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Building society

16 January 2020

Colombia’s newest city, Serena del Mar, is an experiment in privately funded urbanism.

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Café society

20 February 2020

Austria’s coffee shops might have changed little over the years but they are still venues that inspire thought, conversation and refinement. All the more reason to ensure that you look the part.

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Building society

16 November 2017

A former construction yard has been brought back to life by businesses that are working together to grow – quite literally.

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When snow falls, the globally mobile head to the mountains – preferably by plane – but not every pilot has the stomach for the most-demanding runways in Europe. We hop to the Alps’ top ski locations to meet the airline and…

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Called to the bar: Dragonfly

8 August 2012

Fondly known as Nino by the regular customers, 28-year-old Nassif Aramouni started working at Dragonfly six years ago and has moved his way up to become chief bartender. Not an easy feat for someone who studied aircraft…

Film

Called to the bar: Y&M Kisling

8 August 2012

Head bartender Mitsugi Yoshida has been mixing cocktails for six decades, having started in the early 1950s when he was just 18. Yoshida is a legend in the business, and his original Café de Tokyo won third place at the…

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Royal society

15 August 2009

This month in our series on independent retail strips we shop for rare Nordic design, good coffee, well-loved books and violins on Thereses gate.

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Folio society

17 November 2016

When magazine editor Aaron Hicklin opened a bookshop in upstate New York, he wanted to move beyond the usual roster of titles. In the year since he launched, his guest-edited book lists have driven sales and put One Grand…

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Building societies

25 February 2021

From filling city skylines with farmland to rolling out comfortable flat-pack homes, here are 10 visionary schemes that could transform how our urban environments take shape.

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Reportage: Fabric of society

8 December 2015

The textile-and-clothing industry has always been integral to Europe’s economy. Despite Asia’s recent dominance, German looms and presses are still whirring away as tried-and-tested companies are brought back into the fold…

Radio

The Entrepreneurs - Eureka 72: Fabric of society

10 November 2017

South African-born Bernie de Le Cuona founded her eponymous fabric brand in London in 1992. This week she tells us how an inspirational trip to India led to the beginnings of her business.

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The World Ahead - Megacities

9 March 2016

So often these giant conurbations and the challenges they pose to inhabitants, city-planners, businesses, politicians and more, are discussed in pejorative terms. On ‘The World Ahead’ we’re interested in hearing from people…

Radio

Monocle on Culture - New year’s resolutions

4 January 2016

We ring in the new year with comedian James Mullinger, who tells us why his resolutions for 2016 could leave him with a red face on Canadian television. Plus: we hear about New Year’s Eve celebrations from folk in Morocco…

Radio

Special Features - Iran's election

17 June 2013

In this special feature-length documentary, M24 looks back on Iran's controversial 2009 presidential election and explores the future of the opposition Green Movement. Produced and presented by Daniel Giacopelli. Edited by…

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Follow the bear

19 November 2019

Fluffy, furry mascots are everywhere in Japan but Kumamon has captured the nation’s imagination like no other. We explore his ‘very’ soft-power potential.

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What works?

17 January 2019

We were told that workplaces would become less relevant but the opposite is true. Here’s how to improve your lot.