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Neighbourhood: Karaköy
The Karaköy neighbourhood of Istanbul is poised on the brink of significant change as a major development project seeks to revitalise its port area, bringing hotels, shopping, residences and a resultant flow of tourists…
Chairs and graces
Fascinated with furniture design, Noritsugu Oda bought his first chair in the 1970s and now has 1,200. But he isn’t precious about his priceless collection, as Monocle discovers.
Feeding John Malkovich
The Hollywood actor, director and fashion designer shares his ‘last meal’ in a restaurant built into the rocks near his home in Provence.
Leader of the dance
Park Nam Yong has choreographed some of South Korea’s biggest pop icons. He talks to Monocle about succeeding in a tough industry, and about teaching singers with two left feet how to dance.
Play it again
French accordion player Yvette Horner harks back to another age. Her nostalgic repertoire draws on the countryside as a source of inspiration. Despite the years, her desire to play remains.
The next chapter
Nobrow is putting the love back into book publishing. Using a cache of global illustrators, limited editions and quality materials, the London-based press is producing collectable volumes for a new generation of readers.
Monocle on air
We’ve opened two new wool-lined studios and control rooms at Midori House, staffed by a team of fresh and informed broadcasters. Monocle 24, our new global radio station, is now on air.
Quick on the draw
The CEO of Japan’s largest entertainment store chain has a peculiar management style. He never gives orders and encourages failure, yet Muneaki Masuda has built a hugely successful business.
