Retail
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Pup stars
South Korea was infamous for its dogmeat dishes. Now well-heeled pooches check into their own hotels.
The opener
As the world makes efforts to kick into gear, bright ideas are sparking up across the globe, from fashion houses bringing haute couture to your door, to small towns tempting newcomers with free board.
Power tools
Japan is a nation that does many things rather well. Here we profile a few problem-solving products to tackle some of life’s trickier challenges – oh, and a banana holder.
Fashion
From a sharp one-man show in Tokyo to a British bag brand championing tweed, we try some new looks.
The Monocle Shop
This month's selection from our shop starts with 'The Monocle Book of Italy'. Our dedicated reporters and photographers have roamed the length of the boot and this coffee-table book is the result.
True colour
Turin's Green Pea mall challenges conventional retail with energy-generating floors, storm-salvaged timber and 88 per cent renewable power in an ambitious sustainability experiment.
The Monocle Shop
Get in gear for 2021 with The Monocle Shop – from cashmere hats and warm boots to roomy holdalls and classic deskware. We’ll have you primed for the months ahead.
Make your shop sing
Extraordinary retail is rooted in strong design that showcases products rather than sidelining them. Interiors firm founder Teo Yang explains what makes an inspiring shop.
Counter culture
The residents of a Melbourne suburb have helped this high street to thrive. Your city should do the same.
Balance the books
Independent bookshops often prompt a lifelong love of reading. Now it’s time to support them, in person or through sensible online marketplaces.
