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Case study
German luggage maker Rimowa broke into the tough North American luxury market using working practices and corporate ethics transplanted from its Köln home, confounding those who said it couldn’t succeed.
Comeback Kids
Monocle profiles four brands successfully brought back from the brink of failure, from a 400-year-old fabric company in Kyoto to an iconic British shoemaker. Here are their stories of revival and reinvention.
Camera obscurer
In Chiba, photographer Shinichi Ito found the perfect canvas for his laid-back style. Near the sea, he has crafted a cosy refuge within the wood and concrete shell of an unusual property.
A great Dane
Photographer Thomas Ibsen’s house, a classic of the post-war ‘funkis’ style characterised by simple lines and clever use of light, is filled with design treasures and new pieces that he’s created.
Samba style
Set on a mountainside with views over the Atlantic and surrounded by trees and tranquillity, this Rio residence reflects the cosmopolitan lifestyle of its Parisian and Swedish occupants.
Bienvenue en Inde
Pondicherry, a corner of India home to 7,000 French expats, offers pétanque and pâtisseries. It's a microcosm of flourishing business ties between France and India, but is it ready for major economic growth?
World Travel Catering Expo
Staying comfortable in-flight means big business at Hamburg’s World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo. Join Monocle as we pay a flying visit.
Neighbourhood: Chai Wan
Hong Kong’s east side is a former industrial neighbourhood undergoing a renaissance. We explore the warehouses that are now home to stores, galleries and innovative start-ups moving away from downtown.
Business class
In under three years, Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti rebranded a struggling carrier and now competes as a major player. He tells us how it’s an airline’s staff that helps keep standards high.
