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Tired of the same-old smartphone design? Try the Blackberry-inspired Clicks Communicator
London-based start-up Clicks is launching a satisfyingly simple phone that should be on every touchscreen hater’s shopping list. Meet the Communicator.
The resilient world of three multi-brand boutiques keeping independent, curated retail alive
We meet the creative forces behind three multi-brand retailers that are making it work in a world that increasingly favours homogenised shops.
On the hunt for a reliable everyday ride? Here are four high-quality bike makers you should know
From city commuters to long-distance road racers, these are makers who pride themselves on sturdy construction and steady riding.
‘This is not a house of worship.’ Architect Farshid Moussavi on designing the Ismaili Center Houston
The British artichect reflects on being tasked with planning the world’s seventh Ismaili Centre, and maintaining Islamic architectural identity in an American context.
Endyma Berlin: The secret fashion archive renting museum-quality designer pieces
In a span of 15 years, 33-year-old Michael Kardamakis has assembled a 6,000-piece collection of late-20th-century fashion.
Eight elegant objects that will make your days feel more considered
From lighting to kitchenware to a truly unique watch, our editors are sharing the well designed , small upgrades that will make life more luxurious.
New York’s 10 best lesser-known bookshops
From West Village stalwarts to hidden living-room selections, this Monocle guide celebrates New York’s independent booksellers, specialist collections and the city’s enduring literary culture beyond the more obvious big names.
Three luxury yacht experiences bringing five-star travel to the sea
Luxury brands are taking to the water in 2026, bringing the amenities of a private yacht to commercial cruises. These will offer multistorey suites and fine dining, while ferrying holidaymakers from Saint Barthélemy, Singapore…
How an Italian lighting brand is keeping Ingo Maurer’s anarchic charm alive
Can a lighting firm defined by its beloved owner’s playful, idiosyncratic approach thrive after his death? Foscarini’s founder and president says yes.
The unlikely parallel between Rome’s eternal architecture and the Las Vegas Strip
What is the curious connection between America’s gaudy Sin City and the Old World’s Eternal City? The devil is in the details, as two books published half a century apart reveal.
