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Art

Out of the blue

For celebrated Australian industrial designer Marc Newson, inspiration often comes from unexpected places.

  • Issue #163
  • 4 min read
Man with beard sitting on blue patterned bean bag chair wearing colorful striped scarf and blue sweater
Technology

Selfie improvement

Whether you want to take better portraits, monitor your sleep or just block out noise, these new gadgets can improve your life.

  • Issue #162
  • 2 min read
Selfie improvement
Product design

Digging it

Getting your hands dirty in the name of cultivating your green patch is that much more pleasing with the right tools. And in Japan they have developed the ultimate garden shed accessories.

  • Issue #162
  • 5 min read
Royal Gardener's Club yellow watering can with retractable lid and long spout against beige background
Retail

Paper money

In an increasingly digital age, what does the future hold for paper and ink products? Four dynamic bricks-and-mortar stationers share the successful principles that are helping to revitalise a growing €20bn global sector.

  • Issue #159
  • 11 min read
Interior of La Papelería pop-up shop with organized wooden shelving displaying art posters, prints, and paper products
Furniture

Fresh start

If you're hoping to settle into the new year surrounded by smart furniture and household wares, then enjoy our pick of the best design items for 2023.

  • Issue #159
  • 7 min read
Modern chess set with cylindrical white pieces of varying heights on checkered board
Fashion

Material world

Whether it's the soft lambswool of a cosy winter blanket or the seemingly delicate titanium of a premium watch, the composition of clothes and accessories matters.

  • Issue #159
  • 6 min read
Titanium Octo Finissimo timepiece in grey by Bulgari designed by architect Kazuyo Sejima
Furniture

Inner sanctum

As we sink into cosy armchairs, switch on lamps and rethink our work set-ups, we pick out the latest pieces that promise comfort and warmth.

  • Issue #158
  • 6 min read
Dark green Group armchair on white cube with pendant light and floor lamp on patterned rug in corner
Technology

Bright sparks

Some companies prioritize lighting, and for good reason. Effective lighting improves aesthetics, mood, and health.

  • Issue #158
  • 11 min read
Modern office interior with coffee bar, white bar stools, circular ceiling lights, and curved white seating area
Technology

Style and substance

Objects of desire that are good-looking and high-functioning - smartwatch with panache, the new iPhone and two handsome music players.

  • Issue #158
  • 3 min read
Withings Scanwatch Horizon smartwatch with traditional watch design and metal bracelet on colorful background
Product design

Hammer time

Bulgari has become a major player in luxury timepieces. Monocle meets its watch-making team to find out what makes them tick.

  • Issue #158
  • 7 min read
Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani sitting at his desk in his office with shelves of books and design materials behind him

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