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A safe pair of hands

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On the edge

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Special delivery

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Little shop of wonders

In a world of bland city centres, a shop full of interesting and unusual magazines and music that’s staffed by experts is a joyful discovery. And what’s more, they make your neighbourhood special.
Telly Cities

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The water works

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In focus

The story of better urban living and sensible design unfolds in its details, from the colours and textures to the lampposts and logos. Monocle’s editors and correspondents pooled their photo libraries and bring you some of our favourite images of the cities we love.
Path to happiness

An ode to those tucked-away streets of the world that seem to have their own poetry and swagger. Our design editor writes about the thoroughfares that have the capacity to touch the heart and soul.
Design for life

Since the dawn of time man has used all sorts of objects and implements to make life easier. But it’s only recently that artisans have embellished these everyday utensils with a heavy dose of design without sacrificing performance. From hand-forged Dutch garden tools to Italian office supplies and Japanese candleholders here’s our selection of tools to perk up your quality of life.
Health of the city

Swimming on Bondi Beach, playing tennis in the jardins of Paris, running down the beach in Rio. Monocle picks five cities to call home if you want to stay healthy and trim.

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Thriller looks

Prepare for long hot days on the lounger with a good page turner and our selection of sunglasses and summerwear.

Photography: Mark Sanders

Guest: Takeharu Sato

Sunglasses by Roger Vivier, earrings by Cartier, swimwear by Eres, ring by Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses by Prada, shirt by Maison Kitsuné, watch by Panerai

Sunglasses by Yves Saint Laurent, polo shirt by Dunhill, watch by Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses by Oliver Peoples for Takahiromiyashita, watch by Louis Vuitton, polo shirt by Drumohr from Trunk

Sunglasses by Lindberg, earrings by Cartier, necklace by Firouzeh, bikini by Polo Ralph Lauren, ring by Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses by Chanel, hat by Ralph Lauren, earrings by Firouzeh, swimwear by Yves Saint Laurent, ring and bracelet by Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith, earrings by Firouzeh, bikini and dress by Eres, bracelet by Gucci, watch by Louis Vuitton, ring by Cartier

Sunglasses by Michel Henau, hat by Hartford from Trunk, t-shirt by Closed, watch by Louis Vuitton, ring model’s own

Sunglasses, necklace and bikini by Louis Vuitton, watch by Cartier

Credits

Models:
Chay Morris, Luiz Leite, Jose Maolenaar, Gisele Leung, Dylan Garner, Angelica Bogatyrova, Robertas Aukstoulis, Johan Johansson, Sundal Ray, Hannah McDougall
Hair:
Oli de Almeida
Make-up:
Julie Jacobs

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Global Music

Mapping progress

Living for the city

A safe pair of hands

Meet the new boss

Monocle Strasse

On the edge

Special delivery

Little shop of wonders

Telly Cities

The water works

In focus

Path to happiness

Design for life

Health of the city

Europe Briefing

Americas Briefing

Asia briefing

Africa/Middle East Briefing

Oceania Briefing

Business Briefing

Fashion briefing

Follow this leader

Revving up Germany

Cities, slicker

The power of five

That’s just how I roll

Life in the round

By the lake

Happy vending

Thriller looks

Called to the bar

Takeshi Kobayashi

Expo 55: Turin

Expo 55: Tbilisi

Expo 55: Naha

Expo 55: Valparaiso

Expo 55: Portland

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