Poltrona Frau is the quiet $120m powerhouse behind luxury car interiors
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Perfectly in tune and en pointe: ‘Black Sabbath – The Ballet’
Sparks fly as the heavy metal band provides the soundtrack to a ballet that celebrates the birth of heavy metal.
The art of ageing: Inside the studios of seven in-demand artists in their eighties and nineties
As we all too easily forget, ageing is a gift – and what gifts these artists continue to give the world.
Upping the ante: Four of the best new restaurant openings around the world
Our pick of the best new openings, from a one-stop shop in central London to tastes of Mexico in Paris and the seaside in the city.
Monocle’s Global Design Directory 2025: Where to find designers around the world
The global studios that should be on your radar, whatever your next project entails.
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Monocle’s Style Top 25: The best designers, makers and retailers redefining luxury
The luxury industry is slowing down, with a growing focus on timelessness and craft. We present our survey of style experts who create designs with quality at its core.
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The Louvre robbery was embarrassing – but the gallery shouldn’t be turned into a secure military base
The front pages are calling it the heist of the century. Even as Paris welcomes the world’s collectors, gallerists, artists and design brands for a series of major dates on the art calendar, it’s…
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Sanrio’s CEO on expanding beyond Hello Kitty and traditional retail to succeed in global markets
Tomokuni Tsuji speaks with Monocle about retail expansion in Asia, new character strategies, and why the brand’s enduring focus on joy keeps its business thriving across generations.
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