbeds
09The stern of Bluegame 60’
10Stockroom at Sangermani
11Stockroom at Sangermani
12Captain’s deck on San Lorenzo 33m yacht ‘Keep Cool’
13Hi-tech varnish being applied to Aguti yacht
14Aguti hull made of mahogany, carbon fibre and cedar in the yard
15Tender waiting to shuttle people to their yachts
16Tender waiting to shuttle people to their yachts
17Bluegame 60’ interior
The yachting industry has suffered some knocks and Cannes boat fair was 14 per cent down in attendance this year, but there are signs it’s on course for a recovery. And there’s a new appreciation of old-school and sustainable boats.
Issue 33
On this month’s shopping list: some nifty business card holders, a Paul Smith for Stelton kitchenware collection and a pair of rockabilly worker boots.
Issue 21
As Monocle notches up two years, we take a look back at where we started and unveil some subtle tweaks to our brand for volume 03. We’ve always celebrated small businesses that manufacture at home and in an ever-more hom…
Issue 53
Hermès is one of the most recognised fashion houses in the world. But as a family-run business with a focus on craft, the current men in charge prefer to manage by looking inwards rather than chasing markets.
Issue 47
This month Monocle’s most desired products include a training kit to master wine aromas, an oversized skateboard made from a 19th-century library table and two must-have items for coffee addicts.
Issue 53
Spirits were high at Basel watch fair this year as watchmakers refreshingly turned to more classic, elegant designs with hi-tech materials and new functions. We checked out the new models and trends.
Issue 38
When most European craft communities are struggling, how does the Swedish island of Gotland manage not only to survive but to thrive? A little bit of magic, according to those who work here, but also its mix of reasonably…
Issue 32
Mühlbauer in Vienna creates headwear in the age-old way. The business was saved from the brink of collapse by the brother and sister owners and their designs are now sold internationally.
Issue 36
Instead of investing in new designs and manufacturing processes, increasing numbers of design firms are raiding their archives. Monocle visits two companies to find out why they’re looking backwards not forward.
Issue 49
At China’s International Furniture Expo, Furniture Labo launched its Stellar Works collection. Proud to be made in Shanghai, it’s not only gaining fans abroad but also targeting discerning Chinese clients.
Issue 11
The people at Bontoni shoes like to take things slowly, producing just eight pairs of shoes a day. Their dedication is helping Montegranaro, Italy’s shoe town, take changes to the global footwear market in its stride.
Issue 61
While the woodworking firms and lumber yards of northern Japan have been in decline, wooden-toy brand Mastro Geppetto is thriving.
Issue 50
A round up of news, products and projects, including stools from Mexico, cutlery from Germany and a definitive book on Danish design.
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