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The secret to putting on perfume
In our ‘Secret to…’ series we look at the best way to wear a fragrance with Frances Shoemack, founder of Abel perfumes.
Film-maker
Pauline den Hartog Jager
Producer
Helena Kardová
The secret to baking bread
The baguette is fighting back with artisanal valour. Meet Paris baker Christophe Vasseur: he runs successful corner shop Du Pain et des Idées and knows how to make the perfect loaf.
The secret to ordering tapas
We jaunt around Madrid’s tabernas, the lively living rooms of the Spanish capital, and share some tasty dishes with the regulars.
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The secret to finding a spring jacket
Bruce Pask, the menswear director at Bergdorf Goodman, is fêted for his unfussy personal style, so much so that the New York department store has given him his own space – B. – in one corner of its shop floor. As the mercury rises we asked Pask to give us the lowdown on picking a quintessential menswear staple: the spring jacket.
The secret to opening a bike shop
In the latest episode of our ‘Secret to…’ series we talk to Jack Pattison, co-founder of Freddie Grubb, about the key elements that go into creating an outstanding bike shop.
The secret to designing outdoor space
We have launched a Monocle Films series, ‘Secret to…’, that will deliver insight from industry experts every week. In our first edition we talk to architect Iliana Kerestetzi about designing courtyards in rural Greece.
The secret to building affordable homes
As part of our ‘Secret to…’ series we visit the architecture practice of Andreas Martin-Löf, which is reinventing residential housing in Stockholm.
The secret to buying a painting
In the latest episode of our ‘Secret to…’ series, Alexander Gilkes, co-founder of online auction house Paddle8, unveils the alchemy that surrounds the world of collecting art.
The secret to throwing a dinner party
In our new “Secret to…” series, supper club host Gabriel Waterhouse shares his tips on organising a friendly feast in your home with great-quality food and (just as important) an entertaining atmosphere.
The secret to running a restaurant
In the latest edition of our ‘Secret to…’ series, Niklas Ekstedt opens up his acclaimed eatery – Ekstedt – and divulges some insightful tips on how to run a successful restaurant.
