Budapest: Design for life
Things are looking sharp on the fashion scene in Hungary’s capital, with a new collection of boutiques, budding young designers and ground-breaking brands.
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Social marketing – Afghanistan
Monocle reports from Kabul on how social media is proving a lucrative market for daring media companies.
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- Daniella Peled
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- Gillian Dobias
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- Claire Billet
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- Jamie Riordan
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