Culture [Monocle]

- Monocle 24

As the big media store chains disappear, Japan's most successful book, music and magazine seller has opened a project that challenges everyone. We visit the floors of a refreshed retail landscape. 13.02.12

From cutting edge upstarts to blue-chip stalwarts, London's art galleries are ever innovating with new spaces and new ideas. 11.11.11

Rob Bound dons his wellies for a music festival of thoroughly Swiss fare. Monocle checks out how Swiss/French quarter achieves its eclectic music line up and mellow atmosphere. 12.08.11

Gabriel Leigh visits Chicago newspaperman Rick Kogan to hear his take on the state of journalism and quality of life in his city. 12.07.11

Culture editor Robert Bound reports from the 2011 Venice Biennale, pitching the cream of contemporary art against the most classical backdrop of them all. 21.06.11

Monocle visits Seoul's Shinsegae department store to talk with artist Jeff Koons about Sacred Heart, his newest addition to the shopping landmark's rooftop sculpture garden. 07.06.11

DESIGN BRIEFING

Open house - USA

North-Stars-Nordic

Denmark, Sweden and Finland boast institutions devoted to seeking design-led solutions to societal problems. Are they guiding stars for the world to follow?

FASHION BRIEFING

Playing footsie - At top tables everywhere

Monocle pulls back the tablecloth at our favourite brasserie for a flash of heel, a hint of calf and a couple of handsome ankles and some good brogues, wedges and loafers.

FASHION BRIEFING

Head to toe - Seoul

Monocle drops in on two of the city's unique retail spots.

FASHION BRIEFING

Masculine edge - Bielefeld

Founded over a century ago in Bielefeld, one of Germany's historic textile-producing towns, Windsor was one of the first to bring high-quality, tailored menswear to the German market.