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Luxurious relaunch
Saxony, once under communist rule, is now a German manufacturing centre for luxury brands. But can its capital, Dresden, become as synonymous with high-end shopping as Paris and Milan?
Build me Hong Kong
To counter competition from China, South Korea plans to build new cities to rival Hong Kong and Singapore as hubs for hi-tech services and tourism. But can the ambitious nation pull it off?
Take your seats
The Milan Furniture Fair, or “Salone”, has become one of the world's biggest industrial design events. It brings together designers, architects, buyers and clients for five days of intense business and networking.
Shore thing
An hour and a half north of São Paulo is a beachfront retreat designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. His clients wanted a modernist haven that reflected their Middle Eastern heritage.
Feeling flush
Japan's beloved Washlet turns 90-year-old TOTO into a global brand with fresh ambitions, as the toilet maker sets its sights on conquering Europe's plumbing conservatism.
Doggie style
Monocle HQ wouldn’t be the same without our canine colleagues. So we asked our guest editors to compile a list of the best beds, bowls, biscuits and poop bags from around the world.
World spokesmen
Across the Nippon-Nordic alliance, a clutch of companies are producing the world's highest quality two-wheelers. Monocle profiles five of the finest bike-makers, from Sweden to Japan.
Inventory No. 3
Suite treats at the Park Hyatt, Tokyo; plus, the best kids' bikes, Scandinavian clogs and a great hangover cure.
