Fashion
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Present sense
As the northern hemisphere heads from winter into spring and the invitations to al fresco celebrations start rolling in, we thought a spring round-up would help take the pain out of purchasing presents.
Fashion
Artist-designed sunglasses, tailoring by Italian brand Barbisio, Stockholm store Nitty Gritty and Margret Howell for Baracuta.
Hair raising
The Bronner Brothers’ first hair show attracted 300 people. Now one of the largest producers of African American haircare, their legendary trade shows are part circus, part religious meeting.
Sock appeal
More people than ever are keeping their toes warm with Falke’s socks and tights. In a series on fashion workhorses, we look at the German-based hosier, which had an €186m turnover in 2006.
Inventory no. 12
A Japanese inn special: the Masuichi Kyakuden Brewery hotel in Obuse, plus our great spring gift guide.
Gilt trip
Financial markets are gripped by gold fever, with prices potentially hitting $1,000 an ounce. Key to this secretive trade are the daily bullion flights between the world’s leading financial hubs.
Site seeing
Tokyo's Marunouchi district is in the latest stage of a 20-year transformation. The next phase includes Mitsubishi’s Marunouchi Park Building, a 34-floor office tower, shops, a rose garden and an art gallery.
Fashion
Monocle enjoys São Paulo fashion week Tomorrowland collaborates with Belgian designer Jean-Paul Knott, plus Prada platforms, Incotex trunks and Banana Republic comes to London.
Deli vision
Francesco Armandola’s Milan delicatessen opened in 1948. Now run by his son Giorgio, the shop continues to champion food with clear provenance, prioritising family-run firms above all else.
Inventory no. 11
Coloured pencils and shochu from Japan, perfume by La Labo, Labour and Wait's enamelware and a Norwegian post box.
