Alicia Kirby
Inventory No. 34
Our finds this month include an easy-to-assemble flatpack range, a tiny pocket camera and an updated perfume classic.
Inside the box
For novice gardeners, a compact window box is the perfect start. From begonia blooms to cascading bacopa, it will be a colourful addition to your doorstep or window ledge, easing you in.
Monocle travel guide
Our global favourites this month include a London sushi spot, a lovers’ retreat in Greece and a Taipei hotel full of Warhol and Dalí originals. We also profile Norwegian airline Widerøe.
Green wings
Widerøe is green in both livery and ethos, thanks to its successful carbon offset scheme – just one reason why its customers seem to love the carrier so much.
Inventory No. 33
On this month’s shopping list: some nifty business card holders, a Paul Smith for Stelton kitchenware collection and a pair of rockabilly worker boots.
Turning heads
Mühlbauer in Vienna creates headwear in the age-old way. The business was saved from the brink of collapse by the brother and sister owners and their designs are now sold internationally.
25 retail stars
Monocle presents a list of our favourite shops, the most attentive services, the best store designs and the most innovative concepts in the retail sector.
Fashion
The Seattle retailer who wants to become the US version of Beams, new classics from Universal Works, and a Q&A with Simon Spurr.
Inventory No. 32
A sleek wooden locomotive and a smart Danish bike helmet are among the picks for this month’s shopping guide. We start with a look at a stunning boutique hotel in the Netherlands.
Good morning
A morning ritual we’re never willing to sacrifice. We’ve rounded up the components for a perfect start, from a tasty muesli recipe to the finest coffee makers and the best morning reads.
