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Design / Craft
Turning the tables
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.
Edits / Innovation
Garfish and friends
Issue 16
Jacob Jensen’s products for Bang & Olufsen made design history in the 1960s and 1970s, but his design philosophy is perhaps more relevant today than ever. For an imaginary final lunch he chooses the “incredibly well-desi…
Design / Fashion
The sartorialists
Issue 16
These three businesses are blazing a trail in fashion retailing – either through the inspired makeover of a heritage brand, a cleverly curated mix of labels or modern-classic fashion shown in an inspiring retail environment…
Affairs / Urbanism
Capital idea
Issue 17
Founded 32 years ago, Nigerian capital Abuja was a utopian dream. But it became marred by corruption and few could afford to live there. Today, as the cranes return, its new minister is attempting to forge a truly African…
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Edits / Entrepreneurialism
Go up market
Issue 35
Monocle meets the two visionaries who have shown that the fortunes of an entire neighbourhood can be transformed simply by setting up a weekly market selling local produce.
Edits / Craft
Inventory No. 44
Issue 44
Natural skincare products, a digital radio and an ingenious paper shredder are among Monocle’s most coveted items this month.
Affairs / Defence
Defence briefing
Issue 21
The conventional wisdom is that under the Obama administration, the transatlantic relationship will flourish anew, along with a substantial improvement of French-US relations. On 3 April, the 60th Anniversary Summit of Nato…
Business / Entrepreneurialism
Brand stand
Issue 19
The companies that will stand out in the next year are the ones that are driven by high standards, innovation, creativity and a desire to make a difference. From a small Nigerian publisher to a Danish IT firm staffed mainly…
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Affairs / Society
Oceania briefing
Issue 13
A mining town in Queensland goes solar, Rugby Union eyes up Asia, plus Sydney isn't holding its breath over new metro plans.
Affairs / Politics
Defence Briefing
Issue 40
News from the military world, including the new "smart" bullets and ingenious bomb detection technology.
Design / Interior design
Luxe living
Issue 7
When Nicolas Graas revamped Hermès Luxembourg, he ended up living above the shop. Well, Lionel Jadot’s design does show off the occasional flash of an Hermès orange box to perfection.