Janek Schmidt
Product design
On the hunt for a vintage Braun collectable? Only/Once Shop is the place to start
What began as Filip Triner’s personal collection of 20th-century Brussels-style design quickly evolved into something bigger. We speak to the collector-turned-vendor of vintage Braun products.
Technology
‘Free the laptops!’ Why Germany’s digital overhaul can’t come soon enough
Can a new ministry, a former technology executive and €500bn drag the country out of the analogue age?
Affairs
Why national dress is back in fashion
Pride, joy and the power of tradition are coalescing to make young people across the globe take delight in traditional styles.
Urbanism
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
Quality of Life
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
