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Transport

Power to the people

Innovative designers and visionary city planners are breathing new life into the much-mocked electric bike – today’s power-assisted two-wheelers are hand-crafted, ultra-efficient, lightweight and, most important of all, chic...

  • Issue #67
  • 9 min read
Power to the people
Design

Glazing a trail

The enamelware coming out of the Noda Horo factory in Japan hardly has time to sit on the shelves. Meet the family firm that has forged a reputation for quality and creativity.

  • Issue #66
  • 5 min read
Glazing a trail
Retail

Inventory No. 66

Eye-catching crockery and gadgets for the oenophile to help you wine and dine are just some of our specially chosen products this month.

  • Issue #66
  • 5 min read
Inventory No. 66
Manufacturing

String theory

The geometric playscapes of Corocord start off with hard labour and harder maths but come to life with a final, magic design element: imagination.

  • Issue #65
  • 7 min read
Corocord
Business

The light thing

Lamps on our streets and in our car parks are often uninspired. One Italian firm, however, has made it a mission to create original, beautiful outdoor lighting. Monocle heads to the hills.

  • Issue #65
  • 7 min read
The light thing
Architecture

Design

Our verdict on this year's Salone del Mobile and a round-up of the best in show.

  • Issue #64
  • 7 min read
Padua chairs
Retail

The best of time

The trade fair that takes place in Switzerland each spring showcases the latest in watch-making design and this year, the venue itself was one of the real stars of the show.

  • Issue #64
  • 7 min read
Outside the new show ground by Herzog & de Meuron
Retail

Inventory no.64

Keep your engine oiled, your table tidy and your tache trimmed with our specially chosen products this month.

  • Issue #64
  • 7 min read
Vico shoes
Retail

Fashion

This month's style round-up, including hand-stitched shoes from London, chinos from Copenhagen and bags from Vienna.

  • Issue #63
  • 7 min read
Fashion

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