Annick Weber
The Monocle Design Awards 2026: The best craftspeople who have truly mastered their trades
The makers driving craft and industry today, across all disciplines.
The perfect weekend getaway: Verneuil-la-douce, a charming château-turned-inn just outside Paris
A 19th-century château has been restored as an art-filled hotel in which to dream and unwind.
Design-led dining spots to visit this May – from a fire station-turned-ale house in Auckland to Marseille’s latest retro-futurist opening
As warmer weather welcomes us back outdoors, here are our picks of where to dine this month. Need to cool down? Pick up a zingy beverage from the shores of Lake Garda.
Five tables to book this spring – from Paris’s latest Korean opening to a late-night cocktail spot in Hong Kong
This month’s round-up of top-tier restaurants, foodie havens and kitchen innovations features imaginative chefs bringing something new to the table, as well as those taking a fresh approach to their gastronomic heritage.
Introducing Auberge Port-Gitana, Lake Geneva’s newest bolthole
Escape to the shores of Lake Geneva, where the heritage hotel’s welcoming rooms offer a taste of Old World elegance.
Our first look at Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin – the latest luxury-hotel opening in Courchevel
In the town that was once known as ‘St Tropez on snow’, the Rosewood Hotel Group has opened an institution inheriting the opulence of the golden age of winter tourism.
Ateliers Marcel Carbonel, the figurine workshop carrying on the legacy of Provençal santons
‘Konfekt’ meets the brothers running Ateliers Marcel Carbonel, a workshop working to preserve the Provençal Christmas tradition of santons alive.
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.
