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James Chambers

Culture

The opener

From Seoul's "3.3.3" brushing rule to Oslo's icy pavements and London's impatient commuters, the world's cities reveal themselves through their smallest, strangest daily rituals.

  • Issue #111
  • 5 min read
The opener
Culture

Narrating the world

Monocle meets the men and women who are shaping the news agenda, from influential radio presenters to newspaper editors and television hosts.

  • Issue #110
  • 13 min read
Iñaki Gabilondo, veteran Basque journalist, smiling at a radio studio desk with microphones and equipment.
Affairs

Cities

Singapore puts a cap on cars, a new development with newshound history and we tour the original media clusters, from Fleet Street to Park Row.

  • Issue #110
  • 4 min read
Cities
Food & Drink

Food & drink

Food finds, from an Aussie opening and a Beirut round-up to a British dairy and a Chicago bar.

  • Issue #110
  • 4 min read
Food & drink
Business

Here to stay

James Chambers reporting from Laos: Meet Adrian Zecha, the 84-year-old industry veteran who’s setting out to redefine hospitality in 2018.

  • The Forecast #8
  • 9 min read
Here to stay
Business

A fine beast

Europe is bracing itself for the arrival of Gentle Monster, South Korea’s whackiest sunglasses brand, where the weird and wonderful shop designs complement the products on offer.

  • The Forecast #8
  • 9 min read
A fine beast
Business

The vision thing

From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.

  • Issue #109
  • 23 min read
Man in pinstriped suit and red tie wearing glasses, photographed in profile against dark background.
Retail

Wondrous wares

From seating to storage, these are the design innovations with which to fit out your home, office or otherwise.

  • Issue #108
  • 25 min read
Illustration of a man reading in a modern interior with a sofa, arched windows, and a black cat on a stool.

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