Alicia Kirby
Scrubbed up
Iris Hantverk makes brushes that are as good-looking as they are hard-working, using methods that date back to the late 1800s.
Inventory No. 40
A round-up of practical and pretty things, including a dog bowl that doesn’t go walkies and a baby soap that is a national institution.
Ski to the sea
Where can you enjoy such off-piste activities as deep-sea fishing and viewing the Northern Lights? The Lyngen Alps, home of Lyngen Lodge, provide a spectacular setting to a unique skiing experience.
Krohn prince
Claus Krohn, the 77-year-old founder of Krohn Air in Norway, is far from retiring from the skies.
Christmas gift guide
From chocolates to wooden toys, cameras to candleholders, we’ve scoured the globe for things we’d like to find in the Monocle Christmas stocking.
East side story
The world is paying close attention to films from Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with Vietnam also in on the act. Monocle takes a seat at Korea’s Pusan International Film Festival.
For your diaries
Here’s a hand with your artistic intake over the coming months, from festivals to film releases.
The crème de la crème
A family-run company, Clarins’s business strategy is to improve products rather than discontinue them. This has won it a loyal following and set it apart from other cosmetics giants.
Stored up
Monocle reports on Mitsukoshi department store’s updated look and innovative concepts.
Inventory No. 38
Our selection of products made by new and established designers, including a barrister turned perfumier and a former pilot who makes canvas bags.
