The Monocle Book of Gentle Living

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Shoyeido incense – Nanshu

£18

Established in 1705, Shoyeido produces the highest-quality natural incense and is the preferred choice for most temples in Japan. Their newest scent, Nanshu, emits a deep and warm fragrance that features notes of sacred tree, sandalwood and chai spice. The refill contains 20 incense sticks, each of which burns for about 20 minutes.

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Essential moleskin jacket

£210

Few materials beat moleskin when it comes to comfort. The fabric is made from heavy cotton that's woven and then shorn, resulting in its soft texture. For this jacket, the latest addition to MONOCLE's essential wardrobe collection, we've sourced fabric from one of the best moleskin makers around: a factory founded in 1901 in Yorkshire, England. The garment is then sewn in Portugal; it comes in shades of camel or navy, with a regular fit and generous pockets.

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Monochan Daruma

£22

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The Monocle Travel Guide, Mexico City

£15

Quesadillas sizzling on street corners outside cosy coffee shops; mariachi in sequined sombreros serenading late-night revellers; tower blocks casting long shadows over baroque churches and Aztec ruins studded with cacti. Mexico City simultaneously conforms to every stereotype and challenges every preconception with shameless self-assurance.