John Pomp, Marina Raphael, Maxime d’Angeac

Chapter 1

John Pomp

Based in Philadelphia, the designer, artist and glassblower combines molten glass, warped metal and refracted light to create imaginative, organic forms. A team of more than 50 creatives design and produce each piece in-house, with a sculptural, experimental approach that is process-driven and exploratory.

Chapter 2

Marina Raphael

This luxury handbag brand has evolved over the past five years with timeless design in mind. Founder Marina Raphael joins Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, in our studio to discuss building a modern heritage brand with a laser sharp focus on quality and craftsmanship.

Chapter 3

Maxime d’Angeac

The French architect has had an illustrious career, having worked on restoration and decorative projects for luxury houses over the past 20 years In his new role as artistic director Orient Express at hospitality group Accor, Maxime leads the team in designing a new version of the heritage train.