Manufacturing
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Expo 54: Boeing
Under the roof of the world's largest building by volume, the longest plane in the world has just rolled off the assembly line. Monocle travelled to Washington to check on its progress.
Ready, set, go
Preparations from the seating to the flags and the turf are nearly complete for this summer’s London Olympics. We look at the companies that have won the contracts to supply the Games.
Tower power
The new Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding tower, isn’t just about height. It’s a monument to the Japanese precision and care taken over its every detail.
Outside the box
French luxury label Moynat, famed for its sturdy trunks, fell out of favour in the 1970s. A recent relaunch proves there’s still a market for tradition with a contemporary twist.
Forking out
In the Netherlands, a fourth-generation family of blacksmiths has found success through dedication to simple quality. Monocle meets the men from DeWit, digging deep for the garden tool industry.
Inventory No. 53
This month’s shopping selection includes a wine aroma kit that’ll turn you into a connoisseur, a collectable wooden songbird by Kay Bojesen and wooden speakers to play your tunes.
On the right page
Turks are once again embracing their historic brands. It’s good news for diary maker Ece Ajandasi, looking to recreate the dizzy heights it reached in the 1980s.
Make, Do, Change
With the maker movement gathering pace across the United States, we headed to the hilly, vibrant city of San Francisco to see where it all began.
Sheer Genius
Australia's fine Merino wool producers are seeing business take off as demand for high quality fabrics booms around the world. The market is especially strong in Asia, where China now buys the majority of…
