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Hospitality

Club rules

After surviving the financial blow of the pandemic, the night-time economy is finally swinging back to life. We visit three venues that are leading the charge and meet the entrepreneurs behind them.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 1 min read
DJ's hands on turntables under red stage lighting at Nåpoleon Komplex nightclub.
Retail

Base lines

In a crowded fashion market, it can be hard to find simple classics done well. Meet four pioneering brands that are cleaning up by focusing on high-quality, timeless wardrobe staples.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 12 min read
Man browsing clothing on a rack inside a minimalist retail shop
Design

Bright ideas

Businesses require bold ideas to survive and thrive. Here we survey some of the smarter strategies and innovations that have helped entrepreneurs around the world to get ahead.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 32 min read
Modern Animal veterinary clinic exterior with signage, glass windows, and modern architectural design in West Hollywood.
Design

Better by degrees

The pandemic closed many routes to the marketplace for design graduates. Yet many remained impressively innovative. We call in on seven former students who are kicking on after college and creating their own opportunities.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 9 min read
Design publications and objects displayed on OSB table with red stool, including yellow notebook, blue-green magazine, and terracotta sculptural piece.
Urbanism

Port of call

France’s second city is turning its reputation around, luring investment and enterprise to its lively start-up scene. With low rents and incomparable energy, we drop by to see what all the noise is about.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 8 min read
The Babel Community's rooftop terrace with woven pendant lights, white chairs, and people at the bar counter.
Books

The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs

Our new book includes canny case studies of 100 businesses that succeeded, ideas on where to base your business and advice from more than 50 industry experts on everything from finding funding to scaling…

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Fashion

Tread lightly

It's the socially responsible brand that showed that doing good can look good too. Now Veja's trainers are the go-to for cool teenagers and their mums.

  • Issue #147
  • 1 min read
Display of colorful Veja sneakers arranged on white shelves in retail setting
Entrepreneurialism

Make your mark

Maybe you've always longed to open a bookshop or thought that your flair for interior design could be put to wider use. But taking that first step can be daunting.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Make your mark
Food & Drink

Business

Nori Ko scaled back his Tokyo juice empire to reconnect with farmers and create a circular business model using domestic produce and compost from leftovers.

  • Issue #146
  • 7 min read
Man smiling behind a row of colourful jarred products on a counter.

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