Singapore: Adventures in craft

Let us introduce you to ten makers who bring craft to life by developing cultural dialogues and adding new twists to traditional practices. Each of their compelling stories cements Singapore’s position at the centre of a global network of influences. Indeed, this unique destination is the only place where this precise blend of perspectives could percolate.

Looking for some intrepid inspiration for the year ahead? Take a leaf out of Monocle’s travel annual, The Escapist, and come along for a tour of the world’s best spots for travel and hospitality. We take to Greece and the mountains of Zagorohoria, head east along Thailand’s Sukhumvit Road for sandy islands and fresh seafood, and meet the chefs, hoteliers and artisans setting Galicia abuzz. Plus: the CEO revolutionising short-term rentals, where to grab a cocktail in New York and what’s next for French hospitality. Make 2025 your year of escape.

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New ideas, bright predictions and the trends that will shape the year to come: Monocle’s The Forecast will help you get in the groove as we move into 2025. With in-depth reporting about luxury fashion’s new star apprentices, the places where the film industry is flourishing and which cities entrepreneurs are flocking to, you’ll be full of inspiration for the months ahead. Plus: what the future holds for the world’s greenest petrostate and why you should use more Post-its.