Frédéric Malle is a perfumier who knows his croissants, which is why he chose the Café de Flore in Paris – the hang-out of French philosophers in years gone by – for his ‘last meal’. He owns three shops in Paris and his…
From US whiskey that offers a gulp of the gold-rush era to scented natural candles, June's selection is a fulsome blend of naughty and nice treats. It's the perfect spread to kickstart your summer spree.
The stories that fill these pages span everything from female freedom fighters in the Middle East to the retail gurus bringing back our love of in-person shopping. Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, introduces some of…
China accounts for more than a third of luxury spending and big brands are doing their utmost to lure its travellers. But as the Chinese consumer profile shifts to a younger, savvier, more fashion-conscious one, shops are…
Whether it be picture-laden coffee table tomes or volumes on aesthetic theory, Germany produces some of the finest art books in the world – and that’s not limited to Taschen. Monocle went to Berlin to pore over a buoyant…
Our favourite grooming kits from around the world will keep you preened, trimmed and well-kempt, whatever challenges your business brings and wherever in the world it takes you.