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Ian Patterson

Aviation

Class act

With its shiny new fleet of fuel-efficient, narrow-body aircraft, Toronto’s Porter Airlines is poised to change Canadian aviation and rewrite the rules of economy travel.

  • Issue #162
  • 5 min read
Class act
Retail

Paper money

In an increasingly digital age, what does the future hold for paper and ink products? Four dynamic bricks-and-mortar stationers share the successful principles that are helping to revitalise a growing €20bn global sector.

  • Issue #159
  • 11 min read
Interior of La Papelería pop-up shop with organized wooden shelving displaying art posters, prints, and paper products
Architecture

Show time

It is easier than ever to see live entertainment on the small screen but nothing compares to being there. We visit three venues that add an extra sprinkle of stardust.

  • Issue #157
  • 16 min read
Audience members seated in rows at Massey Hall watching a performance with dramatic blue stage lighting
Retail

On the button

A Seoul menswear boutique has evolved from humble vintage-hunting beginnings to become a coveted destination for discerning locals seeking perfectly curated Korean and international brands.

  • Issue #152
  • 20 min read
Interior of 8Division menswear store in Seoul showing minimalist white concrete design with clothing racks and displays
Entertainment

Off the cuff

Since the late 1950s, a comedy club has been spreading the gospel of making things up as you go along. Here’s a lesson in taking risks.

  • Issue #150
  • 4 min read
Group of masked people in casual clothing standing in a circle doing improv exercises in a modern classroom
Entrepreneurialism

Make your mark

Maybe you've always longed to open a bookshop or thought that your flair for interior design could be put to wider use. But taking that first step can be daunting.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Make your mark
Residences

Where the heart is

We need to live in places that can sustain us, will age with grace and that are parts of bigger communities. 'The Monocle Book of Homes' is a handbook for creating these vital spaces

  • Issue #144
  • 9 min read
Where the heart is
Culture

The opener

Whether your preferred method of travel is a leisurely paddle around Hong Kong, strapping on in-line skates in Canada or a stylish bike ride in Milan, there's plenty to inspire.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Heavy traffic congestion with numerous taxis, cars, and motorcycles gridlocked on a tree-lined urban street

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