Jesse Chehak
Reputation building
Self-reliant and dismissive of fame, W Earl Wear was an unsung hero of modernist architecture. His handful of sculptural homes now command a growing band of devotees.
On the move
We visit the Japanese diasporas that are leaving a distinct mark on the world stage.
Quality controller
Goodbye summer, hello contemplative culture. Monocle presents its guide to the best of the season's new films, series, novels, music and art, for when the nights draw in.
Fine lines
Aspen might be known for its spectacular skiing but it’s also home to an architectural legacy left by a gifted Bauhaus master.
Tucson, USA
In the Arizona desert, Tucson has an arid climate but a bountiful creative scene – and both are drawing in eager visitors.
Messing with Texas
Texas is big. It’s about big money, big cars and big characters. But a new side is emerging that’s attracting a different kind of crowd – and looking kind of cool.
Dough with the flow
US baking powerhouse The Manufactory is rising to the occasion with the opening of its vast new LA kitchen and restaurant.
Texans in town
Dallas’s department-store stalwart Neiman Marcus and leading fashion boutique Forty Five Ten have rolled into the Big Apple with huge new spaces. It’s a bold move when bricks-and-mortar openings are a risk.
Ivory hours
From Sydney to New York, the piano bar is the final stop on many a glorious night out. Whether you're after a singalong or a quiet cocktail, we survey the world's best ivory-tinkling venues.
Talking point
Provoking the ire of authority, reversing a decade of nationalism, taking the sting out of the news and the evolution of a pop persona.
