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Chiara Goia

Design

Sole traders

Perhaps your ski or hiking shoes were born in a small town north of Venice. We head to Montebelluna to meet the designers and producers who always put their best foot forward.

  • Issue #100
  • 10 min read
Diadora designers work at a table with colorful sports shoes, sketches, and design materials.
Culture

Added value

Buying a work of art to start a collection can be daunting. We’ve turned to experts from both ends of the spectrum – an adviser, collector, and artist – for creative insight.

  • Issue #97
  • 16 min read
Added value
Architecture

Making an entrance

A collaborative exhibition between Fabrica and Airbnb at Salone del Mobile examines hospitality and hearty welcomes. Taking place at a magnificent private home, Monocle checks in on preparations for the exclusive event.

  • Issue #82
  • 6 min read
Making an entrance
Affairs

Talking Italia

What next for Italy? In this special survey of the nation we look at its fault lines but also the strengths that endure and amaze.

  • Issue #71
  • 3 min read
Talking Italia
Affairs

Past Life

The West Bengali city is at a crossroads. On the one hand Kolkata wants to re-establish the look and feel of its Raj glory days. On the other, it wants to brand itself as…

  • Film
  • 2 min watch
taxi in West Bengali
Business

Past life

The West Bengali city is at a crossroads. Kolkata wants to re-establish the look and feel of its Raj glory days, while also branding itself as a contemporary culture and business gateway.

  • Issue #54
  • 12 min read
Council House Street
Travel and restaurants

Monocle travel guide

This month, Monocle’s travel round-up covers everything from accommodation options in the historic village of Commeire to the latest fashionable restaurant opening in São Paulo.

  • Issue #42
  • 4 min read
Travel Edits
Travel and restaurants

Island hopper

The North Atlantic French overseas territory may have only a few thousand inhabitants but it can count on regular flights to Canada thanks to local air carrier Air Saint-Pierre.

  • Issue #42
  • 3 min read
Island hopper
Retail

Tofu Catalan

Retiree Tateo Shimizu chose Barcelona as the perfect city to set up an authentic Japanese tofu shop.

  • Issue #38
  • 3 min read
Tofu Catalan

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