Lay of the land

Ahead of the country’s presidential election, we take a roadtrip across southern France to detect whether the far-right will oust Macron.
Secrets out

Intelligence agencies in Denmark, Norway and Sweden have been shaken by damaging leaks and high-profile arrests. What’s next for their spies?
On the edge

In the days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our correspondent heads to the besieged country’s southwestern border as its neighbours find themselves living nextdoor to a war zone. How will they cope with the consequences?
Do we need royal families?

What are the benefits, if any, of having an unelected family reigning over a nation’s people? And is this archaic institution on its way out? Monocle’s panel debates whether monarchies, republics or a happy mixture of the two can bring the most value to a country.
Blazing a trail

The towns around Bozeman, Montana, are flying to the rescue of wildfire-hit communities in the US.
Shifting gears

Not content to stay in his lane, Fiat’s CEO Olivier François is rallying the brand – and its hometown – towards an electric future.
All aboard

As France’s rail network opens up to new competition, Ouigo is gearing up for the challenge.
Market value

City shops have had it tough but the best have been nimble and resilient. Here’s how.
Talking shops

As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
League of its own

An art school just a few blocks from Moma is sculpting the next generation of Rothkos and Pollocks.
Setting the scene

In news bulletins, the background matters. We meet the Vienna-based designers whose television studios are the stars of the show.
Artistic licence

From a Danish short-story collection to an exploration of Hollywood’s cultural legacy, we survey the works that capture our times.
Banking on it

As Pictet opens its new Zürich office, we meet the team behind the historic building’s overhaul.
Well furnished

The city of Inegöl is building on its woodworking heritage to become a furniture-making powerhouse.
Fashion statement

The world of fashion is constantly reinventing itself. We meet three visionary leaders who, despite working in disparate fields, are cut from the same bold cloth.
On the button

It’s time to get out there. So whether you’re after a smart look for the office or premium loungewear in which to kick back at home, lose the sweatpants and refresh your wardrobe with new threads from the best brands in menswear.
Timeless craft

Meet the first female CEO of a major watch brand, the ambassador for a veteran maker and the non-profit behind the revived Watches and Wonders Geneva. Plus: discover the best timepieces to put on your wrist.
Clear the air

Equip yourself with bold jackets, overshirts and outerwear to bring your spring wardrobe to life.
Spring forward

‘Konfekt’ is a quarterly magazine that offers a sophisticated take on fashion, food, interiors and travel. Here are glimpses of fresh looks from Issue 6 (on newsstands from 7 April), which will showcase the season’s most covetable pieces. Plus: plenty of little-known places to stay, zesty recipes, elegant interiors, inspiring profiles and thought-provoking long reads.

Fashion: Menswear / Kanagawa

Clear the air

Equip yourself with bold jackets, overshirts and outerwear to bring your spring wardrobe to life.

Photography: Tatsunari Kawazu

Stylist: Naoki Ikeda

jacket by *Engineered Garments*, polo shirt by *Noah*, trousers by *Wewill*, socks by *Margaret Howell*, shoes by *Jacques Solovière* from *Ships Ginza*, glasses by *10 Eyevan*, bag by *Aeta*

jacket by *Boss*, jumper by *John Smedley,*trousers by *Bernard Zins* for Tomorrowland, glasses by *Eyevan*, belt by *Anderson’s* from *Tomorrowland*, watch by *Jaeger-LeCoultre*, bag by *Polpetta* for Ships Ginza from Ships Ginza

jacket by *Still by Hand*, shirt by *Handvaerk* from *Bshop*, trousers by *Yaeca*, socks by *Bresciani*, trainers by *Novesta* from Tomorrowland, bag by *Battle Lake* from *Maiden Company*

rugby shirt by *Noah*, t-shirt by *Handvaerk from Bshop*, trousers by *Randt*, socks by *Rototo*, shoes by *Jacques Solovière* from *Ships Shibuya*, bag by *Tembea*

jacket by *Colmar*, shirt by *The North Face Purple Label*, trousers by *PT Torino*, socks by *Auralee*, trainers by *John Lobb*, belt by *Maison Gauchos* from Ships Ginza, bag by *Aeta*

polo shirt by *John Smedley*, t-shirt by *Handvaerk* from Bshop, trousers by *Bernard Zins* from Ships Ginza, trainers by *Ships Any xKed’s* by *Ships Any*, bag by *Tembea*

jacket by *Comoli*, shirt by *Margaret Howell*, t-shirt by *Rakines*, trousers by *Randt*

jacket by *Goldwin*, t-shirt by *Circolo 1901*, trousers by *Like Wear* from *Yaeca Apartment Store*

jacket by *Helly Hansen*,jumper and jeans by *Auralee*

jacket by *Circolo 1901*, shirt by *Aspesi*, trousers by *Tomorrowland Pilgrim*, socks by *MHL*, shoes by *Engineered Garments x Sebago*, tie by *Ships*, belt by *Anderson’s* from *Ships Shibuya*

overshirt by *MHL*, shirt by *Jan Mackenhauer*, trousers by *Yaeca Write*, socks by *Rototo*, sandals by *Birkenstock*, glasses by *Haffmans & Neumeister* from *Continuer*

jacket by *Oliver Church* from *Maiden’s Shop*, t-shirt by *MHL*, trousers by *The North Face Purple Label*, trainers by *Spalwart* from Maiden’s Shop, bandana by *Engineered Garments*

Models: Kou, Takeshi Watanabe. grooming: Amano. local producer: Shinri Kobayashi

Editor’s letter

The Opener

Style leader

Splash for trash

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Affairs

Business

Culture

Comment

Urbanism

Lay of the land

Secrets out

On the edge

Do we need royal families?

Blazing a trail

Shifting gears

All aboard

Market value

Talking shops

League of its own

Setting the scene

Artistic licence

Banking on it

Well furnished

Fashion statement

On the button

Timeless craft

Clear the air

Spring forward

Table talk

Tour de forks

Sea change

Hearth of the matter

Home comforts

Sign of the times

For what it’s worth

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