A good book amounts to far more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of 50 friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.
Nature tamed is offered up in national parks, zoos and even shopping centres. But can humans learn to let go and allow it to take control again? One photographer has spent six years looking at this troubled captive world…
Exacting beauty standards and savvy consumers have driven South Korean brands to innovate when it comes to clean ingredients and smart branding. Here’s how K-beauty is out to dominate at home and abroad.
As the UAE looks to rapidly diversify its economy, advanced manufacturing is one surprising growth area. From plane parts to robotics, new technology start-ups are tapping into the Emirates’ entrepreneurial spirit.
Monocle has a network of correspondents in cities around the world. Our brief dispatches include good news for pedestrians in Bangkok, a smart hotel in Tokyo and transformed spaces in Los Angeles.
Fitness tech isn’t new but for key player Apple, it’s not just about squats and downward dogs. There is a moral mission too: to help you live better and longer.
In a warehouse outside Jersey City, a Japanese-flavoured start-up is growing berries so coveted that people happily pay $50 for a bowlful. Is this vertical farming’s first luxury brand?