Industry
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Cycle chain
Emilio Aldo Renesto is a steelwork specialist whose frames are one of the first links in northern Italy’s small yet sturdy bicycle industry.
Aboard brand Italy
Italy's newest flagship, ‘Cavour’, is on a mission to Africa and the Middle East. The privately funded aircraft carrier is promoting Italian industry, showing a country on the move. Monocle jumps aboard.
Fashion
Margaret Howell's new London shop, a Q&A with Man 1924's founder and new products and projects to watch.
Finn blue line
Icebreaking is in the DNA of Finns. Their shipping heritage and expertise put them in good stead to face challenges from foreign competition, climate change and a race for Arctic resources.
Outside the box
Israel has long avoided wading into the international news environment, wary of its own global perception. Until, that is, the recent launch of i24 TV channel.
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.
Business
Smuggling in Mali, locking up in Singapore, film-making in Mauritius and other business news.
Making scents
Grasse, the world’s perfume capital, is holding on to its reputation by developing new technology alongside its time-honoured traditions. A centre of fragrance making for centuries, it continues to innovate.
Looks good on paper
Who puts the lead in your pencil? Probably a German firm with a history of making fine writing instruments. Meet the masters of the stationery cupboard fighting back against digital gadgets.
