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Strong exhibitors and under-the-radar names emerging from Watches and Wonders 2026
With even more exhibitors than last year’s edition, the annual timepiece trade show is full of new brands and makers to discover. Here we dialed in a few names to watch this year.
Insights from Watches and Wonders 2026 – the world’s leading watch fair
As Watches and Wonders gathers the biggest names in horology for its annual Swiss showcase, we examine striking new models, assess the challenges facing the sector and clock in with the event’s CEO.
The delightful world of three multi-brand boutiques keeping independent, curated retail alive
We meet the creative forces behind three multi-brand retailers that are making it work in a world that increasingly favours homogenised shops.
‘Perfume doesn’t have to be French’: Why Australia is an untapped source for olfactory brands
We meet the founder of Goldfield & Banks to discover how he managed to create a perfume brand in such an unexpected place.
On the hunt for a reliable everyday ride? Here are four high-quality bike makers you should know
From city commuters to long-distance road racers, these are makers who pride themselves on sturdy construction and steady riding.
Gear up for the season: Spring styles to pick up this week
A round-up of the best fashion pieces that will see you through the season, come rain or shine, city or countryside.
The 12 independent fashion brands to covet during Art Basel Hong Kong
Springtime in Hong Kong isn’t just about art. These retailers showcase a selection of the city’s boutique labels, giving visitors a carefully considered tour of the metropolis’s most inventive fashion offerings.
Exploring Japan’s most original retailers: Six in-person concept stores with delightful offerings
We celebrate the businesses whose imaginative concepts are re-energising Japan’s in-person retail sector, from the small football hub with an original pitch to the cookware company that’s inviting customers into its kitchen.
Monocle’s fashion 25: The best labels and in-store experiences across the globe
From fresh uses of time-tested materials to shoes and accessories designed with the bustle of modern life in mind, here’s a list of the world’s best shopping this season.
Seven great ways to spend your money this week
Pairs of kicks for kicking back and getting moving, places to ponder and pieces to pick up.
