Nelly Gocheva
Comeback Kids
Monocle profiles four brands successfully brought back from the brink of failure, from a 400-year-old fabric company in Kyoto to an iconic British shoemaker. Here are their stories of revival and reinvention.
Petit prints
In an age of email, the postcard is threatened but not in the museum world, where it remains big business. Monocle meets the teams behind some of the world’s mini masterpieces.
A cut above
The passing of knowledge from master to apprentice takes years of work. In our new feature, we explore this craft, beginning with Florence’s revered Liverano & Liverano tailors and their commitment to bespoke suits.
Inventory no. 62
Time to shine your shoes, pamper your pooch and brighten up your home with this month’s assortment of objects.
Inventory no. 61
This month, the natural world brings wood, leather and rare essences to the fore and creates unexpected combinations with chocolate-and-caramel tea and a vodka that starts life with a cow.
Principles of style
We ask two fashion buyers what they look for when selecting brands for their shop and for their top picks for this season and beyond.
The Junction
With its well-preserved streets and redbrick housing, the Junction is home to small shops and galleries and a new generation of residents.
