21 April 2022

From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.

21 April 2022

Eclectic influences have shaped modern-day George Town to make it an attractive place to set up shop.

24 March 2022

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

24 February 2022

To mark Monocle’s 15th anniversary we’ve asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on the importance of visual storytelling, being present and the craft…

24 February 2022

Thailand’s newest shopping centre and an exciting events calendar for 2022.

18 November 2021

As the Chinese government tightens its grip on Hong Kong, global media organisations have sought a new regional base of operations. The natural choice? Seoul, a hi-tech megacity unrolling the carpet for the world’s biggest…

18 November 2021

Thailand’s Central Group dominates the country’s retail scene with department stores and shopping malls, and is now moving across Europe, reviving and revivifying traditional outposts from Italy to Berlin. The conglomera…

2 November 2021

As Christmas beckons, we circumnavigate the globe with more efficiency and insider nous than Santa himself, dropping in on the finest spots and shops to source seasonal gifts in 10 of our favourite sleigh stops.

21 October 2021

The chair is one piece of furniture that we have almost constant contact with. We sit on them to relax, to work, to socialise, to eat and to wait. And while they might serve a basic utility, there’s a reason why we all have…

14 October 2021

Want to take the leap and strike out on your own with a new business? Then take inspiration from 25 of the brightest entrepreneurs in industries ranging from publishing to interior design – leaders who know the way, go the…

23 September 2021

Looking for inspiration to live better? Here are some shops that impress us with their interiors, product picks and specialist know-how.