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Technology

Head of steam

As global demand for saunas rises, a 72-year-old company in rural Finland is turning up the heat.

  • Issue #151
  • 6 min read
Four men in towels sitting in a wooden sauna with a round stone heater in the center
Business

Weave just begun

One company’s experimental approach has wool manufacturers and brands spinning new yarns.

  • Issue #150
  • 6 min read
Close-up view inside an industrial knitting machine showing the mechanical components and yarn threading
Craft

Upper hand

Fancy something handsome to see you through the cold snap? If so, Alberto Squillace is a handy contact. He owns Omega, a glove-maker in Naples that follows a centuries-old tradition of manufacturing.

  • Issue #150
  • 1 min read
Red leather glove on a workbench beside scissors and craft tools.
Craft

Walking distance

London's storied bespoke shoemaker Henry Maxwell has swapped Jermyn Street for an Essex Road piano factory, seeking to reinvent luxury craftsmanship for modern times.

  • Issue #149
  • 9 min read
Simon Bolzoni sitting in green leather chairs surrounded by shoe lasts and certificates in the Henry Maxwell workshop
Design

The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka

In 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the masterful carpentry in ancient shrines. Today its furniture is found in the Californian headquarters of Apple as well as airport lounges,…

  • The future of Japanese craftsmanship
  • 4 min watch
People walking in the Itsukushima shrine.
Design

The future of Japanese craftsmanship

To celebrate our book about Japan, we are presenting a film series that dives into the intriguing ecosystem that has preserved Japanese traditional skills over centuries. Meet the people who are future-proofing the age-old…

  • The future of Japanese craftsmanship
  • 2 min watch
Furniture display in a shop.
Business

Monocle x A. Lange & Söhne

Monocle Films has partnered with A. Lange & Söhne to uncover the mystery of how to create a sublime timepiece that will last for generations. We delve into the world of horology to see…

  • Film
  • 3 min watch
A sketch showing a watch design.
Business

Gallic Revivals

Revamping forgotten brands is a growing trend in France, where entrepreneurs are tapping into pre-existing DNA and ready-made heritage. Monocle meets the brains behind some of these French revivals.

  • Film
  • 7 min watch
A high street in France.

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