Tony Hay
The 15 things on Monocle’s 2025 travel wishlist
From Tokyo’s Nexpect Coffee to New York’s Clemente Bar, here are the 15 key places and objects on our radar this year.
Three new must-visit luxury openings in São Paulo, Kurashiki and Paris
High-end hospitality was once synonymous with uniform glossiness, whether you were in Tokyo or Trieste. But the industry is now focusing on experiences that reflect its surroundings.
From Puglia to the skies: Three innovations in hospitality and design
From a beautifully restored Italian manor to Noma’s latest kitchen experiments and a revolutionary airline seat, these three innovations are setting new standards in travel, food, and design.
How smaller brands are outpacing their sportswear competitors
The major names in sportswear might have been stumbling of late. Here we assess the missteps made by Adidas and Nike, and look at which young labels are heading up the chasing pack.
December 2024 updates from Monocle magazine
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Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
The sharpest workwear and accessories for taking care of business in style
Your office survival kit needn’t be functional at the expense of style or comfort. Enhance your workwear with smart accessories to elevate your day.
Gear up for autumn in the best activewear for work and travel
GoldwinJapan Japan’s Goldwin has a reputation as one of the world’s finest skiwear manufacturers and is the Swedish national ski team’s brand of choice. Recently the label has been translating its technical know-how into…
Coasting it: Beer-mat designs that can build your brand
Coasters are an often overlooked opportunity for clever advertising. From Brazil to Bavaria and beyond, here are a few of our favourites.
On the scent: Five brands to look out for this June
From a perfumer with a focus on Japanese craft to a Swiss-based menswear shop with global connections, we try for size the businesses at the forefront of fashion this month.
