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From morning dips to sundowner drinks, summer style should look effortless. Achieve that ease by making a few key purchases now. And remember: sandal with care.

The mercury is rising for northern hemisphere folk – and that means it’s time to get those warm-weather wardrobes sorted. Here we bring you dashing swimming trunks and handy waterproof totes for stashing them in, plus some…

Spring is most definitely in our step this month, with a selection bringing forth light fabrics, bold tableware and fresh finishing touches for your home. Oh, and a bright tote to take outside.

This month’s selection from our shop starts with ‘The Monocle Book of Italy’. Our dedicated reporters and photographers have roamed the length of the boot and this coffee-table book is the result. Feeling inspired by the…

It’s time to layer up. And now that it’s getting cooler there is more scope to play around with your wardrobe. We have teamed up with our favourite brands to bring you handy pieces to keep you warm and dry, from cardies and…

Our pick of superlative designs that are functional, beautiful and made to last.

Tokyo furniture shop Bullpen is one of the few outlets focusing on handmade pieces by lesser-known design talent.

From seating to storage, these are the design innovations with which to fit out your home, office or otherwise.

Our favourite shops around the world are often nestled in low-key spots, such as these three strips in Hong Kong, Rome and San Francisco. Here you’ll find communities of retailers whose wares are inspired by their personal…

Kitting out your office? Sprucing up your home? The furniture and firms you need are perfectly arranged right here.

Major innovations in design creation and curation are being displayed at Europe’s specialist fairs. We pay a visit to three of the most forward thinking.

IMM Cologne is where the major furniture trade deals are clinched. We sit down – on elegant chairs – with some of its most innovative attendees.

Hopefully better graphics and windows in our department stores. To help, here are a few design cues for shaping smart packaging, signage and service to keep shoppers coming back time after time.

The US and UK may be falling short when it comes to making a good impression but Berlin is firming up its footing on the world stage with a sparkling renovation of its stellar department store Kadewe.