Fiona Wilson
How to Get Dressed: Japan’s Style Veteran Hirofumi Kurino Shares his Tips
Hirofumi Kurino, Japanese style oracle, on the clothes that inform his own look and still excite him.
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.
The Agenda: Business
How the tyre is going green, electric motorcycles in France and the Japanese hovercraft revival.
At the front
What’s on Monocle’s agenda for September, Algeria’s election and the Asian Nato.
Close quarters: What are the defining factors of a liveable urban area?
From the streets of a Neapolitan enclave to a beachside resort town in Japan, we head to three places where a sense of community is a priority.
Talking trash: Community efforts and new technology that are keeping our cities clean
From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
Culture agenda: How Studio Ghibli might inspire urbanists and the revival of a former factory in Ljubljana
Could Studio Ghibli-inspired architecture animate and improve urban design? Plus: the former Ljubljana factory reborn as a cultural force.
Business agenda: The case for democratising aviation and the magazine business in Manila
How democratising aviation could help the industry spread its wings. Plus: mags in Manila.
The Japanese capital’s five-star legend is closing its doors for a timely refresh
Shinjuku Park Tower has defined Tokyo’s skyline since 1994 and is home to the much-loved Park Hyatt Tokyo. Monocle checks in for the last time before its grand renewal.
