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Opinion

Christopher Lord

Contributor

The Opener

9 min read

Food & Drink

Slice things up

Here's what's fresh in the gourmet world: from a cheese affineur who goes to grate lengths to a Norwegian opening in Tokyo and the launch of a newly renovated Los Angeles legend.

  • Issue #151
  • 7 min read
Hand holding white plate with thinly sliced cured meat, rustic bread, and cheese wedge
Photography

Snappers’ delight

To mark Monocle's 15th anniversary we've asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on visual storytelling and photojournalism craft.

  • Issue #151
  • 20 min read
Felix Brüggemann holding camera while standing under modern concrete architecture in Berlin
Design

Up to the plate

A new homeware shop, Lost and Found, offers the chance to get to know Nikko, a heritage bone-china porcelain brand, and to discover a discerning edit of elevated essentials.

  • Issue #150
  • 6 min read
Naoki Mitani standing in porcelain showroom holding white bone china teapot surrounded by shelves of white tableware
Architecture

Civic pride

The seat of power defines how a city is run but the buildings can also project an idea of place. We highlight some of the best, from Aarhus to Mumbai.

  • Issue #150
  • 13 min read
Oslo City Hall entrance showing red-brown brick facade with twin towers, central clock, and symmetrical design
Culture

The Opener

Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.

  • Issue #150
  • 9 min read
Red figure with microphone performing on stage above rows of green uniformed soldiers with rifles in formation
Retail

Flip the stitch

Amid relaxing workplace formality standards, Japanese suit sales have fallen sharply. But one Tokyo label is going against the grain. We meet the menswear mavericks behind The Gentleman in the Parlour.

  • Issue #149
  • 10 min read
Open book with green cover titled 'The Cutter's Practical Guide to Overcoats' showing gold lettering on fabric
Culture

Worldwide wonderlands

Denmark's Christmas traditions reveal a nation that has perfected the art of indoor celebration, transforming winter's harshness into a festival of family, pork and peculiar pudding rituals.

  • Issue #149
  • 11 min read
Cartoon illustration of a multi-generational family gathered around a Christmas dinner table with holiday food and decorations
Art

Culture: Global

The Haruki Murakami Library, Martin Margiela and art meets politics in Iceland.

  • Issue #148
  • 4 min read
Culture: Global

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