Fashion
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Business
Can fair-trade Colombian coffee chain Juan Valdez slay Starbucks? Plus Sydney's push to become a global financial hub, and Cartier bedazzles India.
Heart and sole
The family-owned Spanish shoe brand Camper owns 70 stores and runs a hotel and restaurant, but remains committed to its native roots in Mallorca and its long tradition of quality.
Inventory no.17
New guide books from Le Cool, retro Portuguese soaps, elegant Japanese disposable plates, Swiss wooden toys, plus a special round-up of chewing gum brands from around the world.
Fashion
A Danish bag designer goes back to school, a pair of Japanese brothers fall in love with Bolivia, and a Swedish and an American shoe company cosy up for a collaboration.
Back on the radar
Spanish shipbuilders have weathered the storms. Now, with booming global demand, their order books are full. But as they launch huge new vessels, could the tide turn again for this resurgent industry?
Accessories
From luggage to watches to eyewear to mobile phones, this is Monocle’s very brief shopping list for some accessories to get you through the coming winter months.
The Perfect Desk
Whether idly doodling or hastily transcribing interviews in good old shorthand, Monocle recommends the best utensils for your daily tasks. From pens to paper, from U+ in Canada to Düller in Japan, our round…
Back to cool
As summer fades, sharpen up sartorially with key pieces from the new season’s collections. Make a subtle statement back in the office or on a last-minute flight to somewhere a bit warmer.
Bag for life
For 50 years, Inujirushi has supplied robust canvas bags with leather trimmings, thriving on customer loyalty. Only recently has it opened a shop in Asakusa, the Tokyo neighbourhood it has always called home.
The sartorialists
These three businesses are blazing a trail in fashion retailing, through inspired makeovers of heritage brands, a cleverly curated mix of labels or modern-classic fashion shown in an inspiring retail environment.
