Annick Weber
Four new openings for an outstanding summer on the Mediterranean
This season, there are plenty of new spots to add to your itinerary, from the revivial of a century-old Saint-Tropez stalwart to a chic bolthole in Mallorca.
Top three European brands to keep an eye our for this season
Whether it’s rejecting plastic beach shoes for something sustainable or an appreciation for linen’s health benefits, artisans across Europe are standing out in the fashion world by bringing a personal touch to their collections.
Style Directory: Our top 25 seasonal styles
Spring signals a wardrobe refresh. To help you in the endeavour, we have scoured fashion runways and designers’ studios around the world to help you rethink your staples and statement pieces.
Hot property: 10 new buildings shaping their neighbourhoods
These groundbreaking structures are redefining urban spaces from Australia to the Netherlands by harmonising with their environments and energising local communities.
The 15 things on Monocle’s 2025 travel wishlist
From Tokyo’s Nexpect Coffee to New York’s Clemente Bar, here are the 15 key places and objects on our radar this year.
Hide and sleek: How Polène quietly took over the contemporary handbag market
A coterie of small, artisanal bagmakers are capturing the luxe market with subtly branded premium-leather pieces sold at very un-luxe prices. We drop in on the best of the new generation to talk handbag economics.
The entrepreneurs helping to reimagine Nice and San Diego’s forgotten spots
From business leaders who are rediscovering Nice’s hidden charms to the trio reviving a faded hotel in the desert outside San Diego, we meet the people who know how to nourish a neighbourhood.
Our pick of the best seasonal styles, from cosy cardigans to classic coats
Plus: We talk longevity with an Irish designer, visit one of Florence’s smartest new shops and round up some of our favourite tote bags to smarten up any look.
Belleville and Jourdain are the Paris arrondissements setting the pace for food, art and culture
Belleville and Jourdain, two of the capital’s districts, have become a cosmopolitan and colourful mélange of shops, hotels, cafés and culture spots. Here are some of our favourites.
A selection of pristine pieces and best-in-class cuts to help you navigate the new season in style
We gather fashion’s top designers, creatives, products and brands into a go-to list of all you need for this autumn’s best looks.
