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Andrea Pugiotto

Fashion

Power dressing

Good jackets make men stand tall, change their silhouettes and help them to stand out from the crowd.

  • Issue #157
  • 6 min read
Man with beard and hat in dark jacket sitting at table with drink in elegant interior setting
Architecture

Force of nature

Italy's leading landscape designer Pietro Porcinai brought modernism to traditional gardens, passionate about ensuring greenery was part of any built environment. His legacy is more pertinent than ever.

  • Issue #155
  • 9 min read
Hand-drawn architectural plans and drawings by Pietro Porcinai for a villa garden in Florence showing detailed landscape design
Society

Cycle of life

We tour a bike repair workshop that is a cheery hub for cycling enthusiasts who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Rocco Guarna in an orange boiler suit working with soldering equipment in the workshop
Art

State of the arts

Singapore's art museum transforms a cargo warehouse into an unconventional gallery space, challenging traditional exhibition formats while its main building undergoes renovation.

  • Issue #154
  • 1 min read
Person walking past large colorful mural in industrial warehouse space with barriers and equipment visible
Wine

Fine vintage Italy

Verona is filled with the sound of corks popping as Vinitaly, the trade fair that offers a taste of the best wine from Italy, returns after a two-year absence. Use this

  • Issue #154
  • 12 min read
Man in casual attire standing against white wall with large artistic mural featuring geometric patterns
Design

The Monocle Design Awards 2022

From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.

  • Issue #153
  • 45 min read
Anne Street Garden Villas by AOG Architects showing colorful social housing development with individual identities for each dwelling
Travel and restaurants

Just add water

After pandemic crowds vanished, Venice glimpsed its quieter potential. Now entrepreneurs are reimagining the ancient city's future while preserving its nautical soul.

  • Issue #153
  • 18 min read
Interior of traditional Italian restaurant with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and walls covered in framed artwork
Fashion

Talking shops

As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.

  • Issue #152
  • 31 min read
Modern outdoor dining area with wooden pergola, concrete planters, and people working on laptops at tables
Business

Shifting gears

Fiat's €700m gamble on the electric 500e is transforming Turin's historic Mirafiori factory into a modern EV hub, proving that Italian automotive heritage can thrive in the low-emissions age.

  • Issue #152
  • 12 min read
Multiple completed Fiat 500e electric cars charging at the Mirafiori manufacturing plant in Turin.

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