Nolan Giles
Smart money
From lab-grown diamonds to luxury handbag rentals, fermented skincare and textiles made from plants and paper pulp, these are the hottest fashion and beauty trends for savvy retail investors to look into right now.
The Agenda: Design
Stockholm’s new public installation and Nolan Giles on architectural photography shot on film.
Best in town
From architects to street-lighting experts, these firms are keeping our cities liveable.
Design
The Royal College of Art in London has a new wing and Venice’s Procuratie Vecchie reopens.
Inside Koko: London’s landmark music venue playing host to a private members’ club
A landmark music venue is back in business after an imaginative refit that pays tribute to its varied past.
Pump my ride
When it comes to fire engines, every last design component could prove critical in the heat of the moment. That's why Swiss firm Brändle's recently reconfigured vehicles meet the highest standards.
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
Talking shops
As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
