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Focus on this

20 January 2011

Monocle selects the perfect frames to keep you fully in the picture.­

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Fashion briefing

18 August 2015

Our sartorial offering this month includes smart spectacles, elegant tartan skirts and dandy silk handkerchiefs.

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Attention seekers

19 February 2015

From organically growing their first ventures to exploring new horizons, crafty entrepreneurs know it’s the small touches that make their businesses stand out – whether they are making spectacles in London or tableware in…

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The Entrepreneurs - Eureka 44: Jeff Raider

21 April 2017

In 2010 Jeff Raider co-founded the iconic brand Warby Parker, which has revolutionised the eyewear market and become a household name. He’s now the CEO of Harry’s, an innovative company that’s hoping to replicate the suc…

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Monocle Minute

Made in France

20 October 2015

While many French fashion companies have sought cheaper manufacturing options abroad, a few ambitious heritage brands have revived their fortunes by staying faithful to their roots. Maison Bourgeat is a case in point:…

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Viennese waltz

15 November 2012

From glassware to gloves and we’ve scoured Vienna to find the best Austrian goodies you can take home and give to your loved ones this Christmas. Providing you can squeeze them into your Rimowa.

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Design for life

21 June 2012

Since the dawn of time man has used all sorts of objects and implements to make life easier. But it’s only recently that artisans have embellished these everyday utensils with a heavy dose of design without sacrificing…

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Africa/Middle East Briefing

19 September 2013

A look at the wardrobe of Western Saharan activist Aminatou Haidar and an interview with Tel Aviv election hopeful Nitzan Horowitz.

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Focus on the Future

25 April 2013

Making tortoiseshell glasses by hand is a rare and exacting skill. One of the last practitioners, Maison Bonnet, is making sure the art survives, thanks to its keen young apprentice.

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Asia briefing

17 September 2008

China's negative image and we scrutinise the stuffy wardrobe of its president, Hu Jintao.

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Made to last

18 August 2014

With whole towns in Italy dedicated to producing a single item, be it eyewear, silk or shoes, it’s clear why the big names in fashion continue to rely on the expertise of the country’s specialised craftsmen.

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The perfect fit

17 June 2010

Big supermarkets are banned, independent businesses abound and there’s a human scale on the shop floor. All of this makes Paris Europe’s retail capital.

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Fashion briefing

25 April 2013

This month's style round-up, including hand-stitched shoes from London, chinos from Copenhagen and bags from Vienna.

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Asia Briefing

25 April 2013

South Korea's first female president and her motorcade, why pakistan and Turkey are getting together, and who's the favourite in the Philippines polls.

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