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Scandinavian minimalism with an inviting generosity
We meet the duo behind Toteme’s signature shops.
Patience is a virtue: But is waiting in line really worth it?
Good things come to those who wait. But is that old adage the reason why we’re all too eager to form an orderly line in anticipation of some hitherto unavailable luxury?
Insights from the world’s largest property fair
Change was in the air at Mipim, the world’s biggest real-estate event. Its top players explain their optimism.
The business agenda: Swedish snowmobiles, reimagining London’s high streets and Singapore’s special brew
Mobility: SwedenCool runnings An electric snowmobile might sound risky: if its batteries fail in the cold, wouldn’t it leave you stranded on the tundra? But Swedish start-up Vidde says that it has a solution.…
The business agenda: Manufacturing cranes in the US, Colombia’s hospitality scene and the business of Tracht
And a Q&A with author Sonja van der Hagen.
A Bangkok food emporium’s recipe for success
Food shopping comes with a twist thanks to Gourmet Market’s fresh take on the supermarket experience.
Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck talks going on with the show
Wherever the brightest and best in their field gather, Monocle likes to drop in to meet the innovators. This year’s Mipim property fair will offer clues about more than just the health of the real-estate sector.
Carving out a niche in the timber-furniture industry
Plentiful resources combined with an entrepreneurial zeal has transformed Poland into the world’s third-largest furniture exporter. We travel to the country’s woodworking hub to meet those who have turned carpentry into an economic catalyst.
Where next for luxury retail?
Once touted as unstoppable disruptors of fashion retail, luxury e-commerce companies have struggled to recover their pre-pandemic momentum. We discuss the sector’s future and opportunities to reinvent it for the better.
Future proofing the real estate sector: We hear from 10 industry professionals
We ask leading experts to tell us why there might be some cause for optimism in 2024 – and where to put your money.
