Tim Anscombe-Bell
Can the rise of Contech mitigate the US housing crisis?
Amid climate and political crises, the rapid advancement of construction technology is redefining the US real-estate industry – but can we really trust AI to build a home?
The most anticipated hotel openings to keep on your radar
From the Balearic’s smallest island showing off it’s wild side to New York’s dazzling NoMad district, here’s our round-up of the world’s latest openings.
It’s all in the timing
Switzerland’s annual watch fair, Baselworld, posed interesting questions this year. How has China’s economy affected the industry? Are oversized watches still in? And when will ‘smartwatches’ enter the luxury market?
Acquired tastes
Inspired by a creative affinity for Italy, a band of Japanese craftsmen have set up shop there. Monocle speaks to a shoemaker, glass artist and tailor about embracing their foreign muse's traditions.
Pitti of angles
From renowned fashion houses to fresh brands rolling out eye-catching tailoring, the 85th Pitti Uomo trade fair was home to all manner of innovative approaches to menswear.
Fashion
Margaret Howell's new London shop, a Q&A with Man 1924's founder and new products and projects to watch.
School of thought
Inspired touches of service separate good from great and make bricks-and-mortar retail sing. From suit presses to gift wrapping, Monocle attends to the best in retail hospitality and finds lessons in courtesy.
