James Chambers
Consuls and carols
Diplomacy requires proficient hosting, especially during Christmas. We visit the festive residences of the Czech, Danish and Italian ambassadors to discover the importance of time-old traditions and a talented, patriotic chef.
Hot dates
Our guide to the most anticipated books, programmes, films, albums and exhibitions for the year ahead. Here are the cultural highlights that should make your 2017 a year to remember.
Travel Top 50
All aboard for our fast-paced tour of the finest hotel openings, boats, planes and rolling stock setting agenda in the world of travel and hospitality.
Worldy goods
From chairs, lights and blinds to shops and office fit-outs there’s a wealth of exciting designers out there. Here’s our sampler of our favourite finds.
Municipal concerns
Forget the stereotype of the ceremonial mayor. Monocle stalks the corridors of city halls around the world to assess the most powerful and persuasive urban leaders, evaluating their successes, failures and ongoing challenges.
Market forces
The Monocle Retail Survey returns, scouring the globe for the best new shops and smartest developers. This year’s review is designed to inspire and intrigue, from Buenos Aires to Seoul and beyond.
Asia
China ushers in a new age of seaplane travel as Vietnam attempts to wean its citizens off their scooters.
Joyce Wang: Interior motives
Joyce Wang found success redesigning LA's Roosevelt Hotel before returning to Hong Kong. Her studio now serves top hospitality groups like Mandarin Oriental and has expanded to London.
First-class selection
This month we’re in Taipei to review the best of the city’s retail. Low rents have contributed to a boom in ‘select shops’, offering an impressive assortment of unique items.
