Carolina Abbott Galvão
Persuasive manoeuvres
We celebrate the countries that have mastered the subtler arts of global influence.
Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society
This year including news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across Southeast Asia, and the man charged with refurnishing Notre-Dame cathedral.
Close encounters
Luxury fashion brand Mytheresa uses global get-togethers to charm its army of VIP customers.
Melting pot
Polymath Edmund de Waal opens his studio to introduce us to his closest collaborators: his team.
Ahead of his time
From designing houses before he graduated to crafting elegant watches, the 90-year-old Pritzker Prize-winning architect has consistently pushed his practice forward.
The view from Ada Limón: Freeing verse
The US poet laureate believes that poetry can help us to live more fully. That’s why she is bringing it into America’s national parks.
The wool pack
It’s a tough, lonely job and your co-workers are always bleating. So why are students flocking to Andalusia’s shepherd school?
The Opener
Monocle has a network of correspondents in cities around the world. Our brief dispatches include good news for pedestrians in Bangkok, a smart hotel in Tokyo and transformed spaces in Los Angeles.
Man for all seasons
For renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, the most effective urban greening projects grow out of long-term thinking.
Local heroes
Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.
