Alicia Kirby
20 new heroes
Monocle shortlists 20 individuals from politics, business, music and design to watch in 2009. By overcoming odds and thinking creatively, they have already helped make the world a better place.
Inventory
A few of our favourite things, including a new mobile phone by Bic and a waste disposal unit by Loofen. Plus, where to find the best ryokan at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Oceania
Car-sharing becomes big business in Australia, while New Zealand flies the flag for biofuel.
The Perfect Desk
Whether idly doodling or hastily transcribing interviews in good old shorthand, Monocle recommends the best utensils for your daily tasks. From pens to paper, from U+ in Canada to Düller in Japan, our round…
Fashion
In our Workhorse series we profile Scotland's premier cashmere company, Johnstons. Plus, a Q&A with the new owners of Bally, and wardrobe wants from Tomorrowland and Robinson les Bains.
Night caller
Having converted one spare room into the perfect home office (see Monocle issue 4) we decided to turn our attentions to the guest room. Here we furnish the quarters with best-for-guests accoutrements.
Fashion
Monocle enjoys São Paulo fashion week Tomorrowland collaborates with Belgian designer Jean-Paul Knott, plus Prada platforms, Incotex trunks and Banana Republic comes to London.
Culture
From the Second World War as told by an ordinary German civilian to the latest album from Cat Power, Monocle's culture editors pick the midwinter's essential books and music.
Driving test
What rolls off students’ drawing boards today could be at the Frankfurt Motor Show tomorrow. With top design schools from Germany to India, the future of automotive design is picking up speed.
Inventory No. 6
Wooden toys for the boys, skin treats and feel the Sap rising with some Scandinavian fizz.
