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Net gain
Sustainable fishing keeps family firms afloat – not least the Harveys, who ply their trade in the Bay of Plenty.
Hot plates
Figgjo crockery is a Norwegian staple, from the prime minister’s residence to prisons – it’s also a smashing export.
Sleep with me
The sleep industry is waking up. Mattress-in-a-box companies have sprung up, but are these new arrivals really delivering a dream product? We investigate the booming market and its key players.
Home comforts
In the fashion world, ‘Made in Germany’ sort of falls flat – but A Kind of Guise is determined to raise the country’s profile.
Sole traders
Perhaps your ski or hiking shoes were born in a small town north of Venice. We head to Montebelluna to meet the designers and producers who always put their best foot forward.
Made in Vienna
Craftsmanship has been at the beating heart of Vienna for hundreds of years; Monocle Films visits three family-run companies that have made tradition relevant.
Staying afloat
Despite a slowdown in the yachting industry, top shipyards and designers are feeling quietly confident.
Child’s play?
Being a toy company head might seem like a dream job but it’s not all fun and games. Monocle visits the inner children in charge in Japan, Canada and Germany.
Worldy goods
From chairs, lights and blinds to shops and office fit-outs there’s a wealth of exciting designers out there. Here’s our sampler of our favourite finds.
