Two new workplaces on the city’s waterfront, with cafés, gyms and roofdecks for lounging, show that new work styles are possible even in hardworking Japan.
Even in the digital age, texture and tactility still matter in architectural design. Little wonder then that smart firms put their faith in expert modellers to give clients a tiny taste of their big ideas.
In July the world woke up to how rich Japan’s Fast Retailing Co had become when it tried to buy Barneys. Now the group is set on making its Uniqlo brand a powerful – and very Japanese – global brand.
Briefing: A Danish bag designer goes back to school, a pair of Japanese brothers fall in love with Bolivia, and a Swedish and an American shoe company cosy up for a collaboration.
A Monocle guide to the most interesting architecture going up in the next year, including a Chilean winery and a healthcare centre in Copenhagen. Plus, one of Finland's greatest furniture designers, Ilmari Tapiovaara,…
A new concept store in Tokyo, Sunspel's first line of womenswear and a Q&A with Oliver Peoples' Larry Leight are featured in this month's fashion round-up.
Monocle presents a list of our favourite shops, the most attentive services, the best store designs and the most innovative concepts in the retail sector.
Despite the convenience of online shopping, a new generation of designers, buyers and entrepreneurs are reaffirming the irreplaceable charms of in-person retail. Here are five new outlets that we admire.