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Vive le béret!
Monocle pays a visit to the last béret-maker in France and meets the Irishman trying to revive this quintessentially French piece of headwear.
High street revival
If the atmosphere at the EuroShop trade fair was anything to go by, the death of bricks-and-mortar retail has been greatly exaggerated. Shops are rising to the challenge of their online usurpers.
The bean scene
From Delhi to Brooklyn and Singapore to Berlin, these enticing speciality coffee distributors and roasteries are filtering out the competition with their focus on quality, community and provenance.
New dynasty
Xi’an is best known for its ancient walls and Terracotta Army but it’s becoming a global business hub. Monocle visits its industrial parks, high-speed railway construction and bustling Hi-Tech Development Zone.
Drawn together
Architectural practice McAlpine Tankersley stands out with its commitment to tradition and hand-drawn designs. Monocle meets a master and his apprentice to uncover the firm’s impressive foundations and old-fashioned methods.
King of the mall
The 42-year-old motorbike-riding CEO of one of Brazil’s biggest shopping empires tells Monocle how he runs such a huge company while staying true to his family ethos.
Expo 72: Blooms or bust
Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market might be the city’s must-see for tourists but it’s the Japanese capital’s flower market that’s a thing of beauty and big business.
Business
Citizens regeneration in Detroit, salmon selling in Alaska and other business news and views.
Defence
A report on the new laser weapons being tested by the US, a Q&A with the man selling F35s and a makeover for the Malian army.
Fashion city: Vancouver
Local fashion shops and brands are on the rise in Vancouver and offering creative alternatives to fleece and rubber boots. Monocle Films pays a visit to the retailers pushing style in the city.
