Retail
Inside the high-stakes projects behind Le Bon Marché’s iconic Christmas windows
Monocle follows Le Bon Marché’s team of creative directors, artisans and technicians as they conceptualise the shop’s Christmas windows, from the early planning phases in a secret Paris workshop to the final installation.
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Best boutiques in the world: Ven Space, Brooklyn
In an evolving retail landscape, the power of curation is a strong antidote to the uniformity of mainstream luxury. In this series we round up the best, must-visit boutiques from around the world.
Forum Marbella, the luxury shopping destination redefining the resort region’s lifestyle experience
Amid the buzzy bars and nightclubs of the Costa del Sol is a chic new shopping mall catering to locals and visitors seeking fun while the sun still shines.
The secret to putting on perfume
In our ‘Secret to...’ series we look at the best way to wear a fragrance with Frances Shoemack, founder of Abel perfumes.
Repulse Bay: A new shopping destination to the south of Hong Kong Island
On the site of a faded 1920s hotel, a newly renovated mixed-use complex is luring Hong Kongers south with its mix of independent shops and nascent design talent.
Brooklyn boutique L’Ensemble proves that privacy and intimacy are the new luxury
With its focus on personal curation and one-on-one service, discretion is the soul of L’Ensemble.
Captain’s Cut Leather: The Maltese brand reviving retail for Valletta residents
“People said that physical retail doesn’t make sense and I should only sell online,” says Keith-John Caruana of Captain’s Cut Leather, the Maltese leather brand and retailer that he founded in 2021. The self-taught…
Forum: The commercial hub redefining Marbella retail
Bringing local businesses all under one roof, Forum adds some Scandinavian flair to the city’s retail scene.
Five-star retail experiences from across the Mediterranean
Hotel brands are introducing five-star retail experiences offering exclusive designs and local finds.
Tour accessories label Cinabre’s Paris guest apartments
Alexandre Chapellier’s irreverent takes on men’s accessories have caught the eye of France’s most influential denizens. Chapellier‘s label is aiming still higher, opening new guest apartments above its shop.
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
