Ivan Carvalho
Brand leaders
We meet Artek CEO Mirkku Kullberg, Tod’s Group CEO Diego Della Valle and Indonesia’s tourism minister to hear how they're putting the design industry at the heart of their countries' brand image.
Inventory No. 68
What's on our wish list this month, including a sturdy briefcase and a warming toddy.
Europe
What the president of the Sami parliament wears, what Iceland's foreign minister thinks and why Italian senators are doing as the Romans did.
Power to the people
Innovative designers and visionary city planners are breathing new life into the much-mocked electric bike – today’s power-assisted two-wheelers are hand-crafted, ultra-efficient, lightweight and, most important of all, chic...
Staying local
When it comes to retail, many Italians stick to the old-school way. Generations of refinement have worked wonders for local small businesses, from green grocers and chemists to butchers who know their craft.
What’s in a name?
From a Thai swimwear firm to a Swedish tannery, successful brands have a story to tell. We profile five companies with varied backgrounds but a shared quality: initiative. Here are their stories.
Inventory No. 66
Eye-catching crockery and gadgets for the oenophile to help you wine and dine are just some of our specially chosen products this month.
A Taste of Sicily
Sicily is a stunning Mediterranean destination – and not least for its food. Monocle goes on a culinary tour of the island and drops in on a cooking school that promotes traditional food producers…
The light thing
Lamps on our streets and in our car parks are often uninspired. One Italian firm, however, has made it a mission to create original, beautiful outdoor lighting. Monocle heads to the hills.
The message
We've traversed the world in search of the best in the media business. From publishers in Zürich to a radio station in Auckland, we meet people who know there's more than one media model.
