Design
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Fashion
Watches, boots, shoes, sunglasses, shorts and belts – not to mention a boutique shop in former church.
Form and function: Wallington
Australia’s architectural heritage, rooted in practicality, has been elevated by modern interpretation to become more elegant. Monocle crisscrosses the country to find some of the finest examples of this design evolution.
All grown up: Maylands
Once fallow farmland, Maylands lay dormant for decades before springing forth as fertile land for a budding café and culture scene – and the odd bit of flirting.
Bright idea: Katamama hotel
Bali’s crafted Katamama hotel is the PTT Family’s tropical take on the mid-century Californian style – and there are plans to go global.
Made in Australia: Jardan
Family-owned since 1997, Melbourne's Jardan has become one of Australia's most exciting contemporary furniture brands, with a focus on designing, manufacturing and selling almost all of its own high-quality wares.
Inventory no.91
Our round-up of Aussie-designed goodies, from a US-inspired tipple and tasteful totes to an appealing planter, coffee beans and blankets.
Made in Australia: Baum Cycles
Australia has a strong manufacturing heritage, but the industry has seen a decline. We visit Baum Cycles in Geelong, a bespoke bike-maker revitalising local production with its world-renowned handcrafted frames.
Art market
We speak to Simon Mordant, collector and chairman of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
Gaining altitude
With the global demand for pilots climbing, meet the next generation of aviators and discover one flight school that, despite facing threats from a turbulent industry, is undeniably in the ascendancy.
Sydney Residence: Harry and Penelope Seidler House
Far removed from the skyscrapers and residential towers for which architect Harry Seidler became known, the house he designed with his wife is governed by Bauhaus aesthetics that are just as forward-thinking today as…
