Amorim, a cork producer since 1870, is barking up the right tree after a company revamp and now supplies iconic wine estates as well as fashion houses and Nasa.

From headphones to vegetable juice, here’s Monocle’s run-down of the latest essentials for every part of your life.

This month we suggest you refresh your wish list with a sturdy yet stylish bike lock, an unflappable brolly and a colourful birdfeeder that will make feathery visitors to your garden feel like VIPs.

Our selection of products made by new and established designers, including a barrister turned perfumier and a former pilot who makes canvas bags.

This month’s selection of desirable things include cashmere bowties, bicycle bags, some velvety wine, handmade soaps and smart kitchenware.

it was the former shah’s haven of hedonism and now the island of kish is being rediscovered as a place where the islamic republic can let its hair down (well, almost). A relatively liberal atmosphere, growing investment…

Wooden games, fine chocolate, olive oil and extra-slim soap bars are on the Monocle shopping list this month

This month, the natural world brings wood, leather and rare essences to the fore and creates unexpected combinations with chocolate-and-caramel tea and a vodka that starts life with a cow.

Some of the most coveted items in the Monocle office this month are the Bruno Swiss-designed bike, the Murano glass Happy Pill vases and leather duffle bags by Beastin.

A round-up of beautiful and functional objects, including one-man-branded leather wallets and artist-designed backgammon boards.