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Go north

We meet the leaders of Nordic brands Lindberg, Marimekko and Atelier Saman Amel to learn about the values, traditions and standards that are setting them up for success in 2021 and beyond.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 12 min read
Go north
Craft

Deal makers

We visit the furniture-making powerhouse in western Austria that is catching the eye of firms in search of superior craftsmanship.

  • Issue #137
  • 7 min read
Deal makers
Food & Drink

Comfort food

A spate of growers, producers, chefs and farmers are reintroducing the country to forgotten ingredients and rediscovering age-old recipes that champion sustainability and a closer link with nature.

  • Issue #137
  • 6 min read
A person tends to an organic garden with raised wooden beds, diverse vegetation and Mediterranean trees under cloudy skies
Furniture

Made of stern stuff

Italian design houses unite to protect a €43bn industry that combines generational craftsmanship with global talent, creating an innovation hub rivalling Silicon Valley.

  • Issue #137
  • 11 min read
Black and white sketch of a minimalist table or bench with long rectangular top and angled legs
Manufacturing

Beauty therapy

When cosmetics-maker Davines relocated to the outskirts of Parma to focus on its values, it started a regional revolution in how businesses balance purpose and profit.

  • Issue #137
  • 3 min read
Three products arranged on a soft grey surface.
Retail

Stepping forward

In Veneto, despite economic uncertainty, traditions hold on and Italians stay sharp in style and business.

  • Issue #137
  • 1 min read
White Palladian villa with classical arched colonnade overlooking manicured formal gardens in Veneto, Italy
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.

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