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Silver lining
Following the 1915 Armenian genocide, the nation’s artisans sought asylum in Lebanon. With only the skills their forefathers taught them, they created a glistening jewellery industry from nothing.
Idol worship
Franklin Sirmans, the new director of Miami’s Pérez Art Museum, is intent on creating a focal point for the city’s creativity. He discusses Art Basel’s importance and the opportunities ahead for Miami.
The Interview Series: Michael Bierut
With greatness comes reflection. For design star Michael Bierut that means spotting when genius struck but also where things went astray and he should have just kept his mouth firmly shut.
Artistic licence
Ed Ruscha’s pictures have burnt themselves into the world’s retina. As he prepares for a new show, Ruscha welcomes Monocle into his Culver City studio to talk work and inspiration.
A man’s shoe
Northamptonshire’s shoemaking legacy has stood strong for well over a century and De Fursac’s dapper Derbys and eye-catching Oxfords will keep you in step with the times. We meet the team behind De Fursac’s…
City dodge
Privacy and quiet are in short supply in the city. This mid-20th-century-inspired house in a lively Toronto shopping district is a lesson in bold choices and the art of concealment.
House mates: Top 25
From tables to trays, cushions to chopping boards, Monocle presents a polished selection of new products you will be happy to share your home with.
Good as new
While many French companies have sought cheaper manufacturing options abroad, a few ambitious heritage brands have revived their fortunes by staying faithful to their roots.
Fashion
New shops to visit and a selection of elegant winter-warmers to add to your wardrobe.
Quiet triumph
The work of modernist architect Alvar Aalto is revered beyond Finland. In the country’s far north lies a barely known part of his portfolio: a city he planned from scratch.
