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English in Danish
Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent Michael Booth on why Danes are importing – and distorting – English.
Joke alarm
After 150 issues, Monocle reflects on humour's vital role in journalism and why wit shouldn't be feared in today's workplace culture.
The Monocle Book of the Nordics
Following in the footsteps of our best-selling titles The Monocle Book of Italy and The Monocle Book of Japan, this is a thrilling exploration of Europe’s northernmost reaches. Order your copy from The Monocle…
Métiers d’art by Chanel
Chanel’s annual métiers d’art collection is an ode to craftsmanship and a tribute to the specialist ateliers with which the house works. We go behind the scenes to watch the creative process and witness…
Le19M: Chanel’s commitment to craftsmanship
Designed by French architect Rudy Ricciotti, Chanel’s new creative centre in Paris is dedicated to preserving traditional skills and nurturing opportunities for a new generation. We visit the specialist ateliers to witness the savoir-faire…
Design tours: Lithuania’s modernist city
As Lithuania’s second city, it’s not often Kaunas gets much international attention. This, however, could be about to change. Kaunas has been named one of Europe’s Capitals of Culture for 2022; a title it’s…
How can Tashkent become an art city?
Rather than rely on starchitects, the Uzbek capital plans to take things slowly.
Choice cuts
We source the best new art and retail – and meet the creative minds behind it – to make yours a winter of cultural contentment.
Revving the engine
After a major financial collapse, Motor City’s creatives are joining forces. So could the artists and gallerists behind the resurgence get the whole of Detroit into gear?
Collecting the set
How a personal haul of modernist homeware became a premier prop source for the global film industry.
