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Inventory No. 16
A Japanese label machine, bracing Viennese shower gel, a modern take on the Lebanese nargile and Spanish nursery furniture. Plus, Tokyo's Mareesia Garden hotel and a pool near Porto.
Bread winner
After 40 years of selling Danish pastries in Japan, Andersen has opened in Denmark. The firm is giving rivals a run for their money using only the best natural ingredients.
Stock in trade
Finnish retailer Stockmann faces its biggest setback in Russia after its Moscow store was forced to close. Unfazed CEO Hannu Penttilä explains why he is sticking to his eastern expansion plans.
Leading the flock
In the first of a regular monthly series of international street profiles, we popped down to Lamb’s Conduit Street for a stroll, some tapas and a little retail reconnaissance.
Fashion
Sisterly New York womenswear label Lialia, some legendary Japanese denim hits europe, plus Makr's vintage-feel wallets.
Swim city
Despite the rather unsettled summer in Lebanon, it was business as usual at the iconic 1960s Sporting Club – or simply ‘Sporting’ if you’re a Gemayzeh resident.
Africa/Middle East
Syrian first lady Adma Al-Assad's outfits; wine-tasting classes for poor South Africans.
Americas
Bullet-proof training in Colombia, the US's Project Laundry List and plans for new high-speed rail.
Career change
With summer holidays a fading memory, Monocle revamps its autumn back-to-work wardrobe with luxe fabrics, tailored looks and bags of style.
Oh so Pitti
Pitti Uomo, the world's top menswear show, has felt the effects of a consumer spending slowdown. Yet the brands on show this summer were taking new directions and exhibiting strong and innovative products.
