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James Chambers

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.
Fashion

Fashion

French dresses, Californian totes and a men’s label from product designer Jasper Morrison.

  • Issue #108
  • 4 min read
Fashion
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.
Culture

Master of reinvention

We visit the Beijing studio of Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi, who usually prefers to let his work do the talking. Fortunately, he was willing to have a conversation with Monocle about his career.

  • Issue #107
  • 6 min read
Master of reinvention
Affairs

The opener

Pedal power in Zürich, Singapore-style workouts, Detroit’s architectural resurgence and an unexpected tea accompaniment in Beijing: we’ve scoured the globe for our news round-up.

  • Issue #107
  • 5 min read
The opener
Affairs

Politics

Poland’s drift to the right and a more open approach in Seoul.

  • Issue #106
  • 3 min read
Politics
Affairs

Asia Pacific

Shibuya’s new nursery, Shanghai’s flight delays and recreational activities in Jakarta.

  • Issue #105
  • 3 min read
Asia Pacific

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