Product Archive

Leather luggage tag

Available in chocolate or cognac brown, this elegant tag from London-based luggage specialists Carl Friedrik is made in Portugal from Italian Vachetta leather that is vegetable-tanned with organic tannins from tree bark, leaves and roots in Tuscany. A removable address label is revealed on the underside of the tag and understated branding allows the buttery-smooth texture of the leather to stand out. Featuring a co-branded Monocle and Carl Friedrik label. 

Based just off London’s Piccadilly Circus, Carl Friedrik is a specialist label when it comes to high-quality leather goods and travel accessories. Founded in 2012 by Swedish brothers, Niklas and Mattis Oppermann, the brand is known for its minimalist designs and premium leather, such as Italian Vachetta for its briefcases, wallets and backpacks.

Nightstand set

In collaboration with designer Aldo Bakker, Lobmeyr’s two-piece nightstand set contains a decanter and a tumbler, the latter of which also doubles as a lid to keep your drink fresh. This sculptural design has been refined more than 18 times to bring this sleek yet compact iteration to your table.

Hase table lamp

The Hase table lamp is a striking balance of function and form featuring a sleek tubular design made from polished brass. To accentuate its clean lines, a wheat coloured electric cord winds around the stand while a silken lamp shade is set at a tilted angle that can be adjusted to light up any corner.

Radio

Tune in to your favourite news at breakfast, or listen to Monocle’s Global Countdown as Fernando Augusto Pacheco spins through the hits and misses of the world's music charts. Dein Tag klingt besser with our new German-made Technisat x Monocle radio.

String shelf

You’ll have String to thank when all your books, pot plants and knick-knacks are neatly in order. Few shelving companies can rival this Swedish firm, which was launched in 1949 when its founders, Nisse and Kaisa Strinning, won a bookshelf-making competition. Sixty years on, its unfussy, Swedish-made designs are still leading the pack. This hand-oiled oak unit is easy to assemble mercifully, there’s no doorstop-like instruction manual – and boasts an olive powder-coated steel frame and engraved. The shelves are 20cm deep: the perfect size for the latest issue of Monocle.

Champagne bowl

Experience a new way to drink champagne with Augarten’s opulent champagne bowl. Hand-brushed with 24-carat gold, it keeps champagne cooler longer than traditional glasses. Available in mandarin or cobalt blue, these handmade pieces feel elegant in the hand, add nuance to any celebration and also make for a special gift.

Augarten’s story begins in 1718 as one of the oldest and far-reaching porcelain manufacturers in Europe. It closed a century later only to reopen in 1923 within Augarten Palace in Vienna, where it continues to be produced today. Every collection is meticulously produced and shaped by hand and bears the label’s signature coat of arms.

Cotton pyjama set

This ecru lounge set from Échapper is designed to elevate moments of relaxation. Made in Japan from 100% Indian suvin cotton – known as “white gold” for its luxurious and silky feel against the skin – this set features side slits, a rounded cut to the front of the shirt and fastens with natural-shell buttons. 

Japanese label Échapper offers a range of products capturing reverie and relaxation. Its dedication to raw, natural fibers has informed the label’s identity since its inception. Every element is considered and manufactured in specialist factories across Japan and designed to last. With responsible production in mind, pieces are finished with botanical dye or left untreated to reflect their natural origins. 

Ticket – The Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2025, Barcelona

Ticket includes: 
– Access to the conference and surrounding events 
– All event hospitality 
– A bespoke tote bag and giveaways 
– Access to the conference app 
– Does not include accommodation 

Early bird offer:
Enjoy 10% off with code EARLYBIRD when you book by 30 June. And if you are a ​Monocle subscriber, check your inbox for something a little extra.

Cancellation policy: 
Registered attendees will be able to receive an 80% refund up until one month before the event. Within one month of the conference, we will only be able to substitute another individual on the day of the event or provide credit for another event. In the case of a refund, the refund will be processed only to the same credit card that was used for the original payment. 

For any questions: 
Email Hannah Grundy, Head of Brand, Communications & Events hg@monocle.com

June 2025 – Issue 184

Monocle’s June issue is here and it’s packed with ideas on urbanism and living better, as well as businesses on the up and our annual art special. Visit new galleries from Morocco to Dubai, sit down with New Zealand’s prime minister, take a tour of Kigali and step into Palma’s most exclusive hilltop residence. Plus: former Apple designer Jony Ive explains how he has set out to save San Francisco. Interested in living better? This issue is for you.

Rough-cut board

Made with premium ash wood in a dark or light brown colourway, this rough-cut board is a collaborative creation with Studio Dottings. Its distinct shape – honoured by inclusion in the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts’ permanent collection – delivers function and style. Constructed for daily use, its five edges prevent spills and allow for easy transfer of food while its pointed design facilitates easy cleaning.

Founded by designer, cookbook author and culinary networker Alexandra Palla, Palla Vienna has redefined houseware since its launch. The label’s edit of kitchen-inspired dress, household accessories and textiles is a celebration of Austria and its culinary scene. Balancing style and function in equal measure, the label produces locally and employs traditional weaving techniques unique to Austria.