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What to wear

16 February 2023

‘Always dress up a little more than you have to.’ That was the message that Monocle heard at Florence’s menswear trade show. To achieve this yourself, start with your feet – and slip into the smart shoes that are just as…

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Back to my place

16 February 2023

European fabric factories are suddenly luxury brands in themselves – all thanks to a reshoring trend that’s continuing to boom.

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Hit squad

16 February 2023

From a magical-realist tale of life in a South Korean village to the latest beats to get the dance floor jumping, we survey this month’s cultural highlights.

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Moulding minds

16 February 2023

A workshop in Florence reveals the mysteries of classical sculpture. Our correspondent gets hands-on to see it all take shape.

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A sense of place

19 January 2023

We visit 50 places, from buildings to parks, that inspire great designers.

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The Curator - Highlights from Monocle 24

15 January 2023

The best of Monocle 24 this week. We compare Brazil’s Congress invasion with the US Capitol attack of 6 January 2021. Plus: the top songs in French Polynesia and a report from Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence.

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Printed matters

8 December 2022

There’s no time like winter for making yourself cosy with a good book – which is also why a well-chosen title is a great gift for the people in your life. Here’s where to pick one up, whether you’re in Kolkata or Seoul.

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Stitch in time

17 November 2022

Our annual gaze into fashion’s crystal ball reveals how 2023 is shaping up to put the classic and personal at the centre of loose-fitting looks. And for those who prize ethical style, it’s not just the silhouettes that will…

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Blurred lines

20 October 2022

A meeting of minds for workplace-furniture titan MillerKnoll is seeing the firm expanding ever more into employees’ homes. Is this the future of the office?

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Common currency

20 October 2022

Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has embarked on a mergers and acquisition programme with cultural clout, turning prestigious buildings in Milan, Turin and Vicenza into the Gallerie d’Italia – public art museums displaying the…

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The Globalist - Wednesday 21 September

21 September 2022

The UN General Assembly begins against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Will progress be achieved? Plus: Israel and Turkey’s rapprochement, the latest on the investigation of Donald Trump, Switzerland’s defence deal…

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Never stop learning

15 September 2022

The folk who are perfecting new skills, from surfing to ceramics, no matter their age – and helping others to do so too.

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Immaculate collection

18 August 2022

A great auteur and a fresh film talent vie with super-sized art, musical returns and literary explorations of identity to excite our intellectual curiosity.

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The Monocle Daily - Monday 4 July

4 July 2022

Agence France-Presse’s Florence Biedermann on Emmanuel Macron’s cabinet reshuffle. Vincent McAviney and Terry Stiastny discuss the latest from Ukraine; the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh; Boris Johnson…

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Monocle on Design - Fashion round-up

28 June 2022

We tour Europe for a men’s fashion round-up, taking in Florence, Milan and Paris. Plus: we discuss a new book showcasing the craft cultures that have shaped fashion in Africa for centuries.

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The Monocle Daily - Thursday 16 June

16 June 2022

John Everard and Caroline Frost on European heads visiting Kyiv; the impact of sanctions on North Korea and Iran; and leaders and their ethics. Plus, they ask: what would you give up to save on energy? Also, we hear from…