Ten years ago, Australian Shane Williams invented a vest to cool down football players and improve their performance on the field. Today his simple invention
is helping commandos in sun-baked Iraq, burn victims, heart…
The Green Bird team of Tokyo is an army of young people, with cool haircuts and bibs supplied by Nike. cleaning up their city. Picking up litter has never been sexier.
Now you’ve chosen the ideal bag for your summer sortie you’ll be wanting to fill it with some new seasonal staples. Here we suggest a few articles for your perfect summer packing. Bon voyage, buen viaje, gute
Reise, buon…
Fans of army surplus store and collectors of military kit listen up. This month’s inventory is the ultimate guide to the best in desert boots, camouflage jackets and handcuffs.
Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé walks us through his ideal summer afternoon: stimulating reading material, restorative swims and inspiring start-up ideas. He also touches on the presence of various clothed animals in…
From hi-tech US military labs to the traditional textile mills of northern Italy, wool pioneers are forging new fabrics that could change the procurement practices of the world’s frontline forces. We investigate how a…
Despite challenges both past and present, canny redevelopments, scrappy fundraising and passionate residents have ensured this
city’s regeneration has rock-solid foundations.
Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is the nearest inhabited landmass to Antarctica and that’s why scientists flock to the city that is at the frontline of environmental research. Add to this adventurous tourists and food pioneers…
The sportswear market is a crowded field so finding clothes that offer something new is no walk in the park. Meet three brands that are bona fide game-changers.
The mining boom in Western Australia has seen both the natural and economic landscapes transformed. New services fly thousands of workers in and out each week. So Monocle went to dig a little deeper.
Nothing says summer like a hedonistic dollop of ice cream or gelid gelato. Whether it’s an ice lolly dripping down your chin in Sydney or a dizzying line-up of flavours at a Neapolitan gelateria, it’s a temptation to be…
Autumn is all about more – more layers, more options, more fun. So embrace the impending elemental challenges with a sense of excitement, knowing that the right clothes will see you conquer them with ease. We bring you a…
The world’s third biggest oil producer is also blessed with vast reserves of gas, fresh water and fish. Norway is Europe’s Saudi Arabia: a country so wealthy that despite having a population of just 4.5 million, it is a…
A smart HQ can make all the difference – to productivity and morale but also to a company’s confidence in its output. Here we survey three media businesses that have recently invested in new homes, from a tabloid newspaper…