Ivan Carvalho
Did they do well?
September marks a new political term in many countries, so we’ve compiled our report cards for 15 leaders. Who has gone to the top of the class and who should be doing extra homework?
Five urban escapes
Cities from Tokyo to Turin work because when you you really need to get away, they have rural, beach or mountain retreats on the doorstep. Here are five urbanite playgrounds.
Expo 34: Story of creation
Lausanne’s ECAL has become a leading European design academy thanks to its innovative head, Pierre Keller. He uses his knack for sponsorship to get students working with some of the world’s leading creative companies.
Time lords
Every spring, watchmakers and horology enthusiasts descend on Basel for the industry’s key fair. We went along to gauge the mood, spot the latest innovations and pick our favourite launches from the show.
Turin, shrewd
Guido Martinetti, one half of the duo behind Grom ice cream, shares his favourite spots in his native Turin. Around Piazza Carlo Felice, he eats, drinks and shops for pasta and wine.
Business
Brunei prepares to cash in on the global halal food market, the world's largest wind turbine arrives, and an Italian ice cream maker goes green.
25 retail stars
Monocle presents a list of our favourite shops, the most attentive services, the best store designs and the most innovative concepts in the retail sector.
Fashion
The Seattle retailer who wants to become the US version of Beams, new classics from Universal Works, and a Q&A with Simon Spurr.
Inventory No. 32
A sleek wooden locomotive and a smart Danish bike helmet are among the picks for this month’s shopping guide. We start with a look at a stunning boutique hotel in the Netherlands.
It’s that time again
A sense of optimism prevailed at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, as Swiss watchmakers predicted a return to sunnier economic climes and unveiled a host of high-end timepieces.
