Industry
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Shipping families
The big names of the world’s oceans tend to keep it in the family – we meet the generational giants.
Clear water
Our concept for a fleet of Greek cruise ships that would restore national pride.
Fashion
A world tour of wardrobe wonders, lingering a while at the Bangkok International Fashion Fair.
Making a stand
Beyond the runways and boutiques, Milan's fashion reputation rests on thousands of small manufacturers, family workshops and artisans quietly stitching, cutting and crafting the goods that keep the industry running.
Potted history
Copenhagen's potters are reviving a craft once eclipsed by Danish furniture design, turning studios into destinations and waiting lists into badges of honour worldwide.
Fertile markets
As rural depopulation accelerates, firms are finding ways to ensure city-dwellers maintain their connection to the soil. Here are three businesses ploughing their own furrows to get the countryside growing again.
‘Made in Germany’: How the country’s textile industry spins everything from denim to luxury SUV seats
The textile-and-clothing industry has always been integral to Europe’s economy. Despite Asia’s recent dominance, German looms and presses are still whirring away as tried-and-tested companies are brought back into the fold.
Cutting a dash
What could be dismissed as a sleepy Spanish town is in fact a fashion heavyweight renowned for its leatherware. Monocle paid a visit to pick up some bags and brogues.
