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Inventory No. 26
In this month’s rundown of vital life improvements we have a two-faced candle, a three-legged stool and 12 notebooks to get you through the coming year.
Pitti Patter
Although buyers’ budgets were cinched in and high-end fashion was kept in mothballs, the mood at this summer’s menswear show Pitti Uomo remained optimistic. This was reflected in the light, bright collections.
Shelf satisfying
With competition from giants and online sellers, independent bookshops are struggling. Yet, one London gem is a model for survival, proving that a focus on expertise and curation can ensure a bright future.
Ripping yarn
Harris Tweed is woven in a beautiful setting by workers in their homes. But all is not idyllic. With its largest mill closed, it’s crunch time for the iconic Scottish business.
Inventory No. 29
We have scoured the globe to bring you a category of gifts for each of the 12 days of Christmas.
Fashion
US outerwear label Mighty Mac and Californian shoe brand SeaVees are being resurrected for 2010. Plus, Comme des Garçons launches a women's shirt range and Ralph Lauren teams up with Incotex.
Talking shop
From tailor-made coffee to a well-known British supermarket, these examples of good retail and service go further than the average store, thanks to bold ambition, quality and a passion for pleasing customers.
Leaders of the pack
Identifying a market gap is one thing; building a pioneering company to fill it is another. We present five firms that have found their niche and succeeded through hard work and skill.
Handmade retailers
We love to champion retailers who make a point of differentiating themselves from other stores on the high street. Monocle films travels to Buenos Aires, New York and Budapest to visit specialist shops where…
Christmas Shopping in Vienna
From sachertorte to strudel, Vienna is the ideal festive destination so Monocle Films took a closer look to discover the city’s best creative retailers and heritage craftsmen.
