Design
How Paris Design Week is now emerging as a contender to Milan’s design reign
With striking venues, support for emerging designers and renewed respect for France’s métiers d’art, Paris Design Week has quickly become a must on the global design circuit, and Milan’s fiercest competitor.
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“Why I’d rather get lost than let my phone give me directions”
Eliane Glaser on why our dependence on satnavs is a step in the wrong direction.
Schloss Fuschl is a luxury alpine retreat in The Sound of Music’s landscape
Fresh from refurbishment and now under the Rosewood banner, Schloss Fuschl in the Austrian Alps is revelling in its history. Uncovered ornamentation whisks guests back to the 1400s, but with a few modern touches.
First-class fashion for the road out of summer
There is still warmth in the air but the shoulder season calls for an extra piece or two. Embrace the change with enduring layers.
Interview: Sara Zewde on how she is designing for a changing climate
Landscape architecture is often viewed as a “nice to have” design discipline, one that’s focused on making projects look pretty once architects have finished their work. It’s a notion that Sara Zewde is turning…
The architectural diplomacy of Swiss embassies in Singapore, Cuba and the UK
Embassies are not just places of work; they are also living representations of a country’s worldview. We visit three Swiss outposts of diplomatic design.
All aboard The Monocle Express, redefining luxury travel one dream at a time
Too many railway companies procure new rolling stock that borrows from commercial-aircraft configurations. So we’ve decided to roll out our own dream ticket.
Design round up: The new Finnair lounge at Helsinki Airport, Japanese townhouses and more
Finnair commissioned Helsinki-based designer Joanna Laajisto to create a new 440-seat Finnair lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The recently opened space, which is located on the Schengen side, is influenced by Finnish nature and features local…
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.
