Our editor in chief on why “Made in the US” was making a fashion comeback back before Trump turned up and how to get the best out of this well-dressed issue.

We touch down in Sri Lanka, keep an ear out in Switzerland and bring good news from San Francisco in our monthly round-up of global viewpoints.

From the playhouse to acid house, when kids party they party hard. Can the parents keep up?

One group of senior dissenters has fought injustice for 30 years. We meet the Raging Grannies.

In the fiercely competitive world of mall development, Thailand’s Siam Piwat is the gold standard. CEO Chadatip Chutrakul makes sure it stays that way with a team of visionaries.

As resilient and storied as the city she calls home, Marianne Faithfull is far from your average grande rock’n’roll dame.

The Nordic nations are increasingly wary of Russia. We head to Sweden to see how it is preparing to defend itself.

With the German chancellor’s position hanging in the balance, we ask politicians, journalists, media experts and more to give us their angle on Angela’s next move – was jetzt?

Having only 430,000 fellow countrymen hasn’t stopped Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat from becoming an EU leader of influence.

What if hotels and restaurants were unable to employ the global workforce that has made them so successful? If you like your flat white with a smile, read on.

Every year fans of modernism descend on Palm Springs for a celebration that treats designers and architects like movie stars. Cocktail in hand, we joined the throng and took in the lasting legacy of California’s mid-century masters.

Independent bookshops in China are operating with a new lease of life. We find a quiet corner in three of the best to find out how they keep customers coming back.

New York’s art-world innovator Independent is taking its idiosyncratic style to Brussels. We ask some key figures what makes it special.

Furniture colossus Ikea is dismantling its reputation and trying to build not only a better public image but also a better future.

How do you win a design competition in the Dolomites? By coming up with a ‘stube’ that respects the landscape and yet dares to be different.

The food processor that is not only stirring up the home-cookery market but also feeding a publishing boom.

Italy’s premier fast-food pitstop has hit the slow lane. Its restaurants are now embracing sustainability and provenance with tasty results.

Shops and stylists, tailors and tracht: welcome to Monocle’s worldwide wardrobe of fashion-forward folk to keep an eye on.

Indie sports-shoe brands are giving the big players a run for their money – and Spalwart is at the front of the pack.

From a highly supportive French underwear brand to a horn-rimmed eyewear specialist and a village-based UK company with global connections, we take in three fledgling fashion businesses ready to take flight.

Fifty years ago it was easy for a man to sport head-to-toe ‘Made in the USA’ brands. Today? Well, these stalwarts have survived and while some have moved manufacturing overseas others are busy boosting their production in the US.

In a tough environment for watchmakers, A Lange & Söhne is determined to maintain the high standards that have won it a loyal following. CEO Wilhelm Schmid explains his plans.

Lebanon has produced some of the world’s best couturiers but a new generation of creatives are now creating an edgier fashion scene.

Sportswear fair Ispo featured all the new cutting-edge attire for the great outdoors (or the coffee run). Here are the standout brands that you should know about.

Fundraising in Burkina Faso, the Mexican governor tackling corruption and referendums to watch.

Pulitzer-winning author Thomas Friedman on globalisation, how the Netherlands is capitalising on Brexit and Australia’s plans for growth.

The boom in embassy building in Canberra and the return of diplomatic relations in Libya. Plus: Nato’s man in Moscow bows out of his “kamikaze” job.

Nuclear take-off in North Korea, the ongoing flight of the Warthog and dealing with cyber security.

Mayor Solly Msimanga is fighting corruption in Tshwane, South Africa. Plus: getting Yangon on the move again and news from Buenos Aires and Madrid.

Keeping the drone market flying, rebranding a heritage distillery in Finland and making the cut in China.

Smart new Italian TV productions. Ciao.

Small-space living in Japan and a Sydney-based graphic studio with a Dutch sensibility.

Where to find the tastiest cheese in California. Plus: Stockholm round-up and brewing in Belfast.

Whether you’re taking to the skies above Montréal or lying low in New York, this month’s round-up will ensure you’re fully briefed.

Thrilling reads, unmissable shops, hot tracks and enticing products.

Renho Murata is the leader of Japan’s opposition. She talks economics, migration and why she won’t be ‘getting the saké’.

Tired of western rhetoric and inspired by the autocracy of its neighbours, does Azerbaijan risk further isolation?

The founder of innovative appliance company Balmuda shares his love of quick naps and a little tipple.

Truckmaker Scania is the first firm to undergo our new HQ Audit. Will the wheels come off as we take a tour of its head office in Sweden?

As Paolo Vitelli prepares to hand the reins of his world-dominating luxury-yacht business to his daughter, it seems unlikely that he will be heading into retirement quietly.

Island tea parties, Galliano galleons, stages made of rice, gong baths and very beautiful people: Wonderfruit is a festival like no other; a beacon of peace and calm where hedonism takes a backseat. Time to ditch the city attitude, grab a yoga mat and watch the sun go down in the Thai countryside.

Casa Xina is all China-inspired folly on the outside but inside it’s a world of quiet and calm. And the residents are happy to conspire to keep it that way.

Cakes made with olive oil aren’t just the preserve of modern-day master bakers: they have been rising to the occasion for centuries. Here at Monocle we like to take the occasional break to sample a slice of something indulgent – and this dish is a firm and fuss-free favourite.

The CEO of Caruso on how his upbringing in Somalia sharpened his taste for all things Italian.

From updated classics to new launches, we round up our favourite timepieces set to grace the wrists of discerning collectors this season. Let’s give them a big hand.

From natty jackets and trim trousers to sharp shoes and accessories, we present a roster of workwear that will leave you looking slick in the office and dapper come the evening.

When you’re commuting, be it a stroll to the office or a short-haul business trip, comfort, practicality and a sharp look need to be top of the agenda.

A boutique hotel where you can kick back in leafy Canggu.

Artistically and economically diverse, the texan city’s wealth is more cultural than petrochemical.

As spring ushers in fresh beginnings it is time to heed our testament to tidiness.

The vintage milanese stationer keeping the written word alive.

Sleep, eat and shop in our top cities.