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Christie’s expands into Saudi Arabia under the helm of Nour Kelani
With a booming arts scene and a young, discerning clientele, Saudi Arabia has become a key market for collectors. Enter Nour Kelani, the Riyadh-based expert shaping Christie’s future in the Kingdom.
Everything you need to know about visiting the Albanian RivieraÂ
This Balkan nation has a growing reputation among folks in search of spectacular scenery, Mediterranean sun and a rugged charm. Here’s where to go.
The 15 things on Monocle’s 2025 travel wishlist
From Tokyo’s Nexpect Coffee to New York’s Clemente Bar, here are the 15 key places and objects on our radar this year.
Bedding down at Michelhaus, an Alpine hotel in an 800-year-old mountain town
The newly opened Michelhaus hotel in a renovated chalet from 1686 is the ideal place from which to explore the small town of Ernen in the Valais mountains.
The man reinforcing Roger Vivier’s bejewelled legacy
Creative director Gherardo Felloni on reimagining the late jeweller’s genius.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
How heritage brand Tolix’s revival reflects the boom in traditional luxury design
Despite a background in couture, Emmanuel Diemoz and Antoine Bejui had no qualms about buying Tolix, a maker of metal furniture.
Our pick of the best seasonal styles, from cosy cardigans to classic coats
Plus: We talk longevity with an Irish designer, visit one of Florence’s smartest new shops and round up some of our favourite tote bags to smarten up any look.
Interview: Cecilie Manz on design with a purpose
For Cecilie Manz, industrial design is a matter of keeping it simple – and useful.
Three designers who are setting the industry’s agenda, from typography to spiritual architecture
Whether it’s drafting new letterforms, imbuing craft with diasporic mythology or rendering the intangible in bricks and mortar, these practitioners have truly honed their disciplines – and they’re still learning.
