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Inventory No. 28
In this month’s rundown of life improvers, we have some desk accessories to get you sorted, Brazilian cosmetics to keep you smelling sweet and the best après-ski liqueur we’ve tasted.
In her element
MacArthur Fellow Teresita Fernández makes art reflecting the landscape as she sees it. Monocle visits her Brooklyn studio as she prepares for her new show in New York.
Culture
Douglas Coupland's unerring eye continues to define his times, Michael Haneke's White Ribbon scars the horses, and Toronto Indie superheroes Hidden Cameras mix it with Sweden's finest frostbitten chanteuse.
Justice for all
LA’s police force is using architecture to improve its public image. We look at its new HQ, an ‘eco’ police station in Australia, and other forces trying to appear more human.
Office colony
Paris-based architects Ciguë were tasked with turning an apartment from a design disaster into a space for three firms. They went one step further and made the bespoke furniture too.
Mixed doubles
Court-side tailoring gets a serious workout: tennis whites, tomboy tailoring and covetable kitbags prove that sportswear and style needn't be at odds.
Up the wall
The new Marunouchi Park Building in Tokyo features a soaring office tower and a replica 19th-century building. But its most intriguing element is a garden that rethinks urban green space.
Architecture/Design
An elegant summerhouse by Norwegian firm JVA, Pukeberg’s handcrafted glass from Sweden and a sleek stool collection from Melbourne. Plus, a catch-up with architect Kengo Kuma about his latest projects.
Inventory No. 27
In this month’s rundown of vital life improvements, we have whisky stones to cool your single malt, detergents with a twist and a back-to-basics cookbook.
