A centre of perfume making for centuries, the town of Grasse in the South of France is holding on to its reputation as fragrance capital of the world by developing new technology alongside time-honoured traditions.
A centre of perfume making for centuries, the town of Grasse in the South of France is holding on to its reputation as fragrance capital of the world by developing new technology alongside time-honoured traditions.
Specialist scents, made by small artisanal producers, are beginning to make a big splash with retailers and consumers alike, as Monocle discovers on a visit to a Milan trade fair for the niche market.
Monday 14 February
The question “Did the earth move for you?” usually implies the end of a successful Valentine’s date but for spice farmers in Indonesia it isn’t a good thing at all.
Thursday 15 December
The air is filled with the scent of freshly baked cakes and the sound of klezmer music.
We talk to leather supremo Bill Amberg, architect Pierre de Meuron, fashion designer Peter Jensen and scent expert Sissel Tolaas.
How Portugal’s design and pastries share common qualities, we sample Austria’s fuity drink Sturm, and enjoy a meal where scent matters as much as taste.
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…
A new Saturday market of small-scale farmers in Puerto Rico adds to the country's organic agricultural movement, a new pie shop in Lisbon taps into the growing trend for inexpensive fare over a traditional sit-down affair…
Following a successful rescue reinvention by entrepreneur Ramdane Touhami, historic candle maker Cire Trudon has kept its flame alive and grown to become an industry leader.
Tuesday 7 February
Funny, how a brand can be such a key part of a nation’s identity and yet the majority of citizens don’t really understand its significance until it’s gone.
Thursday 1 March
Two weeks ago I was crammed onto an Athens-bound plane with holiday-goers, fellow journalists, and perhaps a few seekers of Schadenfreude.
Eau de Credit Suisse, this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and why Lada lives on.
In this month’s rundown of vital life improvements, we have whisky stones to cool your single malt, detergents with a twist and a back-to-basics cookbook.
Saturday 7 January
This weekend’s highlights include a new music series by indie record label Joyful Noise, an art festival in Sydney and a photo exhibition in New York.
Saturday 3 November
This weekend check out Korean cinema in London, enjoy art in Toronto and listen to the new album from songwriter Cody Chestnutt.
Ach. Brito soaps are instantly recognisable by their vintage-inspired packaging and Claus Porto label. This family-run company dates back to 1887 but still continues to innovate and appeal to new markets.
This month's style round-up, including hand-stitched shoes from London, chinos from Copenhagen and bags from Vienna.
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