Motiejus Vaura
How to be a good citizen
Authorities set the tone but it’s residents that define the places they live in. So what can we do to improve the urban realm?
The Ten
Hot Chip embraces euphoria, a Dutch munitions factory reinvents itself as a cultural hub, and a 94-year-old Lebanese poet finally gets her moment. Ten reasons to pay attention this week.
Go ahead, make my holiday
Monocle meets eight brand owners and bosses who keep you cool, moisturised and comfortable on your global travels.
What a carry-on
Long beholden to industry giants, the luggage sector is now packed with fresh faces poised for market domination. We hear the case for start-ups and meet some of the major players.
The shore thing
Summer by the sea demands a particular kind of playlist. We ask three sunkissed selectors to pick their hottest tunes.
How to enjoy the journey
We’ve gathered insights from the designers, singers, artists, writers and entrepreneurs who travel across the globe year-round.
Prepare for departure
A Moroccan cop, a Florentine city father and a Greek-Cypriot chanteuse are just a sample of the fascinating folk you’ll encounter as you journey through this latest issue.
Talking shop
From Tokyo's Isetan to Bogotá's design studios, the world's most forward-thinking retailers are proving that bricks-and-mortar shopping remains indispensable — for neighbourhoods, culture and commerce alike.
Soft Power Survey 2018/19
We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.
Shake a leg
Our ninth annual survey of the nations whose softer tactics are getting results.
