Kurt Lin
Model living: Urban villages
From Auckland to Rome, find out why city living doesn’t rule out a relaxed, bucolic pace.
Inventory no. 92
This April we shower you with well-made ephemera, including a Canadian gin, Nordic planters and Swiss sundries, plus a handsome set of travel guides and some desirable deskware.
Food
We sample seafood at a one-time grocery store and try mezze at a former 1950s beauty salon that’s now a Turkish taverna. We also wet our whistle with some lively Italian aperitivos.
Asia
On the road with Chinese president Xi Jinping and ongoing constitutional woes in Thailand.
Purchasing power: Aussie retail
From London to Singapore, Australian companies are leading the way in creating large-scale retail outlets. We visit the headquarters of industry leaders to see how they design the world’s most dynamic shopping experiences.
Talking shop: Aussie retail
Australia’s retail market is proving resilient. We've compiled a selection of shops setting a global example with well-thought-through experiences, offering inspiration for any new venture.
House mates: Top 25
From tables to trays, cushions to chopping boards, Monocle presents a polished selection of new products you will be happy to share your home with.
Design
A collection of postwar UK architecture offers a trove of ideas, plus our creative round-up.
Inventory no.87
From Finnish gin to charming cookware and notable stationery, this October select showcases our favourite autumn finds.
Call of the wild
From cedar-wood bathtubs in Bali to jungle-print textiles in Barcelona, this month’s hotel openings offer a dose of nature. We review new spots in New York, Hong Kong, Perth and beyond.
