Julia Jenne
Design round up: The new Finnair lounge at Helsinki Airport, Japanese townhouses and more
Finnair commissioned Helsinki-based designer Joanna Laajisto to create a new 440-seat Finnair lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The recently opened space, which is located on the Schengen side, is influenced by Finnish nature and features local…
Gear up for autumn in the best activewear for work and travel
GoldwinJapan Japan’s Goldwin has a reputation as one of the world’s finest skiwear manufacturers and is the Swedish national ski team’s brand of choice. Recently the label has been translating its technical know-how into…
At the front
What’s on Monocle’s agenda for September, Algeria’s election and the Asian Nato.
Affairs agenda: Young Danish entrepreneurs, Ukraine’s therapy gardens and eradicating malaria
Denmark’s new wave of entrepreneurs, the introduction of Nordic therapy gardens across Ukraine and genetically modified mosquitoes as a move to combat malaria.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Athlete profiles
As the summer Games approach, we speak to seven contenders about their unique journeys to Paris 2024.
Special editions: A democratic form of art acquisition
The art world is fixated on the unique. But the pursuit of original work doesn’t have to end with high-profile auctions. We follow one artwork onto the walls of 11 collectors to find out.
The Fashion Top 25
As the market becomes ever-more saturated, there has never been a better time to interrogate our understanding of luxury. We have scoured the globe to bring together the makers and retailers that stand out.
The culture agenda: Barcelona’s forbidden treasures and Georgia’s burgeoning art scene
Plus: Writer André Aciman’s ode to the Amalfi Coast
Carving out a niche in the timber-furniture industry
Plentiful resources combined with an entrepreneurial zeal has transformed Poland into the world’s third-largest furniture exporter. We travel to the country’s woodworking hub to meet those who have turned carpentry into an economic catalyst.
Six buildings from around the globe setting industry standards
What makes a well-considered development? Our pick of new projects offer some intriguing clues.
