Tom Morris
The new soft sell
Which countries get their way without resorting to military might? We name the top 25 nations in the inaugural Monocle and Institute for Government Soft Power Survey.
Stored up
Monocle reports on Mitsukoshi department store’s updated look and innovative concepts.
Culture
Q&As with Fernando Trueba, who's directing his first animated film, and Asher Edelman, an ex-banker and owner of an art investment firm. Plus film reviews, auction sales and a stand-out Hong Kong gallery.
Office hottie
This ethical investment firm in Geneva based its office design on grand old banks. The dark decor draws the eye to lake views, providing a welcoming space to earn your daily keep.
The summer in culture
With those festivals and summer film releases upon us, here’s a hand with your artistic intake.
Fashion
Summer prints for women and tailored shirts and jackets for men. Plus a new boutique in Houston, Texas, selling casual menswear.
Fiell excited
After 15 years at Taschen, design editors Peter and Charlotte Fiell are launching their own publishing house. After two years of hard work, they are ready to make a splash with their new venture.
Museum pieces
Museum culture has altered radically in recent years. Here we spotlight the most exciting venues and ask what makes an ideal 21st-century museum.
