Ed Stocker
Nine highlights from Salone del Mobile 2026 and the rest of Milan Design Week
This year’s Milan Design Week was buzzing with optimism despite the challenges facing the sector. We toured the city’s halls and stalls to glean the insights on the opportunities in the industry today.
Five of this summer’s best retail and hospitality concepts, from the UK to Italy and beyond
Museum dining has been given a welcome revamp at London’s V&A East, while ‘romantic’ British fare is being imported to Mexico city.
Billionaire media mogul Vincent Bolloré casts a long shadow over Cannes film festival
Politics and cinema compete at Cannes as French film giant Canal+ blacklists hundreds of industry figures who petitioned against its right-wing owner’s growing creative control.
Can’t get to the Dolomites? Outdoor sportswear house Oberalp Group is bringing the high life to you
Salewa – the brand leader in South Tyrol’s Oberalp Group – is intent on bringing mountain life to consumers, capitalising on the rising interest in outdoor labels. We speak to its CEO, Christoph Engl.
Fondazione Vico Magistretti connects the prolific designer’s legacy with students and art lovers alike
Magistretti’s Milan studio is now a foundation, museum and archive with exhibits featuring his worldwide influences.
How Gilda Bojardi helped define Milan Design Week and foster international collaboration
‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi is a mainstay of the Milanese design scene. She spoke to Monocle while providing a tour of the Oscar Niemeyer-designed palazzo which the Italian magazine calls home.
How Milan’s central Brera neighbourhood became a premier creative hub
Home to hundreds of showrooms and events where brands compete for visibility, Brera is one of Milan Design Week’s most bustling areas. This is the story of how a historic district became a premier…
Milan’s new openings close the gap between the first drink and last dance
A new wave of openings has been shaking up Milan’s sometimes predictable nightlife scene. With their elevated approach to lighting, seating, sound and food, these are the venues that will energise your evenings out.
On the hunt for a reliable everyday ride? Here are four high-quality bike makers you should know
From city commuters to long-distance road racers, these are makers who pride themselves on sturdy construction and steady riding.
Inside the Brazilian embassy in Rome: The diplomatic keepers of Italian heritage
The Italian capital's 17th-century masterpiece, Palazzo Pamphilj, is going through a considered restoration under the direction of the Brazilian embassy.
