Our ‘Design Directory’ 2026: The architects, studios and designers to know around the world
Stuck on a design problem or looking for the perfect creative partner? Discover top-tier studios and welcoming communities, from Copenhagen and Cairo to Tokyo and São Paulo, complete with contact details.
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Parisian art centre Large opens on the former site of a Renault production facility and it was no small feat
A new contemporary art gallery is leading the regeneration of Île Seguin – a small, neglected island in the suburbs of Paris – while honouring both its automotive and artistic past.
The second edition of our ‘Design Directory’ is a reminder that there is more to the sector than meets the eye
The latest edition of our annual Design Directory is packed with smart reportage and fresh takes. Executive editor Nic Monisse introduces an issue about how design shapes communities and cultures.
A tour of the world’s best autumn/winter menswear collections and collaborations
Here, we reveal the best pieces for layered looks, the essentials for a wardrobe refresh and the coats to take you through to spring.
‘Every country in the world has a Wrexham’: Ryan Reynolds tells Tyler Brûlé what makes a liveable city
On stage at Livex Abu Dhabi, the actor considers what it takes to make a place transform from void to vibrant.
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Our Entrepreneurs special proves why starting a business is always worth the risk
Establishing and running a business comes with many challenges but, here at Monocle, we like to focus on the rewards.
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Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ is dividing critics – but for most, it has dug its own grave
With the exception of the Danes, reviewers worldwide have been critical of the satirical film. Who is right?
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‘Our main goal is to bring people out on the water.’ A bright new chapter for the iconic Danieli hotel
A subtle yet ambitious revamp has breathed new life into one of Venice’s first grand hotels. Now under Four Seasons, its historic grandeur meets the lightness of the lagoon.
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Merano x Casa Vayu, Merano, Friday 30 October
Join us for our second evening with Zürich-based fashion studio Casa Vayu. Discover the brand’s latest ED06 collection alongside a selection of urushi lacquer works by Japanese artist Toshihiko Iwata.
Samsung x Monocle – Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity, London, until 2 November
A touch of Korean creativity comes to The Monocle Café this October, as Samsung takes over the space to celebrate its collaboration with the British Museum on Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity.
