Taking stock

For Monocle’s 100th issue our editors and correspondents have focused on issues of security, superior urbanism, the importance of being multilingual and why it’s good to move on – especially if you’re a big outfit like Nato. At the same time they’re also busying themselves with a redesign and editorial refresh in time for issue 101.
Tales from the front

The battle to take back the Iraqi city of Mosul from Isis has brought a wave of journalists to Erbil. With the combat zone just a taxi ride away, war has brought a new frontline economy to the Kurdish city.
Event horizon

With Isis in retreat and the political and military situation in the Middle East more fluid than it has been for years, we asked leading experts what the future holds for the region – and terrorist-targeted capitals.
Action station

Tactical task forces, state surveillance, shapely security measures hidden in plain sight: we find out how officials in Mexico, Israel and the UK are working to make their cities safer, from the heavy-handed to the out-of-view.
At the vanguard

With increased violence and worsening segregation in her city, the past two years have not been easy for Karin Wanngård. But the mayor of Stockholm is leading the charge against crime and inequality – and shows no signs of giving in.
Europe

Norway's digital radio, Italy's privatised railways and the far-right in Germany.
Americas

Quebec's City pitbull ban, Guatemala's man of the people, the rise of feminism in Argentina and election in Ecuador.
Asia Pacific

Cyber security in China, flower power in the Cook Islands, kipping in Kyoto, taking off down under and holding on to power in Turkmenistan.
Africa/Middle East

Algeria's retirement plan, hot to stimulate growth in Botswana, building schools in Nairobi and Tangier's revival.
Urbanism briefing

Moscow's changing streets and getting back to nature in Los Angeles.
Defence briefing

China is testing the waters while the US is getting ready for pilot-free helicopters.
Diplomacy briefing

Australia's ambassador to France on the two nations' alliance, plus Athens' Gropius gem and border control in Canada.
Macri economics

President Mauricio Macri started on the right foot simply by not being Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. A year on he’s still got credit in the bank but only the metaphorical one; can he now rescue the economy?

Men’s and womenswear / Palma

The way you move

Don’t drop the ball when it comes to fashion and fitness: with the right clothes even working up a sweat can look good. From sharp tennis shorts to a streamlined swimsuit, these sporty numbers have got you covered. Now, who’s ready for a drink at the club?

Photography: Mariano Herrera

Having a ball?

Based around Francesc Mitjans’ 1960s low-slung, lattice-concrete clubhouse, the recently refurbished Palma Sport & Tennis Club is beguiling enough to have those that swing by for lunch honing their serves by teatime. Developed by Sweden’s honorary Mallorquins Johanna and Mikael Landström (founders of the island’s estimable Portixol and Esplendido hotels), the Tennis Club is beautiful but means business: the clay courts are for playing (they host the ATP Legends Cup); the gym is photogenic but for making members more so; and the pool – though it shimmers like a Hockney – is for lengths. Austere? Never. Whip-smart? You bet. And going the full five sets makes a chilled glass of albariño that much crisper.

Stylist:
Kyoko Tamoto

Hair and make-up:
Alice Fayre

Models:
Nuno Marques & Helena Sopar

Location:
Palma Sport & Tennis Club

01
Coat by President’s
Cardigan by Closed
Shirt by Oliver Spencer
Trousers by Woolrich
Trainers by Converse

02
Hooded jacket by Descente Allterrain
Tights by NikeLab Gyakusou
Socks and trainers by Nike

03
Hooded jacket by Castore
T-shirt by Tracksmith
Shorts by Ron Dorff
Socks by Tabio
Trainers by Adidas
Racket by Head

04
Jacket by Norse Projects
Bra top by Lululemon
Skirt by Lacoste
Socks by Tabio
Trainers by Adidas
Racket by Head

05
Hooded jacket by Arc’teryx
T-shirt by Kit and Ace
Tracksuit bottoms by Reigning Champ
Trainers by Asics
Earphones by Apple

06
Sweatshirt, dress, socks and trainers by Nike
Racket by Wilson

07
Long-sleeve t-shirt by The Gigi
Swimshorts by Frescobol Carioca
Sunglasses by Persol

08
Coat by Herno
Shirt by Valentino
Shorts by Hermès
Necklace by Miansai
Bag by Saint Laurent

09
Coat by Hermès
Swimsuit by Eres
Flip-flops by Havaianas

10
Shoes by Santoni

11
Jacket by Z Zegna
Jumper by Salle Privée
T-shirt by Kit and Ace
Shorts by Hermès
Trainers by Church’s
Sunglasses by Oliver Spencer
Bag by Sacai