Fiona Wilson
Up to the plate
A new homeware shop, Lost and Found, offers the chance to get to know Nikko, a heritage bone-china porcelain brand, and to discover a discerning edit of elevated essentials.
Civic pride
The seat of power defines how a city is run but the buildings can also project an idea of place. We highlight some of the best, from Aarhus to Mumbai.
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
Urbanism and design: Global
From Turin’s sky-high new development to a Tokyo architecture exhibition.
Worldwide wonderlands
Denmark's Christmas traditions reveal a nation that has perfected the art of indoor celebration, transforming winter's harshness into a festival of family, pork and peculiar pudding rituals.
Affairs: Global
How Abba’s humility has contributed to its soft-power success. Plus: trouble in Nicaragua.
King of the mild frontier
Kozo Futagi saw a gap in the Japanese market for log cabins as affordable second homes. He's had to roll in a different direction – when people move in, they stay put.
Feeling browsy
Looking for inspiration to live better? Here are some shops that impress us with their interiors, product picks and specialist know-how.
The list
A few pointers from Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé for October 2021.
