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Inventory No. 28
In this month’s rundown of life improvers, we have some desk accessories to get you sorted, Brazilian cosmetics to keep you smelling sweet and the best après-ski liqueur we’ve tasted.
Observation
For inspiration to start your own business, take a walk in your local shopping district. That run-down pub or dreary café could be begging to be transformed into your own venture, writes Tyler Brûlé.
Basque in the sun
On the French Atlantic coast, shun the beach in favour of a tree-lined avenue and a delightful covered market, perfect for that most Gallic of pastimes: people-watching.
A cut above
Specialising in washugyu, Japan Premium Beef is seeking to re-educate New Yorkers about steak.
Inventory No. 27
In this month’s rundown of vital life improvements, we have whisky stones to cool your single malt, detergents with a twist and a back-to-basics cookbook.
Kitchen Kit
For the gourmet and the gadget-lover, we’ve rounded up a host of unusual and staple items for your kitchen drawer from our culinary capers across the globe.
Monocle travel guide
We at Monocle like simple things done well. This month we focus on the essentials: a perfectly brewed coffee, sharply curated retail, and two blissful hotels with unique local character.
Late summer solutions
Summer may be getting on but there are still plenty of balmy evenings and hazy days to enjoy before the autumn closes in. Here are five ideas to help you get the most out…
Shop idols
Sometimes it takes just one retailer to unite an entire neighbourhood and restore an old-fashioned sense of community. Here are five doing just that. Things to improve your life
