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‘There is no formula. It’s heart and soul.’ Restaurateur Jeremy King breathes new life into Simpson’s in the Strand
After five decades shaping London’s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator Shayne Brady tell Monocle how they’re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes.
Thrifting gears: The secondhand festival winning Bangkok’s retail market
From vintage clothing to emerging Thai fashion labels, Bangkok’s flea markets are thriving. DJs, drinks and independent brands draw thousands, offering a human connection missing from the city’s mega-malls.
Songs to put you on airplane mode: Finnair believes music should be as important as in-flight snacks
The original work by Finnish composer Lauri Porra was recorded with a symphony orchestra and designed to accompany different stages of air travel.
Why Casa Santa Luzia is São Paulo’s most beloved supermarket
Offering the best products and with stained-glass windows bringing a splash of colour, Casa Santa Luzia makes supermarket shopping a joy.
Dr Stretch: Japan’s secret weapon fighting stiff joints and office slouch
How a simple wellness idea turned into a health movement – and now an international franchise.
How Nokia is reinventing itself for the era of 6G and AI
Usurped as a mobile-phone superpower, the Finnish brand rang the changes and is now focusing on wireless networks – and boosting Europe’s digital security – from its new HQ.
Meet four of Dubai’s elite property brokers, navigating its luxury market with strategy and style
In a highly competitive real-estate landscape, Dubai’s most successful agents share their approach to uniting clients with their next investment.
Charlie Smith: The in-demand CMO creating something from Nothing
Charlie Smith helped to transform Loewe from a sleepy leather brand into an in-demand label. Now, in his new role at a UK start-up, he wants to make tech brands cool again.
Starlink’s in-flight wi-fi is an overdue gamechanger
Speedy on-board wi-fi will soon become a competitive necessity for airlines. When it comes to providers, there's only one primary player.
Planning a trip? Here are the top-three flights, cabins and lounges to book
Air France’s enhanced La Première service provides passengers with more perks than ever – even before the plane takes off.
