Product Archive
Yoshino Hinoki oil refill
The scent is built from fresh, deep and spicy notes of cedar wood, sandalwood and cardamom. This oil soaks into the small platform of the Yoshino Hinoki Diffuser, letting the aromatic nature of the wood disperse the fragrance throughout your living space or office.
Fascinated by the ‘architecture' of the olfactory, @Aroma is a Tokyo-based scent specialist.
Zip tote with pouch
Whether used for a quick business trip or a weekend at the beach, our Porter tote is suited for any occasion. You’ll find multiple interior pockets and a detachable pouch for smaller belongings and valuables. The top flap keeps your belongings secure and has two zippered pockets for quick access to your necessities. There’s also a detachable shoulder strap. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.
Backpack with detachable pouch
Porter’s pared-back take on the backpack is made of cordura with a leather finish on the handles and zippers. It features two inside compartments, two mesh side-pockets and a detachable pouch for smaller belongings and valuables. The well-cushioned straps will keep you comfortable throughout your journey. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.
Spain: The Monocle Handbook
Following hot on the heels of Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is the second title in a new series of country-focused guides. This sunny book looks beyond the tourist haunts to present Monocle’s favourite spots across Spain, from Madrid and Malaga to the Balearic and Canary Islands. Discover innovative retailers, culinary hotspots and cool hotels, as well as leading museums and galleries – and, of course, a beach or two. We also introduce the smartest neighbourhoods to relocate to, plus the design contacts to know, with advice from a few plucky entrepreneurs who have already set up shop. What are you waiting for? It’s time to pack your bags and discover this varied nation afresh.
Greece: The Monocle Handbook
Making time for a weekend trip to the Hellenic world or planning to stay a little longer? Greece: The Monocle Handbook, out now, makes for the perfect travel companion. We present our favourite spots across the country from rural tavernas to island retreats and Arcadian ski slopes. We’ve also scoured the country for its most skilled artisans, so take a trip and dive into our guide to Greek fashion, food and design. Plus: for those looking to put down roots we reveal the places to set up a home, the clubs to join and the architects to consult. It’s time to explore this ancient country afresh.
Portugal: The Monocle Handbook
Part of a new travel series, Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is a practical guide that will introduce you to the best the country has to offer as we present our favourite spots across the country. We’ve travelled from north to south (via the islands) to find innovative retailers and traditional ateliers, the chefs turning out the tastiest dishes and the sleekest hotels – not to mention undiscovered beaches and world-leading cultural venues. We even reveal the best neighbourhoods to invest in should you wish to put down roots in this sunny nation, plus the plucky entrepreneurs who've already made the move. It’s time to pack your bags for Portugal.
France: The Monocle Handbook
France: The Monocle Handbook, the third instalment in our series of country guides, takes you on a tour of our most cherished Gallic spots. We have traversed the mainland to scout out the creme de la creme of the nation’s bounty. Come with us to Marseille and Montpellier, Biarritz and Brittany, with stopoffs in the Alps and along the rugged coast of Corsica. Break bread at both new and established bistros, visit luxury ateliers with a discerning eye for design and check in to Paris’s most storied hotels and metropolitan boltholes. Plus: we toast the nation’s vineyards, the cultural spots honouring France’s artistic heritage and the plucky retailers setting up shop in the country’s second cities. Fancy staying a while longer? We'll take you through the places in which to linger, should you wish to put down roots. France is the world’s most visited country, and for good reason.
The Monocle Book of Italy
Coming hot on the heels of the best-selling The Monocle Book of Japan, our new book turns its focus to Italy. It's a country that feels comfortingly familiar for many, yet beyond the clich’s lies a complexity and variety that's perpetually surprising. For more than a decade, Monocle has roamed the length of the nation and The Monocle Book of Italy is the result of our dedicated reporting. Join us as we throw down our towels at the best beaches, sit front row at dazzling runway shows, call in at vineyards, gelato spots and furniture fairs, and maybe even hit a disco or two. See Italy through a whole new lens.
The Monocle Book of Homes
The Monocle Book of Homes is a guide to exceptional residences – with a few tips on how to make the most of your own living space thrown in for good measure. Join us on a tour of 20 inspiring properties from a converted cottage on an Australian island to a contemporary bolthole in the middle of Jakarta – via Mexico, Finland, Lebanon and more. We also delve into the community-driven urban developments and neighbourhoods that we think are worth more than just a wander and discover the benefits of adding a touch of greenery – whether a fully-fledged vegetable patch or simple potted plant. This is a book for anyone who cares about where they lay their head and hang their hat. Go on, make yourself at home. Shop now with complimentary delivery in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, the US and Canada.
The Monocle Book of Japan
Japan may be one of the world’s biggest economies, a global leader in everything from architecture to food and a country whose brands have flourished around the world, but it remains a bit of a mystery. Somehow it is simultaneously familiar and hard to fathom or it has been, until now. This book is the culmination of years of reporting across the country by Monocle and it delivers a unique insight into the people, places and products that define Japan. Whether you're planning a visit or simply curious, The Monocle Book of Japan will unpack the nation for you. We’ll take you from snowy Hokkaido in the north to the tropical southern islands of Okinawa and, along the way, deep-dive into the worlds of culture, design, retail and more. It's Japan revealed as never before.
