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Paris Sweatshirt

Looking to fishermen for inspiration, the founders of Portuguese brand La Paz have long understood the benefits of a seafaring way of life. From t-shirts to trousers, the Porto-based retailer’s varied designs are breezy,…

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Cold comfort

16 June 2022

A diddy drink that’ll stay cool no matter how high the mercury rises.

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Different beat

16 June 2022

Portugal is a recording mecca for acts from across the Lusophone world. But can it export its stars?

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If I can make it here...

19 May 2022

Mallorca might be an idyllic magnet for holidaymakers but not everyone here wants to make their money from tourism – and the island is also home to manufacturers, makers and artists determined to create vibrant businesses…

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Monocle on Design - Extra: Ernest W Baker

5 May 2022

We head to the Porto atelier of contemporary menswear label Ernest W Baker to learn how it combines classic tailoring with modern influences.

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Material world

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.

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Firm foundations

21 April 2022

Mipim, the annual property summit in the South of France, returns as developers and city mayors gather to map out the future.

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The Entrepreneurs - Eureka 290: Judy Sanderson

15 April 2022

South Africa native Judy Sanderson initially had a career selling consumer goods for US multinational Procter & Gamble. But after deciding to pursue her dream of designing clothes, she founded her namesake fashion label in…

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Small is beautiful

18 November 2021

Size isn’t everything: what matters is the quality of life, opportunities and experiences that a city can provide. Our third annual index of the most welcoming, vibrant small cities around the world presents the best com…

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Wine to buy now

18 November 2021

Whether you’re on the market for an easy drinker or a fine wine that will surprise your palate, a little oenological expertise will help you navigate the sea of options that you will inevitably find before you. Here,…

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World in reach

2 November 2021

Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.

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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 281: Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, Porto

1 November 2021

Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho takes us to Portugal to examine one of the earliest works by Alvaro Siza Vieira, perched on the coastline outside Porto.

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Affairs: Portugal

21 October 2021

How Lisbon became the refuge of choice for Brazilians seeking a safer future.

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Feast for the senses

23 September 2021

The new restaurants, bistros and upscale spaces that are taking neighbourhood tucker to another level.

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Tread lightly

23 September 2021

It’s the socially responsible brand that showed that doing good can look good too. Now Veja’s trainers are the go-to for cool teenagers and their mums. But what lies behind its success? Perhaps it’s that the founders aren’t…

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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 250: Recipe edition, Emanuel de Sousa

31 August 2021

We are off to Porto to hear a recipe for a simple starter from Emanuel de Sousa, owner of restaurant Early and hotel Rosa et Al in the city’s Bombarda arts district.