Fashion
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Strong foundation
Despite being fired from two jobs, Monica von Schmalensee now heads Scandinavia’s largest architecture practice. She mulls over the merits of being direct in the design world.
Business
Lithuania’s visa just for entrepreneurs, Norway’s dreamiest business – and what would the founder of Hong Kong’s latest sunglasses brand spend €5,000 on?
Celebrating fashion in Beirut
A group of edgy fashion designers and Lebanon’s ALBA fashion school are shining a light on the possibilities for the next generation of creatives.
Work hard, play hard
From natty jackets and trim trousers to sharp shoes and accessories, we present a roster of workwear that leaves you looking slick in the office and dapper come the evening.
Making a stand
From 1960s fashion dominance to today's global supply chains, we explore how iconic US brands navigated offshoring, rising costs and the surprising resurgence of domestic manufacturing.
Emerging patterns
Shops and stylists, tailors and tracht: welcome to Monocle’s worldwide wardrobe of fashion-forward folk to keep an eye on.
On the run
Indie sports-shoe brands are giving the big players a run for their money – and Spalwart is at the front of the pack.
Assembled with care
Furniture colossus Ikea is dismantling its reputation and trying to build not only a better public image but also a better future.
Action heroes
Sportswear fair Ispo featured all the new cutting-edge attire for the great outdoors (or the coffee run). Here are the standout brands that you should know about.
