Fiona Wilson
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?
The Monocle Design Awards 2024
The latest edition of the Monocle Design Awards is here to celebrate the year’s most inspiring and ingenious products, models and structures as they set the standard across private and public spaces.
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 Fashion Top 25
As the market becomes ever-more saturated, there has never been a better time to interrogate our understanding of luxury. We have scoured the globe to bring together the makers and retailers that stand out.
The agenda opener: Updates from our correspondents and a conversation with Chris Black
And ecological risk in the South Atlantic caused by unregulated trawlers.
The Japanese miniature artist who takes the little things in stride
Tatsuya Tanaka’s small-scale artworks are the result of dreaming big. We visit the studio where his mini masterpieces come to life.
Six buildings from around the globe setting industry standards
What makes a well-considered development? Our pick of new projects offer some intriguing clues.
The business agenda: A Jakarta-based fragrance label and the company driving Japan’s substitute-meat market
Plus: a Portuguese brand aiming to bring circular fashion into the mainstream.
Spaces that inspire: Exploring seven architecturally unique places around the world
There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design has a profound effect on us. Here we travel across the globe to celebrate some of our favourite buildings.
Get behind the wheel and fall in love with driving again : The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser 250
The iconic vehicle has been given a back-to-basics makeover with a steer towards the environment.
